Contact improvisation fundamentals
28 February, 14h – 18h
Studio Jojiinc, rue de la Glaciere 18
Level: All levels
Contact Improvisation (CI) is an open, welcoming movement practice where we come together to explore how our bodies communicate through touch, shared weight, and physical awareness. It began in the United States in 1972, developed by dancer and choreographer Steve Paxton, and draws inspiration from modern dance, aikido, and somatic practices.
At its core, CI is about listening — to gravity, momentum, and each other. We follow what happens in real time: leaning, lifting, rolling, falling, and finding balance together. There’s structure, but no fixed choreography. It’s playful, physical, and deeply responsive.
You don’t need to be a professional dancer to take part. CI welcomes experienced movers and complete beginners alike. If you’re curious, willing to stay present, and open to exploration, you’re in the right place.
Programme
Program maybe subject to change.
Saturday
14:00 Workshop 1: Exploring contact (by Patryk Kłos)
How to communicate & listen through touch? We will explore the physical contact as a communication tool and through simple tasks develop an understanding of its possibilities and limitations.
15:40 Workshop 2: Three’s company: you, me, and the music (by Agnieszka Pietruczuk)
In this workshop, we treat music as a third dance partner that supports, inspires, and gently challenges our movement. We’ll explore easy, playful ways to listen to music together and let it enrich both the dance and the connection with our partner. The focus is on curiosity and enjoyment, using music to spark more creative, alive, and connected dances.
17:00 Jam (60 min)
Prices and registration
MORE TIME FOR JAMMING, MORE TIME FOR DANCING!!!
Online registration (after 8th of February till 27 February):
One workshop (no jam): 18 EUR
both workshops+jam 35 EUR
Bring a friend promo: 57 EUR for two people for both workshops
At the door (cash only):
one workshop: 25 EUR
both workshops+jam: 45 EUR
Bring a friend promo: 75 EUR for two people for both workshops
Jam only: 5 EUR
Facilitators
Patryk Kłos is a movement artist whose journey began in professional football, expanded through martial arts, and ultimately led to dance. Though he entered dance later, it quickly became a central passion, shaping his commitment to the performing arts. He holds a degree in Int. Sport, Management & Business from Amsterdam and completed the Dance Formation program at TanzFabrik Berlin. Patryk has worked as a freelance performer with choreographers such as Jenny Ocampo, Sergiu Matis, and Tina Harford (VAYA Company). He is currently a member of Not Standing (A. Vantournhout), Circumstances, and the Poetic Punkers collective in Brussels, with whom he’s creating and touring various pieces around Europe. His practice blends martial arts, dance, circus, and theatrical work.
Agnieszka Pietruczuk
Agnieszka lives and dances in Brussels. She began dancing at the age of five, starting with ballet training before transitioning to contemporary dance. She completed years of training in contemporary dance with a two-year instructor program, after which she received a diploma as a contemporary dance instructor, certified by the Polish Ministry of Culture. Additionally, she practises forró and capoeira, exploring the rich diversity of movement and expression. From experimenting with various techniques to immersing herself in different dance forms, movement has always been central to her life.
Contact
Got any questions? Contact atworkagnieszka@gmail.com