Silvia Carderelli-Gronau reflects on a Somatic Communication research day with Nita Little.
At the beginning of June, Nita Little facilitated a research day for dancers and researchers at the BSU Dance department at Newton Park Campus. Nita is a dance researcher, theorist/artist, one of the founding developers of Contact Improvisation (CI) and founder of the (ISSC).
The ISSC is dedicated to developing embodied communication theory and practice, aiming to create collaborative networks (CoLabs) where dancers and movement practitioners can share their embodied knowledge and develop multicultural theories of embodied communication, with practical applications across various fields.
Rooted in values of care and transformation, the ISSC emphasizes the importance of physicality in communication, human growth potential, and diverse collaborative experiences, ultimately seeking to enhance interpersonal coordination, trust, and self-organization through movement-based practices.
A local South West CoLab is forming and is currently exploring the possibilities for future collaborative dialogue and shared exchange with the Creative Practice and Embodied Knowledge research group.
This event was supported by the Creative Practice and Embodied Knowledge research group.