Professional workshop
Weekly rate:$66
Drop-in:$20
Every day
Teaching Language: Frenglish
Questions can be asked in:
French, English
Categories
#Technique #Toolbox
#Technique #Toolbox
Objective
The emphasis is on cultivating trust in the body’s intelligence and deepening our understanding of the technical elements that support fluid transitions to and from the floor. Technical challenges such as inversions and dynamic transitions emerge naturally through the cultivation of these foundations. We begin by focusing on coordination and points of support, rediscovering the innate knowledge of when to activate softness versus strength. As we move through the week together, pathways of coordination grow more intricate as we connect the shared principles and common elements of floorwork and acrobatic movement.
Content
Guided improvisations, skill-focused labbing, and choreographic phrases all serve to expand our awareness of the internal and external forces that influence our movement. Each element of the practice supports a deepening investigation into physical patterning and how we engage weight transfer, spirals, oppositions, and momentum. Each day offers new layers of detail and challenge, while adapting to the needs and rhythm of the group. Together, we work to create a space grounded in safety, curiosity, and embodied intelligence.
Workshop Rhythm
~ Adaptable to the group’s needs
~ Fast
~ Slow
~ Variable
Accessibility Features
~ Cardio exercices
~ Exercices are adaptable
~ Floor work
~ High music or sound level
~ Jumps and shocks
~ Short verbal explications
~ Standing up for a long time
Biography
Nicole Jacobs is a member of Curve Lake First Nation and Montreal-based choreographer, teacher, and dance artist. As a graduate of Concordia University’s contemporary dance program, Nicole has collaborated with notable creators such as Theatre Junction, A’nó:wara Dance Theatre, Corpuscule Danse, and My-Van Dam.
Her ongoing research explores the intersection of contemporary dance, floorwork, and acrobatics. She shares her methodology through classes and workshops at notable training institutions including Espace Ouvert, UQAM, Studio-303, and the Watershed Dance Program.
Nicole’s choreographic work has been presented at the St. Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival, Festival Quartiers Danses, Here&Now Festival, Quai 5160 – Maison de la Culture Verdun, and Tangente. Her choreographic creations are physically and emotionally immersive experiences, transforming space and energy through intimate scenography, movement vocabulary, and design elements. She draws inspiration from her interest in lighting and the influence of her experiences in theatre and circus arts.
Her ongoing research explores the intersection of contemporary dance, floorwork, and acrobatics. She shares her methodology through classes and workshops at notable training institutions including Espace Ouvert, UQAM, Studio-303, and the Watershed Dance Program.
Nicole’s choreographic work has been presented at the St. Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival, Festival Quartiers Danses, Here&Now Festival, Quai 5160 – Maison de la Culture Verdun, and Tangente. Her choreographic creations are physically and emotionally immersive experiences, transforming space and energy through intimate scenography, movement vocabulary, and design elements. She draws inspiration from her interest in lighting and the influence of her experiences in theatre and circus arts.
“It brought continued attention to challenge my fears with tools to build confidence and strength. I’m stronger this week already!” Maxime
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