In this session, you’ll be led by dance artist Angie Pittman, whose practice centers experimentation, Black womanism, improvisation, and narrative as impetus for movement. Drawing from Umfundalai, a contemporary technique derived from dance traditions throughout the African diaspora, she’ll guide you through movements that will leave you with a greater awareness of your physical body and the way your feet impact the earth. She often works with the imagery and organizing principles of Umfundalai, Soul Line Dance, improvisation, and Bartenieff Fundamentals. We will navigate dance material through floorwork, breath, self-massage, set phrase work, and improvisational scores while letting the backspace be responsive, mobile, and listening.
Accessibility Notes
- This workshop includes auditive guidance.
- This workshop includes readings.
To request ASL interpretation or Audio Description, please email accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “ASL/Audio Description Request, Angie Pittman” at least three (3) weeks prior to the class start date.
For access-related questions and requests, please contact accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “Angie Pittman.”
