Join us for a deep dive into the art of improvisation to celebrate the Solstice!
Led by Hallie Dalsimer, with support from simah fox and Gabrielle Kahn
photo credit: @thespacebetwen.media | Nita Little’s 75 birthday Celebration
December 18th-20th, 2026
TaoSatva, 2 Upper Colonias Rd, El Prado, NM
"Improvisation is a life skill, because life is an improvisation."
How do we move with and through what is? How do we notice more of it? How do we shape it?
How does physicalizing this inquiry — through movement, play, and performance — help us to build skills for navigating these questions in our lives outside the studio?
Through a wide range of practices, from Contact Improvisation to Collaborative Vocal Improvisation, ensemble scores, emergent composition practices, theatrical games, solo movement and wit(h)nessing, this multi-day workshop will explore:
Improvisation as an art of listening and responding.
The ways we meet ourselves and each other.
Presence as a practice of orienting in space, time, and relationship.
Cultivating our capacity to offer generous witness.
This event is open to all levels, no previous experience with improvisation is required.
Touch and weight sharing are always optional.
Schedule:
Friday 6-9pm* (open to drop-ins)
Saturday 10am-5pm workshop
7-9pm jam
Sunday 10am-6pm workshop
*Lunch and snacks will be provided on Saturday & Sunday.
EARLY REGISTRATION by November 23rd
$200 receiving support - $275 sustaining - $350 offering support
REGULAR REGISTRATION
$225 receiving support - $300 sustaining - $375 offering support
BIPOC REGISTRATION
$200- 375 sliding scale
FRIDAY NIGHT DROP-IN
$25 receiving support - $40 sustaining - $55 offering support
* Registration for the full weekend is limited to 25 participants.
** Registration may be transferred to another person.
*** If cost is prohibitive, please reach out. We have 2-3 work trade spots available.
For any other questions or concerns, reach out at humxning@gmail.com