Concert of Solo Works
Date announcement coming soon
Join us for a unique and intimate concert experience, where solo performances become a conduit for connection and collaboration. This event is not just a showcase of talent from the Tulsa, NWA, and OKC dance communities; it's a celebration of unity, support, and the potential for future creative exchanges. Experience the intimacy and power of the solo form and discover how these performances can bring people together, fostering a strong sense of community in a brief yet impactful moment.

Contact Improv Deep Dive :: 6-session series :: Spring 2024
Thursday evenings April 4 - May 2 6:15 - 8:30 pm & Saturday May 4 6:15 - 10:30 pm // $150
Contact Improvisation (CI) - a partner dance blending the physical principles of touch, momentum, shared weight, and maintaining a shared point of contact - is akin to a fusion of acro-yoga and dance improvisation. This practice offers endless opportunities for making choices, listening, sharing, and showing generosity, and welcomes anyone seeking to enhance their somatic awareness through touch. We are first respectful and reverent to the body in it's capacity for healing ourselves and others. You can bring the body you have, injuries and all. Ari Christopher will guide participants through the CI essentials, such as falling, safety, counterbalance, lifting using minimal effort, centering techniques, and responsiveness.

This series is limited to just 8 participants, fostering a close-knit environment where trust and familiarity grow with each session. As we progress through our weeks together, you'll not only develop your skills but also form meaningful connections with fellow dancers.

The Extended Jam & Potluck on Saturday May 4 wraps up our series with dance, relaxation, and community bonding. Celebrating the essence of relational community, this final session is an inclusive event open to the broader community of CI and wecomes both local participants and out-of-town guests. Session registration covers All 6 sessions.

** IMPORTANT ** Space is limited and fills quickly. Pre-register to hold your spot on our registration page. You MUST complete the registration and payment in advance and no later than 5:00 on the day of the event to ensure that you get the address in time. *If the series is full, please get in touch via the contact page to inquire about the next series.

Contact Improv extended Jam & Potluck
Saturday May 4, 2024 // 6:15 - 10:30 pm // $30
Contact Improv is a partner dance form based on the physical principles of touch, momentum, shared weight, and most quintessentially - following a shared point of contact. (Think acro-yoga and dance improvisation melted together.) The practice offers endless opportunities for choices, listening, sharing and generosity. This vibrant indoor/outdoor jam features a short class followed by an extended jam session. As the jam continues, you may choose to commun around the potluck or relax in the hot tub, sharing food and stories.

** IMPORTANT ** Pre-register to hold your spot on our registration page. You MUST complete the registration and payment in advance and no later than 5:00 on the day of the event to ensure that you get the address in time.

Practice Collective :: Spring 2024
Practice Collectives form around texts which invite both a theoretical examination and practical application of movement-based performance methodologies. When possible, these will offer synchronous online/in-person hybrid sessions.

We are currently forming an Action Theatre Practice Collective, a collaborative exploration of Ruth Zaporah's "Action Theater: The Improvisation of Presence." Each participant, with their own copy of the book (available online, especially in used editions), will contribute to a shared learning experience. In the spirit of a book club, members are encouraged to immerse themselves in the text, bringing personal reflections and ideas to our gatherings. Our sessions are not just about discussion; we will actively engage in exercises from both the book and accompanying videos to interweave intellectual understanding with practical application and create a space where every member's contribution enriches the collective experience. 

We invite those interested in joining this collective to complete a short questionnaire to express their interest and availability. This will help us understand each potential member's expectations and schedule, ensuring that our collective is as cohesive and rewarding as possible. This is a unique opportunity for those passionate about physical theatre and improvisation to come together, learn, and grow in a mutually supportive environment.

Somatic Practices :: ONLINE
Somatic movement is more about how we feel than what we look like. It’s accessible to anyone with a body who is willing to quiet down and approach the practice with attention, introspection, and a willingness to discover something. You might say it’s movement at the intersection of meditation and dance. The somatic practice videos we make generally take between 10-35 minutes to complete and require no more than a 10 ft x 10 ft space (usually less) in a distraction limited environment. They are HD, password protected Vimeo videos. At this time, they are only made available to monthly donors. Please get in touch via the contact page to get set up.

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