Movement Lab

Movement Lab

  • Ages 16+

Creative Movement in Traverse City. Think Recess for Adults. Less "class" and more "play time". Come join other curious movers!

By Jillian Votava

Select date and time

Friday, April 25 · 4:30 - 5:30pm EDT

Location

ELEV8 Climbing and Fitness

777 Boyd Avenue Traverse City, MI 49686

Agenda

Limber

Prepare the body to move in "unusual" ways.

Explore

Each week has a concept to focus on. We explore solo, paired, and as a group.

Play

Games!!! And suggestions, it's pretty silly and that's the point.

Create

Using the themes we just explored, we will attempt to put some group focus towards creating a "thing" together. Some call this a "score", others might call it a "dance".

Reflect

Down-regulate the body and integrate what just happened before we leave the space.

About this event

  • Free venue parking

In this series, we'll rediscover the joy of "playing around" through active games, improv, and imaginative movement explorations.

We'll explore movement concepts like Space, Time, Force, and Body, but through a lens of playful exploration.  No performance pressure, just pure, unadulterated FUN.  Perfect for adults who love to move, try new things, and laugh along the way. Participants help create the focus of each class.

$20 drop-in paid at Elev8, check in at the front desk.

Frequently asked questions

What is a "movement lab"?

This is an exploration space to experiment with creative ways in which to move your body. The host, Jillian, will suggest themes and improv games that we explore as a group. Think of this as a laboratory to try all sorts of stuff. This is not a follow along class, there is no right or wrong way.

Is this a dance class?

No. Though many of these concepts are also explored within the medium of dance. Music will be included during some of the class, but there are no choreographed "moves". Attendees make up things on the spot.

Will these always be on Fridays at this time?

Not always. For April and May 2025, yes. The host hopes to find another day and time of the week in the summer months. Follow me on Eventbrite to get updates, and check my website: www.loticflow.com

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Organized by

Jillian Votava

Facilitator, Creative Director