Hand in Hand: Poetry and Contact Improv Workshop
Sunday June 7, 2026 from 10am – 1pm
at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street, Belfast Maine

Facilitated by Sampson Spadafore, theatre artist and poet, and Lou Hoecker, winner of the Trans Poetics Archive 2026 Poetry Anthology Contest.

Born out of a desire for physical connection and expression, Hand in Hand offers participants a chance to explore movement and words through contact improv and poetry. Sampson and Lou will guide participants through contact improv best practices and exercises. You’ll have a chance to write poetry inspired by Lou’s winning poem, Pink, and offer ways to collaborate with other writers.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Writing materials will be provided but you’re encouraged to bring a journal and writing utensil. All abilities and experience levels are welcome!

There will be an ADA accessible portable toilet on site, outside not far from the gallery entrance. The workshop is held in the Clifford Gallery, on the ground level of Waterfall Arts. Masking is welcome to support community health and safety. If you are sick on June 7, let us know and please take care by staying home.

No cost, registration required: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hand-in-hand-poetry-and-contact-improv-workshop