RelaxtoErupt is a physically demanding practice helping to discover/fine tune our 0% - 100% of energy and tension within the body and its capacity of movement. The practice delves into the different types of disciplines I have studied and am influenced by, such as contemporary, floorwork, kathak, boxing and movement practicality. We will perform drills utilising how expansive the body can be whilst transitioning in and out of the floor as effortlessly as possible. RelaxtoErupt focusses on playfulness, curiosity and pushing our bodies away from where is naturally comfortable in order to find new pathways of moving. This workshop is designed to allow ourselves the freedom to make mistakes, to investigate areas in the body which are less exploited and to train not for the end product but for the journey we have along the way.

Bio

Lewis Cooke is a freelance dance artist based in the UK. He found his passion for dance while working with National Youth Dance Company (NYDC). During his 2 years with NYDC he worked with Jasmin Vardimon and Akram Khan. Both productions premiered at Sadlers Wells and toured nationally in the UK. Lewis trained at London Contemporary Dance School working with artists such as Hannes Langolf and Baptiste Bourgougnon, Independently Lewis joined Alleyne Dance Internship Programme to begin the creation for his solo "A Time When All Lights Must Be Hidden" a performance at The Place (Resolution) and Sadler's Wells, Lillian Baylis Studio. Lewis was an understudy for Jasmin Vardimon's "Pinocchio". He has performed in the works; "The Borrowers" by OJO Collective, Street Improvisations with Beautiful Creatures & Paco Rabanne, The opening of the V&A Museum, Dundee and "The Adventures of Isabel" which toured around Scotland by Shaper/Caper company, Tribe// company's “No Sudden Moves” performance at The Place (Resolution), More recently Lewis performed the world premier of "Ludum" in Brussels by Anton Lachky Company and is currently performing "Icarus" an outdoor production touring nationally and international this summer by Southpaw company.

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