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Assembly - Making Space for Change

Making Space for Change.
Hosting containers for Artistic Research, Embodied Inquiry and Transformative Learning through Contact Improvisation & beyond

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Do you feel like it is time to take seriously the power of CI, community and somatic practices?

Horizons is place to connect and research what practices, resources, structures and environments support a wholesome living.

A place where Life informs Dance and Dance informs Life. Where the World in-forms Self and Self in-forms the World.

A place for reciprocity. To find mutual support, empowerment and transcendence in times of trouble and uncertainty.


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(link in bio)

Do you feel like it is time to take seriously the power of CI, community and somatic practices?

Horizons is place to connect and research what practices, resources, structures and environments support a wholesome living.

A place where Life informs Dance and Dance informs Life. Where the World in-forms Self and Self in-forms the World.

A place for reciprocity. To find mutual support, empowerment and transcendence in times of trouble and uncertainty.


72
1
1 months ago

(link in bio)

Do you feel like it is time to take seriously the power of CI, community and somatic practices?

Horizons is place to connect and research what practices, resources, structures and environments support a wholesome living.

A place where Life informs Dance and Dance informs Life. Where the World in-forms Self and Self in-forms the World.

A place for reciprocity. To find mutual support, empowerment and transcendence in times of trouble and uncertainty.


72
1
1 months ago

(link in bio)

Do you feel like it is time to take seriously the power of CI, community and somatic practices?

Horizons is place to connect and research what practices, resources, structures and environments support a wholesome living.

A place where Life informs Dance and Dance informs Life. Where the World in-forms Self and Self in-forms the World.

A place for reciprocity. To find mutual support, empowerment and transcendence in times of trouble and uncertainty.


72
1
1 months ago

(link in bio)

Do you feel like it is time to take seriously the power of CI, community and somatic practices?

Horizons is place to connect and research what practices, resources, structures and environments support a wholesome living.

A place where Life informs Dance and Dance informs Life. Where the World in-forms Self and Self in-forms the World.

A place for reciprocity. To find mutual support, empowerment and transcendence in times of trouble and uncertainty.


72
1
1 months ago

(link in bio)

Do you feel like it is time to take seriously the power of CI, community and somatic practices?

Horizons is place to connect and research what practices, resources, structures and environments support a wholesome living.

A place where Life informs Dance and Dance informs Life. Where the World in-forms Self and Self in-forms the World.

A place for reciprocity. To find mutual support, empowerment and transcendence in times of trouble and uncertainty.


72
1
1 months ago

(link in bio)

Do you feel like it is time to take seriously the power of CI, community and somatic practices?

Horizons is place to connect and research what practices, resources, structures and environments support a wholesome living.

A place where Life informs Dance and Dance informs Life. Where the World in-forms Self and Self in-forms the World.

A place for reciprocity. To find mutual support, empowerment and transcendence in times of trouble and uncertainty.


72
1
1 months ago

(link in bio)

Do you feel like it is time to take seriously the power of CI, community and somatic practices?

Horizons is place to connect and research what practices, resources, structures and environments support a wholesome living.

A place where Life informs Dance and Dance informs Life. Where the World in-forms Self and Self in-forms the World.

A place for reciprocity. To find mutual support, empowerment and transcendence in times of trouble and uncertainty.


72
1
1 months ago


(link in bio)

Do you feel like it is time to take seriously the power of CI, community and somatic practices?

Horizons is place to connect and research what practices, resources, structures and environments support a wholesome living.

A place where Life informs Dance and Dance informs Life. Where the World in-forms Self and Self in-forms the World.

A place for reciprocity. To find mutual support, empowerment and transcendence in times of trouble and uncertainty.


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1
1 months ago

𝑯𝑶𝑹𝑰𝒁𝑶𝑵𝑺
21-ᴅᴀʏ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴀᴄᴛ ɪᴍᴘʀᴏᴠɪꜱᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴄᴏʟʟᴀʙᴏʀᴀᴛɪᴠᴇ
ʟᴀʙᴏʀᴀᴛᴏʀʏ ꜰᴏʀ ʟɪᴠɪɴɢ ɪɴ ᴛɪᴍᴇꜱ ᴏꜰ ᴜɴᴄᴇʀᴛᴀɪɴᴛʏ
JUNE 1-21 2026 - PORTUGAL
Hosted by ASSEMBLY at QUINTA TEN CHI
https://fb.me/e/6GlUUqW2I

#21days #contactimprovisation #laboratory #dancedancedance #research #immersive #program #support #empower #transcend


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3 months ago

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Friends!

Here's an opportunity to spend some time in silence and deep practice in a supportive enviroment.

This is only for those with previous experience in Contact Improvisation.

Registrations and more info at our website:

https://www.assembly.contact/rigpa

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DzheNqkex/

Feel free to inquire directly.

