An Introduction to Stimprovisation | Aby Watson & Anne Kjær
Large Hall, Queens Park Govanhill Parish Church
An Introduction to Stimprovisation | Dr Aby Watson & Anne Kjær
BEYOND Summer 2024 Award recipients Aby Watson & Anne Kjær are putting on an exciting full-day 'Stimprovisation' workshop event in Glasgow, for participants who self-identify as Neurodivergent. See below for more information on the event and how to book your tickets
Beyond is a seed funding initiative that was setup to help nurture and kick start artist led projects which move beyond the studio to connect more people with dance, while fostering collaboration within the membership. TWR is currently accepting Expressions of Interest for the Beyond Autumn 2024 Award- Submit by 12 noon on Tuesday 10 September. Find out more
‘An Introduction to Stimprovisation’ is a day-long workshop led by neurodivergent choreographers Dr Aby Watson and Anne Kjær for neurodivergent-identifying participants, introducing the physical practice of Stimprovisation.
Stimprovisation is a practice of sensory-seeking improvisation, discovered and coined by Aby during her doctoral research. Stimprovisation draws on 'stimming' - repetitive movements, behaviours, and/or vocalisations to self-soothe, regulate, or stimulate to bring oneself into balance. Developed as a somatic practice for neurodivergent people, Stimprovisation acts to liberate neurodivergent embodiments through a choreographic practice of ‘unmasking’.
This workshop is for neurodivergent-identifying* people with an interest in…
- Stimming
- Sensory seeking
- Unmasked embodied expression
- Movement and performance
- Improvisation (of any medium)
- Vocalisation
- Neurodivergent ways of being together
Aby and Anne warmly invite participants who have previous experience and confidence working creatively, and who are curious and enthusiastic to explore stimprovisation. You do not need dance or performance experience to join us, various levels and backgrounds of creative practice are welcome.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
DATE: Saturday 5 October
TIME: 11:30 AM- 5:30 PM with an hour for lunch* and breaks throughout (*lunch is not provided, but there will be refreshments and snacks)
PLACE: Queens Park Govanhill Parish Church, 170 Queen's Dr, Glasgow G42 8QZ
TICKETS
PRICE: £5 (No one turned away for lack of funds. Please contact stimprovisation@gmail.com if this applies to you)
BOOKING: Tickets can be booked via Ticket Lab. BOOK HERE
WHAT TO BRING
Please come in clothes suitable for movement ie. comfortable clothes with warm layers you can easily take on and off. Footwear- Socks, bare feet or indoor trainers/gym shoes.
You may wish to bring a notebook and pen.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
WORKSHOP
This workshop is a relaxed workshop, created and facilitated by neurodivergent artists.
Participants can move and sound freely, leave and return to the space as they wish, and use any self-regulation tools that are required.
A small number of ear defenders will be available and sensory sensitivity will be considered with levels of sound.
All workshop content is an invitation, you will not be forced to participate in anything you wish not to.
A support worker will be present on the day.
ACCESS STATEMENT
As well as being potentially joyful, we recognise that unmasking is also a potentially vulnerable personal process, and participants will have different responses and needs with being their authentic neurodivergent selves. Participants are encouraged to work with - respond to - their understandings of their own boundaries, needs, and capacities. Please reflect on if this is right for you. This workshop is a creative and explorative space towards wellbeing, but it is not a therapeutic space.
We recognise that not everything can be accessible to everyone, and accessibility needs are often in conflict. The workshop seeks a care-centred approach, with a collective responsibility to care for ourselves and each other.
VENUE
Queens Park Govanhill Parish Church is wheelchair accessible. There are wheelchair accessible toilets
CONTACT
If you have any other questions regarding access, or you’d like to chat to us related to access or the workshop, you can contact Aby & Anne in advance at: stimprovisation@gmail.com