Alchemy CLASS SCHEDULE
Where the HEART is in the ART
*NO DANCE TRAINING REQUIRED. These classes focus on movement improvisation. We bring our full attention to the sensing, feeling body and celebrate its exquisite expressive capacity moment by moment!
Let's DANCE to feel PRESENCE in every MOVING MOMENT.
Let's DANCE to discover the JOY, BEAUTY and VITALITY of the BODY.
Let's discover AUTHENTICITY and TRANSFORM, as we DANCE our INNER LIFE.
*For all classes, please bring a JOURNAL to record your revelations!
ALCHEMY DAY
…a NOURISHING DAY for a TASTE OF ALCHEMY...
This day of DANCE IMPROVISATION is a gateway to presence, connection and joy. In the generosity of the space, we will develop TRUST in our inner world - listening to our intuition and following our impulses with CREATIVITY, EASE and JOY.
Together, we will celebrate the profound beauty and intelligence of the BODY, allowing this to inspire and activate the dance. We will create space to sense, feel and express the language of the HEART, experiencing movement as a tender, dynamic expression of our most authentic sense of self.
The Alchemy Day is an opportunity to experience the GIFT of embodied awareness - the gateway to presence, connection, creativity and receptivity. Through movement, writing and sharing, we will honour the expressive body, liberate creativity and cultivate community. Alchemy Dance nourishes the heart and enriches the spirit in a transformative Life/Art practice.
NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Please bring a JOURNAL to record your revelations.
DATE: Sunday, APRIL 28, 2024
TIMES: 10.30am – 5.30pm
PLACE: GREEN MONDAY STUDIOS (Upstairs), 73 Grattan Street, CARLTON.
COST: $170 waged / $150 low waged DUE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 12. (Full day only)
*PLEASE NOTE: Class size LIMITED to 14
ALCHEMY AUTUMN SERIES
...a journey of SELF-DISCOVERY through MINDFUL MOVEMENT...
This movement intensive explores IMPROVISATION as a means to discover deep levels of connection, creativity and community. We will develop trust in the profound wisdom of the body, allowing our intuition to activate and inspire the dance. Together, we will embark on a deep excavation of the connections between inner self and outer expression in a dynamic process of affirmation and transformation. Through moving, witnessing and reflecting, we will investigate and integrate our sensations, feelings, memories and imaginings through mindful engagement with the body and breath. Alchemy engages the heart and enriches the spirit in a joyful celebration of every moving moment.
Beginners and experienced movers warmly welcomed.
DATES: 6 Tuesdays: May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 and 25 plus all day Sunday, June 9, 2024.
TIMES: Tuesday evenings: 6.30pm-9.30pm / Sunday, June 9: 10.30am-5.30pm.
PLACE: ALL CLASSES: GREEN MONDAY STUDIOS (Upstairs), 73 Grattan Street, CARLTON.
COST: $440 waged / $400 low waged (Full course only)
*Enrollment: non-refundable DEPOSIT of $100 due Friday, APRIL 26. BALANCE DUE: Friday, MAY 10.
*PLEASE NOTE: Class size LIMITED to 14
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ADVANCED PRACTICE DEEP DIVE WEEKEND
...a DEEPER dive for the experienced Alchemist...
In this 2-day ADVANCED INTENSIVE, improvised movement will uncover the DEPTH of who you really are. We will strenghten our trust in embodied wisdom, deepening the profound connection between inner life and outer expression. In an environment of inspiration and compassion, longer immersions and performance events will summon SPONTANEOUS COMPOSITION.
Can mindful AWARENESS release CREATIVE FLOW? Can our dance RADIATE with our inherent BEAUTY? Can INTENTION be the ENGINE of our Art? Can we be BOLD and COURAGEOUS in our commitment to presence? This workshop will broaden our expressive pallette through movement sound and spoken word. In a process of distillation, improvised movement motifs will affirm and honour the sacred artist within.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR EXPERIENCED ALCHEMISTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED at least 2 ALCHEMY SERIES. Please bring a JOURNAL to record your revelations.
DATES: TBA
TIMES: 10.30am-5.30pm (both days)
PLACE: DANCEHOUSE (Upstairs), 150 Princes Street, CARLTON
COST: $300 full / $270 concession (Full weekend only)
*PLEASE NOTE: Class size LIMITED to 10
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ALCHEMY TEACHER TRAINING 2024
These two weekends are designed for experienced Alchemists who desire further insights into the Alchemy provenance, pedagogy and practices designed by Alchemy Founder and teacher, Anne O'Keeffe (40 years professional teaching experience). Weekend One will focus on Alchemy Provenance, Philosophy, Principles and Practices. Weekend Two will focus on Sowing the Seeds: what needs watering to help our teaching or leadership vision grow and thrive. Students are then invited to Take the Floor (optional): to lead a trial class inspired by Alchemy methodologies, and receive constructive feedback on their teaching. Part Three of the training is the Mentoring Program (optional one-on-one support from Anne).
Anne's intention is to create a dynamic teaching community, united by similar philosophy and principles. This training program is the first step towards Alchemy Teacher Accreditation, where YOU can teach the Alchemy work, carrying Anne's torch into the future.
DATES: WEEKEND ONE: Saturday and Sunday OCTOBER 5 and 6, 2024. (2 days)
WEEKEND TWO: Saturday and Sunday OCTOBER 12 and 13, 2024. (2 days)
TIMES: all days 10.30am-5.30pm
PLACE: ROSE ROOM, GREEN MONDAY STUDIOS, 73 GRATTAN ST, CARLTON.
(PLEASE NOTE: This training program requires commitment to BOTH weekends)
OPTIONAL MENTORING: 5 or 10 hours 1:1 mentoring to support your teaching/creative practice
INVESTMENT: $750. Optional mentoring: 10 hours: $700 / 5 hours: $400
TO ENROL: $200 non-refundable deposit due: TBA. Balance due: TBA. Mentoring fee due TBA.
*Please note: Class size LIMITED to 10
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ALCHEMY PRIVATE SESSIONS (LIVE or ONLINE)
Do you need a personalised, one-on-one program of Alchemy Dance Improvisation for your a creative-life journey? Based on your intentions, I offer movement invitations to support and inspire you to embrace your authenticity, activate your creativity and empower you to share your unique gifts. Mentoring is also provided for teachers and creatives for career planning, performance development and direction.
This is an opportunity to DELVE DEEPER into your dance or movement practice, summoning the body's profound intelligence to create a PATH WITH HEART.
Based on your needs, each session can be 1, 1.5 or 2 hours long - either live or online.
With 41 years as a teacher, dancer, choreographer, actor, director, writer, performer and theatre/TV movement coach, JOIN ME to uncover the GOLD of your GREATNESS!
DATES/TIMES: TO BE NEGOTIATED
Investment: $140 full / $120 concession per hour. (1.5 hours: $200 / $180)
BLOCKS of 5 sessions or more: $125 full / $100 concession per hour. (1.5 hours: $180 / $150)
PLACE: in the comfort of your HOME (ZOOM), or in HAMPTON (LIVE)
Want more information? Email me directly on: aok@alchemydance.com.au or call on 0411 218 101.
BOOKINGS and ENQUIRIES:
Ring Anne on 0411 218 101
aok@alchemydance.com.au
Photography by Romeo Viglino