Contact Improvisation- Partnered Meditative Movement
Details
Contact Improvisation is a partnered moving meditative "dance."
Primarily it is a practice of listening deeply and:
Discovering/allowing the next natural move to unfold (Improv)
While in contact and connection with a dance partner. (Contact).
Hence it's common short name: Contact Improv.
I put the word dance in quotes because it is the art of allowing and discovering the next movement vs trying to "look good" or preform.
If new to the art, please watch these videos which highlight different aspects of Contact Improv:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wu-HtooNKqmfNh-eRIc0pFsbDe9V9odNqV6IxCBk4S8/edit?usp=sharing
Or check out this playlist of locals doing Contact Improv here in St Pete:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjG5uFzjEkwzWjsCsA-EuKtTbEg1Mb07
Most people find Contact Improv very nourishing and restorative and afterwards feel like they've had some unique combination of:
a great massage,
a yoga class,
a joyous meditation,
a great platonic cuddle
and healing session.
People of all levels welcome.
For newcomers- you will be introduced to the basic principles of the art.
For those with more experience, there will be specific exercises to help you to go deeper.
We'll do through guided dance experiences/ecrevisses, then an open time where we practice together.
Sundays- weekly, 5pm-6:30pm
Location: Nexus (formerly Roots to Crowns(
Cost: $10-$25 (based on income and value received)
Led by Arthur Burton
To stay up to date on Contact Improv happenings in and around St. Petersburg. please join:
www.facebook.com/groups/309558980810
and/or
www.meetup.com/ccsaintp
and/or
We have a whatsapp group- send a message with your number if you'd like to be added to that.
About your facilitator:
I have taught a little bit of everything:
Fencing
Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
Chi-Gung
Meditation
Math
Cognitive Therapy
I am a longtime mover- having delved deeply into Martial Arts, Yoga, Ecstatic Dance, and Contact Improv
I find SO much joy in sharing Contact Improv- because it really is less about teaching and more about supporting people in discovering a new way to be authentic, while in connection with others.
I have been doing contact since 1999 and teaching since 2021.
When not dancing or teaching, I laugh as much as possible, pray and meditate and create online content. I love time in nature, being of service and studying, practicing and integrating different Wisdom Traditions.
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Please see the other amazing events at Nexus including:
Platonic Cuddle Party
Tantra Speed Date
Qi Gong
Open Mic
Meditations
Mini Festivals and more
https://www.facebook.com/nexusmagistry