Emergent Improvisation

Emergent Improvisation is a practice of presence and play. Crafted by Troy Ogilvie and Omar Zubair and built from the teachings of adrienne maree brown’s Emergent Strategy, we take a democratized approach to dance improvisation, engaging in a deep sense of listening to activate the body, movement, sound, and environment as tools and sites for creative investigation. Bookended by sharing circles, we begin with a meditative warmup that encourages grounding and somatic awareness, then build momentum by accessing ease, groove, and play to create an ecosystem of community care. Our class invites artistic exploration, witnessing, risk-taking, and creating new possibilities.

Fri April 3, 4pm at Gibney with Alexis* Fri April 10, 4pm at Gibney with Alexis* Sat April 11, 10am at Peridance with Troy Fri April 17, 4pm at Gibney with Uila* Fri April 23, 4pm at Gibney with Uila* *classes joined by musician/sound designer Omar Zubair