Chapter 01
Dance as communication: exploring contact with others through dance
The Silent Circle
The Silent Circle emphasizes non-verbal interaction and action without verbal instructions.
Duration
10 - 15 min
Participants
No limit
Magnetic and Burning Touch
Aims to generate interaction between two people, especially through touch.
Duration
Min. 20 min
Participants
Even number
The Basic Pulse
Finding and maintaining a basic rhythm in a group develops not only orchestral skills but also interpersonal skills.
Duration
Min. 10 min
Participants
Max. 10
To the rhythm of words, sounds and emotions
Aims to develop concentration, shared attention. Through the process of creation through rhythm.
Duration
Max. 90 min
Participants
One to one
Meeting / Using Eye Contact
It aims to connect participants and build trust. It is particularly suitable for the beginning of a warm-up.
Duration
120 min
Participants
Min. 4
Use of Space, Time & Proxemics
In this exercise, we approach communication through the notions of time and space. Time and space are two components of dance movement that will enable participants to have a non-verbal mode of communication.
Duration
120 min
Participants
Min. 4
Reacting to each other
Become aware of three basic facets of relational dynamics the three possibilities of the “constant movement toward and away from others”: convergence = moving towards, with someone
Duration
-
Participants
Even number
Breathing in Circle
To understand how important and different each of us are as we follow each other’s rhythm of breathing
Duration
15 - 20 min
Participants
6 -12
Making space for each other
Aims to be aware of the negative (empty) space the body creates while changing shapes or moving.
Duration
20 min
Participants
2 - 20
Body Percussion
Aims to develop concentration, shared attention. Through the process of creation through rhythm.
Duration
20 min
Participants
2 - 20
Weight Transfer
Aims to feel the weight of gravity of our bodies and to put trust in others.
Duration
Avg. 30 min
Participants
Max. 6-12
