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Influence of Aikido and Taijiquan-Tuishou on Contact Improvisation This article explores how Oriental Martial Arts—specifically Taijiquan-Tuishou and Aikido—have influenced the technical and somatic foundations of Contact Improvisation (CI), a postmodern dance form developed in the U.S. during the mid-20th century. … Continue reading

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