The Metaphysical Body is a dance research I have been doing for the last 10 years. It could be understood primarily as phenomenological research - using direct experience as the source from which knowledge emerges.
The body of work has both artistic and pedagogical value and has led to the creation of a 45 minute group performance, a 20 minute solo and a one hour presentation.
The main question around which the research revolves is what dance has to do with altered states of consciousness. Can we use dance as a 'substance' to slip into another ‘reality'?
The research has evolved organically thought the direct experiences of non ordinary states of consciousness I have experienced over the years in both ‘Performance Setting’ and ‘Jam Setting’. Those experiences led me to conduct this research and develop the discourse in from which I can further share it in both pedagogical and artistic context.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
During the three days of the workshop, we will examine the relation between dance and altered states of consciousness. We will explore three primary non ordinary states: the somatic, kinetic and imaginative states.
Relating to the hypothesis of ‘Attention as Material’, we will study the nature of attention and how it affect the performer and the audience alike.
Within a performance setting, we will share our experience with fellow participants of the workshop to examine the transformative power of dance on human consciousness.

DATES, PRICES & REGISTRATION
From 28th to 31st of October
10 to 12:30 pm / 2 to 5 PM
Earlybirds price until the 30th of August: 220€
Registration at https://forms.gle/pCtSjKnMoBWvSKYa6
Link towards the association workshop page : www.lolm.eu/stage-matan-oct-2024/

MATAN'S BIO
Matan Levkowich is a dancer, choreographer and host of the podcast 'Material For The Brain'. In 2015 he founded Movement Lab - a vehicle for movement education, choreographic work and
discourse exploration. His practice is informed by his enthusiasm for physical and theoretical research, and revolves around the question of how to develop a meaningful relationship with
the body-mind.
Over the past decade, he has dedicated himself to educating people around the world about better movement and reflecting on pressing social issues through the medium of performance
and, more recently, his podcast 'Material for the brain'. His passion for research and discovery drives him daily to expand his understanding and develop as a human being.

TEACHING VIDEOS:
https://vimeo.com/820690738
https://vimeo.com/777416745
https://vimeo.com/698637164

Picture credit : Theresia Kaufmann