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22nd - 29th Jan'25 Festival |  31st Jan - 2nd Feb'25 Post Festival Intensive | Mumbai Contact Intensive 7th & 8th Dec'24

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About Festival

India Contact Festival, hosted by ProDancer is a vibrant celebration of movement and connection, dedicated to exploring Contact Improvisation as a profound and transformative movement practice. Dive into diverse learning opportunities, including intensives, workshops, and jams led by incredible teachers from various countries. Engage in artistic expression through captivating performances that demonstrate the beauty and potential of Contact Improvisation as an art form. Explore the depths of somatic practices, fostering a deeper connection between your body and mind. Our festival is not just a dance event; it's a transformative experience that goes beyond the dance floor, nurturing personal growth, creativity, and self-discovery. At India Contact Festival 2024, inclusivity is at the heart of our celebration. Our festival provides the perfect space for community building and forging connections. Engage in discussions, conversations, and interactions that foster mutual understanding, empathy, and trust. Enjoy moments of rest, walks in nature, bodywork sessions, saunas, water contact, and more, designed to nourish your body and soul. Embrace the magic of Contact Improvisation and be part of this extraordinary journey of self-discovery, artistic expression, and community building. It's a celebration of movement, connection, and personal growth, where everyone is welcome!

Goa

Post Festival
31st Jan - 2nd Feb'25
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Celebrating 16 Years of Contact Improvisation in India

Festival   22nd - 29th Jan 2025

 

Post-festival workshop with Shifu Ash & Catrin Kaitaro

31st Jan - 2nd Feb 2025

Immerse yourself in the art of CI at our Contact Improvisation Intensive Class during the festival's morning session! This inclusive workshop caters to both beginners and seasoned practitioners, offering personalized guidance to explore individual communication and movement needs.

CI INTENSIVES

Delve into the expressive world of Contact Improvisation in this workshop, designed for seasoned dancers seeking collaborative and audience-engaging experiences. The workshop culminates in a captivating project presentation at the festival, where participants showcase their artistic endeavors.

PERFORMANCE INTENSIVE

Evening gatherings featuring a variety of experiences, such as focus-enhancing sessions, live music nights, silent jam. These events serve as a platform to embrace and honor the rich tapestry and unwavering spirit of the CI community, providing a space to come together and express ourselves through the universal language of dance.

JAMS

Dive into movement at our festival's unique class, exploring contact improvisation through a dynamic conversation with floor, space, and bodies. Discover the joy of movement as a universal language, welcoming all levels of experience.

MOVEMENT CLASSES

We'll anchor our practical exploration by discussing relevant topics and addressing any lingering questions about our practice. Those involved in teaching, encompassing both theory and practice, will share their research on CI, fostering a rich exchange of insights and experiences.

CONVERSATIONS, DISCUSSIONS

This immersive and captivating experience invites you to break free from the confines of traditional studio spaces and venture into the heart of Arambol.

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