WHAT

UrbanApa TOOLBOX is a workshop /lab that aims at bringing artists of different backgrounds together. TOOLBOX offers a low-fi and  easy access platform where artistic practices can be shared and questions asked collectively. The week consists of a series of sessions that have been curated under a frame.

The first TOOLBOX of this spring has the theme technique and is curated by Suvi Kemppainen.

technique,

approach,

fashion,

form,

method,

ability,

moment-to-moment,

old,

comfort,

corporeal,

exclusive,

tradition,

new,

practice,

lyrics,

TOOLBOX week on technique invites five artists to share their respected techniques. What do we do with techniques? When does technique turn into practice? During this week we will reroute, find solace and converse on the poetics and practicalities of technique. Participants don’t have to have any previous experience in specific technique to join the workshops.

NB.

TOOLBOX is aimed at professional artists BUT does not require a background in dance or performance.  Some of the exercises might involve movement, speech, rhythmical or written practices.

WHEN & WHERE?

The workshop days are from 10:00 to 15:00 in dance studio DCA:s spaces in Mannerheimintie.

Facilitators are among others:  Eevi Tolvanen, Jessica Piasecki, Niko Hallikainen, Pinja Poropudas and Isa Hukka.