Living traces – body, sound, breath and movement

of all types

This workshop, led by AlterCadance ASBL, brings movement, voice, and breath into dialogue with live music and artworks. Through Afro-contemporary dance and sounds made both with the body and with instruments, participants explore artist Igshaan Adams’s installations first-hand, experiencing woven memories that speak of resilience and care. Taking inspiration from ‘dance print’ visual pieces created through Garage Dance Ensemble’s performances for Igshaan Adams, these workshops invite participants to co-create a living collective artwork in which movement, voice, and gesture make their presence felt in an immersive space. Through this introduction to dance, singing, and music, participants experience Afro-contemporary practice and venture across disciplines to create a collective, inclusive performance. Rooted in African traditions, Afro-contemporary dance is a practice centred on energy and well-being, training both body and mind and transcending language. Polyphonic singing and gentle movement harmonize the breath and natural voice, releasing a joyful and powerful emotional energy.