Falling states – “Ukemi” Practice for Contact Improvisation - With Matan Levkowich, 25 October | AllEvents

Falling states – “Ukemi” Practice for Contact Improvisation - With Matan Levkowich

Tom Goldhand

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Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 01:15 pm

Belcampo Loft

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Date & Location

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 01:15 pm - Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 06:15 pm (CEST)

Belcampo Loft

Hannie Dankbaarpassage 33, 1053 RT Amsterdam, Nederland, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Falling states – “Ukemi” Practice for Contact Improvisation - With Matan Levkowich
Registration form -
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj6uihX3O0zT4eoLpHsMapCSal64lebvYEOUx3kxhKs9KBvQ/viewform

In this workshop we will explore the vast spectrum of falling possibilities: rolls, slides, and spirals, focusing on the subtle art of recycling kinetic energy through refined techniques and heightened awareness.

Our movement journey will shift between structured techniques, open scores, and varied settings—solo, partner, and group work. This is an invitation to delve into the poetic potential of surrendering to and collaborating with the great forces of the Earth, engaging in a dynamic dance between control and release.

“Ukemi” is a Japanese term meaning „receiving body“ and refers to the art of falling safely and efficiently, a practice rooted in martial arts like judo and aikido. Beyond the act of falling, Ukemi cultivates awareness, balance, and adaptability, fostering the ability to recover and preserve oneself in dynamic situations. Its principles extend far beyond martial arts, offering insights into resilience and fluidity in both physical and mental realms.

In the context of Contact Improvisation (CI), the ability to „receive“ a fall opens the door to what I call the Kinetic State—an altered state of consciousness where the experience of „self“ dissolves into a seamless flow of kinetic energy.


AMSTERDAM – 25-26 October 2025

TIMES –
Saturday – 13:15-19:30 – with an 1.5 hours break.
Sunday – 10:15-17:15 – with an 1.5 hours break.

PLACE – The beautiful studio Belcampo Loft – Hannie Dankbaarpassage 33



PRICE – According to your income level:

Above average income – €180
Normal income – €170
Low budght/student – €155

Register with a friend and each of you gets a €10 discount

Spaces are limited and registration is required – we expect to be full

Registration form -
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj6uihX3O0zT4eoLpHsMapCSal64lebvYEOUx3kxhKs9KBvQ/viewform


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Falling states – “Ukemi” Practice for Contact Improvisation - With Matan Levkowich, 25 October | AllEvents
Falling states – “Ukemi” Practice for Contact Improvisation - With Matan Levkowich
Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 01:15 pm