This workshop will provide an immersion in Body Weather principles alongside elements of Butoh training.

Body Weather is a broadbased, comprehensive physical training which cultivates a conscious relation to the state of constant change inside and outside the body. It is an open investigation that can be relevant for anyone interested in exploring the body.

Butoh arose in the 1950's, but references origins in ancient Japan. It is a contemporary dance form emphasising images which transform and explore extremities of the body.

Body Weather was founded by butoh dancer Min Tanaka and his Mai-Juku Performance Co in Japan. This intensive workshop will be led by Tess de Quincey who was a dancer with Mai-Juku 1985-91. Body Weather is the basis of her performance practice and underlies the work of De Quincey Co – www.DeQuinceyCo.net.

The workshop introduces participant to three different areas of the practice which vary between high-energy work and more quiet meditative sessions:

MB (Muscles><Bones / Mind><Body) - a dynamic and rhythmic work-out which includes aerobic and anaerobic exercises to develop strength, coordination and a vibrant, physical grounding;
Manipulations - a series of precise forms concerned with stretching and alignment on the basis of breath and weight;
Ground Work - a wide variety of exercises to sharpen sensorial focus and to develop sensitivity, awareness and the scope of expression through the body.

The workshop will be held at Rex Cramphorn Studio - Department of Performance Studies, The University of Sydney.

Bookings are essential as places are limited, so please register as soon as possible to ensure your place on the workshop. Early bird discounts are available for registrations before May 15.

For further information: www.bodyweather.net.