Biodanza

Dances of vitality and joy! Biodanza® is the way to feel healthy and alive, opening your sense of joy, self-esteem and self-confidence. By experiencing Biodanza® regularly, these aspects become integrated into your daily life. Everyone can do Biodanza® – there are no set ways of dancing, no age limits and no fitness requirements.

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Key course information

Dates
16/04/12 - 18/06/12

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
8 weeks

Time
15:45 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £69
Senior fee: £41
Concession: £33

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
FJF55

Availability
This date is full

This course is full

Occasionally places may become available. You can add yourself to the waiting list.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Biodanza® is for anyone who wants to live life to the full, who wants love, vitality, fun, health and harmony. Developed by anthropologist Rolando Toro, it is a unique system of natural movement, dance and expression with vibrant world music that frees the body and opens the heart.

This highly experiential course will introduce you to the experience of 'vivencia' (living in the present moment).

Dancing and responding to carefully chosen music with your own unique, authentic and natural movements you will gradually reconnect with the essence of who you are and integrate your inner life with the outer world to restore life, love, joy, beauty and wisdom back into our human tribe. We have grown accustomed to living in an externally focussed existence, busy doing lots of things, isolating ourselves from each other, and consequently losing touch and connection with our natural instincts.

The classes will guide you through a series of dances designed to enable you to express your own vitality and harmony and to connect you with your feelings in the "here and now". Each class will consist of about 12 dances/exercises, lively and joyful for the start of the class, then harmonic and in slow motion for the next part of the class. In the class we will do some dances on our own, some with another member of the group and some (such as tribal dances) as a whole group.

Without the need to learn complicated steps, you are free to discover your own creativity and your own unique response to the music, through this you will regain your sense of self and well-being.

The World Health Organisation has redefined health to include psychological health and this, put simply translates as being happy. Since happiness comes from being able to express ourselves, then Biodanza, which helps us to let go of our thoughts and find a true expression of ourselves is a wonderful means to achieve this.

*The trade mark Biodanza® is registered in the UK to Patricia Martello.

What topics will we cover?

- Dancing in a big group, with partners and on your own
- Nurturing positive emotions
- Expressing emotions through dance
- Connecting with fellow dancers
- Learning about feedback.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Respond to the music with vitality and rhythm, celebrating happy aspects of life
- Follow instructions and demonstrations of emotional expressions
- Describe your emotions through your own harmonic movements
- Connect with others through eye contact
- Connect with others with clear feedback.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is suitable for everybody regardless of age and gender.

You will need to be able to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions and use spatial awareness within a group.

PLEASE SEE THE PRE-EXERCISE CHECK LIST BELOW:

To assist us in providing a safe and healthy environment for you to exercise in please take a moment to consider the list below. If you have suffered from any of the conditions listed, please check with a medical practitioner whether it is suitable for you to undertake an exercise programme and bring a referral letter from your doctor to your tutor. If you have not checked, or if it is not suitable, please do not participate in an exercise or movement class.

- Do you ever have pains in your chest?
- Have you had any operations or injuries in the last year?
- Do you often feel faint or have spells of dizziness?
- Are you receiving medication for any condition?
- Do you have high blood pressure?
- Is there anything else we should know about your health?
- Do you have a bone or joint problem, such as Arthritis, Osteoporosis, back or knee problems?

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The tutor will instruct and demonstrate each exercise and you will have plenty of time to practise intuitively. You will work individually, in small groups, the big group and with partners at times supporting and inspiring each other.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Just bring your body, spirit, heart and open mind along!
Please wear comfortable clothing. No shoes required.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Other movement classes run by the Health & Movement Studies department.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30

Non term-time Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30 Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
16/04/12 to 18/06/12	Mon	15:45 - 17:00	8 weeks	£69	£41	£33	FJF55	Full	» Select
26/09/11 to 05/12/11	Mon	15:45 - 17:00	11 weeks	£93	£54	£44	FJF04	Finished	» Select
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