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INTERPLAY | SURFING THE WAVE
TRAINING, WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES
FOR PROFESSIONAL DANCERS
“As much as I love the clarity of lines, this work is never about creating and rigid “shapes”. It focuses on weight and the stream of breath as generators of movement; on how to utilise these in an ongoing interplay between release, recovery and a conscious act of directing. In this work we explore ways to soften in order to expand, to activate and fully reconnect to our agile and powerful body.
The essence of this training is a research around the fluidity of the body, playing with release and weight and sequentiality, in an increasingly energetic / dynamic way throughout class. Released and available to be able to surfe and play with natural forces, riding an energetic stream and wave; learning to stop powering & making every movement happen muscularly. To allow motion & movement to happen, while still clearly directing & sending it. One central focus is alignment that allows movement to travel through the body. The training offers a playground to challenge and hopefully surprise ourselves.
Movement, be it floor work or standing material, is approached as directing and streaming an energetic flow, respecting a natural trajectory and alignment. This allows us to be energetic and, as well, to gain speed, if so wished, in the most enjoyable, efficient, organic as well as healthy way – be it in minimal or expanded movements flying through and eating the space.”
[dates for upcoming opportunities at the bottom of this page and/or in agenda]
“This was a challenging and physical class! Great for improving technic!” – Antonin Comestaz [choreographer / dancer (Nl) / workshop participant]
“Andrea’s teaching is refreshing and intelligent, knowing the right mix of when to push and challenge the participants to go beyond their limits and when to let them choose the intensity of engagement with the work. She also brings with her the joy of moving, which creates a great atmosphere to work in.” – Nayana Bhat [professional dancer (Aut), workshop participant]
INTERPLAY professional training @ TREenit!Ry | Liikeilaturi, Tampere (Fi)
INTERPLAY MASTERCLASS [LARVA GDL/ MEX, JULY 2017]
INTERPLAY LAB [laborgras Berlin, JUNE 2017]
INTERPLAY _ AGENDA
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING | MASTERCLASSES | LABORATORIES & INTENSIVES
2020
5 APRIL – INTERPLAY LABORATORY at H1 Vienna
3 + 4 APRIl – INTERPLAY | SURFING THE WAVE workshop @ TOIHAUS Salzburg
10 – 14 February – professional morning training @ Tanznetz Freiburg.
2019
18 + 19 MAR – professional morning training @ HJS, Amsterdam
11-14 MAR – Interplay Professional Training @ K3 Hamburg
25 FEB – 1 MAR – Interplay Professional Training @ Dansateliers, Rotterdam (Nl)
11-15 FEB – Interplay Professional Training @ Studio ALTA, Prague.
JAN
14 Jan – company class for de Stilte, dance company in Breda (Nl)
2018
18 NOV – INTERPLAY masterclass @ Egomio Cultural Center, Nicosia, Cyprus
3-7 SEPT – Interplay professional training @ marameo Berlin
27 + 28 AUG – INTERPLAY extended training [11.15h – 12.45h] @ TREenit! Ry, Tampere (Fi)
27-29 AUG – INTERPLAY professional training [9.30h – 11h] @ TREenit! Ry, Tampere (Fi)
22 AUG – INTERPLAY workshop for professional dancers in Vaasa @ Regional Dance center of Ostrobothnia (precise time tbc)
14-16 MAY – professional morning class @ HJS, Amsterdam
30 APRIL – 4 MAY – professional training @ Banannefabrik / TROIS C-L, Luxembourg
13 APRIL – INTERPLAY Masterclass @ micadanses, Paris
4 + 19 APRIL – contemporary class @ Dance in Art, Haarlem (Nl)
12-16 MAR – professional training @ MARAMEO Berlin
2017
12 AUG – workshop hosted by LARVA (Laboratorio de Arte Variedades)
5 AUG – workshop @ Bucareli 69, Mex City
8 JUNE – Professional Training @ MARAMEO Berlin
2-3 JUNE – INTERPLAY INTENSIVE @ LaborGras, Berlin
11/12 FEB: INTERPLAY Masterclass / Dance Intensive @ TOIHAUS Salzburg
2016
26 SEPT: Amateur Training – for everyone enthusiastic about movement @ BODY_GRAPHICS Dance Festival, Pernik Bulgaria
24 & 25 SEPT: Masterclasses @ BODY_GRAPHICS Dance Festival, Pernik Bulgaria
1 – 5 AUG: workshop on dance film in frame of “BODY AWARENESS IN NATURE”, Retreat on Ile D’Aix (Fr)
12-14 MAY: PlayPractice Residency, Bangalore (IN)
18/19 APRIL: Natya Ballet Center, Delhi (IN)
APRIL 7-8: Masterclasses & Workshops at AVAYAVA Dance Festival, check out the info here.
2015
DEC 7-11: Professional Training @ CIRCLE in KORZO, The Hague
Nov 23-27: Professional Training @ ZAIK, Quartier am Hafen, Cologne
Oct 17: MASTERCLASS @ Tipperary Dance Platform

interplay intensive @ LARVA Guadalajara MX