Drawn to Dance –Landmarks
during Art Walk Porty 2019
Sat 7th Sept 10am – 2pm (Save the date)
Starting with a walk on Portobello beach, to collect natural landmarks, we will explore ways to use these as a starting point to create individual and collective dance-drawings, working in Bellfield Community Centre with dance, charcoal and chalks. We will explore ways the inner and outer landscape of the body meets the landscape of the natural world and how marks “land” when we draw in an embodied way. Open to all. No previous drawing or dance experience required. Conscious dance has no steps. Through the dance we connect to an inner space of mystery and creativity. We will explore a process-based approach to drawing that is equally accessible to those with or without previous drawing experience.
“It’s inspiring, exciting and fun, a great way to get the creative juices flowing. Totally non-judgemental about anyone’s individual “artistic talent” and fully focused on accessing, sharing and playing with the creativity in all of us. The teachers are experienced and professional and hold the group expertly.” Beth
“It has a much broader impact than just your dancing or drawing – in many ways it’s one big metaphor for the creative process, or even for life itself.” Nick
We will be running this workshop as part of Art Walk Porty www.artwalkporty.co.uk which runs from 7-15 Sept in Portobello. Special thanks Art Walk Porty for subsidising the cost of the workshop.
Venue: Bellfield Community Centre, Bellfield Road, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 2BP
Cost: £35 Refreshments & Art Materials Included.
Date: Sat 7 September 2019
Time: Sat: 10.00 – 2:00pm. Numbers Limited. Early booking advised
On-line booking https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drawn-to-dance-landscape-as-part-of-artwalk-porty-tickets-62911529077
Sarena Wolfaardhas been facilitating conscious dance for 15 years. She is a Publisher and an advanced student of Process Work. www.movetobestill.com
Jenny Smith is a professional artist, with over 30 years experience of teaching and exhibiting in a wide variety of contexts. www.jennysmith.org.uk
Drawn to dance is one of a family of “drawn to” workshops that artist Jenny Smith teaches, inspired by the things she is drawn to, other than her art practice. For further details of other workshops she runs in Edinburgh click here
during Art Walk Porty 2019
Sat 7th Sept 10am – 2pm (Save the date)
Starting with a walk on Portobello beach, to collect natural landmarks, we will explore ways to use these as a starting point to create individual and collective dance-drawings, working in Bellfield Community Centre with dance, charcoal and chalks. We will explore ways the inner and outer landscape of the body meets the landscape of the natural world and how marks “land” when we draw in an embodied way. Open to all. No previous drawing or dance experience required. Conscious dance has no steps. Through the dance we connect to an inner space of mystery and creativity. We will explore a process-based approach to drawing that is equally accessible to those with or without previous drawing experience.
“It’s inspiring, exciting and fun, a great way to get the creative juices flowing. Totally non-judgemental about anyone’s individual “artistic talent” and fully focused on accessing, sharing and playing with the creativity in all of us. The teachers are experienced and professional and hold the group expertly.” Beth
“It has a much broader impact than just your dancing or drawing – in many ways it’s one big metaphor for the creative process, or even for life itself.” Nick
We will be running this workshop as part of Art Walk Porty www.artwalkporty.co.uk which runs from 7-15 Sept in Portobello. Special thanks Art Walk Porty for subsidising the cost of the workshop.
Venue: Bellfield Community Centre, Bellfield Road, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 2BP
Cost: £35 Refreshments & Art Materials Included.
Date: Sat 7 September 2019
Time: Sat: 10.00 – 2:00pm. Numbers Limited. Early booking advised
On-line booking https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drawn-to-dance-landscape-as-part-of-artwalk-porty-tickets-62911529077
Sarena Wolfaardhas been facilitating conscious dance for 15 years. She is a Publisher and an advanced student of Process Work. www.movetobestill.com
Jenny Smith is a professional artist, with over 30 years experience of teaching and exhibiting in a wide variety of contexts. www.jennysmith.org.uk
Drawn to dance is one of a family of “drawn to” workshops that artist Jenny Smith teaches, inspired by the things she is drawn to, other than her art practice. For further details of other workshops she runs in Edinburgh click here
Bones – an introduction to 5Rhythms
with Sarena Wolfaard
1 Sept 2019
The 5Rhythms practise mirrors the rhythms we find in life around us – a slow opening up into our flowing nature, picking up the beat in staccato, reaching a crescendo in the rhythm of chaos, dancing our creative nature in lyrical and slowing down into the movement of our stillness. We find these rhythms in nature, in our daily wake up to bed time, in creative projects, and many more. There are no steps or a right way of dancing, we find our own unique way of moving, supported by music that helps our bodies dance and enjoy. Dancing a wave following the energetic rhythms helps us to discover our deepest pleasure in movement, being in our bodies and moving with others in the space.
