HomeClasses and EventsClasses and WorkshopsMorning Class: Practicing Emergence(y)
  • Fridays, Sept 27 - Oct 25, 2024 | 10AM-12PM
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The torsos of two light-skinned males with dark hair and heads bowed are leaning against one another in front of a blurred grey background. One, in a black shirt, is pressing down on the other's shoulders. The other, in a blue shirt, is pressing both hands into the other's chest. Photo by Rachel Keane.
ID: The torsos of two light-skinned males with dark hair and heads bowed are leaning against one another in front of a blurred grey background. One, in a black shirt, is pressing down on the other's shoulders. The other, in a blue shirt, is pressing both hands into the other's chest. Photo by Rachel Keane.

Based on Levi’s current artistic project that proposes allowing dances to emerge rather than grimly forcing them into existence, this class will be a practice in group listening and emergent strategies (thank you adrienne maree brown!). Each class will begin with a particular guided/facilitated approach to engaging with our bodies’ sensorium and physicality, typically including somatic exercises, improvisation, movement forms that integrate muscular/nervous/organ systems, and some vocal work. From there, we will explore what dance might collectively emerge from each unique gathering of humans.

What to Expect:
This work asks for an engagement with improvisation, risk, committed presence, being in relation to others, and doing the work of establishing your own boundaries.

Open to any levels of experience with an expectation that participants will take the work and themselves seriously (sense of humor also welcome).

Accessibility Notes

  • This class includes auditive guidance.
  • This class takes place at Eden’s Expressway.
    • There is a small elevator available upon request, please reach out for exact dimensions.
    • NOTE: The bathroom in the space is not wheelchair accessible.

To request ASL interpretation or Audio Description, please email accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “ASL/Audio Description Request, “Levi Gonzalez” at least three (3) weeks prior to the class start date.

For access-related questions and requests, please contact accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “Levi Gonzalez.”

Past class

Location

Eden’s Expressway
537 Broadway 4th Fl
New York, NY 10012

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Faculty

Levi Gonzalez

Levi Gonzalez

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