Genki Matsuyama
Dance Workshops with Genki
4-week Contact Improvisation course
Thursday 24 September 2026
I’m excited to offer a 4-week Contact Improvisation course!
In this course, we explore fundamental Contact Improvisation techniques.
These include our relationship with the ground, gravity and ourselves.
Then we’ll start to apply these techniques to partner work, where we work on key foundations like rolling, leaning, weight sharing, finding the point of contact, counterbalance, and lifting.
We’ll explore how to give and receive weight with a partner without using unnecessary strength, move in and out of base and flyer roles, and bring these skills into CI jams and open practice.
By listening and responding to our partner through the body, we’ll learn how movement can naturally emerge between two people.
Everyone is welcome, whether you are a beginner, or an experienced dancer looking to deepen the technical aspect of Contact Improvisation.
Let’s explore the basic techniques of Contact Improvisation together!
Dates: 24 September, 1, 15 & 22 October
Course options:
4-week pass — $120
3-week pass — $95
2-week pass — $70
Beginners are welcome.
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Floorwork For Street Dancers Workshop
Between Thursday 11 June 2026 and Thursday 10 September 2026
I’ll be running a floorwork workshop for streets dancers who want to experiment with new movements and add new textures and pathways to their dance. This workshop is designed for dancers who want to incorporate floorwork into their practice and develop a more fluid and connected way of moving.
In this workshop, we’ll explore our relationship with the floor, how to move through low and mid levels, and techniques for transitioning smoothly from standing - to the floor - and then back up to standing. I'll guide you through blending simple house dance footwork with contemporary floorwork into a fluid and unique spin on House.
The workshop will be done barefoot or in socks. Leave your shoes at the door!
All dance backgrounds are welcome, but fundamental house dance steps will be used throughout the standing exercises.
Limited to 10 spots. Get your ticket today and come explore the floor with us!
See you there — Genki Matsuyama
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Open House Dance Workshop
Between Thursday 23 July 2026 and Thursday 13 August 2026
I'll be running a special open house dance workshop for regular and intermediate house dancers to level up your house dance. This workshop will help you become more confident with your house dance, so you can take your skills to use in performances, freestyle cyphers, dance battles, or just to groove and have fun!
In the first part of the workshop, we’ll run through a series of contemporary body awareness exercises to connect the body and become more aware of how we move. These skills help open up our bodies, allowing for deeper exploration of freestyle movement.
In the second part, we’ll explore house dance foundations, groove, footwork and flow. I'll break down advanced variations of classic steps - focusing on transitions, travelling through space and putting steps together.
Limited to 25 spots. Get your ticket today and let's dance house!
See you there - Genki Matsuyama
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