From Earth to Sky: A Journey through Contact Improvisation
Teacher: Raúl Saldarriaga
This autumn, we will explore two cycles of Contact Improvisation in Amsterdam, moving from the ground up:
EARTH (September series)
Low flying, close to the floor.
We will dive into the foundations of Contact Improvisation through weight, gravity, grounding, and care. Discover how to lift off while staying close to the ground, enjoying the pleasure of “low flight.”
4 classes
Dates: Tuesdays, September 9 – 30
Time: 20:00 – 22:00
SKY (November series)
High flying, reaching upwards.
Building on the foundations of the September series, we will expand towards lifts and flying higher, working with center, gravity, bone structure, and trust. Safety and care for yourself and others remain central as we explore new pathways of movement.
4 classes
Dates: Tuesdays, November 4 – 25
Time: 20:00 – 22:00
where: Vredenburgh Studios, Amsterdam
price:
1x class: €20
4x classes: €76
8x classes:€150
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https://www.chipta.com/tickets/event/77646/from-earth-to-sky-a-journey-through-contact-improvisation/
more info and other events: casagrafia.com
Both series combine sensation-based exploration, technical exercises from contemporary dance, and improvisation practice to expand our vocabulary and avoid repetition, opening fresh possibilities of movement and encounter.
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Raúl Saldarriaga, an artistic researcher, performer, and choreographer, leads Amsterdam's “Casagrafia” movement collective. He holds two bachelor's degrees, a BA in "Art Pedagogy", and another one in "Contemporary Dance", an MA in Interactive Media and Choreography (Hanze University, NL), and an MA in Choreography and Community (CODARTS University and FONTYS University). With a decade of experience teaching Contact Improvisation in the Netherlands and worldwide, he has been invited to teach at CI Festival Asturias, CI Festival Sintra, and CI Festival Netherlands for 4 editions. Currently, he explores playfulness in adulthood through Contact Improvisation while teaching at Vrijehogeschool.
What to bring:
Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement, preferably with long sleeves to protect your skin during floor work and knee pads if needed. Bring water to stay hydrated, and feel free to bring light snacks to share during the break. We also bring some snaks and tea