FLOORWORK

Jarkko Mandelin is contemporary dance choreographer who has specialised to floorwork and partnering. On Jarkko´s Floorwork workshop we study ideas and techniques that are close to mechanics of breakdance and capoeira but have qualities and aesthetics of contemporary dance. 

On Jarkko´s workshops first part is always plays and games. Games are there to warm up but also to create open and stress free atmosphere to class. On longer workshops we take more time to unlock and understand different acrobatic skill and principals of floorwork. And study exercises and ideas Jarkko uses on his artistic work with Kinetic Orchestra. A lot of practising is done via traveling through the studio with short sequences where everybody have time and place to learn and test techniques. At the end of class we create long sequences of dance that flows on floor but also creates loops and continuous movement in other levels as well. 

Workshop skill level will be adjusted to make sure that it will be joyful experience to all participants.

A workshop that is made possible thru Dansalliansen and Danscentrum Norr

 

Jarkko Mandelin is Helsinki based contemporary dance choreographer, teacher and artistic leader of Kinetic Orchestra dance Company. Jarkko has professional background in Classical Ballet, Contemporary dance and in Acrobatics, but he also has a experience on stage fighting, and on martial arts. Jarkko has founded 

 

Kinetic Orchestra is known for its distinctive movement style that combines acrobatic partnering with a strong artistic vision. The power of cohesion, being and moving together as well as a commitment to shared, long-term practice are always present in the work in relation to the events taking place around us in the world. Kinetic Orchestra’s values - equality and understanding and a working culture that celebrates diversity and dialogue - guide the company’s way of working. KINETIC/ORCHESTRA | Kinetic Orchestra