Frequently Asked Questions About
Body of Movement (B-Om) ...
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How is the class
structured?
The first 20 minutes will be an introduction where I describe/demonstrate
the 5 centers we work with and have an exercise to practice working with
them. For instance, I might play some music and ask everyone to discover
how each center could move to it, or how two centers could relate to each
other.
We start the main part of the
class in circle with a warmup routine we do together (a sort of chakra
aerobics), then we are released into "free style" movement (dance). At the
end we come back into circle for closing movements akin to yoga.
Is it like
Ecstatic Dance?
Hmmm…is an apple like a pomegranate? The two are indeed both members of a
broader family. For the most part, Body of Movement is still a freeform
format, but focused more on working together to explore the mystery of our
bodies and relationships. The class
utilizes diverse genres of music to expand expressive capability. The
musical journey progresses through relationships of the centers rather than
following the standard rise and denouement of ecstatic dance
Am I
expected to work only with one center (Chakra) at a time?
No. The flow of the music is chosen
to emphasize different centers at different times so that we can fully open
our expression. This doesn't mean, however, that you have to move your
hips (2nd center) if salsa is playing, even though the music emphasizes that
center. Follow your intuition and curiosity. You might find a way to
relate other centers to the music. Even richer if you find ways to relate
centers to each other. You may find yourself working with the centers
without realizing it at all.
Can you share an
example of how this works?
Once while dancing at Flying Turtle,
for example, I found that allowing my movement to arise from my middle
center during a rambly jazz piece allowed me to open and dance with abandon
even though I initially resisted that style of music. Allowing myself to
inhabit the gushy gluttony tummy part of my body gave me permission to
literally move beyond my rigid, limiting self perception into a new realm.
Lucky I had my chakra toolkit with me to find a way into the music!
Let's try this together.
Is this for
experienced dancers?
Body of Movement is for everybody with a curiosity about moving the body and opening to a
deeper expression of themselves. For those new to dance, the absence of
preconceptions can be an advantage. We provide a framework to help you
explore, but the format is open to let your intuition run free. Even
the most experienced movers find new ways to work with the energy of the
body.
May I bring my child?
To ensure an environment with few distractions we cannot allow children,
alas, not even our own.
Do I have to sign up?
Our intention is to have a consistent group of around 10 people. However,
each class is open to everyone. We do encourage you to make it to the first
one on April 2nd so we can begin this journey together. Check
in with us on the event's facebook page:
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