FREAKY – movement laboratory & training

FREAKY – movement laboratory & training is back! It is an interdisciplinary format for movement research, physical training and knowledge sharing, a laboratory for ideas. It is initiated by the FREAKY Pool, more than 30 local dance and circus makers and hosted by Overhead Project – more info: https://overhead-project.de/extras/freaky/ Each session is accompanied by a professionally practicing person. We will give the information about the impulses in time both here and on the social media channels of Overhead Project (Instagram & Facebook).

We meet on Sundays, 17.30 Uhr / 5.30 p.m. at our cooperation partner LATIBUL Theater- & Zirkuspädagogisches Zentrum Köln – An der Schanz 6 | 50735 Köln

• Comfortable clothes and plenty of drinks have to be brought by yourself. Everything else that is required for the workshop will of course be provided. 
• The training takes place in the tent "Latibule" down on the meadow of the circus area. Please keep left after the main entrance. The way is usually signposted.
• Please be on site a few minutes before the start time so that the session can start on time.
• We work in close physical contact. To make everyone feel safe, we ask for compliance with the current Corona Protection Ordinance (CoronaSchVO) of NRW. If you do not feel well or have any symptoms of illness on the day of the workshop, please do not participate. Thank you for your thoughtfulness!

Dates already scheduled:

October 16th, 2022 // #training Contemporary Dance with Sara Escribano: Through a mix of different techniques (mainly floor work and release technique), we will focus especially on the use of spirals and being aware of where the movement starts, what direction it takes and how one movement connects to the next. The class will start with a short warm up guided through improvisation, activating every part of our body, being aware of the range of movement and its different dynamics. We will then move on to more physical exercises in which we will move in and out of the floor, play with spirals, suspensions, oppositions, off balance and qualities.

October 23rd, 2022 // #training Vibrating together with Bettina Nampé: The training combines contemporary dance practice with the clubbing culture. Besides the physical workout using contemporary dance technique it puts a strong focus on enjoyment, collective spirit, syncronizing in space, sharing space and movement, generate vibrations, energetic states, dancing together and feeling the groove.

November 11th, 2022 // #jam OUTDOOR im Rahmen von Zeit für Zirkus, Fokus Köln – Treffpunkt ist um 11 Uhr am Haus der Architektur, Josef-Haubrich-Hof 2, 50676 Köln

FREAKY – movement laboratory & training is an experimental format for movement research and knowledge sharing, a laboratory for physical training. Each #lab or #training is facilitated by locals with a professional background as performers, dancers, movers, etc. thus providing a very diverse range of practice. The wish and vision is to learn from each other, to support one another with individual resources, to grow and improve together and create an interdisciplinary community in Cologne and beyond. FREAKY is open to all levels and disciplines. We want to achieve a high level of movement, but in mixed groups of amateurs and professionals. All are welcome!

Categories:
#lab | #training > 90 minutes
#jam (each last date of the month) > 120 minutes, including 30 minutes introduction