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In the 10 th anniversary of OTU , we will complete the decade by viewing dance improvisation through the lens of ecology and art.  Awareness, at its core, is rooted in perception of the self and the environment.  In this workshop we are particularly interested in ways in which artfulness is informed and enhanced through the layering of ecological awareness with poetic exploration.  Composition is for us the exploration of form and imagination towards a goal of expression and communication.  We view artistic practice in terms of the depth of one's relationships to interwoven worlds—the world of our body, our personal relationships, our immediate environment, and so on to include ever-larger, and ever - s maller ecosystems.  Our ability to engage in creative process demands that we develop the perceptual skills to notice what is happening around us.

As a part of our SEEDS Festival, this workshop may be taken individually or may be taken in combination with other SEEDS Events.

Chris Aiken is a leading international teacher and performer of dance improvisation and contact improvisation. His work is informed by extensive research in perception, aesthetics, design, and somatics. He has received numerous awards for his work including a Guggenheim Fellowship and most recently a Commissioning Grant from the National Performance Network to create "Dwell", which he co-created with Angie Hauser.

Andrew de L. Harwood is a leading international teacher, performer and creator in the field of instantaneous choreography and contact improvisation since 1975. Andrew studied, taught and performed with Steve Paxton, Nancy Stark Smith and Nita Little, the founding members Contact Improvisation. He also has extensive practice in gymnastics, yoga, modern dance, release technique, compositional improvisation and Aikido.

Total Workshop Fee = Tuition + Room & Board.

Tuition (3 Tiers Available):
   Student Rate: Economically challenged students and the unemployed: $305
   Regular Rate: Employed but struggling (teacher, librarian, lots of kids, etc.): $340
   Professional Rate: Actually contributing to your retirement plan (support the arts!): $375

Standard Room & Board: $295
(For commuting or alternate housing options, click here)
Deposit Required: $150
Early Registration Discount: $50 off if registered by June 15.

Arrival Sunday, 8/10, after 5 p.m.
Last session ends Sonday afternoon 8/17

Partial Scholarships are sometimes available for Earthdance workshops. Please click here for more information.

Online Registration for the SEEDS Festival is now closed. To register for this workshop or any part of the festival, please call Earthdance at 413-634-5678. Thank you.