Stranded on a lonely island, a group of horny people are forbidden from making out and thus gain insight into the intriguing workings of desire. Not only do they miraculously become even more aroused, but they are also confronted with their subconscious patterns. Inspired by the infamous Netflix show of the same title, this intensive will thoughtfully, nerdy, and playfully explore its arousing balancing acts between: a) teasing with denied fulfillment b) doing what one shouldn’t be doing c) overcoming the previously ambiguous. And the tempting prize for us will be a golden reward: a deeper understanding of your own desire! Because the fun and games will serve as fertile ground for delving deeper by creating unique maps of our psyches—including longings, needs, habits, and more—using an experience-oriented psychotherapeutic tool called “idiographic system modeling.” With this, the different experiences in the experimental exercises can be understood and processed. So-called structure-bound mechanisms of action can be addressed so that we do not automatically follow old patterns, but instead check whether they are still helpful in the current situation. Novelty and compassion will be enabled. Treasures found.
A workshop as part of the Touch & Play Festival Germany
More about the T&P Festival:
“Over the past few years, the post-contact scene has gained momentum, with many forms of contact improvisation emerging everywhere. However, instruction on the dynamics of our connections remains very limited, and while many local communities recognize the need for clearer boundaries and guidelines in this area, these are often limited to written documents, leaving practitioners to figure things out for themselves. The value of embodied spaces that welcome the experiential exploration of the many unspoken needs we bring to the dance floor is thus as relevant as ever.
“T&P is a sex-positive, BDSM-friendly space open to dancers and performers of all genders, abilities, backgrounds, and sexual orientations. Many of the Touch&Play instructors who have helped shape this body of work over the years will return to co-create a space that feels both comfortable and challenging—a place where we can connect through both a shared classical CI vocabulary and by learning new norms and forms that can enrich our dances, our relationships, and our lives.”