Dance Beyond Borders

7th of July 2024 (Sunday)
16:30h - 18:00h

As a closing workshop, we will engage in a series of curated improvisation tasks that will seamlessly guide us towards a collective creation - a temporary score for all to explore, engage and express together. Our approach is rooted in co-creation, drawing inspiration from the ideas and energies of the community itself. Together, we will organically develop this score, weaving in the themes that have emerged throughout our residency. Through the art of improvisation, we'll unlock the creative potential within the group, fostering a dynamic and inclusive space for collective exploration and creation.

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Dance Beyond Borders

5th and 6th of July 2024 (Friday and Saturday)
14:00h - 17:00h
7th of July 2024 (Sunday)
14:00h - 16:00h

This unique workshop will be spread over three days and integrates the nurturing practices of Somatic and Community Dance, providing a secure and inviting environment for exploration. Our paramount concern is the safety and well-being of all participants throughout the workshop. Together we will delve into the impact of imperialism, colonialism, and racism on our narratives of Displacement and Borders, this discussion-based workshop is carefully crafted to foster reflection, connection, and creative responses under the overarching theme of Decolonisation.

Participants will engage in a thoughtful analysis of curated videos, texts, and stories, shedding light on the complexities of Decolonising Migration Storytelling. The facilitation is designed to gently guide individuals in reflecting on their own memories and narratives, constructing a personal entry point into the experiences of those seeking refuge, and understanding the intricate links with various social, political, and cultural forces. Open to people from all backgrounds, the workshop aims to raise awareness of the narratives shaping both those seeking safety and residents of host countries, countering the influence of stories that often take the form of propaganda. Amidst story exchanges, discussions, and debates, we will also explore the significance of the Body and Language as crucial facets of storytelling. Join us in this empowering and secure space, where movement, reflection, and creative expression converge to reshape narratives with empathy, respect, and a commitment to positive change.

Explorative Practices:

• Exchanging stories; delving in memories and personal narratives
• Critical Reflection
• Watching and Analyzing
• Imagination Tasks: What stories do we want to tell?
• Exploring 3 ways to tell the same story

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Dance Beyond Borders

5th to 7th of July 2024 (Friday to Sunday)
10:30h - 12:30h

Designed as the inaugural workshop for our three-day residency, these daily morning sessions will happen each morning during the residency. We will focus on fostering a safe exploration of movement and community among participants. Over the course of 2 hours of Movement and Dance Practice, we'll embark on a journey that transcends codified techniques, steering clear of colonized practices.

Drawing inspiration from Somatic and Community Dance Practices, we will guide participants to explore connections to themselves and each other, utilizing open language and universal movement. Dance Beyond Borders will share our emerging practices, emphasizing a celebration of the diverse bodies and histories present in the space. This workshop serves as a vital foundation, preparing the community for the artistic research and practice that will unfold over the next three days.

Explorative Practices:

• Centering and Grounding: Breath Work
• Awakening the Body Practice; a celebration of our parts and our whole body in Movement; with basic body actions.
• Energies and dynamics - how do we feel today?
• Games centered around Play related to Maps and Time Travel.
• Responding to Text through movement.

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