BODY WEATHER & BUTOH
MELBOURNE WEEKEND INTENSIVE
led by Tess de Quincey
8 - 10 AUGUST 2008
Friday 6 - 9pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm
DANCEHOUSE
150 Princes St, North Carlton
This workshop will provide an immersion in BODY WEATHER principles alongside elements of BUTOH training.
Body Weather is a broadbased, comprehensive physical training which cultivates a conscious relation to the state of constant change inside and outside the body. It is an open investigation that can be relevant for anyone interested in exploring the body. Butoh arose in the 1950's, but references origins in ancient Japan. It is a contemporary dance form emphasising images which transform and explore extremities of the body.
The workshop introduces participant to three different areas of the practice which vary between high-energy work and more quiet meditative sessions:-
MB (Muscles><Bones / Mind><Body) - a dynamic and rhythmic work-out which includes aerobic and anaerobic exercises to develop strength, coordination and a vibrant, physical grounding.
Manipulations - a series of precise forms concerned with stretching and alignment on the basis of breath and weight.
Ground Work - a wide variety of exercises to sharpen sensorial focus and to develop sensitivity, awareness and the scope of expression through the body.
Participants should be aware that this work is NOT THERAPY OR HEALING.
Body Weather was founded by butoh dancer Min Tanaka and his Mai-Juku Performance Co in Japan. This intensive workshop will be led by Tess de Quincey who was a dancer with Mai-Juku 1985-91. Tess introduced the Body Weather philosophy and methodology into Australia in 1988 and has developed the training further through her work in Europe, India and Australia. Body Weather is the basis of her performance practice and underlies the work of De Quincey Co.
BOOKINGS are essential as places are limited, so please register as soon as possible to ensure your place on the workshop. To book, please send your contact details (name, address, telephone numbers and email) alonagside a brief biography outlining your age, background and experience as well as detailing any previous injuries. Please send this algonside full payment of $240 or $200 member, to the address below:- Dancehouse, 150 Princes St, North Carlton, VIC 3054.
For further information: 03 0347 2860 or info@dancehouse.com.au
www.dancehouse.com.au
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