During the 2 hours we will dance the bones of the 5Rhythms, exploring how our bodies move in each rhythm, with instruction, demonstration and being in the zone with music.
Venue: The Space Upstairs, 253b High Street, Burntisland, Fife KY3 9AQ
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost:
Book beforehand: £20
On the door £23
Booking link
All welcome, no matter your shape, level of fitness or physical capability.
with Sarena Wolfaard
1 Sept 2019
The 5Rhythms practise mirrors the rhythms we find in life around us – a slow opening up into our flowing nature, picking up the beat in staccato, reaching a crescendo in the rhythm of chaos, dancing our creative nature in lyrical and slowing down into the movement of our stillness. We find these rhythms in nature, in our daily wake up to bed time, in creative projects, and many more. There are no steps or a right way of dancing, we find our own unique way of moving, supported by music that helps our bodies dance and enjoy. Dancing a wave following the energetic rhythms helps us to discover our deepest pleasure in movement, being in our bodies and moving with others in the space.
During the 2 hours we will dance the bones of the 5Rhythms, exploring how our bodies move in each rhythm, with instruction, demonstration and being in the zone with music.
Venue: The Space Upstairs, 253b High Street, Burntisland, Fife KY3 9AQ
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost:
Book beforehand: £20
On the door £23
Booking link
All welcome, no matter your shape, level of fitness or physical capability.
Gathering for Women.....
(a closed group)
These Gatherings are to come together to share and deepen our understanding of how it is to be a woman at this time; you are welcomed for who you are; for your unique qualities and the stories, attitudes and dreams that you are willing to share. We will explore:
- A deeper understanding of the community and culture in which we were raised;
- The belief systems that underpin our thoughts and aspirations;
- How our personal histories have influenced and shaped our attitudes towards, and experiences of our bodies, our sexuality and self-image.
- How our everyday challenges create patterns in our dreams, body symptoms and relationships and how they contain their own wisdom that can show us the way forward. Through movement and 5Rhythms dance, voice, storytelling, art and relaxation we will experiment with different ways to discover, connect, express and appreciate our individuality and the beliefs, passions and powers that unite us as women.
These seasonal Women’s Gathering in 2019 will be at the Wellbeing Lab, the Restoration Yard, right in the middle of Dalkeith Country Park. It is a gorgeous space and the grounds are beautiful so the environment is perfect for us. It also has plenty free parking and is easily accessible by bus into Dalkeith followed by a short and pretty walk into the grounds to the Restoration Yard.
After March we will become a closed group up to a maximum of 20. We advise you book your place soon to secure it.
Saturday 23 March - Spring Women's Gathering 10am - 4pm
Saturday 29 June- Summer Women's Gathering 10am - 4pm
Saturday 12 October - Autumn Women's Gathering 10am - 4pm
Saturday 14 December 2019 - Winter Woman’s Gathering 10am - 4pm
Cost: £ 35 per Gathering (Early bird £30 if booked and paid a month before each gathering. Please book by emailing
sarahgoldsworthy@aol.com
About us
Sarena: I lost my dad to a car accident when I was 10yrs old. This had and still has a profound effect on me and how I feel about myself and how I interact with the world. I had to be strong to make it and my world felt dominated by strong men and struggling women. At times I still identify as the suffering woman, not seeing where I am strong and very capable. I know I am not alone with this and have a yearning to grow and learn with other women, to live our fullness and individually expressed ways in the world. I have been teaching conscious dance for the past 15 years and is a co-founder of Handspring Publishing doing books for professionals who work with body, mind and soul.
Sarah: I was highly sensitive child with a rich and deep connection to music, nature and an imaginary world. The messages I was given by parents and at school about my deep sensitivity was that it was a weakness. Over time this turned into a belief that experiencing deep feelings was wrong, a bit weird, and made me vulnerable.
For too much of my life I struggled to relate from my deep feelings, finding it safer to keep them hidden. Over the past 20 years I have learned to access my sensitivity and connection to a deeper wisdom as a rich resource for myself and my clients in my work as a Coach, Conflict Worker and Process Worker.
Sarena and Sarah are group facilitators and advanced students of Process Oriented Psychotherapy.
If you are interested you can see on Sarah's other work and life experience on her websites:
www.goldsworthyconsulting.com.
(a closed group)
These Gatherings are to come together to share and deepen our understanding of how it is to be a woman at this time; you are welcomed for who you are; for your unique qualities and the stories, attitudes and dreams that you are willing to share. We will explore:
- A deeper understanding of the community and culture in which we were raised;
- The belief systems that underpin our thoughts and aspirations;
- How our personal histories have influenced and shaped our attitudes towards, and experiences of our bodies, our sexuality and self-image.
