Contemporary with Melissa Ugolini

Class description
Translating Presence aims to build a practice which enables performers and movers to achieve authenticity in the way they relate to their moving bodies, decisions and to one another. This training distances itself from approaches related to the idea of (re-)production and helps participants to explore what “dynamic presence” means. The class starts with a guided physical warm-up. It consists of repetitive patterns and accessible improvisational tools to heighten perceptions and responsiveness. This heightened state of presence is then applied onto set movement sequences which encourage participants to keep their ongoing exploration on presence, authentic movement qualities and energies, with a particular focus on coordination, responsiveness and musicality.
Class trailer

Bio
Born in Italy, Melissa currently works as a performer with Anouk Van Dijk and Falk Richter, Laurence Yadi / Nicolas Cantillon and Peter Svenzon. After graduating from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance NSCD (UK) in 2011, Melissa started off her career with the Akram Khan Company (2012), the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet (2013–17) and the Aakash Odedra Company (2017-21). In addition to her performance practice, Melissa also works as rehearsal director and choreographic assistant and continues to further her artistic research through collaborations with fellow colleagues and artists. She is based in Berlin.

Melissa Ugolini ©Fabiola Schiavulli

Please note that the schedule is subject to changes.

Registration
Registration is required only the first time you access Profitraining. For regular classes, you can attend at the scheduled time and location as indicated in the calendar or posted on our social media channels

These classes are meant primarily for professional dancers. Although advanced-level non-profis and students are welcome to join, IGTZ will evaluate and in some cases may refer amateurs to alternative classes.

Info: profitraining@igtz.ch