Partner Staff

Course Overview

The Partner Staff class instructs students in the art of moving in close proximity to another staffer while sharing a single long staff. Utilizing principles of contact improv dance, the class focuses on interactions between the dancers that are dynamic and spontaneous yet harmonious. The material covered includes handoff techniques, methods for creating common dialogue amongst performers, and ways of organically developing compelling performances.

Each of the classes meets for 80 minutes and is divided into the following class structure:

• 15 min: Warm up, review, stretching
• 60 min: new move clinic, individual work, drills, practice
• 5 min: review, cool down

This 4 class series focuses on building rapport between you, your partner and the one staff you share. We will emphasize safety and offer techniques to prevent muscle strain and injury. At the same time, the exercises in this class will offer new concepts that assist in expanding your range of motion and self expression while working with a partner in a small space.
 

Prerequisite

Students will need to have completed the Beginner Staff and Long Staff classes or demonstrate equivalent knowledge to a certified Temple of Poi Instructor.