- How our everyday challenges create patterns in our dreams, body symptoms and relationships and how they contain their own wisdom that can show us the way forward. Through movement and 5Rhythms dance, voice, storytelling, art and relaxation we will experiment with different ways to discover, connect, express and appreciate our individuality and the beliefs, passions and powers that unite us as women.
These seasonal Women’s Gathering in 2019 will be at the Wellbeing Lab, the Restoration Yard, right in the middle of Dalkeith Country Park. It is a gorgeous space and the grounds are beautiful so the environment is perfect for us. It also has plenty free parking and is easily accessible by bus into Dalkeith followed by a short and pretty walk into the grounds to the Restoration Yard.
After March we will become a closed group up to a maximum of 20. We advise you book your place soon to secure it.
Saturday 23 March - Spring Women's Gathering 10am - 4pm
Saturday 29 June- Summer Women's Gathering 10am - 4pm
Saturday 12 October - Autumn Women's Gathering 10am - 4pm
Saturday 14 December 2019 - Winter Woman’s Gathering 10am - 4pm
Cost: £ 35 per Gathering (Early bird £30 if booked and paid a month before each gathering. Please book by emailing
sarahgoldsworthy@aol.com
About us
Sarena: I lost my dad to a car accident when I was 10yrs old. This had and still has a profound effect on me and how I feel about myself and how I interact with the world. I had to be strong to make it and my world felt dominated by strong men and struggling women. At times I still identify as the suffering woman, not seeing where I am strong and very capable. I know I am not alone with this and have a yearning to grow and learn with other women, to live our fullness and individually expressed ways in the world. I have been teaching conscious dance for the past 15 years and is a co-founder of Handspring Publishing doing books for professionals who work with body, mind and soul.
Sarah: I was highly sensitive child with a rich and deep connection to music, nature and an imaginary world. The messages I was given by parents and at school about my deep sensitivity was that it was a weakness. Over time this turned into a belief that experiencing deep feelings was wrong, a bit weird, and made me vulnerable.
For too much of my life I struggled to relate from my deep feelings, finding it safer to keep them hidden. Over the past 20 years I have learned to access my sensitivity and connection to a deeper wisdom as a rich resource for myself and my clients in my work as a Coach, Conflict Worker and Process Worker.
Sarena and Sarah are group facilitators and advanced students of Process Oriented Psychotherapy.
If you are interested you can see on Sarah's other work and life experience on her websites:
www.goldsworthyconsulting.com.
Rejoice with Andrea Juhan
1 - 3 Nov 2019
There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them. --Vicki Baum
Joy is our birthright. We are designed to experience pleasure. However, have you ever noticed how easy it is to drift to the one negative comment in a sea of positive responses? To dwell on one doubt in the face of overwhelming support? Yes, we are designed to experience pleasure but our brains have what neuropsychologist call a “negativity bias”. Therefore, we need to practice embodying the full spectrum of human joy, teaching ourselves happiness to counter balance evolutions survival directive.
In Open Floor we investigate embodied joy; the kind of joy that transcend one’s own personal gain; like generosity, compassion, peace, and benevolence.
Dancing is the perfect medium for developing our capacity to tolerate the ‘big hits’ of rapture or ecstasy, and noticing the quieter forms of joy, such as presence, health, connection, belonging, kindness, ease, and well-being.
All of these particular qualities of joy have had imprints within our being. We can strengthen these neural pathways – we can dance ourselves into being happier people – at least more of the time.
Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5BL
Cost: £210 Early bird deadline if paid in full by 1 Oct: £195
Times: Friday - 6:30-9:30pm, Saturday – 11am – 6pm and Sunday 11am – 5pm
To book email Sarena.
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About Andrea:
Andrea has been a student and a teacher in the field of body work, movement/dance and somatic psychotherapy for over 35 years. She has dedicated her work to understanding, from many different directions, how we can cultivate and support fully functional creative embodied lives for ourselves, our communities and our countries.
Andrea co-founded Open Floor International, a school for training teachers in embodied movement work. Through music, dance and skillful instruction, teachers develop expertise in using movement practice as a meaningful and effective way to support well being, mental health and spiritual work, while creating supportive communities of like minded others.
Andrea’s unique form of group process called Open Floor Encounter, and her work with sexuality (Open floor Libido) are taught worldwide.
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The hall at The Restoration Yard we where we dance and draw.
Drawn to Dance Retreat - Scotland
with Sarena and Jenny
2020
More details to follow.
with Sarena and Jenny
2020
More details to follow.