Time:

Fr.  9. 10.09, 18 -21 Uhr,  Mariengasse 6, Graz

Sa. 10.10.09, 10 -12 und 13 -15 Uhr,Proberaum, Orpheumgasse 11

Su. 11.10.09, 10 -13 Uhr Proberaum, Orpheumgasse 11, Graz

Place:

Friday: Mariengasse 6a, Exerzizienhaus, (Tram Nr. 1 or 7, get off Esperantoplatz or from Railwaystation 10 min per foot)

Saturday and Sunday: Das Andere Theater, Orpheumgasse 11, Graz (Tram Nr. 1 or 7, get off at Roseggerhaus)

Workshop Description:

The Axis Syllabus is a precise system of orienting the body internally and externally. Applied anatomy, physics and biomechanics are considered in the creation of spiraling and undulating movement material. Safe falling reflexes, fluid transitions and kinetic efficiency are some of the characteristics of this approach. With dedication to detail and research this training aims to protect, prepare and empower the precious instrument of the dancer.

In this workshop we will focus on the phenomenon of Tensegrity, a concept born out of architecture. “Tensegrity derives from collapsing the words “tension” and “integrity” and means that the integrity of these class of structures depends on the balance of tension within it’. We will explore how this principle appears in our muscles and fascia in connection with the bones and how it effects our alignment in movement.

We will be working individually and in partners both improvisational and in written patterns. I have found using contact improvisation can intensify sensation of our anatomical structure and the physical forces that are applied to it.

Kira Kirsch is a performer, choreographer and teacher dedicated to critical movement and performance research. She studied modern dance,improvisation and pedagogy at the Conservatory of Vienna and with Scholarships from tanzpool and the Austrian Art Council she worked independently with Master teacher Frey Faust who developed the theroy, analysis and method called the Axis Syllabus on which Kira’s teaching and ongoing investigation is based. Since 2004 she gets invited to teach internationally at festivals, schools and universities such as ODC & CounterPULSE San Francisco, SEAD-salzburg, Orff-institute, HJS-Amsterdam  and was co-organizing the travelling annual Nomadic College for 7 years. Kira has danced with Half Machine(DK), ABCdance collective/Frey Faust and Cie. Anna Tenta(A). In San Francisco Kira can be seen in the works of David Slaza, Sara Shelton Mann, Avy k. productions and in numerous collaborations.  She is currently developing the duet “species” with Kelly Keenan, long time collegue from Montreal.

Workshopfees:  100 € for 3 Days/10 Hours

Contact und Registration: alexa@dance-it.info

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