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Authentic Movement: Susan Schell

Authentic Movement is a contemplative movement practice where the dancer moves eyes-closed in the presence of a non-judgemental witness. The intention of the mover is to focus inwardly, first to listen and then to follow the body's impulses toward movement or stillness. These impulses may come in the form of sensations, images, memories, or even characters that spontaneously arise from the imagination. They  may move quietly, persistently through our bodies or charge through us with a compelling force, calling forth our vigorous attention. But however they arrive, they come bringing news from our unconscious, that messy, challenging, delicious realm within. Bring journals to write/draw in if you have them. 

Susan Schell has taught and performed dance throughout the US and abroad. She has been on the faculty of several programs for the study of Authentic Movement and has periodically served as adjunct faculty in dance at the University of Maine. Her writings and drawings have been published in the Contact Quarterly, a dance magazine, and in A Moving Journal, a publication exploring themes related to the practice and study of Authentic Movement. She has also been a contributing editor for the journal. She lives in Chesterville, Maine.

[Authentic Movement website: www.authenticmovementcommunity.org]

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Finding Your Long Lost Musician: David Darling

Join David Darling in this inspirational workshop designed to provide tools for life-long musical performance and appreciation.  Darling has spent the last 40 years developing methods that bring people face to face with their own wondrous and unique sounds and rhythms.  He creates a liberating environment in which each participant has the opportunity to discover and work with his or her musical abilities. 

Working individually and in groups participants use their voices, bodies and; instruments they play; have always wanted to play; or want to start playing again.  Includes:
            * Free movement, chanting and drumming
            * Explore how we hear and receive musical vibration
            * Connect with and claim your own innate rhythm and timing
            * Discover how to eliminate stage fright and a negative musical self-image

Darling is known for his energetic, loving and accepting style of bringing out the musical soul in all of us.  Sessions are relaxed and centered on the profound qualities of the wonders of music.  Participants leave with a humorous, joyful, and exhilarating sense of their musical creations.  No previous experience in making music is necessary.