Hugs,
Fran
@highlight
Reimar Wen Shen
Nikolaï Denz
Sandra Fleischmann
Alexa Papa
Quinta Ten Chi


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3
1 months ago

Caros amigues,

Venham ao festival!
(desconto para amigues d'iscola!)

https://fb.me/e/5MsD3fhaL

Até já
#saomiguel #Açores #movement #dance #connection contactimprovisation


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13 hours ago

A sister that arrived later in this life
Our bodies know each other more than our minds cangrasp. Micro and macro stories stored. Only we know how hard was to film this little bit, to have something we can look togther to laugh, judge or criticize because its not good enough. But who cares? I hold in my heart tremendous gratitude to be able to unfold this precious life with you and with what is part of you.

Obrigada camera man @awakedanceflow
Edited by alexa

Within one of the dancing life Residency at @estudio.yucca with our cute ambitious ensemble of friends @assembly.contact

#motherhood #dancelife


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1 weeks ago

FORMS THAT INVITE THE FORMLESS

5-Day Technical Contact Improvisation Workshop


with
Reimar Wen Shen · Francisco Borges · Nikolai Denz Alexa Papa

May 13 – 18, 2026 · Portugal

Hosted by ASSEMBLY

at QUINTA TEN CHI

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Forms that Invite the Formless

This workshop prepares the body for a dynamic, physically rigorous Contact Improvisation practice.

We will delve into forms and principles of dynamic CI to cultivate a body that is ready: ready to fall, ready to fly, ready to meet the ever-changing immediacy of a dynamically emerging physical reality.

The inspiration for this work is preparation of the body — what we recognize as a more dynamic approach to Contact Improvisation, closer to how the form was practiced in its early chapters by its founders, Steve Paxton and Nancy Stark Smith.

“Improvisation is not unprepared. It is highly prepared, but not predetermined.”
— Nancy Stark Smith

While we deeply appreciate the somatic, inclusive, and communal dimensions of Contact Improvisation, this particular container is dedicated to deeper research into the physicality of the form.

For this reason, we invite participation from those who already have some experience in CI, or a grounded background in embodiment and movement practice.

CONTRIBUTION

To keep the project accessible while honoring the work of multiple experienced facilitators, we offer a sliding-scale contribution.

The contribution includes food and space rental and supports the preparation, facilitation, and holding of the workshop.

Accommodation is not included.


Sliding Scale

330 – 530 EUR
Please choose a level within the scale that reflects:
- your financial situation
- the value this work has for you

Paying toward the upper end of the scale helps support the facilitators and enables others to participate.

If finances are a real barrier, please reach out — we will try to find solutions where possible.​

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ACCOMMODATION

Own tent / van: from 35 €

Shared dormitory: from 55 €

We can direct you to nearby Airbnbs available for private rooms

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FOOD
Three vegan / vegetarian meals per day included.

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QUESTIONS, REGISTRATION AND MORE INFO
www.assembly.contact


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1 weeks ago

Welcome to reach out to Sandra during the Assembly program! She's great!


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2 weeks ago


Welcome to reach out to Sandra during the Assembly program! She's great!


12
2 weeks ago

Welcome to reach out to Sandra during the Assembly program! She's great!


12
2 weeks ago

Welcome to reach out to Sandra during the Assembly program! She's great!


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2 weeks ago

POTASSIUM
Contact Improvisation
Trio Performance
@reimarwenshen
@nikka.denz
@awakedanceflow
filmed during by
@movanachen
during JOY OF INTERBEING Intensive
w/ @bari.dance
part of PORTUGAL NEW YEAR CONTACT FESTIVAL


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2 weeks ago

#contactimprovisation #workshop #dance #movement #connection

Filmed during OPENING: CI INTENSIVE
April 2026, Brasov

Embodied Politics of Mutuality


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3 weeks ago

snipets of practice during weekend intensive CI workshop in Brasov, Romania

(music added later, we danced mainly in silence)

thank you so much @anamariaguguian and @emotion_dance_studio_brasov for making it possible and @verronnocca.art for capturing it

#contactimprovisation #dance #workshop #movement #community


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3 weeks ago


action & emptiness berlin
with Francisco Borges and Reimar Wen Shen

hosted by wonderful Polina Anderson, supported graciously by Sandra Fleischmann and Maru Wen Shen

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and Sophie Kinkel, Christina Theisen and more whom I’m not friends with here please tag them!
-
a devoted research into Consciousness & the Body, Emptiness, Attention & Perception and Shared Action
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the work continues! this is just the beginning
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photos generously captured by Eli Hill @elihillfilm @stonehousefilms


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1 months ago

action & emptiness berlin
with Francisco Borges and Reimar Wen Shen

hosted by wonderful Polina Anderson, supported graciously by Sandra Fleischmann and Maru Wen Shen

-
and Sophie Kinkel, Christina Theisen and more whom I’m not friends with here please tag them!
-
a devoted research into Consciousness & the Body, Emptiness, Attention & Perception and Shared Action
-
the work continues! this is just the beginning
-

photos generously captured by Eli Hill @elihillfilm @stonehousefilms


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7
1 months ago

action & emptiness berlin
with Francisco Borges and Reimar Wen Shen

hosted by wonderful Polina Anderson, supported graciously by Sandra Fleischmann and Maru Wen Shen

