𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

A movement study based on Contact Improvisation with Mario Ghezzi

𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 -
The objective of this study is to deepen our understanding of body connections through somatic movement explorations and to enhance our relationship with gravity, space, and time via Contact Improvisation.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 -
-> 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
We will work on integrating the upper and lower body in our dance practice, connecting limbs, pelvis, thorax, and head through various specific perspectives. Special attention will be given to the role of the diaphragm, lower chest, and thoracolumbar junction. These areas are crucial for the transition and flow of movement both upwards and downwards, acting as central hubs for spiral movements. We will examine myofascial connections through the lens of Chinese Medicine and the Sinew channels.
-> 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬:
We will explore principles such as Listening and Tuning, Gravity and Weight, Structure and Support, Touch and Point of Contact, Lifting and Flying.
-> 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Movement awareness and flow serve as essential nourishment for our nervous system's ability to create optimal responses during rapid movements, jumps, and falls. By practicing deep awareness, we can cultivate different levels of consciousness. In the context of movement practice, this means that slow and mindful movements, as practiced in Tai Chi, nourish and support reflexive body movements.

- 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 -
→ How can I develop the listening capacity of my body?
→ How can I connect with my inner structure and feel gravity traveling within myself?
→ How important is the gift of touch to me?
→ Do I feel capable of supporting someone?
→ Am I open to being supported by someone?
→ Where can I find the strength to lift my partner?
→ How can I build my confidence to fly on top of someone's shoulders?

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  𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 -
  Mario Ghezzi is a researcher of Movement and Contact Improvisation, a Chinese Medicine therapist, and a practitioner of Tai Chi, Qigong, and Meditation. He is also a Yoga teacher and a certified Coach. Mario has had the privilege of studying with renowned dancers and teachers such as S. Paxton, N. Little, L. Nelson, J. Hamilton, K. Simson, E. Karczag, A. Takenouchi, among others.
  For over 15 years, he has been a student of Taoist Master Ming Wong CY, under whose guidance he earned a three-year degree in On Zon Su (Taoist foot reflexology). He further deepened his knowledge of Chinese Medicine at the School of Acupuncture in Florence, obtaining a three-year degree in Tui Na (TCM therapeutic massage).
  Mario's personal research in movement and improvisation is influenced by experiential anatomy, Chinese Medicine, Meditation, Tai Chi, and Butoh. He has drawn significant inspiration from his friend Nita Little, whom he has known for the past 18 years
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• 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 -
  Jurányi Ház Budapest, Jurányi u. 1, 1027
  4th floor
  Workshop Foundation Grabo 100 Studio
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  - 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 -
  23-25 May
  𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘
  18:30-21:00
  𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘
  10:00 - 13:00, 15:00 - 18:00
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  - 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 -
  Early bird (registration and deposit until 22nd April): 50,000 HUF
  Normal fee (registration and deposit after 22nd April): 60,000 HUF
  Registration is confirmed by the payment of a deposit of 20,000 HUF (deposit is non-refundable, except in case of workshop cancellation).
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  - 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 -
  To register for the workshop, it is necessary to fill out the REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/Fe45FV7PvQCAJckx8
  Here, you can find important information, details on payment, and ask any questions.
  For additional inquiries, contact: ilonaregos.dance@gmail.com
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  The workshop will be held in English!