This workshop is open to dancers with experience in contemporary dance, theatre, improvisation, and/or contact improvisation. Yoga, clowning and release technique are great too. After a short warm-up, we will explore Ensemble Thinking practice.

“Ensemble Thinking (ET) is a system of collaborative group performance practices. These compositional exercises refine the individual’s ability to perceive, initiate, and support collective action.” www.ensemblethinking.com

Open to standing or sitting (wheelchair) dancers. Dancing barefoot, in comfortable clothes that cover the knees and shoulders is recommended.

Taught by Julie Lebel, artistic director of Foolish Operations in Vancouver and member of the Lower Left Collective – USA, Germany, Norway and Canada. She brings more than 20 years of experience in dance education.

This workshop if for adults only and will be though in English.

• Dates: Jan 28, 29, 30
• Times: 12:30-3:30pm
• Location: EDAM Studio, 303 E 8th Ave, Vancouver
• Cost: $70/3 days or $25/day. There is a possibility that the workshop will be free pending funding.
• Registration: by email, see contact us link.

Photo Credit: Julie Lebel – featuring Suzanne Liska, Tess Takahashi, Nina Martin, Tanya Williams, Lo Bill.