Interfusion Festival X (IFX)

Drawing from her own background as a burlesque/vaudeville and butoh dancer, Vangeline teaches a workshop that explores the link between sensuality and Butoh, as well as receptivity and its impact on the nervous system. This workshop will also draw from the techniques of Noguchi Taiso. No dance experience is necessary, this is an all-level class and beginners are welcome. Some experience with mindfulness or somatic practice can be helpful. This workshop is trauma-informed.
*Participants will have free access to Vangeline’s online lecture on the topic as a companion to the workshop

🌶 Mild: The workshop does not invite sensuality or sexuality. There will be no facilitator invitations to cuddle or share moving touch, plus no welcoming or invoking of sexual energy. Any partner dancing that occurs will default to or center open position.

This is a ritual that was downloaded to Peter from the universe, where he will take you on an adventure through music, movement and connection, both inward and outward.  We will all first set an intention and then Peter will take you on a journey that has you move through the 5 elements.  Earth, Water, Fire, Air, an Ether. Music is selected to take you through each of the five elements to help you bring forth your dream, goal, or desire into manifestation. If you love to move your body to passionate music, you will adore this ritual.

🌶️ Mild: The workshop does not invite sensuality or sexuality. There will be no facilitator invitations to cuddle or share moving touch, plus no welcoming or invoking of sexual energy. Any partner dancing that occurs will default to or center open position.

Join us for three sessions where we'll explore, learn, and grow together in Contact Improvisation. Whether you're new to this dance form or looking to deepen your skills, these sessions will provide a supportive space for discovery and development.
We'll focus on enhancing our understanding of Contact Improvisation*, aiming to foster a greater sense of openness and ease in our movements, paying attention to the improvisational and relational skills involved in the practice, for authentic and in-depth exploratory processes. 
We'll explore the biomechanics underlying Contact Improvisation dancing, through somatic explorations, enhancing our technical proficiency. Furthermore, we'll explore expanding our presence and refining our sensory listening and attention skills. This will establish a spacious canvas of shared awareness, serving as the foundation of our being together, that facilitates new ways of relating, expressing and collaborating safely in a non-verbal way. Before doing and wanting we want to emphasize our ability to be and to participate, connecting and nourishing a common ground,
from which the emergence of our creative embodiments and synergy of voices can happen.
We foster a welcoming space, devoid of judgment and expectation, a secure container that embraces diverse expressions and embodiments, enabling agency and consensual interactions, towards presence, creative discovery, and dancing. 
Day 1: We will explore the possibility of anchoring our movements in clear yet dynamic “roots”, which allows for the emergence of definition and stability while liberating a wide range of possibilities and effortless motion when improvising with a partner in contact.

Day 2: Our focus will be on aerial alignments that support our body's structure, facilitating weight sharing and enabling graceful suspensions and gentle flights.

Day 3: We will play developing creative dances emphasizing the dynamic interplay between kinaesthetic elements and individual creative expression. Intuitively meeting the others, synchronizing and creatively co-creating embodied dialogues.

To get the full benefit of Irene’s facilitation and support the possibility of an in-depth development of the process we suggest you attend all three sessions.  

* In CONTACT IMPROVISATION we move with one or more partners, relating and understanding each other through sensory listening without adhering to fixed sequences and roles. We learn to physically relate and communicate through fine-tuning and touch, dynamically traveling together through space, and combining our bodies closely, exploring all levels from standing to the floor. This practice encompasses solo, partnering, and group dancing, fostering creative skills through embodied and sensorial connections.

🌶️ 🌶️  Medium: The workshop invites sensuality, moving touch, cuddles, or extended close physical contact with others, but does NOT invite sexuality or nudity.

Step into the sacred space of movement and connection with master teacher Ann Kite, as she guides you through an immersive 5Rhythms workshop. This transformative experience invites you to explore the dynamic interplay of the 5Rhythms—Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness—each serving as a gateway to discovering your unique path to harmony within.
Ann Kite will create a supportive and inspiring environment where participants can delve deep into the essence of each rhythm, uncovering their own authentic movement and expression. Through curated music, guided exercises, free-form dance, and reflective practices, you will learn to harmonize the various facets of your being, cultivating a greater sense of balance, peace, and joy.
Workshop Highlights:

• Flowing: Embrace the fluidity of life, connecting with your body's natural grace and intuition. Learn to move with ease and receptivity, finding harmony in your relationship with yourself and the world around you.
• Staccato: Tap into the power of clear, decisive movement. Discover how to articulate your desires and boundaries with precision, fostering harmonious interactions in your personal and professional life.
• Chaos: Release the need for control and surrender to the wild, unpredictable nature of existence. Experience the cathartic freedom of letting go, allowing chaos to guide you to deeper levels of authenticity and transformation.
• Lyrical: Celebrate the lightness and joy of being. Explore playful, spontaneous movement that connects you with your inner child, enhancing your ability to find harmony in moments of pure presence and creativity.
• Stillness: Enter the realm of quiet introspection and deep listening. Cultivate a sense of inner peace and alignment, discovering the profound harmony that arises from stillness and mindfulness.

