As in the past, a round-up of events going on in the Northeastern part of North America these days. Lots going on! I’ll update this post periodically as I learn about new stuff. Note that these are single events; ongoing…
opinion
A response to a reader regarding Myths to Break Down
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Hi Readers! In response to my post, “Myths to Break Down: Moving Toward Ethical Communication and Ethical Sexuality in CI,” a reader asked what I felt was an excellent question. Because the conversation deserved greater visibility, I’m writing my response…
opinion
Myths to Break Down: Moving Toward Ethical Communication and Ethical Sexuality in CI
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Hi all, this is Richard. I’m pleased to introduce guest blogger Sarah Gottlieb, who has been thinking about topics related to contact improvisation, sexuality, consent, and rape culture, and who will be sharing some of those thoughts on my blog.…
analysis
Starting Out: my fears as a beginner
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I don’t have many records from my first days and years doing contact improvisation. I’m not sure why; maybe I just wasn’t that affected by starting the form? But, no, I think I was having lots of feelings and thoughts…
analysis
Why is teaching contact improvisation so hard?
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I’m usually pretty critical of contact improvisation teaching and teachers. That hasn’t really changed. But after a recent stretch of teaching, I’m more appreciative of this fact: even though I think CI teachers should be better preparing for their classes,…
news and trends
Winter and Spring 2018 CI Events
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Once again, a round-up of CI events in vaguely the Northeastern part of North America. I’m afraid I’ve missed some that already happened in January and early February. Sat, 2/17, Dragon’s Egg (Ledyard, CT): Winter Seasonal Underscore, facilitated by Nancy…