b12 summer | main event
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b12 summer main event
— // —location: eden***** studios
hugh stanier
movement educator
Riding Momentum
riding momentum workshop concentrates on the Efficiency & Momentum in Solo and in Contact work. it will be a combination of contact improvisation, floorwork, somatic movement and improvisation to create a deeply grounded and intensely physical experience, bringing together different bodies of research and interaction to discover new ways of moving and relating. there will be stillness and somatic exercises to begin each session to soften the nervous system and open the body’s capacity for sensing and listening. drawing from my background in breakdance, my floorwork practice has a unique blend of flowing spiral pathways and acrobatic qualities, finding softness and ease in dynamic physicality and playing around with principles of momentum, suspension and spirals in improvisation as well as choreographed sequences to allow the dancing body to deepen its own innate intelligence. the approach to the contact work will be highly physical, working with similar principles from the solo work and applying them to duets and trios: lifting, being lifted, jumping and catching, learning how to take off and land safely, and offering tools for working at higher levels with improvisational play. we will gradually open into group scores combining all of the elements of the workshop into a jam space of playful composition, shifting in and out of contact and creating new ways of dancing and sharing space together.
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
hugh stanier is a highly experienced movement facilitator, educator and bodyworker, dedicated to creating spaces where individuals can explore movement with a sense of safety, curiosity and connection. starting his dance journey in breakdancing, hugh transitioned into contemporary dance, studying at northern school of contemporary dance. he has since performed with acclaimed companies such as wim vandekeybus/ultima vez and 2faced dance. hugh is passionate about helping others explore the transformative power of movement. he specialises in body-mind connection, offering personalised bodywork sessions, weekly classes and intensive trainings for both individuals and groups. he is an expert in contact improvisation (ci) and teaches at festivals, events and workshops across the world. as a trained teacher of tai chi movements for wellbeing (tmw), hugh integrates the grounding principles of tai chi and qi gong into all his work, inviting participants to discover their bodies through mindful exploration. his approach centres on fostering environments that feel secure and nourishing, allowing each person to connect deeply with themselves. guided by an ethos of presence and play, all hugh’s work emphasises listening to the body’s innate wisdom and exploring movement that feels organic and authentic. his classes and trainings offer a gentle yet powerful space to reconnect with breath, awareness and the freedom of self-expression.
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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