Ann Kite's expertise and compassionate guidance will support you in navigating the 5Rhythms practice, helping you to integrate these powerful teachings into your daily life. Whether you are new to 5Rhythms or an experienced practitioner, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to deepen your practice and find harmony in the dance of life.
Let the rhythms guide you to a place of profound harmony and connection, where the dance becomes a living meditation and a celebration of the soul.

🌶️ Mild: The workshop does not invite sensuality or sexuality. There will be no facilitator invitations to cuddle or share moving touch, plus no welcoming or invoking of sexual energy. Any partner dancing that occurs will default to or center open position.

Drawing from her own background as a burlesque/vaudeville and butoh dancer, Vangeline teaches a workshop that explores the link between sensuality and Butoh, as well as receptivity and its impact on the nervous system. This workshop will also draw from the techniques of Noguchi Taiso. No dance experience is necessary, this is an all-level class and beginners are welcome. Some experience with mindfulness or somatic practice can be helpful. This workshop is trauma-informed.
*Participants will have free access to Vangeline’s online lecture on the topic as a companion to the workshop.

  🌶️  Mild: The workshop does not invite sensuality or sexuality. There will be no facilitator invitations to cuddle or share moving touch, plus no welcoming or invoking of sexual energy. Any partner dancing that occurs will default to or center open position.

Join us for three sessions where we'll explore, learn, and grow together in Contact Improvisation. Whether you're new to this dance form or looking to deepen your skills, these sessions will provide a supportive space for discovery and development.

We'll focus on enhancing our understanding of Contact Improvisation*, aiming to foster a greater sense of openness and ease in our movements, paying attention to the improvisational and relational skills involved in the practice, for authentic and in-depth exploratory processes.

We'll explore the biomechanics underlying Contact Improvisation dancing, through somatic explorations, enhancing our technical proficiency. Furthermore, we'll explore expanding our presence and refining our sensory listening and attention skills. This will establish a spacious canvas of shared awareness, serving as the foundation of our being together, that facilitates new ways of relating, expressing and collaborating safely in a non-verbal way. Before doing and wanting we want to emphasize our ability to be and to participate, connecting and nourishing a common ground, from which the emergence of our creative embodiments and synergy of voices can happen.

We foster a welcoming space, devoid of judgment and expectation, a secure container that embraces diverse expressions and embodiments, enabling agency and consensual interactions, towards presence, creative discovery, and dancing.

Day 1: We will explore the possibility of anchoring our movements in clear yet dynamic “roots”, which allows for the emergence of definition and stability while liberating a wide range of possibilities and effortless motion when improvising with a partner in contact.

Day 2: Our focus will be on aerial alignments that support our body's structure, facilitating weight sharing and enabling graceful suspensions and gentle flights.

Day 3: We will play developing creative dances emphasizing the dynamic interplay between kinaesthetic elements and individual creative expression. Intuitively meeting the others, synchronizing and creatively co-creating embodied dialogues.

To get the full benefit of Irene’s facilitation and support the possibility of an in-depth development of the process we suggest you attend all three sessions.  

* In CONTACT IMPROVISATION we move with one or more partners, relating and understanding each other through sensory listening without adhering to fixed sequences and roles. We learn to physically relate and communicate through fine-tuning and touch, dynamically traveling together through space, and combining our bodies closely, exploring all levels from standing to the floor. This practice encompasses solo, partnering, and group dancing, fostering creative skills through embodied and sensorial connections.

🌶️ 🌶️  Medium: The workshop invites sensuality, moving touch, cuddles, or extended close physical contact with others, but does NOT invite sexuality or nudity.

Join master teacher Ann Kite to deepen your 5Rhythms practice.  Ann will guide you through a profound exploration of how the 5Rhythms can be integrated into every aspect of your life. Building on the themes of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness, you will learn to embody these rhythms in a more intricate and personal way, enhancing your ability to live in harmony with yourself and others.
Workshop Highlights:    

• Deepen your connection with the rhythm of Flowing, cultivating a more profound sense of trust and intuition. Learn advanced techniques to navigate life's transitions with grace and ease.  
• Explore the power of precise, intentional Staccato movement. Develop a greater capacity for clear communication and authentic expression in your relationships and endeavors.  
• Embrace the transformative potential of Chaos. Through advanced practices, learn to harness the energy of unpredictability and change, using it as a catalyst for personal growth and creative expression.  
• Elevate your experience of Lyrical, tapping into the joy and spontaneity that comes from deep presence. Discover how to sustain this lightness in your daily life, fostering a sense of continuous renewal and inspiration.  
• Journey into the heart of Stillness, exploring the depths of inner peace and clarity. Learn advanced meditation and movement practices that support a sustained sense of harmony and connection with presence..

