b12 summer | main event
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b12 summer main event
— // —location: eden***** studios
tina afiyan breiova
performer with Marina Abramović | former dancer with Alexander Vantournhout | founder of axis of action
Axis of action
Through an artistic lens, we will turn various movement principles inside out, with the intention of finding variability and expanding our intellectual and physical horizons. We will examine the use of image and imagination in the texturing of physical work and the utility of visualisation for artistic/athletic performance. We will redefine building blocks of human movement, aim to identify movement habits, and catalyse an environment in which one can innovate more efficient ones. Problem solving and strategic thinking will be elicited through the creation of situational games and tasks (working with tools and partners), designed to reveal our physical blind-spots and familiarise us with the phenomenon of sincere failure and its integral role in the learning process. Part of the workshop will be dedicated to voice work and theatrical methods to foster our performativity. Independence, regarding self-development, will be challenged through both guided and free-form movement puzzles. Overall, we will be aiming to enrich the quality of the conversation that we are having with ourselves and observe how it shapes the relationships and interactions that we cultivate as humans.
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
tina is an award-winning performer, movement director, and teacher of armenian descent. currently based in london, uk and shenzhen, china she is a graduate of p.a.r.t.s. and has built a diverse multi-disciplinary career across dance, theatre, film, and circus. her artistic collaborations include projects with marina abramović, gecko theatre, alexander vantournhout, roberto olivan, thomas ryckewaert, milan tomášik, cie willi dorner, and cirk la putyka. In film tina has worked with directors and artists including paul thomas anderson, thom yorke, damien jalet, simon riechel, ran li, as well as with the movement departments of warner brothers pictures and universal pictures. she has contributed to music videos for laurant delforge, joe connor, emile rafael and collaborates with her sister, singer and songwriter anastázie. she has frequently lent her expertise as a movement director, supporting the creative development of artists such as yasmeen ghrawi, emma bonnici, and zinnia oberski, as an independent choreographer, her solo and duet have received choreographic awards and her latest duet ruina is currently on tour. tina is a unit leader and lecturer at a ma dance performance in london contemporary dance school (the place), and has shared her pedagogy at renowned institutions worldwide. she is a founding member of the ferus animi // terra nova collective, and the creator of axis of action.
assistant biography
Taylor Lauren Hughes
Taylor Lauren Hughes is a dance artist, teacher, and choreographer originally from California, now based in London. Taylor earned her B.F.A. in Dance Performance from Chapman University, where she collaborated with esteemed artists such as Will Johnston, Dwight Rhoden, and Jennifer Backhaus. Following her graduation, she gained valuable experience working with contemporary companies, including Geometry Dance Company and Backhaus Dance. Currently pursuing her MA in Dance Performance at the London Contemporary Dance School, Taylor is immersing herself in the vibrant dance community of London. She has had the opportunity to work with choreographers like Benjamin Jonsson, Sarah Golding, and Holly Blakey. Taylor is excited to continue her exploration of movement and is dedicated to developing a practice that inspires and nurtures the next generation of young dance artists.
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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