Kai Kleinbard

Beginning with an Alexander Technique/Tai-Chi warm-up, we explore how joint alignment enables the imagination to be vividly physicalized. We will learn illusionary movement processes such as waving, gliding-footwork, and living stop-motion. Bridging technical and imaginative practices, we will experiment with trance states, creating dynamic solo improvisations.

Kai Kleinbard, an Alexander Technique teacher, practices Wu Style Tai-Chi and creates improvisational characters that mimic cartoons and stop-motion. He is inspired by his research of urban styles of dance (including popping, house and bruk-up). Most recently he has worked with Cori Olinghouse, Melinda Ring and Gerald Casel.