Guest – Matan Levkowich – Contact Improvisation workshop

  • Guest teachers program

    Matan Levkowich – Falling states – 25-26 October

    Mileen Borgonjon – It’s all about perception – 21-22 Feb 2026 ​

    Ulli Wittemann – Dynamic stability – 18-19 April 2026

    • Falling states – “Ukemi” Practice for Contact Improvisation  (Fully booked)

     
    WEEKEND CONTACT IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP WITH Matan Levkowich 25-26 October
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    In this workshop we will explore the vast spectrum of falling possibilities: rolls, slides, and spirals, focusing on the subtle art of recycling kinetic energy through refined techniques and heightened awareness.
     
    Our movement journey will shift between structured techniques, open scores, and varied settings—solo, partner, and group work. This is an invitation to delve into the poetic potential of surrendering to and collaborating with the great forces of the Earth, engaging in a dynamic dance between control and release. 
     
    “Ukemi” is a Japanese term meaning „receiving body“ and refers to the art of falling safely and efficiently, a practice rooted in martial arts like judo and aikido. Beyond the act of falling, Ukemi cultivates awareness, balance, and adaptability, fostering the ability to recover and preserve oneself in dynamic situations. Its principles extend far beyond martial arts, offering insights into resilience and fluidity in both physical and mental realms.
     
    In the context of Contact Improvisation (CI), the ability to „receive“ a fall opens the door to what I call the Kinetic State—an altered state of consciousness where the experience of „self“ dissolves into a seamless flow of kinetic energy. 

    AMSTERDAM – 25-26 October 2025

    TIMES –
    Saturday – 13:30-19:30 – with an 1-1.5 hours break.

    Sunday  – 10:15-17:15 – with an 1-1.5 hours break.

    PLACE – The beautiful studio Belcampo Loft  – Hannie Dankbaarpassage 33

     

    PRICE – According to your income level:

    Above average income – €185

    Normal income – €170

    Low budght/student – €155

    Register with a friend and each of you gets a  €10 discount

    Spaces are limited and registration is required – we expect to be full

    For questions send a mail to –  sadhana.improdance@gmail.com 

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    meet your tEACHER 

    Matan Levkowich

    Matan Levkowich is a dancer, choreographer and host of the podcast ‚Material For The Brain‘. In 2015 he founded Movement Lab – a vehicle for movement education, choreographic work and discourse exploration. His practice is informed by his enthusiasm for physical and theoretical research, and revolves around the question of how to develop a meaningful relationship with the body-mind.

     

    Over the past decade, he has dedicated himself to educating people around the world about better movement and reflecting on pressing social issues through the medium of performance and, more recently, his podcast ‚Material for the brain‘. His passion for research and discovery drives him daily to expand his understanding and develop as a human being.

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