WORKSHOPS ROUND 1

A. CAREER IN DANCE // Taking Charge
Paul Bronkhorst vz // Derrick Brown // Tilmann O'Donnell
A dancer's career is short and demanding. How can a dancer manage his or her career? This session will look at ways to deal with professional responsibilities, limitations and talent. What options, choices do dancers have? It's about flourishing as a professional, an artist and a human being.
Lecture - Discussion

B. DANCE CULTURE // The beliefs we work with
Julia Buckroyd vz // Anna Aalten // Monique Duurvoort
In every occupation there are unwritten rules: sets of beliefs and common-sense notions that are particular for the profession. Dance is no exception. Young dancers are taught these rules and professional dancers embody them. But some of the common-sense notions may not be so wise and some of the rules may not be so healthy. In this seminar some of the beliefs about the body that are common in the occupational culture of dance will be traced and scrutinized in their consequences for the dancer's body and soul.
Lecture - Discussion

C. EDUCATION // Mindful training for developing // your full potential
Desiree Schneider // Britt-Tajet Foxell
- The working of the mind is crucial to physical performance simply because without a mind there would be no performance. Understanding the mechanics of the relationship between the body and the mind will enable dancers to develop the type of mindset necessary for achieving their full potential, meeting their goals and realizing their dreams.
Lecture- Discussion

D. MANAGEMENT // What do we need?
Richel-Ann Rist vz // Helen Laws // Lianne Simmel // Joysanne Sidimus
During recent years health and wellbeing have become topics of growing interest in the dance world. The number of support organizations is growing steadily. How can companies and dancers best utilize this support?
Discussion

E. PRACTICAL TRAINING // Anatomically-sound Dance Technique
Kitty Daniels
A practical session that will apply anatomical knowledge to improve technique and reduce injuries. The workshop will address postural alignment and muscular support for efficient movement, including core stability and centering. The session will include both anatomical lectures and kinesthetic explorations. Wear clothes that permit movement.
Workshop