Pre-requisites:
1. An individual, artist or choreographer who has studied, practiced or has an interest in somatic
movement and improvisational forms.
and/or
Someone experienced in somatics who would like to develop their choreographic or
performance capacity.
2. Someone passionate about learning how to incorporate somatics in performance.
Application Process
Submit application via email to somafest@tericarter.com
Deadline: October1, 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 (deadline over)
One Scholarship covering the full cost of Performance Lab is available, based on financial need,
to the individual who will most benefit. Scholarship Application deadline September 15.
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. Mandaory - YouTube Link or send a DVD (3-10 min max clip)



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 Facilitators:
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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 to 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
improvisation score warmup. Participants will then share ideas and collaborate on developing an ongoing
road map, the score for a final matinee performance on Sunday, October 11. There may be extra
rehearsals scheduled before the performance.
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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SOMA fest
CONSCIOUS EMBODIMENT IN PERFORMANCE™ Facilitators: Caryn Heilman, Jones Welsh & Teri Carter 4 Day Intensive: Tues-Fri, Oct 6-9, 12:30-3:30 pm plus rehearsals & participation in performance 4pm Sunday Oct 11
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LAB CLASS DESCRIPTION
The world's premiere Somatic Movement Performing Arts Festival.
"These performers are a breed apart" Lewis Segal, L.A. Times
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