Compositional Awareness in Contact Improvisation Workshop with Andrew Harwood

Contact improvisation creates a space for non-verbal communication, expanded awareness, and creative expression, while also leaving room for the unexpected to arise.

Grounded in the core principles of CI, this workshop explores the subtle dynamics of touch, tone, and weight. From there, we widen our perception to include space, time, image, gesture, and design through duet, trio, and ensemble dancing. With attention moving from self to other, then to the environment and the shifting atmosphere in the room, we will look at how a lightly held compositional awareness can deepen connection, bring meaning to our dancing, and open fresh possibilities for individual and collective improvisation.

Beyond creative expression, this work also supports collaboration and the building of a community that makes space for each person.