The Power of the Gaze
Connecting Through Eye Contact in Group Improvisation
The Power of the Gaze
Connecting Through Eye Contact in Group Improvisation
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In the world of Group Improvisational Dance, eye contact is a powerful tool that goes beyond simple connection—it's the key to achieving true synergy. Inspired by fascinating research into animal behavior, we’ll explore how their use of eye contact for survival can illuminate the higher functions of human connection. This workshop delves into the invisible energy exchanged through a gaze—how some interactions lift our spirits, while others may not. Learn how to harness this energy, avoid its potential pitfalls, and empower yourself to feel confident and strong. Join us as we unlock the secrets of eye contact, transforming your dance experience into something deeply fulfilling and joyful.
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Eleen Kim is a Korean Chinese dancer currently based in Frankfurt, Germany.
Her journey into physical expression began with Taekwondo, where she achieved the Black belt First Dan and used to play in city Level competitions in Liaoning Provence, China.
During her professional interpreter career (Korean and Chinese) she discovered the ATS dance style in Beijing， in 2010, and ignited a deep-seated passion for the FCBD® style, where she explored the embodiment of feminine power and beauty, learning with Worldwide experts, deeply involved in the FCBD® Style community.
Eleen Kim is a full-time FCBD® dance instructor and a Certified FCBD® Style Teacher and sister studio based in Frankfurt, Germany. Since 2018, she has served as the Core FCBD® instructor, conducting comprehensive classes ranging from foundational to advanced levels in OT pur Dance Studio. https://www.ot-pur.de/
In 2016, Eleen Kim founded the Tribal Bridge China Dance Association with a vision to foster unity and growth within the Asian FCBD® community. Through this initiative, she aims to organize annual international events, workshops both online and offline in Shenzhen, China, cultivating a vibrant platform for cultural exchange and collaboration.
Eleen Kim's dedication to FCBD® Fan Dialect led her to become the First Oversea Ambassador of The Siren Project, specializing in Katarzyna Lidia’s Fan dialect since 2016. She has effectively organized the official Teacher Training Fan and Manton TT courses for Asian FCBD® dancers in collaboration with Siren Project founders Agata Zakrzewska and Katarzyna Lidia.
Driven by a spirit of innovation and creativity, Eleen Kim has developed her own FCBD® dialect, ✹the Under the Sun Basket Dialect. Drawing inspiration from The Siren Project and infusing it with Asian Flavors, she has crafted unique variations of fan and skirt movements.
Eleen's Motto: "Cherish one’s beauty, respect others' beauty, and when both beauties are respected and cherished, the world will become one."
Von Xiaotong Fei / Chinese Sociologist
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FCBD® Faces - Die Interview Serie - E06 - Eleen Kim
https://youtu.be/TN4I7AMQrcg?feature=shared
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