The Duet: Leaning into Extreme Physicality

A Dinner Party at the End of the World workshop

Join Kimberley McIntyre and Phil Blackman for a day of high-energy exploration in movement, play, and connection. Beginning as an ensemble of movers and gradually building into more dynamic exchanges, participants will explore and experience the duet work Kimberley and Phil are developing as part of NORPA’s Dinner Party at the End of the World program.

Expect to lean, slide, roll, run, fall, push and pull (with skill), laugh, and even struggle. Think of it as a joyful tumble — a little like excitable puppies at the beach. Different bodies bring different energies, and all sensibilities are welcome. There will be time to witness each other, reflect, and debrief. And yes, there will be mats to roll on.

Come with a friend you’d like to work with, or be paired with someone new. A live musician will add resonance and energy to the room.

WHEN

Sat 27 Sep, 10am-4pm

WHERE

St Paul’s Memorial Hall, Lismore

TICKETS

Free, bookings required.
SOLD OUT — join the waitlist

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

For ages 18+

An open mind and enquiring body that resonates with working with energy and physical forces is essential for this workshop. No prior Contact Improvisation experience is necessary, but it will form the basis of what is explored. This is a physically demanding workshop, and participants must be comfortable with close contact and touch.

WHAT TO BRING

• Comfortable clothes to move in (long pants and t-shirts recommended, with layers)
• Socks or soft shoes if needed
• Optional: knee pads (personal preference)
• Water bottle and lunch (light refreshments provided)
• Please ensure nails are clean and trimmed for safety and comfort, and maintain personal hygiene

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

Kimberley McIntyre is a dance maker, teacher and performer living in the Northern Rivers. Curious Body is her movement practice that has been an evolving offering to the community since 2014. Kimberley collaborates with other independent artists, directing & producing local dance projects. She also leads the Old Men Dancing OMD collective based in Mullumbimby.

Phil Blackman (he/him) is a passionate and versatile performer who specialises in combining his raw physicality as a dancer with more nuanced narrative driven theatre works. Over the past 15 yrs he has worked closely with NORPA as a devisor/actor and regularly works on the Sunshine Coast with LJ Projects to create beautifully crafted works of dance/theatre.

Banner image: photo from past workshop. Photographer Vanessa Kellas.