Open Floor Workshops
Our Daring Dances
with Arjan Bouw & Deborah Jay-Lewin
30 April / 3 May 2020 - Barcelona, Spain
We invite you to move into and beyond what is known and unknown to you; strong and soft, fierce and friendly, courageous and vulnerable, free and accountable.
To be true to yourself and connect authentically with other people.
To hold a paradox in your whole being.
To dare to be uniquely, honestly you.
Over these few days we intend to meet the wildness and the wilderness within and between us with kind attention, appreciative acceptance and a generous allowing of what wants to show up. You will be held, with affectionate joyful, fierce care on the Open Floor!
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Cal Pau Cruset, Alaya Retreat Center, Barcelona
Cost for tuition (not including food & accommodation): Full price €270
Early bird €225 if paid in full by March 1st 2020
To book email Yolanda Ramos.
Phone: +34 (0) 678 67 66 14
with Arjan Bouw & Deborah Jay-Lewin
30 April / 3 May 2020 - Barcelona, Spain
We invite you to move into and beyond what is known and unknown to you; strong and soft, fierce and friendly, courageous and vulnerable, free and accountable.
To be true to yourself and connect authentically with other people.
To hold a paradox in your whole being.
To dare to be uniquely, honestly you.
Over these few days we intend to meet the wildness and the wilderness within and between us with kind attention, appreciative acceptance and a generous allowing of what wants to show up. You will be held, with affectionate joyful, fierce care on the Open Floor!
_____________________________________________________________________________
Cal Pau Cruset, Alaya Retreat Center, Barcelona
Cost for tuition (not including food & accommodation): Full price €270
Early bird €225 if paid in full by March 1st 2020
To book email Yolanda Ramos.
Phone: +34 (0) 678 67 66 14
Embracing Change
with Deborah Jay-Lewin
assisted by Bettina Jespersen
15 - 22 August 2020 - Findhorn
Change can be so unsettling, even though it is the only predictable thing there is. Some changes we resist, others we welcome. In the current planetary climate, we are called to dance deeper into our own creative selves; to be honest about our vulnerability so we can access our equilibrium and strength.
Do you contract with the effort to control change? When the going gets tough, do you find ways to avoid or escape? What enables you to soften, keep focused, release and let go, expand and connect with effortless synchronicity? Are you open to the possibility of greater equanimity, whatever the external circumstances might be?
This week we will use Open Floor Movement Practice to bring this inquiry to the dance floor as we literally embody the physicality of change. Open Floor anchors us in our bodies and engages us in lively, enlightening movement conversations with ourselves and each other.
Pre-requisite: At least one class of an Embodied Movement Practice (eg Open Floor, 5Rhythms® or Movement Medicine). Findhorn Foundation Experience Week not required.
This workshop counts as 30 hours for the Open Floor Teacher Training
Cost:
Workshop costs includes all programme content, 7 nights accommodation, full board and refreshments.
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Findhorn Foundation, Findhorn
Cost: Tiered price: £1150/£870/£720
Click here to book and more info
with Deborah Jay-Lewin
assisted by Bettina Jespersen
15 - 22 August 2020 - Findhorn
Change can be so unsettling, even though it is the only predictable thing there is. Some changes we resist, others we welcome. In the current planetary climate, we are called to dance deeper into our own creative selves; to be honest about our vulnerability so we can access our equilibrium and strength.
Do you contract with the effort to control change? When the going gets tough, do you find ways to avoid or escape? What enables you to soften, keep focused, release and let go, expand and connect with effortless synchronicity? Are you open to the possibility of greater equanimity, whatever the external circumstances might be?
This week we will use Open Floor Movement Practice to bring this inquiry to the dance floor as we literally embody the physicality of change. Open Floor anchors us in our bodies and engages us in lively, enlightening movement conversations with ourselves and each other.
Pre-requisite: At least one class of an Embodied Movement Practice (eg Open Floor, 5Rhythms® or Movement Medicine). Findhorn Foundation Experience Week not required.
