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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.
Performance Lab
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.
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! |
| CONSCIOUS EMBODIMENT IN PERFORMANCE™ Facilitators: Caryn Heilman, Jones Welsh & Teri Carter 4 Day Intensive: Tues-Fri, Oct 6-9, 12:30-3:30 pm |
TERI CARTER - Bio
Based in Los Angeles, TERI is a somatic dance artist and wellness coach who is passionate about
exploring the ‘unexpected unknown’ in movement and the human body. She has supported hundreds of
individuals to access their movement/health potential, leading workshops and performing
internationally. She is author of the forthcoming book Body Mind Mastery; Enhanced Health and
Performance with Somatic Movement. Her creative process and teaching methodology are informed by
dance improvisation and mindful body practices gleaned through cultivation and application of eastern
and western mind-body concepts. She is a Registered Somatic Movement Educator, a Continuum
Movement Teacher®, Certified Tai Chi and Chi Gung Instructor, she holds a B.F.A. and Masters in
Dance, and she completed the 4 year Body-Mind Centering practitioner training. Teri has pursued in
depth study of Contact Improvisation, Meditation, Laban Movement Analysis and Authentic Movement.
She maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, working with Movement and Hands-on Therapies of
Cranial-Sacral, Visceral Manipulation, Myofascial Release, Body-Mind Centering, and Somatic Therapy.
Teri is the founder and Artistic Director of INTENTION Dance Theatre and the SOMA Fest in Los
Angeles, promoting and advocating transformational experiences for individuals and the environment.
She has studied, collaborated and performed with various movement artists including Emilie Conrad,
Master Su Dong Chen, Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, Steve Paxton, Simone Forti, David Dorfman, Caryn
Heilman, among others. Teri founded and directed NYC's Mobility Junction Dance, a company of mixed
ability artists. She has received dance grants and fellowships in CA, NYC, Oregon, WI, CA and Mexico.
She regularly presents Somatic performances and workshops, most recently including the 2009
Somatic Movement International Symposium in Taiwan and the West Coast Contact Improv Festival.
www.tericarter.com
Based in Los Angeles, TERI is a somatic dance artist and wellness coach who is passionate about
exploring the ‘unexpected unknown’ in movement and the human body. She has supported hundreds of
individuals to access their movement/health potential, leading workshops and performing
internationally. She is author of the forthcoming book Body Mind Mastery; Enhanced Health and
Performance with Somatic Movement. Her creative process and teaching methodology are informed by
dance improvisation and mindful body practices gleaned through cultivation and application of eastern
and western mind-body concepts. She is a Registered Somatic Movement Educator, a Continuum
Movement Teacher®, Certified Tai Chi and Chi Gung Instructor, she holds a B.F.A. and Masters in
Dance, and she completed the 4 year Body-Mind Centering practitioner training. Teri has pursued in
depth study of Contact Improvisation, Meditation, Laban Movement Analysis and Authentic Movement.
She maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, working with Movement and Hands-on Therapies of
Cranial-Sacral, Visceral Manipulation, Myofascial Release, Body-Mind Centering, and Somatic Therapy.
Teri is the founder and Artistic Director of INTENTION Dance Theatre and the SOMA Fest in Los
Angeles, promoting and advocating transformational experiences for individuals and the environment.
She has studied, collaborated and performed with various movement artists including Emilie Conrad,
Master Su Dong Chen, Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, Steve Paxton, Simone Forti, David Dorfman, Caryn
Heilman, among others. Teri founded and directed NYC's Mobility Junction Dance, a company of mixed
ability artists. She has received dance grants and fellowships in CA, NYC, Oregon, WI, CA and Mexico.
She regularly presents Somatic performances and workshops, most recently including the 2009
Somatic Movement International Symposium in Taiwan and the West Coast Contact Improv Festival.
www.tericarter.com
Performance Lab - General CLASS DESCRIPTION
TERI - CONSCIOUS EMBODIMENT in the Performance Lab
We'll translate our kinesthetically charged, somatic experiencing into outer expression. Beginning with
floor-work and evolving to spatial improvisation we'll embrace our curiosity for self discovery.
Following principles of Continuum and Contact Improvisation will nurture our capacity for fluid
articulation, strength, awareness and grace, alone and with partners. Accessing our body’s inner world,
we'll find creative resonance with our environment, including other living beings and the 'field'.
Letting sensation inform movement choices, experiential anatomy and sounding will enliven our body
systems for a free flow of energy. We'll increase self awareness while moving alone and connecting
with partners through touch and weight sharing. Breath, directed touch and metaphoric imagery help
guide our ability to sense, observe, and explore the complexity of omni-directional space and our bio-
structure. We'll access the inner dynamic form and landscape of our body, as consciously experienced
support for movement and inter-connection, to deepen our performance skills as well as enhance our
ability to be vibrantly present in our daily lives and the web of life.
We'll translate our kinesthetically charged, somatic experiencing into outer expression. Beginning with
floor-work and evolving to spatial improvisation we'll embrace our curiosity for self discovery.
Following principles of Continuum and Contact Improvisation will nurture our capacity for fluid
articulation, strength, awareness and grace, alone and with partners. Accessing our body’s inner world,
we'll find creative resonance with our environment, including other living beings and the 'field'.
Letting sensation inform movement choices, experiential anatomy and sounding will enliven our body
systems for a free flow of energy. We'll increase self awareness while moving alone and connecting
with partners through touch and weight sharing. Breath, directed touch and metaphoric imagery help
guide our ability to sense, observe, and explore the complexity of omni-directional space and our bio-
structure. We'll access the inner dynamic form and landscape of our body, as consciously experienced
support for movement and inter-connection, to deepen our performance skills as well as enhance our
ability to be vibrantly present in our daily lives and the web of life.
Teri Carter
| Teri Carter photo by: Ryojin Ono |
Teri Carter, photo by James Ysidro
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