-
and Sophie Kinkel, Christina Theisen and more whom I’m not friends with here please tag them!
-
a devoted research into Consciousness & the Body, Emptiness, Attention & Perception and Shared Action
-
the work continues! this is just the beginning
-

photos generously captured by Eli Hill @elihillfilm @stonehousefilms


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7
1 months ago

action & emptiness berlin
with Francisco Borges and Reimar Wen Shen

hosted by wonderful Polina Anderson, supported graciously by Sandra Fleischmann and Maru Wen Shen

-
and Sophie Kinkel, Christina Theisen and more whom I’m not friends with here please tag them!
-
a devoted research into Consciousness & the Body, Emptiness, Attention & Perception and Shared Action
-
the work continues! this is just the beginning
-

photos generously captured by Eli Hill @elihillfilm @stonehousefilms


126
7
1 months ago

action & emptiness berlin
with Francisco Borges and Reimar Wen Shen

hosted by wonderful Polina Anderson, supported graciously by Sandra Fleischmann and Maru Wen Shen

-
and Sophie Kinkel, Christina Theisen and more whom I’m not friends with here please tag them!
-
a devoted research into Consciousness & the Body, Emptiness, Attention & Perception and Shared Action
-
the work continues! this is just the beginning
-

photos generously captured by Eli Hill @elihillfilm @stonehousefilms


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7
1 months ago

action & emptiness berlin
with Francisco Borges and Reimar Wen Shen

hosted by wonderful Polina Anderson, supported graciously by Sandra Fleischmann and Maru Wen Shen

-
and Sophie Kinkel, Christina Theisen and more whom I’m not friends with here please tag them!
-
a devoted research into Consciousness & the Body, Emptiness, Attention & Perception and Shared Action
-
the work continues! this is just the beginning
-

photos generously captured by Eli Hill @elihillfilm @stonehousefilms


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7
1 months ago

action & emptiness berlin
with Francisco Borges and Reimar Wen Shen

hosted by wonderful Polina Anderson, supported graciously by Sandra Fleischmann and Maru Wen Shen

-
and Sophie Kinkel, Christina Theisen and more whom I’m not friends with here please tag them!
-
a devoted research into Consciousness & the Body, Emptiness, Attention & Perception and Shared Action
-
the work continues! this is just the beginning
-

photos generously captured by Eli Hill @elihillfilm @stonehousefilms


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7
1 months ago

action & emptiness berlin
with Francisco Borges and Reimar Wen Shen

hosted by wonderful Polina Anderson, supported graciously by Sandra Fleischmann and Maru Wen Shen

-
and Sophie Kinkel, Christina Theisen and more whom I’m not friends with here please tag them!
-
a devoted research into Consciousness & the Body, Emptiness, Attention & Perception and Shared Action
-
the work continues! this is just the beginning
-

photos generously captured by Eli Hill @elihillfilm @stonehousefilms


126
7
1 months ago

action & emptiness berlin
with Francisco Borges and Reimar Wen Shen

hosted by wonderful Polina Anderson, supported graciously by Sandra Fleischmann and Maru Wen Shen

-
and Sophie Kinkel, Christina Theisen and more whom I’m not friends with here please tag them!
-
a devoted research into Consciousness & the Body, Emptiness, Attention & Perception and Shared Action
-
the work continues! this is just the beginning
-

photos generously captured by Eli Hill @elihillfilm @stonehousefilms


126
7
1 months ago

action & emptiness berlin
with Francisco Borges and Reimar Wen Shen

hosted by wonderful Polina Anderson, supported graciously by Sandra Fleischmann and Maru Wen Shen

-
and Sophie Kinkel, Christina Theisen and more whom I’m not friends with here please tag them!
-
a devoted research into Consciousness & the Body, Emptiness, Attention & Perception and Shared Action
-
the work continues! this is just the beginning
-

photos generously captured by Eli Hill @elihillfilm @stonehousefilms


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7
1 months ago

We’ll gather again soon.

To move without needing to know what comes next.
To listen — to ourselves, to each other, to the space in between.

There will be time for dancing, for contact, for pausing.
For noticing what happens when we soften our attention
and let something more honest lead.

This work leans on improvisation, touch, care, and curiosity —
on being with what’s here, rather than trying to make something happen.

If that resonates, you’re welcome to join.

19 MAY - 24th MAY 2026
Estúdio Yucca - South Portugal

Dancing Practices that Promote Well-being, Resilience and Healing in challenging Times

A movement workshop with Charlie Brittain and Kirstie Simson

registration > link in BIO

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#kirstiesimson #improvisation #deeplistening #contactimprovisation #embodiment

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Photography @lescapad.e
Poster design @alexa_a.papa


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1 months ago


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