Sonja Browne & Johanna Tatzgern
Futter

Futter Wiese - Betreten erlaubt! supplies for the body! Since 2007 Sonja Browne and Johanna Tatzgern are collaborating on the project Tanz.montage, that offers dance and performance as field of work in a workshop for people with disabilities initiated by the BALANCE association. Their methods complement one another by their diversity: Roots, concrete matter, professionalism on the stage on one hand (Futter), open mindedness and self-determination of the dancer on the other hand (Wiese - Betreten erlaubt!) The modules of this workshop can also be attended seperately. MODUL I : Futter "I do not care about the mechanics of the body, but the motivation for motion“ (S.Browne). "Futter“ uses floor training, in small exersices in space and time, solos, duets, and group dances, to set parameters for motion. The execution will be different for each participant. The movement vocabulary will be extended by trying out new material. Focus will be on combining the so called technique (amongst others timing, space, time, weight, dialogue, presence, stillness and sound) with the individual ideas of each participant. This module primarily serves the function of warming up, becoming conscious of the body, let the artistic soul gain the freedom to improvise. MODUL II: Wiese -Betreten erlaubt! After the morning session's preperations in module 1, this workshop presents the possibility to explore the inner and outer sphere of motion. In warm-up we exercise relaxation and perception, improvisation (solo and duet) that enables the dancer to connect with his/her surroundings, as well as him/herself. An evolving process of movement encourages experimenting with voice and objects. The setting up of a stage and an audience area by seperating the group should evoke impulses according to the things witnessed. We will work with and also without music. Silence can lead to a more authentic examination of the surroundings and it's influence on gestures, form and diversity of movement in improvised dancing. Every dancer has the possibility to work individually on given structures and interpret and resolve them in their own time.