Indulge the Movement - Contemporary Dance for All / Jessica Piasecki

We will practice trusting our own bodies and the bodies of others as we immerse ourselves in shared flows, imagery and interruptions. Together, we will explore the rhythm of taking hold and letting go, the forms of both familiar and unexpected, the sensations of touch, and spontaneous games that arise in the moment.

The classes include warm-ups, tuning into the day’s theme, experimenting with different contact exercises and improvisational games, and caring for our bodies. We will dance and listen to music in small groups, pairs and trios, creating a space for carefree exploration and intuitive movement. Along the way, we will share our experiences and observations with one another through both words and movement.

This course is open to everyone, no matter your experience level! You are encouraged to approach dance in a way that feels natural to you, starting from your own abilities, pace and interests.

Jessica Piasecki studies anti-fascist instruction, facilitates dance spaces, creates performances with their friends, and protests. Jessica dreams of universal basic income and warm, open hearts. At the centre of Jessica’s work are bodily willpower, vitality, resistance, collective strength and friendship. Jessica believes that everyday life has room for, and needs, extraordinary moments of coming together, like loosely guided dance gatherings.

Indulge the Movement – Contemporary Dance for All courses are mainly instructed by the choreographers and performers of Zodiak's previous, current and upcoming season's performances. Indulge the Movement courses are suitable for everyone, and you can join even without any prior dance experience. The classes focus on motion and movement while also offering an opportunity to explore various dance practices through alternating instructors.

All you need are comfortable clothes suitable for movement and a water bottle. During the classes, we dance barefoot or with socks. The courses are held in Finnish and/or English according to the needs of the participants.