094 - Contact Improvisation and Bodywork (with Alicia Grayson) - The Thinking Practitioner Podcast

Til interviews Alicia Grayson, an expert practitioner and teacher of Contact Improvisation dance, about that form’s significance as an embodiment and movement practice. They explore its connection to other forms of movement and therapy, share their personal journeys, and discuss the similarities and differences between Contact Improv and hands-on bodywork, comparing methods and therapeutic goals. They also delve into topics such as the role of gravity, the benefits of touch sensitivity and human connection, as well as highlighting the joy and exploration involved in play.
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Opening and closing film credits (used by kind permission of Sasha Dodo):
"In An Old Fascian Way" directed and edited by Sasha Dodo
camera: Samuel Iwassaki, Veronica Olariu
dancers: Sasha Dodo and Dolores Dewhurst Marks
web: towards.contact
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