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Postmodern Moves 4

Paul Matteson

An investigation of off-balanced yet precise multi-focused movement. We will begin with “yes” dance improvisations, often in partnerships, that help to gather our attention and set a tone of tender touch. From there, we will progress through a series of spiraling sequences that establish a buoyant relationship with the floor, harness forces of momentum, and demand intricate expressions of the limbs. Interplay with live music will offer a rich exchange of texture, rhythmic challenge, and nuance. Some days, you will be challenged to quickly generate personal movement to intertwine with the taught phrase work. We will always take time to perform for each other at the end of class.