Soaring From Within

An 8-Week Weekly Course for Beginners by David Lim

4 Nov–23 Dec 2025
Tuesdays 7:45 PM–10 PM

This beginner’s course will ground and steep us in the fundamentals of contact improvisation, a unique dance form with more than 50 years of history and an extensive global reach. We will focus on both the technical and improvisational aspects of dancing in solo, in duets, and in groups. These will be done via demonstrations, exploratory exercises, in-depth discussions, and self-reflection.

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Some Stats

David is an experienced international contact improvisation dancer, teacher, and performer. Here are some stats to reflect that.

Countries

where he has taught workshops in, including Germany, Japan, and South Korea

Years of Experience

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dancing and teaching at numerous classes, workshops, and festivals worldwide

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that he has performed in, spanning seven countries

What is
Contact Improvisation

Contact improvisation is a dance form where spontaneous movement is generated from the physical contact and sharing of weight between people. It can be expressed as a moving meditation, a flight into the unknown, or even playful roughhousing.

Contact improvisation encourages the development of a creative mind, engenders spontaneity, and expands one’s physical abilities.

Photo © Patrick Beelaert

What Students Say

I really loved David’s class—the attention and care he gave to each of us was so special. I still remember all the lifts and tumbles we practiced—the kind of acrobatics CI I enjoy the most—it was so much fun! And his guidance made me confident it was safe. Building acrobatics practice feels so important because it helps me trust my body in any kind of dance, knowing I’m well prepared.

Dari Mylzenova

I recall leaving David's workshop feeling giddy and fearless! His mindful teaching and playful exercises instilled in me a deeper connection to the environment in which I move. He is a deep thinker and his passion for the international contact community speaks volumes about his commitment to the art form.

Olya Glotka

It was such a wonderful workshop by David. We are thankful to him for sharing his amazing dance and established teaching skills, which is one of the best in East Asia, I would say. It was a great opportunity for me to acknowledge that we have good teachers of contact improvisation in our region, not necessarily from the Western world.

Izumi Kuribayashi

BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY

Hundreds have taken David’s workshops throughout the years, from all levels of experience, and from all walks of life. Come learn new skills, break barriers for personal growth, and have something to look forward to each and every week!