Ann Kite's deep wisdom and compassionate teaching will provide you with the tools and insights needed to integrate the 5Rhythms more fully into your life. This workshop is an opportunity to refine your practice, connect with a community of like-minded individuals, and experience the profound healing power of dance at a more advanced level.

🌶️ Mild: The workshop does not invite sensuality or sexuality. There will be no facilitator invitations to cuddle or share moving touch, plus no welcoming or invoking of sexual energy. Any partner dancing that occurs will default to or center open position.

 Drawing from her own background as a burlesque/vaudeville and butoh dancer, Vangeline teaches a workshop that explores the link between sensuality and Butoh, as well as receptivity and its impact on the nervous system. This workshop will also draw from the techniques of Noguchi Taiso. No dance experience is necessary, this is an all-level class and beginners are welcome. Some experience with mindfulness or somatic practice can be helpful. This workshop is trauma-informed.*Participants will have free access to Vangeline’s online lecture on the topic as a companion to the workshop.

🌶️ Mild: The workshop does not invite sensuality or sexuality. There will be no facilitator invitations to cuddle or share moving touch, plus no welcoming or invoking of sexual energy. Any partner dancing that occurs will default to or center open position.

Join us for three sessions where we'll explore, learn, and grow together in Contact Improvisation. Whether you're new to this dance form or looking to deepen your skills, these sessions will provide a supportive space for discovery and development.

We'll focus on enhancing our understanding of Contact Improvisation*, aiming to foster a greater sense of openness and ease in our movements, paying attention to the improvisational and relational skills involved in the practice, for authentic and in-depth exploratory processes.

We'll explore the biomechanics underlying Contact Improvisation dancing, through somatic explorations, enhancing our technical proficiency. Furthermore, we'll explore expanding our presence and refining our sensory listening and attention skills. This will establish a spacious canvas of shared awareness, serving as the foundation of our being together, that facilitates new ways of relating, expressing and collaborating safely in a non-verbal way. Before doing and wanting we want to emphasize our ability to be and to participate, connecting and nourishing a common ground, from which the emergence of our creative embodiments and synergy of voices can happen.

We foster a welcoming space, devoid of judgment and expectation, a secure container that embraces diverse expressions and embodiments, enabling agency and consensual interactions, towards presence, creative discovery, and dancing.

Day 1: We will explore the possibility of anchoring our movements in clear yet dynamic “roots”, which allows for the emergence of definition and stability while liberating a wide range of possibilities and effortless motion when improvising with a partner in contact.

Day 2: Our focus will be on aerial alignments that support our body's structure, facilitating weight sharing and enabling graceful suspensions and gentle flights.

Day 3: We will play developing creative dances emphasizing the dynamic interplay between kinaesthetic elements and individual creative expression. Intuitively meeting the others, synchronizing and creatively co-creating embodied dialogues.

To get the full benefit of Irene’s facilitation and support the possibility of an in-depth development of the process we suggest you attend all three sessions.  

* In CONTACT IMPROVISATION we move with one or more partners, relating and understanding each other through sensory listening without adhering to fixed sequences and roles. We learn to physically relate and communicate through fine-tuning and touch, dynamically traveling together through space, and combining our bodies closely, exploring all levels from standing to the floor. This practice encompasses solo, partnering, and group dancing, fostering creative skills through embodied and sensorial connections.

🌶️ 🌶️  Medium: The workshop invites sensuality, moving touch, cuddles, or extended close physical contact with others, but does NOT invite sexuality or nudity.

Embodied Explorations incorporates a mixture of contact improv, yoga, ecstatic dance, healing touch, multi-hand group massage, non verbal communication, and intuitive movement. The facilitation is heavily influenced by the energy of the participants, so no session is exactly the same. The focus of this edition is on nervous system regulation, radical honesty, and consent based connection.

The container offers a playful & explorative space with plenty of freedom to process your Interfusion experience. There will be various invitations to connect with self, partners, small groups, and the group as a whole. You are always at choice and encouraged to participate at the level that feels good for you. This workshop is perfect to bring your energy back home after a weekend filled with expansion, connection, and growth. 

 Some benefits of this practice include:

- An increased ability to move emotions/energy
- Accessing your intuition through communication with your body
- Release of stress & tension and increased sensation of happiness and joy
- Connecting with the flow of life
- Tuning into your sacred sauce
- Boost Confidence
- Awaken your life force

🌶️ 🌶️   Medium: The workshop invites sensuality, moving touch, cuddles, or extended close physical contact with others, but does NOT invite sexuality or nudity.