Contact Impro - Park jam + potluck

About this event

Hey friends,

The weather looks great, so for this week we propose another jam outside in the beautiful flevopark. Bring something to sit on, and food to share if you want to join the potluck starting around 18.00.
Feel free to join any or all parts of the evening.

## Contact Improvisation: The joyful art of falling and rising together.

This is a grounding and embodying experience, which helps mind and body come together in a playful manner. Through giving, and taking weight, rolling on the ground and eachother, we learn to move in surprising and fun ways. Dancing CI can feel like a combination of getting a massage, acrobatics, surfing, dancing, andd… flying?

CI is a movement practice that helps us break down habitual movement patterns, and instead create room for new and exciting ways to move, dance and play.

It is a way for us to be uniquely and unboundedly creative.

## Introduction: "Dancing with distractions" - by Johannes

Our world is full of distractions and stimulations - it sometimes seems impossible to just be.
Perhaps we can soften into presence? Integrate and embody these moments of distractions, tiredness and absence. Instead of judging them - dance with them?

## Location

In flevopark we will gather in front of the mother tree. You'll find it in proximity of the big black scared rabbit.
Google maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TZdtA3RsStmtZdL58

## Program

- 18.00-19.00 open potluck
- 19.00-20.00 facilitated introduction, starting with an opening circle
- 20.00-21.45 free jam
- 21.45 closing circle

>> Live music by whoever brings their instruments ;) : Yes this is an invitation for you to do bring along!

(I'll bring along my flute)

## For you?

- You want to be more in the body
- You like to play
- You like to explore new ways to move
- Contact makes you happy (and perhaps shy?)
- Especially for you if you are curious but also a bit afraid
- And for all of us who just can't get enough of somatic research through dancing!

For all movers, beginning or advanced. You don’t have to have the “skills” to dance contact improvisation.

## Contribution

Jamming in the open outdoors. No rent to pay, yeay!.
If you still like to donate, that will be much appreciated. You can bring cash or pay here through hipsy. Suggested donation: 5-15 euro's.

## What to wear / bring

- Comfy clothes you can easily move & dance in
- Some food you'd like to share

Optional:
- Something to sit on (blanket)
- Music instrument

## Finally

CI can be seen as a form of art, it is about body research, and play, in a non-sexual way. Although those feelings are super welcome to rise and fall, we are not engaging in them. If your intention is to "pick up" or hookup: this is not the place my dear.

## About Johannes

Johannes is an interdisciplinary performer, composer, improviser, and facilitator.

## About Ludo

Bodyworker, dancer and facilitator who is especially fascinated by all that seems to happen "by itself". Studies craniosacral therapy, CI & somatics. Also facilitates (climbing) retreats in nature


With these jams we hope we can bring more people in touch with the wonderful practice of contact improvisation. As it is greatly transforming the way we see and experience life, we wish it can do the same for you.