Body as Teacher - A Contact Improvisation Workshop

🌟 Embodied Intelligence: Contact Improvisation Workshop 🌟
Join us for a transformative workshop that invites you to explore the body as a responsive and intelligent teacher. Delve into the art of Contact Improvisation and discover what it means to move in harmony with your body’s innate wisdom and the physical forces—gravity, momentum, and centrifugal force—that shape our movement.

Over the course of two enriching days on 28th and 29th March, experience hands-on learning through solo work, partner activities, and group explorations that emphasize the fundamentals: embodied listening, attentiveness, and mutual support. Expect a thoughtful blend of guided exercises and open exploration, all crafted to foster a safe space for sensing, experimenting, and integrating.

Workshop Details:
📅 Dates: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March
🕚 Time: Arrivals from 10:30 | Practice from 11:00 - 17:00 | Lunch break: 14:00 - 15:15
📍 Venue: St Matthew’s Community Hall, Chapel Lane, Stretford, Manchester M32 9AJ (Clarke Hall)

What to Bring:

• Comfortable, loose clothing (long sleeves and pants recommended)
• Remove jewelry or belts
• Knee pads (optional)
• Water, a journal, and lunch

Costs:
💷 Saturday: £50
💷 Weekend: £80
While attending both days is encouraged for a deeper experience, you may join us for just Saturday if needed. If cost is a barrier, please reach out for support; we aim to keep this practice accessible.

Booking Link: Register Here
📧 Contact Emails: isladonaldsoncounselling@outlook.com, aislingrmarks@gmail.com
📱 WhatsApp: Isla - 07849722100 | Ash - 07464690540

About Your Instructors:

• Isla Donaldson: A psychotherapist and passionate Contact Improviser, Isla believes in the body's innate intelligence, guiding participants through the dance of life and the unknown.
• Aisling Marks: A devoted Contact Improvisation practitioner, Aisling promotes embodied living within the complexities of our world, fostering collective care and ethical engagement.

Together, they are thrilled to share this first collaborative workshop experience with you!

Learn More About Contact Improvisation:
Initiated in 1972 by Steve Paxton, Contact Improvisation encourages a non-prescriptive, touch-based movement practice that prioritizes body awareness, mutuality, and improvisation. It is a profound way to connect with ourselves and others through dynamic physical interaction.

🌟 Come dance with us, embrace the journey, and experience the joy of movement! 🌟