[CI-Announce] Contact Improvisation 3 week Intensive

[MartinKeo@aol.com]

           ***** SOARING OFF THE MOUNTAIN *****
     ***** Three Weeks of Intensive Training *****
           ***** in Contact Improvisation ******

               With Ray Chung and Martin Keogh

July 31 =96 Aug 18, 2000   San Francisco, California


The Content=20

What risks do we take when we are engaged in Contact Improvisation? How can=20
we use the challenge and thrill of risk to further our practice of=20
improvising? What commitments do we make, and what does it mean for each of=20
us to =93take a risk=94? =20

During this three week intensive we will develop our skills of readiness,=20
awareness, and responsivity to challenge ourselves to arrive a little closer=
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to the edge of what we know, and take the next step across. Building on this=
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=93mountain=94 of skills to ground and embody our intentions we will delve i=
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different aspects of risk: physical, aesthetic, emotional, and intellectual.=
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From this foundation we will venture into the art of improvisation and=20
improvised performing=97juxtaposing personal desire and composition; working=
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successfully with others; use of scores with solo, duet and ensemble dances.=
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To support the development of our skills there will be opportunities for=20
giving and receiving feedback within the structure of practice sessions,=20
discussion groups, and labs.=20

The Format=20

**** Because of the advanced nature of this workshop this intensive is for=20
those with a solid grasp of Contact fundamentals ***** =20

We will work together five hours a day, five days a week. Other activities=20
will include jams, potlucks, a ropes course; and a showing at the end of the=
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intensive.

We want to get to know you=97your treasures, your idiosyncrasies, your=20
distinctive pathways into the Contact form. Attending a three week training=20
allows the group to establish working relationships, and provides the=20
opportunity for everyone to create significant changes in their dancing.=20


Martin Keogh and Ray Chung bring distinct and complementary approaches to th=
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Contact form. Ray creates an environment of curiosity that guides the senses=
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to the material of improvisation. Martin enlivens the space with games and=20
metaphors. They share a long history of collaboration and a desire to see=20
people excel in their dance.

The Details

Workshop fee: $450  before July 9, 2000
                      $490   after   July 9, 2000
Enrollment is limited, early registration recommended.=20
Additional fee for ropes course will be approximately $50

Send completed registration form and=20
$100 non-refundable deposit to:=20
437 Valley Street, San Francisco, CA 94131
Make checks payable to Ray Chung

Balance is due by July 15, 2000

Payment must be in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank.
Travelers checks and U.S. Postal Money Orders are OK.
(No Eurochecks please)

For assistance in finding housing, please include a $25 fee. =20

On confirmation of your registration, you will receive more detailed=20
materials on arrival and departure times, daily schedule of classes, and=20
other information.

We hope that you come and join us. Please pass this brochure on to anyone wh=
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you think might be interested. Or if you would like the brochure with the=20
photos, send us your mailing address to: Rayc2u@aol.com.

Warmly,  Martin and Ray

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