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1. An individual, artist or choreographer who has studied, practiced or has an interest in somatic
movement and improvisational forms.
and/or
2. Someone experienced in somatics who would like to develop their choreographic or
performance capacity.
3. Someone passionate about learning how to incorporate somatics in performance
Application Process
Submit application via email to somafest@tericarter.com
Deadline: September 1, 2009
1. Name, address, email, phone
2. Bio of up to 100 words describing your somatic and/or performance experience/background.
3. Submit proposals with a seed of a concept or work-in-progress. This could be:
- a somatic movement idea you would like to see resulting in performance, OR
- a performance concept or work-in-progress (10 mins or less) you would like to work on to
bring more embodied awareness to.
4. Optional: submit a YouTube link or send a DVD of work (3-10 min max clip)
Scholarship
One Scholarship covering the full cost of Performance Lab is available, based on financial need,
to the individual who will most benefit.
To apply for this scholarship, submit the Application described above, as well as:
1. A one page cover letter answering:
a. Why are you interested in incorporating somatics into performance?
b. What do you hope to gain from this work, and how will you use this knowledge in your work
2. An outline of your financial need.
3. YouTube Link or send a DVD (3-10 min max clip))
Submit to somafest@tericarter.com or mail to SOMA Fest c/o Performance Lab, PO Box
241193, Los Angeles, CA, 90024 by September 1, 2009.
movement and improvisational forms.
and/or
2. Someone experienced in somatics who would like to develop their choreographic or
performance capacity.
3. Someone passionate about learning how to incorporate somatics in performance
Application Process
Submit application via email to somafest@tericarter.com
Deadline: September 1, 2009
1. Name, address, email, phone
2. Bio of up to 100 words describing your somatic and/or performance experience/background.
3. Submit proposals with a seed of a concept or work-in-progress. This could be:
- a somatic movement idea you would like to see resulting in performance, OR
- a performance concept or work-in-progress (10 mins or less) you would like to work on to
bring more embodied awareness to.
4. Optional: submit a YouTube link or send a DVD of work (3-10 min max clip)
Scholarship
One Scholarship covering the full cost of Performance Lab is available, based on financial need,
to the individual who will most benefit.
To apply for this scholarship, submit the Application described above, as well as:
1. A one page cover letter answering:
a. Why are you interested in incorporating somatics into performance?
b. What do you hope to gain from this work, and how will you use this knowledge in your work
2. An outline of your financial need.
3. YouTube Link or send a DVD (3-10 min max clip))
Submit to somafest@tericarter.com or mail to SOMA Fest c/o Performance Lab, PO Box
241193, Los Angeles, CA, 90024 by September 1, 2009.
presented by:
Curated and Produced by Teri Carter and Intention Dance Theatre
produced by:
supported in part by:
Somatic Movement Arts Festival, L.A.
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Performance Lab
How do we sustain embodied interaction with our surroundings while connecting with our internal
kinesthetic experience? The SOMA Fest Collaborative Performance Lab is an opportunity to develop
ideas and collaborate with other somatic based artists in bringing kinesthetically-sourced movement to
the performance arena.
Ideal for individuals willing to explore in a communal environment, create a collaborative group score.
Bring seeds of ideas for somatic performance works, develop ideas and learn from each other,
culminating in a night of performance.
The Lab is a 4 day workshop – 3 hours per day, plus designated rehearsal time and participation in one
of the weekend performances. Each class will begin with a somatic movement warm-up preparation and
performance score practice. Participants will then share ideas and collaborate on developing an ongoing
road map, the score for a final matinee performance on Sunday, October 11.
The performance lab facilitators will serve to help integrate somatic practices within improvisation
and compositional performance work.
kinesthetic experience? The SOMA Fest Collaborative Performance Lab is an opportunity to develop
ideas and collaborate with other somatic based artists in bringing kinesthetically-sourced movement to
the performance arena.
Ideal for individuals willing to explore in a communal environment, create a collaborative group score.
Bring seeds of ideas for somatic performance works, develop ideas and learn from each other,
culminating in a night of performance.
The Lab is a 4 day workshop – 3 hours per day, plus designated rehearsal time and participation in one
of the weekend performances. Each class will begin with a somatic movement warm-up preparation and
performance score practice. Participants will then share ideas and collaborate on developing an ongoing
road map, the score for a final matinee performance on Sunday, October 11.
