Cypher Practices is a class focusing on the cypher as a space of study. Marguerite will lead us in exercises that activate technologies of the cypher; entrance/exit, witness/witnessed, circle/spiral, amplify/conceal, receive/emit etc etc. Our goal is to let the durational practice of the cypher lead us into material for choreography and intentional responses to the moment. Each class’s cypher will have a theme that affects which prompts we use and what kind of music is played. Marguerite generally pulls from music and dance techniques of the African Diaspora, but will experiment based on the energy.
What to expect:
Participants will be led in different improvisational exercises where they will be witnessing and witnessed. We will engage in discussion to talk about what we experienced. And lastly Marguerite will lead us in choreographic experiments based on what comes up. All skill levels are welcome.
For class-related questions, please email programs@movementresearch.org.
Accessibility Notes
- This class includes auditive guidance.
To request ASL interpretation or Audio Description, please email accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “ASL/Audio Description Request, Marguerite Hemmings” at least 3 (three) weeks prior to the workshop session you plan to attend.
For access-related questions and requests, please contact accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “Marguerite Hemmings.”
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In-Person
- This class is card eligible
