instant composition workshop
Dates:
14-18 OCTOBER 2024
10:00 - 15:00 (including lunch break)
Venue:
EDEN***** Studio 150.1, Breite Strasse 43, 13187 Berlin
Registration: info@paolocingolani.com
Costs:
EARLY-BIRD (until 1 October ) 210€
FULL PRICE 260€
The workshop aims to integrate the basic principles of Taiji with instant composition and dance improvisation.
Taiji is a term in Chinese philosophy used to refer to the "supreme ultimate" state of the undifferentiated absolute and infinite potential, the Unity before dualism, from which duality (in-out, high-low, movement-quiet...) originates. Taiji in this sense works deeply on both aspects of the human being (the physical and mental aspects) while succeeding at the same time to integrate them into an effective and conscious Unity.
The seeking of Unity and completeness of the movement will be a recurring topic throughout the workshop.
The technical and anatomical aspect of body will take great space within the workshop:
- moving with ease, without-effort (center of gravity and balance);
- tangible body and extended mind (bones, joints and axes);
- perception, stream of consciousness and ‘states’ of mind;
- support and gravity (efficiency and effectiveness in movement);
Once the principles of Taiji have been studied and practiced, the class will turn to the creative aspect of dance, namely instant composition. In this part of the course we will participate in and create dances and compositions to improve our ability to navigate and create performances and to read and understand them.
This workshop is a unique adventure that elevates the practice of dance and instant composition to new heights of awareness and artistic expression.
BIO Paolo Cingolani
Originally from Italy, Paolo is a dancer who masters the sophisticated realm of improvisation and instant composition, creating a poetic blend of dance and theatre. His work is characterized by a technique that uniquely harmonizes dance with the use of words on stage. Since 2012, he has been a member of Allen’s Line, the Julyen Hamilton's company. Paolo is also dedicated to creating events with other artists, dancers, musicians, and visual designers. His way of staging performances defines an original poetic, a singular voice in the sea of contemporary dance improvisation. As a freelancer, he has extensively performed throughout Europe (2005-2024). As a teacher, he has developed a personal technique from the combination of Taiji with the principles of contemporary dance. Since 2006, he has been teaching in schools, universities, and festivals throughout Europe.
More information at paolocingolani.com