23/04/2024
Discover Movement with Just Josh
WHO IS JOSH???
Josh is a seasoned contemporary dancer, choreographer, and facilitator, on a transformative journey through movement. With years of global performance and teaching experience, Josh infuses his workshops with a unique blend of technique, fluidity, and personal insight.
He studied at ' Northern school of Contemporary Dance' finding a love for floorwork and release based techniques within contemporary movement, focusing on blending the use of economic movement patterns with dynamic acrobatics. This love of exploration of economics in movement, falls nicely into the use of partner work and Contact improvisation, which Josh also shares a passion. Exploring the sweet spot in combining the solo and joint movement practises within choreography and improvisation.
Josh, now in his early 30s, has encountered personal challenges throughout his artistic journey. These challenges have deeply influenced his creative path, shaping his understanding of movement as both a practice and a powerful outlet for processing personal experiences.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Expect technique & fluidity From Josh's specialized training at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, focuses on refining technique and achieving fluid movement through a wide use of levels and floorwork. Expect creative expression by exploring how movement and choreography can be vehicles for personal expression and growth. Expect to learn choreography from a repertoire of material from Josh's dance company 'Shared Momentum' and finally expect to learn how to manage and maintain your fitness, health and bodily connection.
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF ME?
You will be required to bring a long sleeve top and trousers and socks, this is to protect yourself from friction burns when in contact with the floor or another person.
Optional knee pads, not essential but can really help if you have sore knees.
A bottle of water, DONT WAIT HYDRATE!
WHERE AND WHEN ARE THE WORKSHOPS?
Location: Fresh Dance and Arts Centre, 44-46 Greenbank Rd, Greenbank, Bristol BS5 6EY
Duration: 4 weeks
Dates & Times:
Fridays (10th and 17th) from 19:30 to 21:00
Tuesdays (21st and 28th) from 20:30 to 22:00
