Physical Ambiance
December 14 - 18, 2009
12:30 - 3pm
$18 per class
The five day workshop will run as separate one day modules. The day will start with a guided improvisation bringing awareness to elements of movement by focusing on articulation of different body parts. We will then continue working on varying tools for creating and sustaining personal movement vocabulary. Participants will work individually, in duos and in groups depending on the day. Each day will offer a different approach to practice and reflect on the meaning and value of movement. The aim of the workshop is to bring awareness to elements which create physical ambiance, thus allowing participants to develop skills as a performer and give an insight into instant composition.
This workshop is open for people working in the performing arts and for those interested in discovering the potential of physical expression.

Ted Stoffer
Ted Stoffer formed Aphasia Dance Company in 1998 to create a framework in which to investigate the language of the human body. He believes in observation of rhythms of breath, thought, action, reaction and contemplation in the initiation of ones' intent allows for universalism in individual expression. He has danced with Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, Rambert Dance Company, Sasha Waltz & Guests, Les Ballets C de la B, and various freelance choreographers in Europe. He teaches regularly for Ultima Vez, Rosas, Charleroi Danses, Sasha Waltz & Guests and conducts various workshops throughout the world.

Sayaka Kaiwa
Sayaka Kaiwa was born in Japan, lived and educated in Japan, Thailand, USA (Hampshire College and New York City) and Belgium. After graduating from P.A.R.T.S. in 2006, she worked as a freelance dancer in Germany, Denmark, and Belgium. In 2008, she became a choreographic assistant to Ted Stoffer and Veronika Riz. She sees physical movement as a basis of communication and dance as a fundamental form of universal expression