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WORKSHOP: Feldenkrais Method in Performer Training, Swansea Metropolitan University, 24 March 2010
Date: 24 March 2010 (14:00-18:00Hrs)
Venue: Room TK 220, Townhill Road Campus
Host Institution: School of Performance and Literature, Swansea Metropolitan University
Email bookings to: Kene Igweonu (kene.igweonu@smu.ac.uk / 01792 482090)
Cost: Attendance at this event is free for colleagues in UK higher education and members of the Feldenkrais Guild UK. For others there is a charge of £50.
Details
This event is being organised by the School of Performance and Literature at Swansea Metropolitan University as part of the PALATINE-funded project of the same title. This workshop aims to provide an opportunity for the exploration of Feldenkrais Method and its application to performer training. It seeks to draw together HE practitioners and teachers of the dance and drama performance disciplines to observe the Feldenkrais Method in practice or experience it for themselves under the guidance of respected practitioners of the Method. It is equally hoped that the event will serve as a forum for delegates to discuss a range of pedagogical issues and other concerns inherent in the use of the Method in HE performer training.
Workshop leaders for this event will be:
- Richard Cave - Emeritus Professor of Drama and Theatre Arts, Royal Holloway University of London
- Garet Newell - Educational Director of the Feldenkrais International Training Centre
The demonstration workshop will explore specific approaches adopted by these two distinguished Feldenkrais Practitioners in their work with actors, dancers and performers in general.
Programme (subject to change)
14:00-14:30 Registration and refreshments
14:30-14:45 Welcome and Introductions
14:45-15:30 Feldenkrais lesson led by Richard Cave (Emeritus Professor, Royal Holloway University of London)
15:30-15:45 Discussion
15:45-16:00 Tea/Coffee Break
16:00-16:45 Feldenkrais lesson led by Garet Newell (Educational Director, Feldenkrais International Training Centre)
16:45-17:00 Discussion
17:00-17:15 Feedback and closing
17:15-18:00 Dinner (buffet service will be provided)
Travel
Travelling to Swansea by Train:
Frequent trains run direct from London Paddington, Bristol, Manchester and Cardiff to Swansea, and there are good connections from north-east, south and south-west England. Great Western Trains run direct services from London Paddington to Swansea and journey time is 2 hours 50 minutes.
When buying your train ticket from any UK mainland station, ask for a Swansea Plus Bus Ticket. You can use this on all bus services in Swansea, Mumbles and Gower and is valid for one day. Once you arrive in Swansea, you can take a 7 minute taxis ride to Townhill Campus or take the bus to the Kingsway bus station to link up with buses for the Townhill area and whole of Swansea.
See link below for further travel information:
http://www.smu.ac.uk/index.php/university/travel-maps
Travelling to Swansea by car:
The M4 runs directly to Swansea. The M6, M5, M42 and M50 connect the area to Southern Scotland, North and South-West England, and the English Midlands. Note that parking on campus is restricted. Please indicate if parking is required when booking a place to attend this event.
For travel distances to Swansea from various UK cities, see link below:
http://visitswanseabay.com/index.cfm?articleid=12959
Local Accommodation:
http://visitswanseabay.com/index.cfm?articleid=25055