Bodysurf Scotland

Bodysurf Scotland

Skinner Releasing Technique Introductory Skinner Releasing Technique - Weekend Intensive  with Kirsty Alexander

24th - 26th September 2010

Skinner Releasing Technique (SRT) is an innovative approach to dance and movement training which has been continually developed by Joan Skinner for over 40 years. The technique has evolved from the simple principle that when we are releasing tension and habitual holding patterns we can move more freely, powerfully and articulately.In an SRT session image guided floor work and hands on tactile studies evoke spontaneous movement, and are used to facilitate the letting go of tensions; a deeper kinaesthetic experience of movement; an effortless way of moving and an integration of technical growth and creative process. Uniquely, experienced dancers study alongside beginners, each working at their own rate. After studying law, then training in dance at Laban, Kirsty enjoyed an extensive performance career with Gaby Agis, Rosemary Butcher, Gill Clarke, Station House Opera, Michael Clark, and Michel Laub. She is a certified teacher of Skinner Releasing Technique and serves on the Creative Council of the Skinner Releasing Institute in Seattle. Kirsty is associate editor of the Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices, and also pursues an interest in epistemology and moral philosophy from a kinaesthetic perspective. She has taught in a wide variety of community, professional and educational contexts, was Head of Undergraduate Studies at Laban from 2000-2004 and Assistant Director of London Contemporary Dance School from 2005 to 2010.'Kirsty was one of my first ever 'release' based dance teachers. Her graceful and delightful teaching approach leads to spontaneous new ways of moving and gives rise to joyfully unexpected movement vocabulary.' Karl Jay-Lewin (AD of Bodysurf Scotland) All Welcome! Skinner Releasing is a dance class for professionals, newcomers and beginners alike: all those interested in exploring their creativity through moving. Friday 7.30pm — 9.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am — 1pm and 2pm — 4pm Cost: Weekend £90/£70 20% discount on full price, available to groups of three or more, non-Findhorn residents. Bookings: Please send a 25% non-refundable deposit to Bodysurf Scotland, The Universal Hall, Findhorn, Moray IV36 3TZ Scotland or visit our website.

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