Solid Ground – floorwork to acrobatics
Objective
Solid Ground is a floorwork foundations workshop that gradually guides participants towards acrobatic explorations rooted in a solid and stable connection to the floor. It offers a thoughtful, progressive approach that prioritizes building a strong and mindful relationship to both the body and the floor.
The emphasis is on cultivating trust in the body’s intelligence and deepening our understanding of the technical elements that support fluid transitions to and from the floor. Technical challenges such as inversions and dynamic transitions emerge naturally through the cultivation of these foundations. We begin by focusing on coordination and points of support, rediscovering the innate knowledge of when to activate softness versus strength. As we move through the week together, pathways of coordination grow more intricate as we connect the shared principles and common elements of floorwork and acrobatic movement.
Content
Guided improvisations, skill-focused labbing, and choreographic phrases all serve to expand our awareness of the internal and external forces that influence our movement. Each element of the practice supports a deepening investigation into physical patterning and how we engage weight transfer, spirals, oppositions, and momentum. Each day offers new layers of detail and challenge, while adapting to the needs and rhythm of the group. Together, we work to create a space grounded in safety, curiosity, and embodied intelligence.
