Year
Description
Floorwork
2024
A set of 50 scores drawn from seven performances made between 2017-2024. Rooted in the idea that play is central to culture, these scores guide participants through diverse actions and imaginative exercises.
2024
A set of 50 scores drawn from seven performances made between 2017-2024. Rooted in the idea that play is central to culture, these scores guide participants through diverse actions and imaginative exercises.
Performers
Support
Nikola Lamburov
Jesse Blaauw, Arthur Jules, Lova Ranung, Agnese Smaldone, Siko Tatour, Elisabeth Prehn, Humie Pourseyf
Mondriaan Fonds
Jesse Blaauw, Arthur Jules, Lova Ranung, Agnese Smaldone, Siko Tatour, Elisabeth Prehn, Humie Pourseyf
Mondriaan Fonds
Relax your shoulders and gradually close your eyes
Focus on deep, mindful breathing
As you exhale, release the breath while vocalizing the sound “aaa”
Repeat this process ten times
Move in an unhurried manner
Start humming
Slowly walk towards the edges of the field
Visit all edges for at least 30 times
Gaze straight ahead with a straight back and vocalize a soft tone
Inhale deeply, close your eyes, and exhale completely while releasing a soft dissonant tone
Turn around and repeat the action
Inhale and exhale, three times
Clap your hands for ninety times
Count out loud
If the count isn't reached or forgotten, start over again
Slowly massage your cheeks, temples, nose, mouth, and ears
Open your eyes
Turn your head to the right and gaze for 20 seconds
Repeat the same process on the left side
Maintain focus on your breathing throughout
Squint your eyes
Move your hands up and down separately
Close your eyes and slowly move your hands in a circular motion
Tilt your head back and open your mouth
Breathe deeply towards your arms
Inhale as you lift your heels, and exhale as you lower them
Continue until you feel off balance
Find your own rhythm
Hold your breath
Conclude when you need to breathe
Walk a circle in slow motion
The operation concludes after the jump is completed
Lift your right leg sideways while balancing on your left leg
Spread your arms wide
Gradually lift the right leg upwards
End the action if you sense any imbalance
Place both hands on your ears
Lift your heels off the ground
The action concludes by lowering your heels
Begin rotating your arms slowly forward, gradually increasing the speed with each rotation
Transition the motion to backward spins
Conclude the action at your own pace
Tighten all muscles and hold for 10 seconds
Repeat this cycle three times
Extend your left leg backward, return to a neutral position, then extend your right leg backward
Maintain controlled breathing and repeat the action
Exhale while bending forward and swinging your arms backward and forward twice
Repeat the sequence
Keep a steady rhythm
Begin moving your hands up and down, altering the speed as desired
Conclude this movement when it becomes challenging or impossible to continue
Extend your arms forward
Tilt your head back
Inhale deeply, slowly bending backward while wiggling your fingers
Exhale and deepen the bend
Exhale and jump, landing with knees bent and toes pointed outward, while mirroring your arms and making a 'ha' sound
Return to a neutral position
Repeat this action until you feel exhausted
Exhale as you point your arms backward and stretch your fingers as if reaching for a wall
Hold this position for at least three complete breath cycles
Inhale as you stretch your left leg and right arm to the side
Exhale as you return to a neutral position
Inhale again, stretching your right leg and left arm
Continue this sequence
Count to 100 in silence
Upon landing, continue the movement by bending forward
Swing your arms back and forth as you prepare for the next jump
Repeat this action until you feel exhausted
Vary the speed while maintaining focus on breathing
Conclude the activity when you feel out of breath
Exhale as you extend it to the left side
Turn your head toward the active arm's direction
Switch to the right side
Repeat and vary the speed as desired
Slowly let your whole body touch all parts of the floor
With each exhale, become more connected with the floor
When all body parts have touched the floor, return to a neutral position
Spread your arms
Make a full turn in slow motion
Be conscious of your steps and focus
Imagine drawing a line around your axis
Continue until out of balance
Exhale completely, point your arms to the front
Close your eyes
Repeat the sequence
Mirror this movement on the right side
Find a rhythm
Adjust the speed as you go
Conclude the movement when you feel exhausted
Breathe deeply and maintain a neutral standing position
You may close your eyes
Jump three times, then sharply turn to the right side and repeat the sequence
Continue this action until you feel exhausted
Sensitize yourself to every muscle movement, being fully aware of each sensation
Slowly open your mouth wide
Begin transitioning your body towards the floor while keeping your eyes focused on the ceiling
Return to a neutral position upon completion
Stay in this position and focus on your breath
Make an ‘OOO’ sound with each exhale, gradually lowering the tone of your voice with each breath
Gently move your head from left to right in accordance with your own rhythm
Inhale through your nostrils while revealing your teeth
Exhale through your mouth, forming an O shape with your lips
Use your hands to aid in controlling your breath
expand them as you inhale and bring them together as you exhale
Imagine a ball of light between your palms
Concentrate on increasing the warmth between your palms
Slowly direct the warmth towards your left index finger
Inhale deeply and exhale completely
Open your eyes
Find a mirror and point your index finger towards your reflection
Concentrate all your attention on it
Imagine it becoming increasingly heavy
Attempt to move from this part of your body
Extend your left leg forward and firmly stamp your left foot on the floor, three times
Return to a neutral standing position
Repeat the action on the right side
Extend your arms out wide
Rotate your left hand upward and your right hand downward
On each inhale, rotate your hands
Take deep breaths, allowing the sensation to flow through your body with each inhale and exhale
Exhale slowly as you bend your body to the right
Inhale as you bend to the left
Repeat this sequence while keeping your arms upwards
Fully stretch your arms out
Repeat this sequence 10 times
Repeat it until you can reverse it
Place your hands around your mouth
Slowly start making your sound audible
This exercise can be performed in various positions
Inhale deeply as you slowly lift your feet off the ground
Hold your breath
Exhale slowly as you lower your feet back down
Repeat this movement