Floorwork / soft acrobatics, Open Level
I'm Amr Karkout, a Berlin-based dancer for 7 years, originally from Damascus, Syria. I have worked with different places and ensembles like Sasha Waltz and Guests, Romeo Castelluci, Battery Dance, Modjgan Hashemian, 123 o collective, and Chaos Emblematic Ensemble. I have worked as a dance teacher at the dance university in Damascus (the High Institute of Drama and Arts) for 8 years, I also taught professional training in Dock 11, and beginners and intermediate classes at Papillon Dance Studio, Flowmotin Berlin, and Tanzfabrik, Studio Sonic, Bethanien Creative Quarter, Berlin Contemporary Dance in Ada studios,
Artistic Approach:
As a dance teacher, my main goals revolve around the body, imagination, fantasy, and thoughts. I aim to combine my technical knowledge in contemporary dance, Ballroom dance, Tango, Salsa dance, and acrobatic floor work with a fresh approach. my focus lies in exploring new ways of moving and embracing improvisation by merging different methods and techniques, I strive to create a unique and individual style of performance. This approach allows me to tap into the potential of the body, unleash my imagination, and express my thoughts through movement, I prioritize the exploration of new possibilities and breaking traditional boundaries in dance.
Overall, My artistic journey encompasses a blend of technical expertise, improvisation, and experimentation, enabling me to push the boundaries of movement and express my creative vision.
Class Description:
Contemporary dance floorwork and acrobatics class:
In this class, we will dive deep into the world of floorwork, where you'll develop a profound connection with the floor, using a wide range of floorwork patterns, phrases, spirals, levers, and clear pathways. From mastering basic floor patterns to challenging advanced ones, including floor acrobatics and handstands, you'll expand your movement vocabulary and gain confidence in navigating the dance floor.
The class contains three parts:
The class is divided into four parts. The first part is a warmup that focuses on improving your strength, flexibility, and balance. These are the fundamental elements that will prepare you for the second part, which includes exercises to teach you acrobatic tricks while moving from one side of the studio to the other. The third part will put those tricks to the test as you learn a choreography that combines all the elements from the previous parts. We will end the class with a meditative cool down and go through a relaxing full-body stretch.
Highlights of what you’re learning:
Body-Gravity Relationship: Learn floorwork for seamless transitions between higher and lower levels. Flexibility and Relaxation: Relax your body, cultivate flexible joints and understand the importance of kinesthetic feedback for smooth floorwork in dance.
Multi-Level Exploration: Experience the flow of contemporary dance by exploring levels, textures, and dynamics impossible to achieve while standing. Embrace rolling, sliding, crawling, and sliding to create captivating sequences.
Rewire Your Brain: Treat the body part touching the floor as your "foot." This will empower you to feel more in control and confident in your movements.
Focus on Flexibility: Flexibility is key in mastering floorwork, and we will emphasize its development throughout the class.
Join me for an invigorating dance class that will improve your floorwork and acrobatic skills, whether you're an experienced dancer or just starting. Experience the artistic freedom and creativity of contemporary floorwork and acrobatics, and elevate your dance practice with stunning choreography.