Contact Improvisation Jam

Hosted by Masha Shakurova and Katerina Belmatch 

Ridgewood

2:30-4 pm warm-up, CI basic skills and techniques 

4-5 pm open jam 

sliding scale $15-30

Contact Improvisation is a movement improvisation that is explored with another being. 

CI is a partner dance form, based on the physical principles of touch, momentum, shared weight, and following a shared point of contact. The intention is to explore the movement, and connection to oneself and others, be curious and open.

This workshop focuses on basic CI skills and techniques:

We will learn to listen and feel the sensations in our bodies, and create movement awareness.

Explore the foundation and intention of touch, with our fingers, hands, spines, and then the whole body. 

Practice basic weight distribution

Everyone is welcome, no dance experience is needed. Wear comfortable clothing covering the knees.