b12 summer | main event
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b12 summer main event
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Antonin RIOCHE
funny people
Research lab
my warm-up is an invitation to reconnect with yourself and your physicality through a gentle, nourishing exploration of movement. we always begin by creating a calm, safe space. through breathing, yoga and meditation, we slow down mental and physical activity, bringing you back to the present moment with clarity and sensitivity. these practices open the door to a deeper connection with your inner world. through guided improvisation, we approach movement as a way of listening. by moving from the inside out and from the outside in, we stay attuned to internal rhythms, engage with gravity and let the body’s weight enter into conversation with the floor. we explore dissociation of movement through the bones, muscles, fascia and skin, opening access to a wide range of textures and qualities, bringing nuance and dimension to your dancing. my focus is on cultivating both fluidity and grounding, allowing energy to circulate freely through the whole body. throughout, i share my approach to dance as a poetic, organic and responsive language, one that honours the body’s subtleties and opens new pathways of expression. my workshop is open to performers, movers, actors, circus artists, creators and dramaturgs who wish to explore different aspects of dance and performance.
the description reflects an artist’s idea which was developed at the time it was submitted to b12. it may have changed by the time the workshop or the performance project is starting. please stay flexible. thank you!
biography
antonin rioche, born in angers in 1994, is a director, choreographer and visual artist now based in paris. he is the founder of funny people, a platform for collaboration dedicated to research, creation, education and performance, which he curates and directs. antonin trained at the ballet junior of geneva, where he worked with renowned choreographers such as roy assaf, marina mascarell, alexander ekman, hofesh shechter and barak marshall. as a freelance dancer, he collaborated with acclaimed artists and companies including olivier dubois, sasha waltz & guests, michael keegan-dolan, theo clinkard and sidi larbi cherkaoui. his debut solo piece, ohboy!, created during the eastman summer intensive in 2017, marked a turning point in his career, achieving international success. from 2018 to 2024, antonin was an artist-in-residence at korzo theater in the hague, where he created works such as the others, finally a sign of life, huidhonger, glitter and ohgirl!. his creations toured across the netherlands and internationally, and were supported by ndt and the holland dance festival. blending realism with surrealism, antonin’s works create immersive experiences that resonate emotionally and sensorially. his narratives merge philosophy and imagination, reflecting contemporary culture. his latest work, we are doing great, premiered at korzo in 2024 and was also co-produced with mart foundation, ccn créteil and orsolina28.
company info
funny people
funny people is curated and directed by antonin himself, a platform for collaboration devoted to research, creation, education and performance. we create dance theatre pieces infused with physical theatre and cinematic elements, where choreography, movement, text and emotion shape a world of their own.
please be aware of our early bird special offer for this workshop! you can apply for this offer up until the 24th of march 2025. after the 24th the regular workshop fee applies. applications are accepted up until one day before the workshops starts.
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