The performance lab facilitators will serve to help integrate somatic practices within improvisation
and compositional performance work.
| Space is Limited to 12 Performance Lab cost: $120 Performance Lab participants are eligible to receive 20% off the full cost of SOMA Fest main registration fee! |
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| Facilitators: Caryn Heilman, Jones Welsh & Teri Carter 4 Day Intensive: Tues-Fri, Oct 6-9, 12:30-3:30 pm |
| Jones Welsh |
JONES WELSH - Bio
dance from the University of Washington in 2000, then founded 501(c)3 performing arts organization
Making Faces Productions (www.makingfacesproductions.org), which co-produces the annual Improv
Dance Festival and the Somatic Movement Arts Festival. Completing five years with Diavolo Dance
Theatre, he now collaborates with Collage Dance Theatre, Invertigo Dance Theatre, Intention Dance
Theatre, Not Man Apart Physical Theatre Ensemble and devises performances with co-director Erin
Schlabach in their new company: LEONIX movement theatre ensemble (www.leonixtheatre.org). In
addition to teaching athletic modern dance at Cal State LA and UCLA, Jones also coaches an Adult
Jones Welsh is a performer, administrator, and arts activist. He received his degree in theatre and
Jones Welsh is a performer, administrator, and arts activist. He received his degree in theatre and
dance from the University of Washington in 2000, then founded 501(c)3 performing arts organization
Making Faces Productions (www.makingfacesproductions.org), which co-produces the annual Improv
Dance Festival and the Somatic Movement Arts Festival. Completing five years with Diavolo Dance
Theatre, he now collaborates with Collage Dance Theatre, Invertigo Dance Theatre, Intention Dance
Theatre, Not Man Apart Physical Theatre Ensemble and devises performances with co-director Erin
Schlabach in their new company: LEONIX movement theatre ensemble (www.leonixtheatre.org). In
addition to teaching athletic modern dance at Cal State LA and UCLA, Jones also coaches an Adult
Gymnastics Program at Broadway Gymnastics School and teaches Contact Improvisation workshops
across the globe.
dance from the University of Washington in 2000, then founded 501(c)3 performing arts organization
Making Faces Productions (www.makingfacesproductions.org), which co-produces the annual Improv
Dance Festival and the Somatic Movement Arts Festival. Completing five years with Diavolo Dance
Theatre, he now collaborates with Collage Dance Theatre, Invertigo Dance Theatre, Intention Dance
Theatre, Not Man Apart Physical Theatre Ensemble and devises performances with co-director Erin
Schlabach in their new company: LEONIX movement theatre ensemble (www.leonixtheatre.org). In
addition to teaching athletic modern dance at Cal State LA and UCLA, Jones also coaches an Adult
Jones Welsh is a performer, administrator, and arts activist. He received his degree in theatre and
Jones Welsh is a performer, administrator, and arts activist. He received his degree in theatre and
dance from the University of Washington in 2000, then founded 501(c)3 performing arts organization
Making Faces Productions (www.makingfacesproductions.org), which co-produces the annual Improv
Dance Festival and the Somatic Movement Arts Festival. Completing five years with Diavolo Dance
Theatre, he now collaborates with Collage Dance Theatre, Invertigo Dance Theatre, Intention Dance
Theatre, Not Man Apart Physical Theatre Ensemble and devises performances with co-director Erin
Schlabach in their new company: LEONIX movement theatre ensemble (www.leonixtheatre.org). In
addition to teaching athletic modern dance at Cal State LA and UCLA, Jones also coaches an Adult
Gymnastics Program at Broadway Gymnastics School and teaches Contact Improvisation workshops
across the globe.
Performance LAab General CLASS DESCRIPTION
"In addition to a somatic movement and Contact-based warmup, we will ground the group through
ensemble and awareness exercises. Gathering appreciation for compositional elements, architecture,
timing, spatial relationship, kinesthetic response, we will foster a group consciousness, in which we can
work and operate in duos, trios, or all together in set scores. Also your own work can be adapted by
employing different approaches to choreography, and overlaying scores or intentions to make your
performance presence richer and more expressive. The lab is not a skills-based teaching environment,
but rather a productive space of expanded awareness in which creative tools are provided."
ensemble and awareness exercises. Gathering appreciation for compositional elements, architecture,
timing, spatial relationship, kinesthetic response, we will foster a group consciousness, in which we can
work and operate in duos, trios, or all together in set scores. Also your own work can be adapted by
employing different approaches to choreography, and overlaying scores or intentions to make your
performance presence richer and more expressive. The lab is not a skills-based teaching environment,
but rather a productive space of expanded awareness in which creative tools are provided."
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