June 6, 10-2pm

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June 6, 10-2pm 〰️

NEW: SPRING PARTNERING WORKSHOP 

Saturday, June 6, 10-2pm

Location: 918 Bathurst Centre, mainspace

located 2 blocks north of bathurst station on the west side

Approach 

We approach partnering as Physics and dynamics of the body in motion, as it finds another place to bear weight, find room, stack parts. Bodies change in space through a softer touch; inspired by practices such as contact improvisation, floorwork and release. 

We’ll start with a floorwork practice to feel the feedback from the floor, and evolve into contact and feedback from our partners.

The workshop is open level with a recommended 2 to 3 years of contemporary practice. We encourage you to find a friend who you feel comfortable with to tag along so you can work together and feel safe / people without a partner will be matched according to level and height. 

!Join us for a beautiful day of sharing practice and sharing weight!


  • pricing: sliding scale PWYC

    $65 (arts worker)

    $95 (open level) 

    **space is limited

    HOW TO REGISTER: email kylie @kyliethompsondance.com with your name. We will confirm and then you pay by e-transfer to the same email.

    Keep your receipt! Tuition is eligible for partial reimbursement through the CADA-East Training Subsidy Program.

  • 10-11:15am Floor practice

    11:30-2pm partnering practice

    • breaks will be given when needed.

  • What if I don’t have a partner?

    We will work to pair you with another person as best we can!

    I’m brand new to partnering - Can i attend this workshop?

    This is at your discretion; we highly encourage you to bring a partner who is also on your level.

    What should I bring?

    We recommend you bring comfortable clothing that covers skin, perhaps knee pads, water, a snack, a notebook

Kylie Thompson

Kylie Thompson (she/her) is a multi-disciplinary performer, creator and educator residing in Toronto, Ontario (Treaty 13 territory).  She considers herself an ally to the BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ communities and is committed to ongoing education, conversation and action towards equality and decolonisation of Western Dance practices.  She believes that dance is simply movement language; and holds a unique perspective in the dance industry as she continues to train in street dance forms as well as contemporary theatre/ballet based techniques.  She has a wealth of experience in both contemporary spaces as well as the commercial industry; some of her credits include Dance:Made in Canada, TIFF, DanceWorks, Barenaked Ladies, Kiesza, and more. She has been teaching floorwork and partnering to professional level students for 5 years. She has trained in the US, Austria and Italy with such companies as Alias Dance Project, Gadfly, Ultima Vez and Vim Vigor. She has been hosting various sizes and lengths of professional workshops in Tkaronto since 2017. She is so grateful for community and is ecstatic to be offering another event in this beautiful city.