ImproLab

01/11/2024

Last Sunday ImproLab members, Monique Buggy and Nancy Sposato, participated in a Women's Embodiment Workshop facilitated by Viviane Frehner, Colleen Coy and Kimberley McIntyre

A glorious day of immersing ourselves in open movement exploration and choreography - offered in a highly accessible way. Our cups were filled with ideas for us to bring to our ImproLab rehearsal process (pictured) and performances.

A sharing by Colleen whilst we explored group improv techniques was a reflection on thinking from luminary dance figure Deborah Hay about relationship, along the lines of..”we are always in relationship.”

This evening ImproLab will perform as part of Taranta Festival and this feels like a fantastic provocation for us to explore considering the festivals theme of belonging.

As performers, how are we in relationship with the space, ourselves, other performers and the audience? We will keep this question alive as we perform tonight.

And what is the impact on our lives if we extend this awareness to how we are beyond the performance space?

Wonderful big, beautiful and lively themes.

Join us tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/festival-pass-3-days-concerts-and-workshops-bellingen-taranta-festival-2024

31/10/2024

Join us Taranta Festival this weekend. We kick off with an ImproLab workshop tonight to get the creative juices flowing. Then tomorrow, alongside many cultural delights, ImproLab will be performing our craft - creating performance in the moment. Nothing that the audience will see has been performed before or will be performed again.

Such is life. Seize the moment friends - fire up your weekend and head on down to Taratanta Festival.

24/10/2024

As part of Taranta Festival , will be sharing our deeply energising and grounding creative practice.

Join us Friday 1st Nov 4-5pm to experience the practice of performance improvisation. The session will include a warmup of movement, singing and playful physical improvisation exercises.
We promise to joyfully connect the group and yourself and each individual to their creative self.

Adults of all levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes for moving in, bring musical instruments for playing with and imaginations to flow and create from.

Friday 1st November
4-5pm in the Memorial Hall Studio
Free entry for anyone with a TARANTA pass or you can purchase tickets for this specific session here:
https://events.humanitix.com/improlab-connect-to-your-creative-self-and-others-through-the-performing-arts?hxchl=hex-pfl

17/10/2024

We are excited to be a part of Taranta Festival this year! On Friday 1st Nov you can join us for a workshop to get your creative juices flowing for the weekend and on Saturday we will be offering a sweet little sideshow.

“I’ve not been to much live performance, but this blew me away! I wondered how the heck this is completely improvised? Absolutely extraordinary what they create.”

We are excited by how this lively and soulful community event is shaping up. Sure to fill your cup.

Tickets here:

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14/10/2024

ImproLab is super excited to be contributing to this years Taranta Festival which is 3 days of Mediterranean music, art, dance, food and connection.

The stuff of a good life and right on your door step - JOIN US!

Tickets here: http://tarantafestival.com.au/nov2024/

Check out the video to get a sense of what it is all about! https://youtu.be/lQlv3R75BZ4?si=9ykAyMzYYCu_VWhK

An overview of the third edition of the Taranta Festival, for the first time in Bellingen (NSW). Thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers, artists and the wide...

28/06/2024

Happy place today! We opened our Friday morning studio session to other artists - dancers, actors, musicians, visual artists and writers. There was much gratitude for the cultural diversity in the space and the opportunity to play and dream alongside our creative peers.

23/05/2024

We can't wait to see you all tomorrow night, yes to share some home grown improv AND to connect to arts lovers and community.

Stay on for a chat with the artists over a freshly brewed chai and yummy treat, plus world renowned percussionist, Greg Sheehan, with other musical guests, will bring their wicked grooves to start up the dance floor!

Please note: Cash preferred if purchasing tix at venue or book online before - even an option to book online if you find yourself without cash at the door. 😜 https://events.humanitix.com/improlab-may2024
7.30pm Friday 24th May, Bellingen Memorial Hall

Impro Lab - Experiments in Movement and Sound

22/05/2024

Evidence shows that there is a clear disconnect between Australians knowing that the creative arts supports their well being and people actually attending arts events.

What our audiences say about ImproLab:

“I’ve not been to much live performance, but this blew me away! I wondered how the heck this is completely improvised? Absolutely extraordinary what they create.”

“I felt so inspired, I just wanted to jump up and join in!”

Add a dose of well-being to your week and join us this Friday 7.30pm Bellingen Memorial Hall, for Impro Lab - Experiments in Movement and Sound

04/05/2024

Glimpse inside the minds of the ImproLab crew! Read about why we love the form of improvisation, about our creative process, and contributing towards a creative community.

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15/04/2024

Photo: Greg Sheehan