two for sensation

How do we source performance material out of sensation in real time, and where does that lead us? Keren and Maya explore different scores and frameworks for improvising with and out of sensation. We’ll use each other as partners for stimulating sensation in the body and witnessing its emergence into dance, performance or possibly other forms. We’ll track our findings in writing and/or through audiovisual documentation and process our discoveries through writing, discussion and dance. Our focus will be on regular improvisational practice: how does regular studio time contribute to our development as performers, artists and social beings.

 

THE TEAM BEHIND

Maya Dalinsky is a dance artist and translator based in Copenhagen currently embarking on an intensive, self-guided research period in improvisation as a performing art. She performs as a soloist or in dialog with musicians (Jonathan Aardestrup, NovoLine, Alec Ilyine, Rory Cowal, Cass McCombs… to name a few) as well as through regular online practice with other solo improvisers in Europe and abroad. In autumn 2025, she will also continue The Fantastical Power of Two with her collaborator and best friend claire barrera in Portland, Oregon (USA), an exploration of friendship through performance, a workshop series and a ‘zine.

Keren Hoffman is a dancer and facilitator who works, practices and researches in the expanded field of the performing arts. Her focus is on somatic movement, improvisation and embodied facilitation. In recent years, she’s been interested in how improvisation offers a space for practicing presence and awareness, as well as care and community.

Maya and Keren are both members of Forsøgsstationen in the 25/26 season and met through improvisation practice being held at FS this past year. They are excited to join forces and research now together.