Upcoming events
MONDAY MOTION Contemporary dance journey block of 8 mondays
This workshop consists of four sessions designed to deepen movement techniques and improvisation. Over these sessions, we will explore contemporary dance as a foundation for Contact Improvisation. The themes we work on individually in the contemporary dance sessions—such as 'low flying' technique, weight and gravity management, and the integration of spirals in movement—will then be applied more practically in the Contact Improvisation sessions. This approach allows us to transition from individual exploration to a collective organism, where the focus shifts to shared movement, mutual support, and connection within a group dynamic.
CONTACT IMPROVISATION MEETS CONTEMPORARY DANCE (4 SUNDAYS)
This workshop consists of four sessions designed to deepen movement techniques and improvisation. Over these sessions, we will explore contemporary dance as a foundation for Contact Improvisation. The themes we work on individually in the contemporary dance sessions—such as 'low flying' technique, weight and gravity management, and the integration of spirals in movement—will then be applied more practically in the Contact Improvisation sessions. This approach allows us to transition from individual exploration to a collective organism, where the focus shifts to shared movement, mutual support, and connection within a group dynamic.
class to jam
Immerse yourself in the dynamic blend of technique and playfulness. This workshop goes beyond steps, embracing the fluidity of movement and the language of sensations. Explore the interplay of roles in a space where technique is not static but a guide to enrich the dance.
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE BODIES IN DIALOGUE collective creation
We invite you to 'Bodies in Dialogue: Shared Creation', the culmination of four Sundays of exploration and creation in our Contact Improvisation and performance workshop. Join us for a unique evening where movement and creativity intertwine to tell stories through the body. Discover the magic of improvisation in this performance, where each participant has left their mark on this collective journey.
Contact improvisation and performance (4 series workshop)
After last period exploring Contact Improvisation and Performance, I am still surprised how these disciplines intersect and complement each other in fascinating ways. That’s why I want to invite you to a special workshop where we’ll combine the best of both worlds.
We’ll explore how elements from Performance can enrich our Contact Improvisation practice, and vice versa. Over the course of four Sundays, we’ll discover how these practices cross lines, challenge us, and most importantly, invite us to listen and inhabit the moment.
class to jam
Immerse yourself in the dynamic blend of technique and playfulness. This workshop goes beyond steps, embracing the fluidity of movement and the language of sensations. Explore the interplay of roles in a space where technique is not static but a guide to enrich the dance.
contact festival Freiburg
Raul Saldarriaga will be a guest teacher
The contact festival Freiburg is an annual event that supports international exchange within the dance form contact improvisation .
NEDERLANDS CONTACT IMPROVISATION FESTIVAL
Raul Saldarriaga will be a guest intensive teacher
We will be dancing in an amazing location with nature around us, and we aim to make it as accessible as possible for all levels of dancers.
Our aim is to create a festival with around 100 people, which can be seen as neither too big nor too small - or as we say in the Netherlands - 'Gezellig.'
TI-KI-NITO PERFORMANCE +JAM
In "TI-KI-NITO," we'll explore imagined spaces and their influence on our perceptions and connections. Breaking traditional barriers between audience and performers, we'll create circular spaces on the floor where everyone can participate. Through spontaneous movements and intimate interactions, we'll collectively inhabit an imaginal world where every sensation and perception intertwine.
class to jam
Immerse yourself in the dynamic blend of technique and playfulness. This workshop goes beyond steps, embracing the fluidity of movement and the language of sensations. Explore the interplay of roles in a space where technique is not static but a guide to enrich the dance.
CI CAMP TEXEL
Raul Saldarriaga CO-ORGANIZER AND TEACHER
Let’s bring our dancing bodies out of the studio into our original habitat; the forests, the fields, the dunes, the sea. Through dancing with the elements, we remember that we are part of something bigger.
The Spring Gathering
Raul Saldarriaga guest teacher
In the beginning of May 2024, we will host our second Gathering as the pre-event for the festival. This edition we will have a 2 day Intensive before the Gathering, for those of you who want to immerse yourself in our favorite dance.
This Gathering will feature four different teachers and an evening jam, providing a great opportunity to meet up and dance together.
DWARSLOPERS FESTIVAL DE VRIJE MENSw
Coreographer: Raul Saldarriaga
What does 'the free man' mean in 2024?
What do developments in technology and climate mean for human freedom? In the Dwarslopers Festival De Vrije Mens, scientists, artists and (social) entrepreneurs discuss this theme. The emphasis is therefore on The Free Man in relation to developments in the field of technology and climate problems.
low soaring
Experience a profound exploration of low-level dance, embracing the connection with the ground, playing with gravity, and transitioning fluidly. This technical class draws influences from flying low and contemporary dance, emphasizing playfulness, the joy of movement, and innovative approaches. Remember, technique is a tool, not the ultimate goal.
class to jam
Immerse yourself in the dynamic blend of technique and playfulness. This workshop goes beyond steps, embracing the fluidity of movement and the language of sensations. Explore the interplay of roles in a space where technique is not static but a guide to enrich the dance.