Articulating Undulations - Home Practice (Online Contemporary Dance Class Stopgap Dance Company)

Home Practice is a self-guided programme of inclusive contemporary dance class and
workshop that introduce a variety approaches to inclusive dance practice. As the name
suggests, all sessions are suitable to practice at home, wherever that may be.

Home Practice is not about imitating what happens in the studio during a typical
contemporary dance class but aims to support dancers continued process of learning
whilst at home. All content is intended to be inclusive whether you are disabled or non-
disabled.

Home Practice highlights the solo experience in a class context, encouraging
participants to own their own contemporary dance practice - free of over-critical
comparison to others. It aims to build confidence for individual dancers to return to the
studio when the time is right.

In this Home Practice session, Tom explores Undulations: smooth, wave-like motions that can move from one part of the body to another. We explore some mobilisations and articulations in the body before putting these into a set sequence of movement and then into a movement investigation at the end.

For more information about Home Practice and our inclusive dance methodologies, visit
our website:
bit.ly/StopgapHomePractice

We are delivering Home Practice free of charge during the difficult times of Covid-19
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Information about this video:
Film made by Floyd Kondé
Logo sting music by Jim Pinchen
Supported by Arts Council England and Farnham Maltings

Music:
Track 1: Dreamy heavenly soundscape by Zapsplat https://www.zapsplat.com/music/dreamy...
Track 2: Northern Lights by Tom Austin
Track 3: Mysterious yet dreamy soundscape by Zapsplat https://www.zapsplat.com/music/myster...

References:
Energy Arts Inc. Tai Chi and Qi Gong training www.energyarts.com

Some other Home Practice classes that might support this material:
Amy's Seed: 'Alternative ways of Finding Mobility'
   • Learn More about Finding Mobility in ...  
Amy's Launch class 'Curves, tilts and twists'
   • Curves, tilts and twists with Amy Butler  
Tom's Release-based class 'Momentum':
   • Making the Most of Momentum - Home Pr...  

DISCLAIMER:
We advise that you clear enough space so that you can move and focus. Although Home
Practice sessions often start gradually and build, you may want to warm yourself up so that you are fully prepared for the session.

Home Practice is a chance to develop your individual dance style, so please personalise the
class to your needs. If you need any clarification on instructions or intentions please send us a comment. Stopgap Dance Company and the Home Practice Team regularly organise webinars to share ideas, translations and feedback - if you feel this would be valuable for your practice please contact us.

Please be aware that if you engage in Home Practice, you agree that you do so at your own risk and therefore release Stopgap Dance Company from any claims known or unknown, arising out of negligence.