Contemporary Floorwork
Jarkko Mandelin / Kinetic Orchestra
This workshop looks into how we can connect and approach the floor as a playground where we can move freely and transition to it – Explore the use of weight as a physical element that allows for quick and light movement, while also examining the creative potential of the body parts that are independent of the ground level. You will be guided to explore the floor as a tool, learning how to fold under yourself, shift weight, and create momentum. After exploring the body, the focus moves into finding a way of using the physicality to develop choreography and improvisational scores.
Workshop is recommended for dancers aged 12 and above with previous dance experience.
Workshop capacity is limited!
20€
You can also attend this workshop free of charge with a Tanečno FullPASS or UltimatePASS.
Friday 14.08.15:15-16:45
GAB Large Gym
BIO
Jarkko Mandelin
Jarkko Mandelin is a Finnish choreographer, dancer, and teacher, as well as the founder and artistic director of Kinetic Orchestra. He is known for his distinctive movement language, which combines contemporary dance, acrobatic partnering, floorwork, and elements of martial arts. His work is characterized by exceptional physicality, precise movement, and a strong emphasis on collaboration. He regularly shares his expertise with dancers through workshops and intensive training programs across Europe.