Welcome to Faces of CI - conversations in Contact Improvisation. Today's guest is the legendary improviser Kirstie Simson. Names "a force of nature" by the New York Times, Kirstie is an award-winning dancer and teacher of the practice Contact Improvisation for over 40 years. Her mark in the field reflects her spark of authenticity and virtuoso improvisational performances. Recorded in Chiang Dao, Thailand, we spoke towards the end of her 3 week dance residency curated as"Resilience and Support in Difficult Times". In this episode we dive into her journey navigating cancer, environmental philosophies and themes of her work - aikido, creating art, finding support, sexuality vs. sensuality in CI, and transmuting storytelling through dance. Visit kirstiesimson.com for more. Find us online | Instagram @facesofci About Aalia, the host www.aaliadances.myportfolio.com Learn Contact online at www.contactbody.ca