Welcome to the very first event ever happening on the Woodlands Community Workspace Terrace!
In these morning sessions, we work with some gentle movements to lengthen, loosen and feel. Welcoming ourselves back to moving alongside friendly faces, we'll move through simple exercises around rhythm, leading and following, and borrowing movements from others.
These classes are designed to keep our physical distance and yet connect and work together again in a supportive environment. Options to attend do include drop-in, although participants are encouraged to come for all six and build a collaborative movement group. No prior dance experience required and emphasis will be on using our movement to build connections.
As best as possible in our current times, classes are inclusive, please do get in touch with any specific needs. Do come dressed appropriately for the Scottish summer weather! We will notify participants of cancellations due to weather by email by 10am the morning of the class. Each week our re-schedule date will be Saturday morning from 10:30 - 11:30am.
Tutor
Glasgow based dance artist, Penny Chivas has long been involved in movement and dance in Scotland. Penny co-founded @TheGlasgowJam and supported the development of the jam scene in Scotland for four years, as well as receiving funding from Creative Scotland to mentor jam facilitators under the “New Jammers” programme. She is also a founding member of ICEBERG, and a part of the Radio Babel group based in Europe. As a performer, she has worked with Vanessa Grasse (Mesh), Brian Hartley, Ian Spink, Scottish Opera and Julia McGhee amongst others which includes both British and International touring. Penny is a graduate of WAAPA and VCA (Australia), and has just completed her first year on the MEd course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Additionally, as a facilitator she has taught in varying circumstances - from working in Iran, China, to dancing with Refuweegees, various inclusive practices and welcomes to invitation to teach during our current times.
https://penny-chivas.squarespace.com
Woodlands Community
The sessions are being offered free through Woodlands Community Development Trust. If you would like to donate to Woodlands Community projects you can do so at www.woodlandscommunity.org.uk/support.
Please read through all of our COVID-19 Secure Guidelines in the registration form.
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that you are aware of and agree to the following guidelines related to COVID-19 and the use of the Woodlands Community Outdoor Terrace space.
Register Here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meetings-and-fresh-beginnings-in-movement-tickets-111987766424