Tanzfabrik
Berlin
School
School
Summering at Tanzfabrik Kreuzberg 4
Möckernstr. 68
10965 Berlin
LEVEL:
I
amr_karkout

Contemporary

Kurs with Amr Karkout
In the frame of Summer/ing at Tanzfabrik

This class focuses on the exploration of floor work and the ability to create a strong connection to the floor through the use of various elements such as floor exercises, phrases, spirals, levers and clear directions. This class is divided into four parts, each with its own focus. We start with a warm-up to improve strength, flexibility and balance. These basic elements prepare us for the second part, where we learn acrobatic tricks as we move across the studio. We then test these skills by learning a choreography that combines all the elements from the previous parts. The class ends with stretching exercises and a meditative cool down to relax.  The aim of the class is to master basic floor patterns and gradually work towards more advanced patterns, including floor acrobatics and handstands, as well as expanding movement vocabulary and gaining confidence in navigating the dance floor. We will focus on two areas: the relationship between the body and gravity and the exploration of the different levels of contemporary dance. We will seamlessly transition between higher and lower levels of space and explore different textures and dynamics such as rolling, sliding and crawling.

Amr Karkout

My name is Amr Karkout, and I am a dancer based in Berlin, originally from Damascus, Syria. I have worked with various ensembles and places such as Sasha Waltz and Guests, Romeo Castelluci, Battery Dance, Modjgan Hashemian, 123 o collective, and Chaos Emblematic Ensemble. My artistic approach revolves around the body, imagination, fantasy, and thoughts. As a dance teacher, my focus is to merge different techniques and methods to create a fresh approach. I aim to combine my technical knowledge in contemporary dance, ballroom dance, tango, salsa dance, and acrobatic floor work to explore new ways of moving and embracing improvisation. My priority is to explore new possibilities and break traditional boundaries in dance to create a unique and individual style of performance. Overall, my artistic journey encompasses a blend of technical expertise, improvisation, and experimentation, enabling me to push the boundaries of movement and express my creative vision.

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