2022 Dates TBA Hampshire College, Amherst, MA Faculty: Daphne Lowell and Alton Wasson Prerequisites: none Schedule TBA A five-day
progression of daily practice. Move or be still in a community of
respect, compassion and support. Practice inner and outer witnessing. Daily warm-ups with live music to enliven
consciousness in the body. Sessions using imagination in other media.
Time in nature.
Week I is designed to introduce Contemplative Dance/Authentic Movement
to people with no previous experience. Through a carefully designed
progression we will explore various dimensions of the practice. We
will
provide close faculty guidance in small groups, honoring the uniqueness
of each person. The workshop is both restful and enlivening, playful
and meaningful. Those with experience in Contemplative Dance/Authentic Movement are welcome and invited to return to the essential "beginner's mind" of this practice. Wednesday schedule: Registration 1-2pm; Introductory Session 2:30-4pm; Movement Session: 4:30-6:30pm Limited to 18 participants.
Mornings
Guided Movement Meditation
Preparing the body/mind. Releasing tensions, opening channels, and enlivening
consciousness in the physical body. Live musical accompaniment.
The Core of Contemplative Dance/Authentic Movement
Following the body’s impulses into deeper streams of consciousness
through
movement and stillness. Practicing attention and acceptance, inner and
outer
witnessing. Safely entering our own inner worlds in a community of respect,
compassion and support. Reflecting on the experiences to ground and
amplify discoveries.
Afternoons
Creative Forming
Inviting the imagination to play in other media – writing, clay,
color, story.
Diffusing the power of the inner critics.
Dancing in the Collective
The dance of the inner being, playing in community, active witnessing
in movement.
Spirit Of Place
Exploring our relation to nature, its cycles, images, demands, possibilities.
We
will spend time in the natural world and be nourished by it in ways that
enhance
it as well. Reflecting on inner and outer ecology through movement, meditation
and writing.
Evenings
Some evenings we will play and celebrate together. There will be a pot-luck
meal,
an evening of live music and sacred play, and a ritual closing of the
week. There will also be evenings with no programming, giving you an opportunity to explore the surrounding area.
Setting – Hampshire College, Amherst, MA
The Hampshire College 800-acre campus features beautiful orchards,
woods, meadows and scenic hiking trails in the heart of rural New England,
only a few hours away from New York City and Boston.
Two beautiful, clean, air-conditioned, sprung-floored studios provide
ample space for the workshops. Housing is available on campus in shared apartments. Private, single bedrooms with shared bathroom and kitchen. (In the past we have had apartments with 3-5 bedrooms, plus kitchen and 1 bathroom.) Kitchens include stove and refrigerator but no cookware, serving ware, utensils, etc. Linens (sheets, pillow case, towels, 1 pillow, 1 blanket) are provided by the college. Meals are not included in the cost of housing. We will offer a limited supply of cookware and utensils for you to share. Directions and Travel Info below (PDF) What to Bring - Summer at Hampshire Info below (PDF)
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