This workshop counts as 30 hours for the Open Floor Teacher Training
Cost:
Workshop costs includes all programme content, 7 nights accommodation, full board and refreshments.
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Findhorn Foundation, Findhorn
Cost: Tiered price: £1150/£870/£720
Click here to book and more info
The Movement Project
- a series of 3 sessions with Sarena Wolfaard
Online 19 Sept - 17 Oct - 14 Nov 2020
Living closer to the dreaming - We will work in dance and words creating the poetry that comes through our bodies and our patterns.
Do you ever feel stuck with the ways you are in your life? Often feel like you are in a loop and can’t fully step out? Long for a break, an insight, wisdom to lead a fuller life?
Over the three sessions we step into the exploration of our patterns, especially those that trip us up.
We will
Dates: 19 Sept - 17 Oct - 14 Nov online
Saturday afternoons: 3- 6 pm.
Cost: £50 per session or book and pay for all three by 1 September for £120.
The group will be between 4-6 people.
To book email me.
- a series of 3 sessions with Sarena Wolfaard
Online 19 Sept - 17 Oct - 14 Nov 2020
Living closer to the dreaming - We will work in dance and words creating the poetry that comes through our bodies and our patterns.
Do you ever feel stuck with the ways you are in your life? Often feel like you are in a loop and can’t fully step out? Long for a break, an insight, wisdom to lead a fuller life?
Over the three sessions we step into the exploration of our patterns, especially those that trip us up.
We will
- identify the pattern, for example, I go quiet when I don’t like something in relationship.
- find out what this pattern gives us, for example, it helps me to avoid conflict or to lick my wounds.
- notice how this pattern has served us, at times saved our lives, protected us or created safety.
- notice how the pattern creates an edge to who I can be in my life.
- notice the belief system that organizes our behaviour, for example, I avoid conflict otherwise I will feel bad about myself.
- notice how this impacts our relationships, and stops us from having healthy relationships with ourselves, with others, in our world of work, family and friends.
- uncover body symptoms and night time dreams that go along with this strategy or behaviour.
- find an inner ally/inspiration to uncover a new way of being, developing a new pattern to try out in the different areas of our lives.
Dates: 19 Sept - 17 Oct - 14 Nov online
Saturday afternoons: 3- 6 pm.
Cost: £50 per session or book and pay for all three by 1 September for £120.
The group will be between 4-6 people.
To book email me.
Paint, Pattern and Passion
a drawn to dance workshop
With Jenny Smith and Sarena Wolfaard
21 and 22 November 2020
“The stories of my body lie buried in my bones
waiting for the pull of muscle and sinew
and the tickle of a deep, deep breath
to float them to the surface of my skin.” (Rae Johnson)
Join us in the dance of creativity. The invitation is to move with paint and paint with movement in the spirit of playfulness, reflection and enquiry. Our canvas is the body as we step into deeper layers. Re-kindle the fire of your passion and re-discover your playful nature with the body as inspiration and medium. No previous art or movement experience necessary, but if you do have experience of either it will add to your palette.
We are looking forward to sharing this year’s new Drawn to Dance workshop with you: Paint, Passion, and Pattern. We envisage our 4th collaboration will be a playfully embodied, celebratory end to a challenging and unprecedented year. We will be introducing lots of new things and look forward to welcome back those who have participated previously, as well as those who haven't worked with us both yet.
In light of the current circumstances we are planning for the original in-person workshop on 21/22nd Nov at Restoration Yard, with a back-up plan to go online if regulations don’t allow us to run it in person (with materials posted out to you). If for any reason we can’t go ahead in person, everyone booked for that workshop will be offered a place on-line, or a full refund. Any Covid19 related cancellations would be offered a full refund.
Sat 21st & 22nd November (Numbers will be limited to 18)
We will adhere to government regulations for health and safety around Covid19
Cost: Deposit £30 to secure a place.
Early bird rate of £120 if paid in full by Sat 7 November. £140 thereafter.
