In this weekend intensive we will begin by learning about the alignment of the knee joint. We will have access to a model skeleton as well as images, information and discussion. This theoretical exploration will serve as a foundation for sensory exploration of functional alignment. Through the weekend we may expand our view to the relationship of the knee to the ankle, hip and spine. The overall aim is for each individual to build personal sensory references of integrated joint function to apply in their life as a mover, whatever form that takes.

Timings for both days;
930-1000 arrivals
1000-1300 first part of class
1300-1430 lunch (not provided)
1430-1730 second part of class

The first day of the workshop will focus on fundamental alignment principles. We will utilise improvisation and short movement motifs to practice these, and to observe and develop our movement habits.

The second day will be a chance to ‘workshop’ these principles in a mini individual project, eg - How do these principles serve me to: lift my baby from the ground, skip-rope, do … dance move?
Participants may arrive knowing their project, join another project, or discover one on the day.

This will be an opportunity for group learning. How this evolves will be responsive to the group and there may an opportunity to expand into more dynamic dancing or yet to be discovered fun!

Healthy dynamic alignment can offers us the opportunities for more ground, play and power in our movement practice - whether that’s as a parent, climber, dancer, surfer, runner etc… As such this workshop is open to any human with a body.

About your teacher;
Zoë is a dancer/mother/teacher/Osteopath and activist. She has performed for Felix Ruckert, Tino Seghal and Simonetta Alessandri among others.

Zoë qualified to teach Axis Syllabus universal motion principles in 2008, when teaching she combines this knowledge with anatomical understanding from her work as an osteopath with dancers and athletes. She has taught at major dance centres and schools in the U.K. and internationally. Her eclectic training in medicine and bodywork, and a dance background including improvisation, tango, folkdance and contemporary inform her embodied approach to functional movement pedagogy.

Need to know info;
Doors open at 9.30am for a 10.00am start, please arrive on time.

Please wear comfortable clothes to move in.
Please bring water and food, some refreshments will be provided. There will be a 90m lunch break should you wish to go to town for food, there are plenty of shops nearby.

You may wish to bring warm layers, a yoga mat or something soft to lie on should we do bodywork.

A notepad and pen is also worth bringing, should you wish to take notes.

We have bursary positions available for this event. Please get in touch if you are someone who cannot attend due to price being a barrier.

Any questions or queries? Please email [email protected]

Photo credit; Steven Schan

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