This workshop addresses our ability to be present with each breath, movement and connection, to dance in a state of deep release and immediate activation. Incorporating somatic principles, developmental movement and anatomical investigations with Improvisation, Release.Activate.Connect allows us to celebrate the mindfulness of our innate body wisdom. Dancing works best when we allow ourselves to be soft and clear, in communication and connection to our own needs and others. Our goal in the improvisation is increased internal awareness, sensitivity, and connectivity that is available in the dance for self- referencing (anatomical/sensory) and connection, while dancing solo, with a partner or in group improvisations. We will work on Breath, Qualities of Connection, Fascia, the Spine and its 3Dimensionality and Developmental Movement patterns.

Accessibility Note
The workshop uses English spoken language. Questions for clarification and small translations can also happen in German. There will be partner work, but touch is never mandatory. It is based on focus and proximity in space, working with conscious action & reaction. If the participants agree to touch, exercises may or may not rely on consensual weight sharing. Throughout the workshop a variety of music, sometimes no music will be used as an important part of improvising. We will discuss how music/sound contributes to our experience. The level is open, dancers with different abilities are welcome. Please communicate accessibility needs in advance. If needed, a free workshop place for an accompanying assistant will be facilitated for participants with disabilities. Information about our location & studio access in Kreuzberg can be found here.  For questions or more information, please contact Zoé Duflot & Elisabeth Leopold at workshop@tanzfabrik-berlin.de.