Layers - Conscious Dance Workshop
Event description
LAYERS
Dancing through the veil | An immersion in Conscious Dance
Ever felt like there is more than what you are presenting?
'Dancing like no one is watching' isn't quite there or the dance you wear for others has become the dance you wear for yourself, yet it doesn't quite fit.
Conscious dance allows us to embody emotions and thoughts so we
can turn up in life's journey, but sometimes we reach a plateau with
no pathways forward, the invitation at this point is to drop a mask (or two) so we can access an authenticity that once was. Dancing like we've never danced before, we take our conscious movement practice to the next chapter, gently peeling back layer by layer until we can safely lead the dancer out from behind the veil.
We ask the questions...
When I move do I project a certain
version of me?
How would the dance express itself without this mask?
Our vehicle for this workshop is the Open Floor Conscious Dance practice, journeying through the 4 dimensions of embodiment to realise an authentic version of ourselves.
4 Dimensions of Embodiment
Physical Dimension – Moving the body to increase sensate awareness.
Emotional Dimension – Allowing your feelings to choreograph your dance.
Mind Dimension – Dancing your thoughts and becoming aware of your awareness.
Soul Dimension – Unifying with
the oneness that is the mystery of life.
A wonderful weekend to dance into a deeper sense of 'Self', an
opportunity to move through the facade that hides our raw beauty so we
may dance to a fuller, more vibrant and natural way of
being!
The workshop will gather momentum as the weekend
progresses, we will dance, inquire and reflect, sometimes solo,
sometimes with others but always leaning on the safety of community.
The purpose of the weekend is embodiment, becoming fluid,
resilient and authentic, bringing mindfulness and presence,
whilst acknowledging the layers that make up who we are.
The story unfolds as we move the body, releasing the tales embedded in the dance of a million faces.
Spending a weekend immersing in dance is a great opportunity to not only deepen your practice but to forge strong bonds of friendship within the dance community. There will be wild dancing and tender moments with ample time to connect, play, rest, reflect and refuel.
There are no prerequisites to attend this workshop, we welcome everyone to join us with at least some experience of conscious dance. We ask that you check in with us if you feel unsure or are new to this kind of practice so we can ensure you benefit from the weekend.
The Friday evening session can be attended as a stand alone taster evening. The weekend can be booked at the end of Fridays dance providing there are places available.
“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.”
Martha Graham
September 16th to 18th 2022
Friday Night - 18:30 - 21:00
Fremantle PCYC
34 Paget Rd, Hilton, WA 6163 MAP
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00
Perth Waldorf Steiner School
14 Gwilliam Dr, Bibra Lake WA 6163 MAP
Workshop costs:
Friday night only - $27.50
Weekend workshop (Includes Friday)
Early bird, paid by August 16th - $295
Full Price from August 17th - $350
Prices are inclusive of GST & Booking fee
Cancellation Policy - Refund minus admin fee is available up to 14 days before the workshop after which there are no refunds, however you may transfer tickets to another person.
The workshop counts as 13 prerequisite hrs for the Open Floor teacher training.
About Theva
Theva grew up dancing in London, over time transitioning to conscious dance floors across Europe, Asia and Australia. In 1995 he moved to Western Australia, founding Dancing Dhevas in 2010 and graduating as an Open Floor teacher in 2018. His love of music and movement has sprouted a vibrant dance community in Fremantle, WA where he endeavours to inspire and bring joy. Theva has walked the paths of a yoga teacher, bodyworker, Reiki master, TV producer and a paper boy!
More at Dancingdhevas.com
What is Open Floor?
Contact: rouxpaty@hotmail.com