Momentum In Space
Workshop
with
Hoyoung Im
In the frame of WinterTanz 2023/24
The class commences with a series of warm-up exercises that integrate elements from Ashtanga Yoga and Tae Kwon Do. These initial warm-up movements progress into more fluid and circular motions, enabling participants to absorb external energy, blend it with their own, and then release it outward. The awakened body then transforms into an improvisational exploration of space, harnessing the four elements of nature (fire, water, earth, and wind). Following this, participants will receive training in Acrobatic Skills, Floorwork Techniques, Tae Kwon Do, and Traditional Korean Dance Movements, all while maintaining a focus on the handling of their center of gravity. Each movement is carefully sequenced to develop various choreographies encompassing different rhythms and styles, all reflecting the unique artistic signature of choreographer Hoyoung Im.
Accessibility Note
The workshop will be held in spoken English. Movement exercises will include improvisation and set movement vocabulary, where coordination and memory skills will be necessary. The very physical movement vocabulary, often in continues flow, requires a strong background of contemporary dance technique. Information about our location & studios in Kreuzberg, which unfortunately are not wheelchair accessible, can be found here. For questions or more information, please contact Zoé Duflot & Elisabeth Leopold at workshop@tanzfabrik-berlin.de.
Hoyoung Im
Hoyoung is a Korean performing artist, choreographer, contemporary dance instructor, music composer, sound designer, filmmaker, and visual artist currently based in Germany and South Korea. He has a background in cinema and theatre, having majored in the field. Hoyoung's artistic journey began in 2010 as an actor, and he has since developed his own unique theatrical method by exploring various theatre genres. He not only performs but also creates theatre productions. After moving to Europe, Hoyoung expanded his artistic language and now focuses on multidisciplinary performances, combining his diverse artistic abilities in acting, music-making, and video creation. His works primarily revolve around storytelling, utilizing cognitive psychological approaches to highlight how human history has influenced individual lives and cultures. Critics have lauded his productions for 'creating physical theatre with unique theatrical colors.