Past Workshop
Sun 29th Mar

Artistry

Fluid Partnering and Contact Improvisation Workshop #4 — Be a Better Partner Masterclass Series.

When

March 28th
6 - 9pm

Where

K77 Studio,

Kastanienallee 77

10435 Berlin

Price

Regular 40€

With USC Check-in 35€

Info

Open Level.
You should have taken some previous classes or have experience in other movement styles.
The workshop is physically demanding. You do not have to come with a partner.

About this workshop

Become the dance partner everyone loves to dance with.

Fluid Partnering and Contact Improvisation Workshop #4 — Be a Better Partner Masterclass Series.

Tricks and lifts are great, but what is most valuable in partnering? Flowing together, telling a story, creating meaning with your bodies and movement. Skillful dancing is once these lifts appear naturally as you dance in sync with someone else.

What you will learn

... and more!!!

Changing rhythm, listening to your partners ideas and collaborating. How can we quickly adjust and when is the moment to lead the conversation? Learn how to construct a dance that is interesting to watch and feels meaningful.

Workshop Format

You will learn practical techniques to safely integrate in partner improvisation and flows.

1. Understand the principles

Rhythm, Shape, Pace, Expression

2. Warm-Up Movement Patterns

We start with a warm-up introducing you to movement patterns that will help you for finding interesting dynamics and shapes

3. Drills & Controlled Setting

To feel and refine the techniques of improvisation concepts in a controlled setting without too many variables at once. Here I will give a lot of detailed corrections and help you become aware of new options

Drills & Principles

  • Input / Output Tasks
  • Movement Qualities
  • Relationship of the Bodies
  • Entrance / Exits
  • Details inside bigger moves and lifts
4. Exploration in a Flow

Put the elements together in tasks that will guide you. We will observe as well in order to understand what works well and learn from each other.

Location

Prenzlauer Berg Studio

K77 Studio

Kastanienallee 77, 

10435 Berlin (MAP)↗

Book your spot

Are you ready to take your partnering to the next level?

Let a good flow not be a magical coincidence that happened once, but the regular basis. Be in control of your movements and ready to adjust to your partner. All it takes is your curiosity and practice. Partnering feels light, when it's done right. And you become stable.

Total: 
€ 40.00 EUR
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Elke is not only a very skilled dancer but also a gifted teacher who knows how to guide with clarity and care. Her energy is uplifting and creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I always leave her classes feeling inspired!

Helen B.

Elke’s partnering class is a practice of communication – listening, responding, and staying present with what’s moving inside and around me. It’s strengthened my technique, expanded my movement vocabulary, and opened up new creativity and resilience. I’ve also learned to find more ease in partnership and stay grounded in the unknown. It’s changed not only how I dance, but how I move through the world. So so grateful for the work you do! Thank you Elke

Kristina J.

My body tingles and the corners of my mouth turn upwards when I think about these days. So much happened and I feel like I've become someone else again. I haven't had such an intense group experience for a very long time and I feel reminded of teenage times when many things were the first time. Elke is a very dedicated and attentive teacher. I felt safe throughout the days, even though I was often challenged out of my comfort zone. All the sessions were very well prepared, with enough but not too many precise instructions. I learned about partnering techniques and had the chance to deepen body knowledge that was already there from the classes. I got a lot of creative inspiration. The music was gorgeous and I had the impression that we were in contact with this big old house, the lake, the animals, the moist nature of early autumn. There was a beautiful group energy and I got to know people I am looking forwards to meet in the classes. I felt quite high sometimes although i didnt drink alcohol etc. in the whole weekend. The food was incredibly tasty and varied. It's hard to describe, but I have the feeling that something has changed in me and in all of us. It was a truly intensive experience!

Maya s.

Elke meets everyone at their own level. I started out as a complete beginner with partnering and contact tools, but Elke made me feel like I could learn. She demonstrates and explains the techniques in a light-hearted and playful way. Since then, I have been learning in a very enjoyable and challenging way, in a good manner of course.
Thank you so much –  for your inspiration and patience! <3

Annika O.

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Do I need a dance partner to attend this class?

No. You will work with different partners throughout the class to develop adaptability and connection with multiple dancers.

What should I wear?

Bring comfortable clothes that you can move in freely. We suggest nothing that is flowing around too much and can distract you when it's not sitting in place. My recommendation is to work barefoot and with long pants. Bring some water to cleanse your system after the session.

I can't make it to the workshop anymore, what can I do?

Until two weeks in advance to the workshop you can cancel, and get 50% refund. After that no refund is possible. You can always join the next workshop that is happening if you can not attend. Please let me know via e-mail.

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