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In this 5 week series, we exploring movement and Contact Improvisation Dance through Axis Syllabus principles investigating anatomy, physics and biomechanics to inform organic, joyful movement! We will look at the basics principles of Axis Syllabus and improvise with movement and CI dance to find pathways for organic movement in our bodies. Through understanding the structure of our bodies, we can expand access to freedom of movement and dramatically increase our movement freedom. Using release and organic pathways we become soft and free and then fly.Each class will have a particular focus for understanding part of the body or working with a particular aspect of our embodiment such as tone, tension, release, assembly, flow, alignment. Bring long sleeves, long pants and socks for floor work!
Tuesdays April 23rd-May 14th: 6:30-9pm
week 1: developing organic spinal trajectories
week 2: feet anatomy: how to be stable AND light!
week 3: where's your head? Tail and head spirals!
week 4: cuddle puddles: release and merge!
week 5: climbing and flying!
Everyone is welcome, no dance experience is necessary.
Course cost: single classes: $45, whole series of 4: $160
Limited to 20 participants
To register: DM me on facebook or send email: [email protected]
What is Axis Syllabus?
Axis Syllabus is a pedagogical approach to movement and dance, a somatic approach which builds movement from awareness of anatomy, biomechanics, physics, and other related fields relevant to the moving body. Developed by Frey Faust, Axis Syllabus represents a compilation of information guiding effortless, organic and dynamic movement, which can also inform rehabilitation for people experiencing back pain, joint pain and other injuries. The result is kinetically capable and anatomically educated movers that can approach the demands of physical engagement with the world from an informed and empowered relation to their bodies.
INSTRUCTOR
Chrystabel Butler brings a wide range of experience to movement and dance. With a background in competitive gymnastics, she has pursued research and teaching in various somatic dance modalities. She is a Dance Movement Therapist, as well as a certified instructor for Yoga and Pilates. She has taught Contact Improvisation in UK, Japan, Netherlands, Bulgaria and Australia and provides personal movement coaching through authentic movement and rehabilitative modalities. Engaged with intensive study of Axis Syllabus since 2014, passionate about approaching dance through an understanding of anatomy, physics and biomechanics, she currently leads classes and workshops in Axis Syllabus Inspired Movement and Dance.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dancehouse, Melbourne Australia, 150-154 Princes St, Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia,Melbourne, Victoria, Australia