Movement Lab: Mullumbimby

What invisible thread do we follow that allows our movement practice to unfold ?

How do we open up to the ‘group body’ while remaining connected to the richness of our own embodied enquiry?

How do we relate articulately to time and space to create momentary compositions-alone and with others?

What is the ‘language’ of physical improvisation and how does it support our moment-by-moment choices?

Every movement lab is entirely unique and covers different terrains, but these are some of the questions underlying the practice.

Drawing on principles from dance improvisation, physical theatre, contemporary dance, Body-Mind Centering®, and the Viewpoints Method, Movement Lab provides participants with a tool kit for a movement practice that supports awareness, fluidity of movement and depth of embodiment.

Grounded in curiosity and deep listening to our own body, the other participants, and the space itself, we will explore a range of solo, partnered and group exercises and improvisational scores.

Areas of focus will include:-

- The senses as pathways into moving and inhabiting our bodies.
- Deepening of relationship with time and space as compositional allies.
- Ensemble practice that is generous, sensitive and playful.
- The creation of dance &theatre improvisation that is poetic and truthful, without needing to entertain/be ‘interesting’!

This workshop is suitable for anyone with an interest in movement, as well as for dancers, actors and practitioners who wish to infuse their practice with new pathways for spontaneity, freedom and receptivity.
NO PRIOR DANCE OR THEATRE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Shyness and awkwardness are very welcome and will be treated with care and respect.

Workshop Fees

There is a sliding scale of payment options to support different financial circumstances and to ensure equity of access.

Please pay what you can, knowing that when those who can pay more do so, it supports those who can't to keep engaging in the arts and their own well-being.

No justification needed for choosing a lower rate.

$110 -Supporting rate

$90- Sustaining plus rate

$70- Sustaining rate

$50- Partial Scholarship (limited spots available)

If none of these options suit you, please contact me to discuss payment options.

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About the practitioner:
Noa Rotem is a director, performer and somatic movement educator. She has worked and trained extensively in Australia and overseas as a freelance artist and with companies such as The Human Theatre, The Danger Ensemble, Little Dove Theatre Art and the SITI Company (NYC). She is a graduate of the Soma School of Body-Mind Centering ® (Paris), HaKvutzah School of Dance (Tel Aviv), the University of Sydney and of the Actor’s College.
Noa has taught widely at a range of international professional companies (eg. Metta Theatre, Manila, Queensland Ballet) tertiary institutions (eg. Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, QUT, University of Asia & The Pacific), secondary schools and youth companies.
Noa's training includes Dance Improvisation, Body-Mind Centering, The Viewpoints, The Suzuki Method of Actor Training, Contemporary dance, Authentic Movement, The Morris Technique, Butoh, Gaga, Contact Improvisation, Practical Aesthetics, The Meisner Technique, and Yoga

Photo of ERA by @ MaKom Collective (NORPA, 2021).
Credit @Kate Holmes