Arrive on Sunday, July13 in the afternoon. First class is Monday morning at 10am. Final class is Friday, July 25. This workshops ends at 10am Saturday with departure on the 11am ferry. $1800Canadian includes all meals, snacks, accommodation, tuition, taxes and transportation to/from the studio to the ferry. Go to ‘Contact Us’ on the right side of the page to register or inquire.
In this workshop, there are two classes per day of 2hrs each. The morning class will be more energetic with a softer, more relaxed class in the afternoon. Our intention is to jam in the evening for a couple of hours before sauna. However, as fatigue sets in, we may choose to watch a movie or films on the history of CI. Please watch some of these movies so we don’t have to cover them during the workshop.
This workshop connects Tai Chi to Material For the Spine to Contact Improvisation. It involves a lot of spiral movement. We start with floor work and slowly work our way up, rolling over each other, finding the floor with safe and gentle landings, we explore the fear reflex, overcoming old habits, exploring new pathways and possibilities.
The Tai Chi style that I studied extensively in the 90’s is based entirely on spiral movement. It is the natural organization of all life. Everything from the DNA to the Milky Way is spiralling. Our bones and muscles are designed and function in spirals. This way of moving accesses both strength and lightness. When lifting, we are stronger and more stable when utilizing spirals. When flying, we are lighter when twisted.
This 12day event is an intense immersion into the world of Contact Improvisation. Although suitable for beginners, it will go as far as you can. Not everyone wants to go up to the shoulders of their partner but for those who do, we will be breaking it down and practicing the precursor exercises for safety reasons. Participants should be free of acute injuries.
$1800 Canadian includes all meals, tuition, taxes and accommodation. There are beds in the studio you can use. There are cabins and large tents to be rented. Some people bring their own tent. You will be picked up from the Lasqueti ferry and brought to the studio, and returned to the ferry on Saturday, July 26. Go to ‘contact us’ on the right side of the screen to send a message and register.
