WILD PLAY: Workshop for Dancers and Choreographers

A workshop for dancers and choreographers interested in deepening and expanding their dancemaking practice. This workshop includes theater and dance improvisation, Laban's effort shape materials, and formal choreographic ideas, as well as Paula's experience working with Bessie Schonberg, Robert Dunn and Eiko & Koma.

Contact Paula about upcoming workshops or booking a workshop.

The workshop includes:
  • taking improvisation into form
  • building a score
  • expanding movement and spatial dynamics
  • finding and developing personal imagery
  • translating concept and image into movement
  • developing clear intention and motivation
  • creating an electric group dynamic
  • playing with sound and text
  • building movement and spatial dynamics

    Here are some materials from the workshop: Bessie Schonberg Notes & Exploring Phrase Materials

    "Paula's teaching style is rare. It's the balance of yin/yang. Paula does not come from ego. She is truly interested in understanding and supporting her students, and passing along her wisdom while being open to what she can learn in the moment. She's amazing. Fabulous experience."
    Lisa Daigle

    Contact Paula about upcoming workshops or booking a workshop.