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Improvisational Forms

Movement Research hosts a variety of classes in improvisational forms like Contact Improvisation, The Underscore – developed by Nancy Stark Smith and led by a rotating roster of Underscore Facilitators -, and Athletics of Intimacy – K.J. Holmes’ signature class – which explores dancing through the improvisational lenses of somatics, contact improvisation, and perceptual composition.

Check the calendar for a full listing of Improvisational Forms

Upcoming classes

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The Underscore

Luce Mahler

Sun, Jan 12 - Aug 24, 2025

A black and white photo of a group of students sitting on the wood floor of a studio. Photo courtesy of Luce Mahler.
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The Athletics of Intimacy

K.J. Holmes

Sat, Feb 22 - May 17, 2025

K.J. Holmes, Workshop in Sweden 2022. A studio of dancers moving in space.

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