(Workshop) Knowing From Here, So Far - Ezgi Tok

 How does the body know what to do the moment we lose our balance? How aware are we of the small bodily decisions that take place just before we take a step, fall, or change direction?

Balance is part of our body’s continuous relationship with gravity. As we move, we bring together different sensations from our bodies and surroundings; often without consciously thinking about it, we shift our weight, change direction, stop, or regain our balance.

Drawing on these bodily experiences, the workshop explores the relationship between balance, intuitive movement, and play. Through simple balance and movement exercises, practiced individually and in pairs, we will explore how the body responds to changing conditions, and how hesitation, adaptation, and small adjustments become part of movement itself. Rather than planning a movement in advance, we will pay attention to the responses the body produces in the moment and to how the presence of another body can alter our balance.

Participation Details

· No prior knowledge or experience is required to participate in the workshop.

· Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow for ease of movement.

· The workshop involves balance and movement exercises. Participants who experience dizziness or vertigo, or have a condition affecting their balance, are encouraged to consider in advance whether the workshop is suitable for them.