Our theme: The Heart.

No previous movement, dance or clowning experience required. This course is for beginners and more experienced alike.

 

About the Dance

The hearts dance of vulnerability.
Finding shape and metaphor of our heart as we move into the landscape of the unknown .
Daring , taking risks , stepping out beyond what we think we know about ourselves . Improvised movement and dance held in the map of the 5Rhythms .
What cautionary tales do we have to share?  The body doesn’t lie, the dancer reveals us to ourselves, the heart leads the way.

About the Clowning.

What is it about the Clown that touches our hearts? The Clowns ability to live authentically, and to wear their heart on their sleeve endears us to this optimistic character. In failing joyfully, the Clown lets us know that it is ok to make mistakes, fall down and break rules –  and that the important thing is that we remain connected to the present moment and to each other.  In play, we remember that is possible to navigate the world with lightness of heart.  Expect games, exercises and short improvisations to explore this heart oriented practice.

“It was brilliant – so much fun, it’s brought me joy, silliness and buoyancy into the days afterwards too. Thank you both!” R – previous participant

 

More info:

The 5 Rhythms is a  embodied improvised freedom of movement practice. Living in each moment, surrendering to instinct and following the language of metaphor as it unravels us into our unique dance.

There are no steps to learn, the choreography is alive in each moment without planning, responding to the music, physically expressing with spontaneity.

The 5 Rhythms Flowing Staccato Chaos Lyrical and Stillness are the map we follow, energy in motion creating a wave like pattern that guide us.

Clowning is a state of playfulness that brings us to experience a child-like, naïve and vulnerable state of being. Paradoxically we grow, learn and are strengthened through reconnecting playfully with what makes us most vulnerable. This approach to clowning is not a technique (tricks, gags and routines) but a personal journey towards finding one’s own unique way of being a clown, by listening and being receptive, essential skills for any creative and imaginative expression. It is only when we let go our control over things that we begin to be surprised by the depth of what reveals itself to us.

Through Clowning we connect to our playful spirit. We develop and sustain in ourselves and each other the courage to be who we truly are, to trust life and ourselves. We befriend the fears that block us from being fully present in the here and now. The path of the Clown is simple, vulnerable and naive reminding us to dance lightly through life.