Saturday, September 19
4:30-7:30pm
SHIFT Studio in Wallingford
followed by Contact Improv jam at 7:30pm 

**No partner required.**
First things first:  YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING A PARTNER! More don't than do. We will rotate and work with numerous other bodies. If you do come with a partner and wish to stay with that same partner the whole time, that is allowed, just let me know when you arrive!

This workshop is about partner development — how to be a better partner, and how to feel more confident engaging with other humans in movement and dance settings, in duets and as a group.

We'll deepen our skillsets in nonverbal communication, attunement and listening, creative collaboration, and finding the right dosage of challenge for each other across a variety of scenarios. Two things most of us would benefit from are more positive social interaction and more quality movement. So let's put the two together.

 We'll look at a range of ways to use partner engagement to enjoyably develop movement skills and qualities.

Some of what we'll explore:
Containers for developing movement intelligence and complexity
Confidence & enjoyment with partnering
Coordination puzzles
Strength and mobility games
Moving authentically
Cultivating creative movement expression

Consent and self-regulation are foundational here. You choose your level of contact throughout, and declining is always a complete answer. Nothing is performative, and modifications are always available.

 Followed by CONTACT IMPROV JAM · 7:30–10:00pm

 The workshop is followed by an open contact improv jam. 
Free for workshop attendees
$10–20 at the door for everyone else.
No pre-registration — just come.

WHO IT'S FOR
Anyone with a body. No experience needed, no partner needed — we'll rotate throughout. Trauma-aware and all levels welcome, with progressions for everyone.

 WHAT TO BRING:
 Long sleeves and pants, water.
Optional but recommended: kneepads, notebook.

$75 — sliding scale $55–95,
Contact jam included
(people can also register just for the dance).

If $95 is easy, it covers someone at $55. If $55 isn't reachable, email me at dae@mixedmovementarts.com — I hold spots for financial need and work trade.

Mentorship students attend free. Just let me know you're coming so I can hold your spot.

Email me to inquire about mentorship/coaching options. Free consults available :)