Falling & catching begins with our breath. We can use our natural breath cycle to synchronise and tune in with others, while playing with gravity, momentum and the ideas of falling & flying - both in solo movement, in contact with a partner, and within the shifting dynamics of a trio.

We will begin by exploring falling on a micro-scale, gradually growing our movement towards more complex actions. Through the subtle mechanics of the ‘small dance’, we can discover fluid ways of catching ourselves and each other, using momentum, suspension, reaching, swinging and bouncing. We will explore how these principles can lead into easy lifts, rides and weight-shifts, where falling, catching and flying become part of a continuous dance.

Working with the frame of the arms, counterbalance and small points of contact, we will look at how body tone, alignment and positioning can create both support and lightness - allowing us to lift and be lifted with greater ease. We will also explore grounding through the pelvis and feet, rolling into lifts, staying mobile underneath a partner, and finding soft, connected landings.