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25 January 2022
Perspectives on Practice: The importance of touch in dance and art-making
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Timings: 14:00 - 15:30
Dina Robinson will lead participants in a tactile workshop and discussion exploring isolated modes of touch and how its inter-subjectivity impacts our relation to making art. This workshop will examine a variety of tactile scores and experiences in relation to creative engagement, composition and the development of artistic identity. This involves working as individuals and investigating how to be ‘in touch’ at a distance. A short dance film will also be shown.

This delivery will be suited to individuals who work with or are interested in somatic embodiment, contact improvisation and / or who wish to discover a tactile relationship with their independent body and the environment. The movement enquiry will be suitable for any space and will provide new approaches in socially engaged online practices.

Please note: this session involves movement - please have:

  • water nearby
  • a clear space
  • a chair if necessary
  • Please note: headphones or a good speaker will be required if possible - to experience the dance film at its full potential due to low frequency sound.

Special thanks to videographer Connor Elliman who created the dance film that participants will view during the session.

This event is free of charge to People Dancing Members and £5.00 for non-members.

Bookings for this event are now closed 

Booking deadline: Noon Thursday 20 January 2022.

About Dina Robinson

Dina Robinson is a contemporary dance artist and visiting lecturer delving into the field through choreography, performance, teaching and research. She is particularly interested in body-mind integration which defines her authentic practice revelling in the phenomenology of the sentient being augmenting individual moving identity, bodily listening and spontaneous experimental play. 

Photo credit: Ryan Holland.