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b12 summer main event
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davide bonetti
acrodancer
Movement creativity
I currently feel increasingly drawn to share principles that help people explore and research their own personal way of moving, as opposed to simply teaching my movements. For this reason, in this workshop, I intend to share a bigger part of practice based on improvisation, movement research and authentic curiosity. It may include technical acrodance moves (between soft acrobatics, floorwork and contemporary dance), but it will not be solely based around them. This draws me closer to the heart of my practice: to explore creative and expressive forms that open doors towards a wider freedom of movement. We will look into tasks based on lightness, flow, imagination, body and gaze awareness, sharpness on and off of the floor, simplicity and complexity in motion, and limitations as potential opportunities. Acrodance will be present, since it is part of me and my style, but instead of it becoming the aim of the practice, it will be a tool with which we can express ourselves and communicate during the workshop. No prerequisites or specific backgrounds are required to attend this workshop, and I no longer conceive myself strictly as a teacher, but rather as a leader of a practice that will leave space for the expressive and artistic universe of each participant.
the description reflects an artist’s idea which was developed at the time it was submitted to b12. it may have changed by the time the workshop or the performance project is starting. please stay flexible. thank you!
biography
davide bonetti is a professional acrodancer. he started his movement practice doing parkour, from 16 to 18 years old, and then got into flic circus school in turin, italy, improving his handstands and acrobatics. at 21 years old, he was accepted into cnac (centre national des arts du cirque) in châlons en champagne, france, where he became interested in a smoother and more organic way of doing acrobatics: acrodance. it is still a very hybrid discipline that doesn't only mix acrobatics and contemporary dance techniques, but it also takes from capoeira, floor-work, breaking, martial arts, and other various disciplines. since 6 years, aside from working as a freelancer for circus and dance companies, he started collaborating with dance academies, festivals and circus schools in Europe, giving workshops on this discipline.
please be aware of our early bird special offer for this workshop! you can apply for this offer up until the 24th of march 2025. after the 24th the regular workshop fee applies. applications are accepted up until one day before the workshops starts.
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