GAGA/ PEOPLE & IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP with Alvin

Saturday, 18.05.2024, 15:00–18:00
with Alvin CollantesThis workshop starts with a 60 minute Gaga/ people class followed by a 2 hour research and improvisation session.

Gaga/people classes offer a framework for users to connect to their bodies and imaginations, experience physical sensations, improve their flexibility and stamina, exercise their agility and explosive power, and enjoy the pleasure of movement in a welcoming, accepting atmosphere.

Throughout the class, participants are guided by a series of evocative instructions deployed to increase awareness of and further amplify sensation. Rather than turning from one prompt to another, information is layered, building into a multisensory, physically challenging experience. While many instructions are imbued with rich imagery, the research of Gaga is fundamentally physical, insisting on a specific process of embodiment. Inside this shared research, the improvisational nature of the exploration enables each participant’s deeply personal connection with Gaga.

Improvisation featuring live musician Jun Suzuki:

Immerse yourself in an improvisation session where we explore Gaga movement tools featuring live soundscapes of Jun Suzuki. Explore creative composition and movement exploration, expanding physical sensations of availability. Experience a harmonious blend of movement exploration and musical expression in a collaborative and inspiring environment that ignites creativity and exploration.