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THESE LEGS WERE MADE FOR DANCING

AXIS SYLLABUS*-INFORMED CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORKSHOP

SVŠGUGL, Kardeljeva ploščad 28a, Ljubljana

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January 29, 2022

session 1 | 10.00 - 12.30
lunch break
session 2 | 14.30 - 17.00

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

In this workshop we will focus specifically on the anatomy of our feet and legs in connection with the rest of our body to understand and sense better their role and potential in moving dynamically. We will be exploring anatomy through embodied experience to understand how the forms and shapes of our structures translate functionally in movement. 

We will take a closer look at the feet and knees to understand alignment of the joints of the leg. We will be training through dancing towards dynamic stability of the legs and energy efficient way of moving, learning tools to navigate our architecture in movement, utilising the feet and legs as a pathway to channel the force of gravity. Through fine coordination we will be expanding our ability to sense more finely and last but not least expand our movements into joyful dynamic dancing. 

Working language will be English. 

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

We will take a look at the structures of the body, trying to understand their design and how we can by respecting movement principles that follow that design, achieve greater efficiency in movement and train virtuosity that is kind to our system. 

We will be discovering the lived anatomy of the human body through movement as we take time to sense finely, engage in guided movement explorations, practice specific movement patterns and sequences and dance fully, both on the floor and in verticality. We will work with focused attention as well as letting go, enjoying the speed, dynamism and group energy in dancing. 

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

The workshop is aimed at everybody who wants to dance, is interested in focused movement explorations, in anatomy approach to movement, in deepening the awareness of one’s body and connection with it, in expanding and reconfiguring one’s own movement practice. Open level, no previous experience required. Due to refined nature and specificity of the axis syllabus*-inspired work the workshop could be beneficial to beginners as well as dance and movement professionals alike. 

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PRICE

5-hrs workshop | 60 / 50* €

*student price

To confirm and secure your spot, we ask for a 20 € deposit that is non-refundable after January 19th. We will send you bank account details upon receiving your registration.

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*WHAT IS AXIS SYLLABUS?

… a tool to understand, perceive and perform movement

… studies alive human body in dynamic motion

… applies information of scientific fields such as Anatomy, Physics and Biomechanics

… offers a sophisticated understanding of the form and structure of the body, emphasising the      roles of fascia and tensegrity as facilitators of skillful movement

… offers a system of movement propositions that allows coordination to get specific

… expands awareness of orientation, range, weight and quality of body structures

… reassures self-perception

… creates experiences transferable to multiple movement-situations

… enables to make informed choices in various moving situations

… its content is being regularly updated and cross-checked by a network of a wide spectrum of professionals - performing artists and dance teachers, physiotherapists, athletes and acrobats, Body Mind Centering practitioners, Pilates, Gyro-tonics and Feldenkrais teachers, osteopaths and others

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www.axis-syllabus.com