Infinite Action

Choreographer Amanda Acorn, shares the movement practice that is the nucleus of her works, multiform and multiform(s). The two works explore a system of repeating movements in a continuous and unrelenting cycle of vibrating, undulating, circular loops, where the body moves in and out of defined form and perceptive navigation for the dancer. Using the bio-mechanical systems at play, the session will use this choreographic device to explore the fascia system’s ability to navigate and transcend the exhaustive task of perpetual motion.

90-120 mins

Mortal Rituals

A morning practice for the dance artist that engages with the practical, the magical and the imaginary. Using the bodies we have TODAY we will explore methods for opening both physically and metaphorically. Looking to bio-mechanical structures as entry points into sensation and awareness we will use somatic practices, breath, athletic and sustained movement sequences to activate a soft and strong body. The class moves fluidly between doing and questioning; contemporary technique, improvisation and durational tasks to cultivate an expanded physical and energetic body.

90-120 mins

Ecstatic Walking Practice

This workshop is offered as part of a creative process and choreographic practice, exploring emerging modes of togetherness through conscious dialogue with the senses. In the first part of this workshop we will explore practices that focus on the visual and auditory field; heightening awareness and entering a space of perceptual play. Beginning with gentle movement to explore the subtle energetic body, and ones own autonomous impulses, we will work primarily in a mode of improvisation to centre curiosity and pleasure in relationship with what we see and hear in our environment. Building toward an embodied state of joyful saturation, exploring rhythm and responsive dialogue.

The second portion of the workshop is an exploration that moves this practice outside, as part of a solitary walking score through your own neighbourhood, with an offered soundscape created by Matt Smith (Prince Nifty). The practice and walk explores bringing an embodied creative/choreographic practice into actions of the everyday. 

120 mins