We are very happy that Joerg Hassmann will be coming to Castlemaine offering us a weekend workshop to his approach in Contact Improvisation. Over the last 30 years Joerg’s work has inspired many dancers in their capacity to listen to the finer threads of self and group, while opening up a variety of technical pathways...
DEEP LISTENING - EMERGING POSSIBILITIES
I wish us to feel a deeper sense of connection when we share a dance.
Getting in touch with what is … with what is actually there instead of planing ahead. Listening … Which direction? How quick or slow? More weight or less? Is my response meeting the offer? Can I hear the response to my input?
I will share principles and strategies that I find useful to hear each other more deeply and precisely. We might use some given pathways in order to practice our listening skills. New pathways will emerge when we listen more deeply - and will connect us beyond the physical. I also want to make sure that we don’t get lost in listening and forget to trust our own impulses that feed the aliveness of the dance.
Explorative solo work and a focus on the group will help us expand beyond the duet bubble and give tools for richer and more satisfying Jams.
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We hope to see many local dancers at the workshop as well as plenty of participants from other places for an enriching dance culture. The Guildford Hall is spacious with beautiful wooden floors.
🗓️ February 20th - 22nd March 2026
⏰ TIMES
Fri 6pm - 8pm
Sat 10am - 6pm (long lunch break if the weather is pleasant)
Sun 10am - 5pm
💰 FEES
$260 normal
$210 reduced
Donations will go to people who can’t afford the reduced fee.
🗂️ REGISTRATION
https://events.humanitix.com/contact-improvisation-workshop-in-castlemaine-march-2026
🖋️ CONTACT
Marie
0413646013
Please get in touch with any questions regarding the workshop.
📍 LOCATION
Guildford Public Hall, 30 Fryers St, Guildford 3451
If you would like recommendations for local campsites, accommodation or are interested in hosting guests please get in touch.
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Joerg’s approach is generally gentle and playful with long slow phases to tune into self and the group. He includes somatic work based on developmental movement patterns which prepares body and mind for the sensing and weight sharing which happens in CI. He loves offering deep and focussed explorations as well as practical exercises which serve as beautiful starting points for a heartfelt and connected jam space.
Also check out other Workshops in Newstead, Meetups in Newstead, Nonprofit events in Newstead.
