Akeim Toussaint Buck

Beatmotion Practice – The Musical Dancer

Beatmotion began as an idea for combining voice and movement and has developed into a comprehensive and sophisticated tool for dance and vocal music composition.

Deconstructing and reconstructing syllabic sounds, creating scores for performing improvisation. Seeking a deeper understanding of movement dynamics whilst communicating vocal sound to contrast or compliment the movement. This is all expressed and explored through modalities, e.g. : accompanying and sound effecting, staccato voice contrasted with a drone body and/or staccato body contrasted with drone voice, ping pong/call and response and more.

Inviting an acute listening, to connect with fellow performers, we create orchestral space and sound, unearthing fresh dynamics in one’s dance to play with. Leading with the embodied performer in mind, using both voice and physicality in a holistic way, bringing nuance to one’s performance practice. The intention is for joy and liberation, keeping an open mind and to challenge our artistic expression, as we embrace the inner child and learn to work with the inner critic.

Akeim Toussaint Buck’s biography:

Akeim Toussaint Buck is a multifaceted performer and maker, born in Jamaica and raised in England. Graduating from Northern School of Contemporary Dance in 2014, Toussaint Buck has been involved in many cross disciplinary projects working with a range of artists and communities from around the world. His focus as a maker is to combine expressive skills such as: dance, poetry, beat-box, singing and acting to deliver experiences that move people. The work aims to challenge, enlighten and entertain the spectator and participant. Audiences are not just observers; they are implicit in the experience. The work aims to reflect on reality, looking at ongoing socio-political situations with a humanitarian intention. Akeim’s choreography and performance work includes: Snakebox’s PLAY, Windows of Displacement, Reckoning, Sib Y Osis, Song Train Twins and Souls & Cells. Film work includes Galvanise & Displaced etc. Movement Director credits include Far Gone, Carnival Chronicles, Idol, High Rise Estate Of Mind, Nine Night. Curated events Snakebox & Friends and Radical Visions.
www.toussainttomove.com

June 23 – 27
Monday to Friday
11:00 – 13:00 and 14:30 – 17:30

Price:
80 € registration fee
300 € total

Location:
Tictac’s small studio