The Experiments
Devolving Dance
Dance has evolved to a point where it is no longer accessible to many people. Maybe, we have come too far from the source. Maybe it’s time for us to devolve dance a bit, and find ourselves there: body & spirit, where it all began. Gesture, movement, mimicry, rhythm. Deep below the surfaces: long before styles, techniques, choreographies… Our bones are down there, dancing.
Meet Alex
Hi there, i’m Alex Milewski! I started Experiments in Rhythm to offer students and facilitators a different way of engaging with dance.
I’ve spent 25 years immersed in dance and movement: as a student in dance, martial arts, & movement, and professionally as a global breakdancing competitor, facilitator, studio owner, and performer.
Having spent so much time in different movement cultures, I bring a deep understanding of where things have gone wrong in dance classes and culture. I offer a fresh approach to dance that brings nourishment for every-body despite experience, learning style, “skill” level, etc.
My biggest inspirations are my movement mentors: Marlo Fisken, Mike Fitch, Kyle Fincham, Jessi Stensland, Archie Burnett, Celia Grannum Perarnaud, and so many more. These are the people who have helped shape me into the artist and facilitator I am today.
Join me in blending dance, play, rhythm, and self-expression into a movement journey that will transform you, back to you.
WHAT MOVES YOU?
What to expect in a session
An Experiments in Rhythm session is a movement-based experience designed to nurture participants through a fun, welcoming atmosphere and mindful progression of activities. Integrating music as a dynamic partner, we embrace a style-agnostic approach to dance: allowing everyone to explore their unique expression. Each session evolves with the individual (or group) energy, incorporating free movement concepts, rhythmic explorations, and collaborative games that culminate in joyful, authentic dance.
Arrival
We begin with a fun & engaging arrival which includes name, rhythm, and movement games to foster connection and community.
Experiments
Throughout the session, various experiments emerge: free movement concepts, rhythmic explorations, partner games, etc. These activities often lead to discussions about witnessing others in movement and exploring feeling before form. Partner concept cuing and guided exercises deepen this exploration, fostering a collaborative and creative atmosphere.
The Summit
Sessions typically peak in open dance exploration: where the energy and concepts from the session culminate in a freeform celebration of movement. This segment allows for spontaneous and joyful expression, leaving participants feeling connected and inspired.
Descent
The last part of a session is for integration and calm: coming back into our bodies and nervous-systems, softening into stillness, reflecting on what we have moved through and what we would like to take away from the experience.
Join us for an upcoming event and discover the endless possibilities of where our movements can take us, fueled by connection, creativity, and the collective energy of the group.
“Alex takes great care to make sure people are comfortable as they embark on their sometimes emotional journeys of self discovery through movement. No matter the age or ability, he's made it easy for people from various backgrounds to come together and share in vulnerability through his genuinely open, respectful, and light-hearted nature. ”
— Bryan V