ContaKids is an exclusive time for parents and children to get moving with each other, through physical contact. They dance, do gymnastics and share the fun of playing in pairs and groups, which helps the child strengthen their motor skills and self-confidence.
ContaKids is an exciting movement method based on the fundamental idea of actively and consciously using the close physical contact between parent and child and developing deep communication between them.
The workshop is suitable for children aged 2 to 5 years paired with one parent or other caregiver. No previous experience is necessary.
One of our VRUM collective members, Till Frühwald is certified and licensed ContaKids teacher.
Participants: maximum 15 children & 15 adults
Necessary physical resources: dance hall / studio / room with a dance(able) floor or tatami, large enough to accommodate the number of registered participants and where is not too cold. In case of a Zoom session, you will need a loudspeaker connected to the laptop. Good WiFi connection. Video-projector is an advantage in case of a larger group of participants, but it’s not a condition. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and no shoes. Water breaks are encouraged. Toys and snacks / food are not allowed on the dance floor but are warmly invited after the sessions.
MAKING DANCES is a prolonged playshop experience, directed to youngsters and young adults aged 13 to 20 years old with a specific interest in creative expression of own ideas. During this playshop participants will dive into the world of contemporary dance choreography and direction, discover the language of the body and have an opportunity to create their own first dance (theatre) concepts. With a lot of fantasy, improvisation and composition exercises, participants will create their own pieces and their own hype. Out of nothing, out of themselves, their potentials, their soft spots, their affinities, preferences, desires, together we will find inspiration for our very own little master pieces. In the course of one week (duration of this playshop is imagined in minimum 5 x 3 hour sessions), playshop leader will, together with the participants, look for stories within the bodies and how to stage them in a perfect way.
This playshop has a showing potential! At the end of the week, a public presentation of the created material can be organized, according to the possibilities of the venue. We have already experienced wonderful site-specific presentations too!
An extra possibility connected to this playshop is that a whole team of dancers can be booked additionally next to the playshop leader, so that the participants – young choreographers get a unique opportunity to play and create with professional dance performers being ready for collaboration, assistance, and some great time together in developing new ideas.
Participants: maximum 10
Necessary physical resources: dance hall / studio / room with a dance(able) floor, large enough to accommodate the number of registered participants and where is not too cold. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and no shoes. Any additional necessary material is of an individual need and can be discussed separately.