Laura Aris

Play full body

Listening, touching and moving together in space

In Play Full Body, you will explore with Laura Aris how dance and ideas arise in the moment. For her, movement does not consist only of pre-set forms, but is something that grows through attention, making choices, and connecting with others in real time.

During the workshop, you will alternate between solo, duo, and group work, with improvisation and composition as guiding principles. Aris’ approach is rooted in contemporary dance technique and sharpens body awareness, performativity, and clarity. You relate to others by listening, touching, and moving together in space. From this interaction and shared attention, composition emerges. This physical practice invites you to share power and responsibility. You learn to feel, negotiate, and direct energy rather than hold onto it.

It is important to note that the workshop is conducted in English and requires a basic level of fitness. You will come close to others and make physical contact.

Teacher

Laura Aris has more than thirty years of experience as a dancer and teacher with leading companies such as Lanònima Imperial, General Elèctrica d’Espectacles and Ultima Vez/Wim Vandekeybus. She has also developed a great deal of solo work and shares her expertise at renowned institutions and festivals worldwide, from ImPulsTanz (Vienna) and P.A.R.T.S. (Brussels) to La Faktoria Choreographic Center (ES) and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Her work has been recognised several times she won the Lladró Award for Outstanding Dancer at Festival Dansa Valencia, and has obtained several research and residency grants that have furthered her artistic career.

Accessibility

• The workshop is physically demanding, but can be adapted to suit your own pace
• The workshop is accessible to wheelchair users
• The ability to memorise long phrases or structures is not a requirement