Class dates: Sundays 11am-1pm | Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25, March 3, March 10, March 17

Pre-registration required: bit.ly/bodyinplay

This series is intended for advanced to professional movers with experience in contact work and improvisation. Classes will include a thorough warm up, improvisation games, theatrical exercises, and phrasework. Class will draw on research from both the choreographic process of Dear Young One (premiered in May 2023), and Emergent Improv (weekly class hosted at Gibney & Peridance, brainchild of Troy Ogilvie). We will investigate what it means to practice community care during this violent time and lean into joyful play. Expect to sweat, feel your feelings, dive into collaborative research, journal, sing, etc!

Bringing a notebook/pen is encouraged. Kneepads and clothing that covers knees/shoulders is ideal.

Chez Bushwick can be accessed most easily by the L train at Morgan Ave or Montrose Ave. When you arrive to the building, buzz #11, then walk up stairs to the second floor. Follow the photos of dancers on the wall until you see the studio! There is a gender neutral bathroom inside the studio. 

Please sign up to reserve a spot, as space is limited. Pre-payment for class is greatly appreciated. Please send your pay-what-you-want amount (suggested $8 - $20) via Venmo to @Uila-Marx or Zelle uilalani@gmail.com. Cash payment in person is also available. 

Please note that proceeds will be donated to a Palestinian justice organization. 

Reach out to Uila at uilalani@gmail.com if you have any questions or need help locating the studio.