Kira Kirsch
Composing Lightness – from walking to flying – Axis Syllabus

Kira proposes an exploration of the body’s ability, with the help of Axis Syllabus, to absorb, store, and return energy, similar to the spring-like movement in the legs of kangaroos and gazelles.

Kangaroos and gazelles can leap and hop much farther and faster than can be explained by the force of the contraction of their leg muscles. A spring-like action in the fascial tissue of their legs is behind this unique ability and a similar orchestration of loading between muscle and fascia can be found in human movement. The fasciae of humans have a similar kinetic storage capacity to that of kangaroos and gazelles. This is not only made use of when we jump or run but also with simple walking, as a significant part of the energy of the movement comes from this springiness also called elastic recoil.

Investigating the fascia’s role in shock absorption and elastic recoil, participants explore movement coordination and expand the ability of symphonic wave-like shock distribution. The workshop offers a space for personal research and a deeper understanding of dynamic movement principles.

Axis Syllabus can be perceived as a collection or lexicon for dynamic movement studies and offers methods for learning, researching and experiencing movement. It is a precise system of orienting the body internally and externally that is based on ongoing empirical, multi-scientific and pedagogical inquiry.

Kira’s workshops aim to create a collaborative learning environment and effective space for personal research.