BLiPSWiTCH

COMPANY BIO

BLiPSWiTCH is a project-based dance company focused on site-specific and site-alternate works. We were founded as an inclusive platform for artists to unite, create work and cultivate a multifaceted arts community, unbound by individual mediums. We push the boundaries of movement, dance and art to facilitate an environment of innovation, enrichment and outreach, including regular classes for local movers and working dance artists. Integrating dance performance with unconventional spaces and local businesses allows us to reach a more diverse audience, challenging both artist and viewer to think in a new way. Beginning in Austin’s own community, through a mindful approach devoid of judgement, we aim to create space for limitless, authentic expression worth spreading across physical and emotional barriers.

We are A Collaborative Movement.

Photo by Hank Tank

  • Thursdays | 10-11:30am | Studio 1

    Description:

    Class will begin with a follow along, improvisational exploration to warm up. We will investigate impulse and awareness to inform where we are and what we need to get where we want to go. This will happen in infinite ways and take on many forms in various relationships to gravity and each other. At some point, we will dabble in some arrangement of across the floor—sometimes games, sometimes partnering, sometimes free-form task-based improvisation, sometimes set choreographic ideas. Eventually we will make our way to center floor where we will focus on technique exercises inspired by various codified methods, or just learn a kick ass dance phrase—could be large and locomotive, could be small and gestural. Sometimes we will focus on floor work. Sometimes we will up-dance. No matter what happens, it will be an hour and a half dance party seeking to inspire and challenge, set to a diverse soundscape. The ultimate goal is to enjoy ourselves, muddle through, get messy, figure shit out and sweat together in a supportive community of movers.

    — Taught by co-director Alex Pruitt —

    Cost:
    $10 Drop-Ins

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