BIO
After many years of intensive dance practice (African dances, modern, contemporary…) found Contact improvisation in 2003 and fell in love immediately. Since then, he has been intensively practicing and studying CI mostly within the lovely Helsinki contact community where he has been an active participant. Panu has been intensively practicing Pilates and capoeira for more than 10 years. During last years, he has involved again circus scene where he’s interest lies on partner acrobatics. During daytime he works as university lecturer and in the evenings as Pilates and movement teacher. He has an analytical approach to movement but respects also the non-analytical flow of movement and life as well.
Leaning Into Motion
Teacher: Panu
Pathway: Mechanics of Contact Improvisation
Class description
What happens when we dare to give more weight, move farther off balance, or let go of knowing exactly where we are? This class explores the core principles of Contact Improvisation through progressive exercises in weight-sharing, momentum, orientation, disorientation, and collective exploration.