2 concessionary places are available. Please let us know your circumstances.
All bookings will be online via Jenny’s website
Click here to register your interest if you are only interested in coming if it happens on line in November, or would like to be kept informed about our plans for an On-line Drawn to Dance next year.
From previous participants:
"prepare to push boundaries and tip into a freer more creative explorative self." Janis
"This is a fun filled unique experience that is full on and takes you to your edges in the most fantastic way!" Carol Angel
Jenny Smith has been a professional artist for 25 years, with experience of teaching and exhibiting in a wide variety of contexts. She is a qualified Holistic Practitioner and has been dancing 5Rhythms for several years. Jenny has a deep, intuitive and playful approach to holding space. Convinced everybody has creativity, she delights in facilitating it’s emergence. www.drawnto.org.uk jenny@drawnto.org.uk 07713901730
Sarena Wolfaard has been facilitating 5Rhythms for over 16 years and is a qualified Open Floor teacher. She is a Publisher and a Process Worker, a body-based therapy focusing on expanding awareness. She teaches from a personal experience in the present moment, allowing space for what is emerging in the dance, encouraging freedom and the unexpected into the dance. www.movetobestill.com sarena@movetobestill.com 07941883040
a drawn to dance workshop
With Jenny Smith and Sarena Wolfaard
21 and 22 November 2020
“The stories of my body lie buried in my bones
waiting for the pull of muscle and sinew
and the tickle of a deep, deep breath
to float them to the surface of my skin.” (Rae Johnson)
Join us in the dance of creativity. The invitation is to move with paint and paint with movement in the spirit of playfulness, reflection and enquiry. Our canvas is the body as we step into deeper layers. Re-kindle the fire of your passion and re-discover your playful nature with the body as inspiration and medium. No previous art or movement experience necessary, but if you do have experience of either it will add to your palette.
We are looking forward to sharing this year’s new Drawn to Dance workshop with you: Paint, Passion, and Pattern. We envisage our 4th collaboration will be a playfully embodied, celebratory end to a challenging and unprecedented year. We will be introducing lots of new things and look forward to welcome back those who have participated previously, as well as those who haven't worked with us both yet.
In light of the current circumstances we are planning for the original in-person workshop on 21/22nd Nov at Restoration Yard, with a back-up plan to go online if regulations don’t allow us to run it in person (with materials posted out to you). If for any reason we can’t go ahead in person, everyone booked for that workshop will be offered a place on-line, or a full refund. Any Covid19 related cancellations would be offered a full refund.
Sat 21st & 22nd November (Numbers will be limited to 18)
We will adhere to government regulations for health and safety around Covid19
Cost: Deposit £30 to secure a place.
Early bird rate of £120 if paid in full by Sat 7 November. £140 thereafter.
2 concessionary places are available. Please let us know your circumstances.
All bookings will be online via Jenny’s website
Click here to register your interest if you are only interested in coming if it happens on line in November, or would like to be kept informed about our plans for an On-line Drawn to Dance next year.
From previous participants:
"prepare to push boundaries and tip into a freer more creative explorative self." Janis
"This is a fun filled unique experience that is full on and takes you to your edges in the most fantastic way!" Carol Angel
Jenny Smith has been a professional artist for 25 years, with experience of teaching and exhibiting in a wide variety of contexts. She is a qualified Holistic Practitioner and has been dancing 5Rhythms for several years. Jenny has a deep, intuitive and playful approach to holding space. Convinced everybody has creativity, she delights in facilitating it’s emergence. www.drawnto.org.uk jenny@drawnto.org.uk 07713901730
Sarena Wolfaard has been facilitating 5Rhythms for over 16 years and is a qualified Open Floor teacher. She is a Publisher and a Process Worker, a body-based therapy focusing on expanding awareness. She teaches from a personal experience in the present moment, allowing space for what is emerging in the dance, encouraging freedom and the unexpected into the dance. www.movetobestill.com sarena@movetobestill.com 07941883040