Mechanics

LEVEL 2 OF EARTH: MECHANICS.

In this level you are going to play with the intentional placement of your body parts in space and alignment and investigate the mechanical possibilities of your body. Expand your range of motion and exit the vertical. The gained awareness and range will help you develop first tricks like playing with isolations and fixed points.

4. Posture

Shift chest and hips in different positions to create postures, that leave the vertical. Step and groove in those postures.

Bend, lean, extend
Tilt, shift
Rotate, twist

Challenge: Define two postures and try to get from one to another in a groove. Expand your movement range.

5. Isolations

Move a single body part only and keep the rest of the body still. Slowly integrate the isolated movement in grooves.

Head, Neck
Shoulders, Chest
Hips, Pelvis

Challenge: Play with the texture of the isolation. Is it edgy, straight or round and soft? Create the contrast.

6. Fixed Points

Create the illusion of a fixed point in the space by maintaining your hand(s) at one place. Push and pull the fixed point.

Imaginary wall, box
Opening/closing doors
Railings, ropes

Challenge: Fixate other body parts in the space. Get creative with imaginary objects and play with resistance.

Additional Content

B) Warm-Up

Increase your presence and readiness for the control level through a gentle but activating warm-up. Enjoy!

Duration: 15 mins

4) Work Out - Core & Glutes for Posture

Gain more confidence to explore different postures with the support of your muscles. Therefore a little work out to activate your center and your glutes! Can be repeated anytime! No equipment needed.

Duration: 44 mins

5) Isolation Drill

A real-time isolation sequence to polish your capacities!

Duration: 18 mins

6) Fixed Points - Inspired by Jacques Lecoq

Some specific exercises inspired by Jacques Lecoq to train fixed points.

Duration: 11 mis