workshops & courses

schedule january - june 2004 - dans studio pauline de groot & dansstudio cascade

SLOWLY - SLOWLY research dance

pauline de groot

january - june 2004

Slowly slowly and carefully tuning the body and mind before going on to more energetic and vigorous movement. Working with awareness of the ongoing flow in sitting and standing still and in moving slowly, T’ai Chi and Chi Kung as our guides. We investigate our innate capacities for ease and efficiency, alignment and coordination in movement. With practice we develop energetic and soft strength. For all ages and experience.

monday, wednesday, 10.00 - 12.00
january 12 - may 26
no class: febr 16, 18, mrt 15, 17, apr 12, may 31
10 classes 95 eu, 15 classes 128 eu, single class 11 eu.
payment by postbank: 1726717, to stichting dans studio pauline de groot, 1015 SZ amsterdam, or in cash on the first day of attendance.
information, pauline de groot: 020 6226859, e-mail: pdgdans@xs4all.nl

RESEARCH DANCE - moving from a clear still point

pauline de groot

january – june 2004

a dance training that is explorative and challenges our ingrained habits. exploring alignment, grounding, balance and efficiency in movement and being still. we develop softness, flexibility in joints and muscles and so discover the power of resilience as the middle way. a new ease and accuracy in movement gives our bodies a break from hardship and increases stamina and a sense of economy and joy. ancient principles from martial arts and yoga, from the legacy of american modern dance, kinesiology, contact improvisation, todd alignment, alexander- and release techniques are respectfully integrated in the work.
a training program is tailored to a specific dancer’s needs and body- understanding.

for information & to enroll contact pauline de groot, 00 31 (0)20 6226859, e-mail: pdgdans@xs4all.nl

IMPROVISATION & AWARENESS - for movement and sound improvisors

'every other' friday, january - june 2004

a non-analytical sharing of the process of instant composing in movement and sound. a session to investigate solo work in dialogue, to practice awareness in the open moment - to try out teams, concepts or ideas for collaboration. moving and stillness for young and old, through the generations. bring your instruments and voice.

costs for share of studio rent, 4,50 eu pp
2 x monthly, odd fridays,: 14.30 to 17.00h
dates: nan 16, 23, febr 6, 27, mrt 12 26, apr9, 23, may 14, 28 2004
information: pauline de groot: 020 6226859. e-mail : pdgdans@xs4all.nl

BODY PLAZA

Tashi Iwaoka

january 31, february 1 2004

This is an opportunity to experience your body with unique mental manipulations on the physical body.The training is to play with the body guided by the power of imagery. The exercises are focused on relaxation and contraction of the body. through these one extensively investigates and practices the relations between the mental and physical selves.

Iwaoka offers in his training an interpretation of philosophies in Butoh. Such as: the objectification of the body, a sense of being moved, (re)placing oneself with a state of otherness, etc. The work is meant not only for performers (i.e. dancers, actors/actresses, singers, etc.) but also for everyone else who would like to explore the bodily experience. however, some exercises may require a sense of strong physical commitment.

sat, sun 10.30 to 18.00 hr. 50/40 eu, information: tashi 06 25132936, e-mail: t_ganchan_iwaoka@hotmail.com, bpworker@hotmail.com.

CONTACT IMPROVISATION - JAM

january - june 2004 unfortunately temporarily closed

Contact Improvisation is primarily a duet - form: dancers, sustaining a physical relationship move in and out of contact, sharing their weight to create a mutually supportive and dynamic interplay.
A jam is an opportunity to explore the form of contact improvisation in an open environment.
By dancing together, we deepen our knowledge of the form and gain skills: however, this is NOT a class! Occasionally the jam will be accompagnied by live musicians.

fridays, 17.30h - 20.15h.
costs: 4 eu per jam to cover studio costs. from january 2004 the jam is (hopefully)temporarily closed
information: Hillary Firestone, 020 6178517

FOOL AT HEART the sacred clown as healer

Didier Danthois (London)

march 6,7 2004

Fool At Heart is: A celebration of simplicity. An invitation to be yourself in the moment, sometimes awkward, sometimes shy, sometimes full of joy. The clown will lead to the realm of innocence and wonder. Walking us to the edge, beckoning you to play with the world, and to discover a treasure in a grain of sand. The clown holds the dance of extremes, reaching up to the stars and falling down with a laugh. We will explore: dance, mime, silence, voice, jabbertalk, play, meditation, breath, centering, clowning, compassion, presence, creative interdependence, the clowns nose, improvisation as a group and individually.

time: sat, sun 10.30 to 18.00 hr.
information: Judith van de Geer, tel: 026 3219612, e-mail: jvdgeer@worldonline.nl

dans studio pauline de groot - space for movement

Koestraat 5, 1012 BW Amsterdam, tel: 020 6230597. email: pdgdans@xs4all.nl

schedule january - june 2004 space for movement

dans studio pauline de groot & dansstudio cascade

Mo
10:00 - 12:00 Slowly Slowly Pauline de Groot
18:00 - 21.00 Capoïra - Claudio Lemos
Tu
18.30 - 20.30 Improvisation Laboratory - Joa Hug
20.30 - 22:30 Pentjak Silat - Charles Renoult
We
10:00 - 12:00 Slowly Slowly - Pauline de Groot
18:00 - 19.30 Capoïra beginners - Claudio Lemos
19.30 - 21:00 Capoïra advanced - Claudio Lemos
Th
18:30 - 20.00 Movement Training - Maïté Volpato
20.00 - 21.00 Technique - Maïté Volpato
Fri
14:30 - 17:00 Impro & Awareness - open/ P de Groot
17:30 - 20.15 Contact Improvisation - Jam/ H Firestone

Information and not listed workshops:

Pauline de Groot 020 6226859, pdgdans@xs4all.nl

Claudio Lemos 020 6843958

Maité Volpato 020 6890565, maite.volpato@planet.nl

Hillary Firestone 020 6178517

Joa Hug 0623718560

Seon Ja 0641335726, seoseonja@hotmail.com

Dansstudio Cascade: http://www.createrre.nl/rooster.html

Dans Studio Pauline de Groot houses Dansstudio Cascade under the same roof.
Information about classes Dansstudio Cascade : 020 6890565.