Movement Improvisation Class 23.11

Description

The movement improvisation class will start with a teacher-led opening circle and a short introduction of the teacher and participants to create a safe space together. This is followed by a guided warm-up with music. All activities are voluntary. Participants are encouraged to listen to their own body and follow their needs.
The class continues in pairs and small groups with teacher-led exercises with clear instructions and structure to support dancing together and discovering new expressions. This may include experimentation and encouragement of safe ways to experiment and play with the unknown.
The class will usually build towards dancing together and improvisation by the whole group. We encourage listening to the body and following needs, e.g. sometimes by watching others (witnessing) and taking breaks when necessary.
Finally, the teacher facilitates a closing circle where there is an opportunity to reflect and listen to others.

The classes will be led by professionals with a background in dance, theatre, disability, pedagogy and accessibility, all with different artistic-pedagogical backgrounds and a history of working with Kaaos Company. The classes are open to all.

The classes encourage a wide range of individual expression and styles – there is no one way! Each class lasts 2 hours, including toilet and snack breaks and a starting and ending circle.

The classes encourage a wide range of individual expression and styles – there is no one way! Each class lasts 2 hours, including toilet and snack breaks and a starting and ending circle.
Dance classes aim to be more accessible and inclusive for all people with and without disabilities. We do not discriminate against people based on their ability, gender identity and expression, cultural or ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, class, nationality, religion, language or appearance. All levels of dance experience and styles are welcome.

Unfortunately, we do not currently offer sign language interpretation during classes. We are working to improve this, please contact us if you have any ideas or suggestion

Time

Sundays from 14-16
It is important that you try to arrive on time so that we can start the lesson together at 14:00. However, we understand that being on time is not always possible. If you are late, you are still welcome to join us!

Place

Cable Factory, Tallberginkatu 1 C, Helsinki, Zodiak rehearsal room C4.
The space is accessible.
C4 is located on the 4th floor at door C of Kaapelitehdas. A spacious cargo lift that comes close to C4 can be found here at door C. The door to the lift is heavy.
There is a regular lift that can fit one power wheelchair plus one or two standing people. This lift is accessed by going up the ramp to the left of the building and inside to the 1st floor through two sets of heavy doors. The lift is opposite Cafe Hima ja Sali through another heavy door. At the 4th floor, there is a heavy door to go through when you exit the lift, and you will see the entrance to C4.

TAXI: If you arrive or leave Kaapelitehdas by taxi, please ask the driver to come to door C at the inner courtyard of Kaapelitehdas. The inner courtyard is accessible via Tallberginkatu. The address for taxis is Tallberginkatu 1.

TOILET: There are two toilets next to the C4 studio. The accessible toilet is located on the 1st floor, near the Hima and Sali restaurant and the entrance.

Assistants

Assistants can join the class for free. We encourage you to dance independently and avoid assisting during this time, except when required.
If you prefer to stay in the room without joining, please observe the class, and leave out any electronic devices. If you need to do other tasks, please do them outside in the foyer of the studio.
If you encounter a problem: You can always give feedback to the teacher. If you want to discuss or give feedback later, you can also contact us by e-mail: opetus@kaaoscompany.fi.

Price:

Series card: 27€/6 lessons, Spring season card 60€/18 lessons. Pay the cards in advance into our bank account and print out a receipt or take a mobile phone picture of it with you to the first class! Season/series cards are valid after payment from the first lesson until the end of the season.
Single lesson: 5€, payable in cash to the teacher before the lesson or to our bank account. For new participants, the first class is free and an assistant can always join for free. When you bring a new friend, the lesson is free for both.

The new account number of Inklusiivisen tanssin tuki ry:
FI02 5410 0220 5975 80

Ask for more information about the classes: opetus@kaaoscompany.fi