SOMASPHERES
Summer Intensive Classes - May, June & July 2024
SOMA #1 - Itcush Method Two-Chair with Kana Nemoto
CLASS CAPACITY IS 8! REGISTER EARLY! Dates: May 4th & 5th Days: Saturday & Sunday Times: 10am - 12pm Cost: $70/both days $35/day drop-in Class Description: The ‘Two Chair’ is an exercise that was developed by Amelia Itcush to encourage the release in the neck, the spine and the pelvis. Using an eight shaped board resting on the two chairs facilitates the lengthening and rippling action in the spine. The name and the prop was inspired by an Alexander Technique exercise using two chairs. This 2-day workshop will introduce some preparatory exercises to explore the key concepts of the ‘Two Chair’, and take you through the whole sequence of the ‘Two Chair’ exercise. Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a bath towel as a support for the exercises. |
Photo Credit: Daniel Paquet, Stream of Dance Festival 2023
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SOMA #2 - Elemental Bodies with Tessa Rae Kuz
Dates: May 7, 9, 14, 16 Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Times: 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM And Evenings on May 7 & 14: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cost: $20/morning class, $18/evening class Class Description: Elemental Bodies is a movement-based meditation that offers a unique blend of classical osteopathic principles and modern dance techniques inspired by the elements of nature. Integrating osteopathic understanding, we focus on harmonizing the body's structure and function, enhancing breath, balance, mobility, and ease in movement. Using nature-based motifs and imagery, we explore the fluid and dynamic qualities of water, earth, fire, wood, air and ether. This exploration invites the mind to relax and expand while remaining deeply grounded in the belly, an area regarded as the foundation of breathing, energy cultivation, and vitality in various martial arts and spiritual traditions. From seasoned dancers to curious beginners, the sessions are designed to provide engagement and access for those from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and age groups. Credits: This practice draws inspiration from a variety of artistic and somatic methods, including those of Margie Gillis, Robin Poitras, Edward Poitras, A.T. Stills, as well as a diverse range of dance styles such as American Modern, Contemporary, Hip Hop, MENA (Middle Eastern and North African), and Break. |
SOMA #3 - Metis Jigging with Marcus Merasty
Dates: June 10th - 14th Days: Monday to Friday Times: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Cost: $18/class Class Description: This five-day jigging course will approach learning Metis jigging through a somatic lens. Each class will begin with exercises that bring a sense of awareness into the body, focusing on the feet as the foundation for all our movement, before delving into the more vigorous and energetic movements of jigging. Throughout the course, participants will learn about how traditional Metis dance has evolved over time to gain a deeper appreciation for the movements and rhythms they are learning. They will also learn how to move gracefully and powerfully with a focus on proper alignment and injury prevention. Participants will leave the workshop feeling more connected to their bodies and emotions with a well-rounded understanding of jigging and its importance in Metis culture. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, this workshop promises to be a transformative and enriching experience for all involved. |
SOMA #4 - Being & Seeing In Solo with George Stamos
Dates: June 10th - 14th Days: Monday - Friday Times: 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM Cost: $175/all five days Class Description: This five-day workshop (two hours a day) offers an overview and practice of several strategies and methods for creating solo material, including somatic work, working with objects, compositional structures, rhythms, and gender play. The warm-up will activate participants' proprioception, tone and gaze before they practice exercises that generate personalized choreographic material. Each day, participants will be guided in the creation of short solo studies, developing observational skills and ways of talking about dance objectively and with precision. By the end of the week, each participant will have developed a three to five min solo that will be shared in an informal presentation as part of the Stream of Dance Festival. |
SOMA #5 - The Feldenkrais Method Ⓡ with Johanna Bundon
Dates: June 24th - 28th Days: Monday to Friday Times: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Cost: $18/class Class Description: The Feldenkrais Method Ⓡ is an innovative system of movement education. The intention is to learn greater ease and efficiency of movement. A major theme of this method is that movement is life, and life is movement. When we find more comfort in our movement, we find more comfort and pleasure in our life. Group classes in the Feldenkrais Method are called Awareness Through Movement Ⓡ (ATM). ATM classes consist of verbally guided movement sequences intended to refine habitual and non-habitual movement patterns. Some classes are very dynamic, including large movements like rolling. Other classes are quiet; interested in small and subtle actions that are explored in various positions like lying on the ground. All classes value restorative movement ideas like: taking rest & doing less than you can. The class environment prioritizes comfort, pleasure, and following your instincts.This dance class considers Feldenkrais Method as a tool for movement awareness & preparation for action. |
SOMA #6 & 7 - Itcush Method with Kana Nemoto
CLASS CAPACITY IS 10! REGISTER EARLY! Dates: July 2nd - 5th Days: Tuesday to Friday Times: Group 1 (Beginner to Intermediate) Classes: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Group 2 (Advanced) Classes: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Cost: $25/class Class Description: Group 1 (Beginner to Intermediate) 10:00-11:30 am This 4-day intensive will offer participants an introduction to the basic exercises and a better understanding of the concepts in the Mitzvah Technique and Itcush Method. Itcovers basic to intermediate-level exercises on the floor, chair and standing to help the body learn better postural alignment and functional movement.Through exercises to release, realign and restore, participants will learn how to slow down, bring awareness and connect to their own body. This class is for beginner to intermediate-level participants. Group 2 (Advanced) 1:00-2:30 pm In this 4-day intensive, participants will explore intermediate to advanced-level exercises and concepts to continue learning and embodying the art of the Mitzvah Technique and Itcush Method. Through observing and experiencing the body and its movement on the floor, chair and standing, we take our body for deeper and further exploration as a whole. This class is for participants with a strong foundation in the principle and those who seek to refine and enhance the practice. Please wear comfortable clothes. |
SOMA #8 - Bartenieff Fundamentals with Caitlin Coflin
Dates: July 8th - 12th Days: Monday to Friday Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cost: $18/class Class Description: This class will use the principles of Bartenieff Fundamentals to tune in to our bodies, release tension, and find new patterns of movement. For this series we will explore the rotation of our limbs in supporting dynamic three dimensional movement using Rudolph Laban's Diagonal Scale. This class will be done primarily lying on a mat with movement that is slow and gentle and ends instanding to integrate and prepare our minds and bodies to move throughout the day. Leave this class feeling grounded, renewed, and refreshed. |
SOMA #9 - Fitzmaurice with Traci Foster
Dates: July 15th - 18th Days: Monday to Thursday Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Cost: $25/class Class Description: Fitzmaurice Voicework® - a somatic approach to voice –uses yoga asanas, and gentle released breath flow to connect psyche, soma, andsound. This gentle grounded interplay between released body, breath, and sound, creates a safe and revolutionary way to explore voice and movement. This workshop will focus on freeing your body, breath, and voice, so you can express with more ease, power, pleasure, and presence, while maintaining your humanity. We will work together to locate where awareness, intuition, and action intersect to find ease and presence while making sound. Come bathe in the bliss of vibration and soft sound! No experience necessary. Everyone welcome! |
SOMA #10 - Soft Shoe Somatic with Bill Coleman
Dates: July 15th - 19th Days: Monday to Friday Times: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Cost: $18/class Class Description: Somatic Soft Shoe integrates Bill’s somatic process with tap dance. A gentle physical preparation will lead into body tremors, and shaking eventually allowing rhythm to manifest. All while moving through the whole body and exploring space. |
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2207 Harvey St, Regina, SK S4N 2N2 Canada |