Art of Living CI
Contact Improvisation
A place to move, connect, and come alive.
Beginner-friendly Contact Improvisation classes, workshops, and a welcoming movement community. Offering weekly gatherings and immersive experiences rooted in belonging, presence, and play.
We gather to move, to listen with our bodies, and to meet uncertainty with curiosity and care.
Contact Improvisation is our language — a practice of presence, collaboration, and the quiet courage of leaning on one another.
Art of Living CI is a space to play, explore, and be fully seen. Every gathering is held with intention, warmth, and a deep commitment to community.
Come dance with us — everyone is welcome.
What Is Art of Living CI?
Art of Living CI offers Contact Improvisation classes, workshops, movement practices, and community gatherings. Whether you're brand new to contact improv or a seasoned mover, our events are designed to cultivate presence, connection, creativity, and embodied awareness — in a space that is warm, safe, and deeply welcoming.
Featured Series
The Art of Living
A Four-Week Contact Improvisation Series with Michael Bernal
No experience needed. Come as you are and discover freedom, belonging, and play.
Wednesdays Aug 5 – Sept 2 · 6:15–8:45 PM · *no class Aug 26
The Savoy Denver · 2700 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80205
Early Bird — Sold Out
Reserve Your SpotTestimonials
“Michael is a gifted human with a passion for contact improvisation that is palpable. He is extremely present & attentive creating a safe space to explore CI. The classes and community are nothing short of amazing. He layers many different exercises to build up a skill and walks around as we practice, sharing tips and tricks. I am relatively new to CI and feel it's the start of a new chapter filled with play, connection, co-regulation, body awareness, expression and most importantly, safety to explore touch with other humans. I always look forward and feel energized after class. I wish we could go for hours more! I am so grateful to Michael for sharing contact improv with Denver & I can't wait to keep learning and dancing with him, wherever CI takes him”
Amy Longe
The Practice of
EMBODIED LISTENING
Mentorship with Michael Bernal
If you're feeling called to explore this work more personally, I offer one-on-one mentorship rooted in embodied listening, curiosity, and care. Reach out to begin a conversation.
Contact Michael