Contact Improvisation & Related Practices Pedagogy Course
Over 35 hours during five days we will investigate pedagogical principles, considerations on the nature of study in Contact Improvisation and related movement practices, teaching practicum, and guided discussion around essential topics to support a teaching and facilitation practice.
Praxis and Pedagogy
Praxis and Pedagogy
The crux of the pedagogy course is investigating the six-part viewpoint of pedagogy for movement practice I have developed over 15 years teaching movement pedagogy for graduate arts programs. We will focus this on the work of Contact Improvisation and related movement practices. As CI is presented as open source, our concentration will be placed explicitly on teaching practice with space for each participant to utilize their own research and interest through hands-on praxis work to apply methodology.
The crux of the pedagogy course is investigating the six-part viewpoint of pedagogy for movement practice I have developed over 15 years teaching movement pedagogy for graduate arts programs. We will focus this on the work of Contact Improvisation and related movement practices. As CI is presented as open source, our concentration will be placed explicitly on teaching practice with space for each participant to utilize their own research and interest through hands-on praxis work to apply methodology.
Supporting Community
The purpose of this course is to establish space for investigation and collaborative support in service of Contact Improvisation community(ies). This includes material attending to work in teaching, facilitation, and organization. Through practice, reflection, and conversation we will approach a range of topics including pedagogical principles, jam facilitation, event organizing, ethics, diversity and inclusion, and building a teaching practice.
For Applicants
This course is designed for those who currently teach or are interested in developing a teaching or facilitation practice. The format of the course is compressed into an intensive environment to be accessible for both local and traveling participants. Housing is available for a limited number of participants. Please note that this is not a teacher training certification course. As Contact Improvisation is an open source practice, there is no certification. This course may be eligible as continuing education for teachers or professors.