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MOVE IT 2017 - Physical Theatre Workshop - EXCEL LONDON

15/3/2017

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Physical Theatre Workshop delivered by Rhiannon Brace at Move It 2017

Wednesday 15 March 2017 originally written for londondance.com

Our workshop began in a semi-carpeted room and a floor not designed for movement but as soon as the eager participants arrived I knew it was going to be just fine.

I teach open level classes where people of different ages and levels mix together. I really love seeing the stronger dancers inspire those who struggle with set sequences and the really natural performers who excel at the creative tasks. I was aware this class may be their first encounter with physical theatre, which is very different to a dance technique class. In my class they explore their physicality and their own style of movement and there is room to be really creative.

Most dancers struggle to leave their week behind and be completely present so I do spend time warming up bodies and minds and allowing their focus to come within the room. When we do some basic breathing exercises it feels really relaxing with the hum of the main stage and the exhibition buzzing in the background. The playful exercises are lots of fun and really suit the taster style 45 min workshop.

It is nice to work with a large group of people, as it allows us to try out the tasks with different groups. The dancers tie themselves in knots, find different ways of travelling round the room, form shapes and as a group lift up a manhole cover.

I tend to give a mixture of creative tasks and set movement to work on. I find both disciplines helpful. When I teach set sequences I focus more on how the movements are performed and bringing personal interpretation to it. I avoid putting counts on movement I prefer either to be driven by the music or the activity of the movement or why it is being performed.

During this workshop we explore having a physical conversation and before too long the room is filled with pairs of dancers toing and froing in a physical dialogue. We change the mood of the dialogue by changing the music and I allow them to explore beyond my set movements to make the conversation more improvisational. I can see that many of the dancers are enjoying the sense of freedom in their movement and are starting to add in their preferred turns and steps. I only wish I had longer to work with this group. I hope they take this confidence and playfulness with them once they leave the room.

Rhiannon Brace is a physical theatre practitioner and choreographer. The class photographs are from her Physical Theatre class at Move It. Rhiannon regularly teaches Physical Theatre at Marylebone Dance Studio. Class details can be found here Find her on Twitter:@Rhiannonbrace


ABOUT MOVE IT
MOVE IT is a chance to celebrate all forms of dance and the performing arts. Watch breath-taking Main Stage performances, take part in dance classes, discover dance career opportunities in the MOVE IT PRO series, brush up on your acting and vocal skills in performing arts workshops and shop for all your dancewear needs.
Over 24,500 dancers – three days – performances, classes, career advice, celebrities, interviews and shopping!

There is something for everyone and a glorious celebration of all things dance and performing arts at MOVE IT.


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MOVE IT 2017 - EXCEL LONDON

10/3/2017

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Reviewed by Rhiannon Brace - Tuesday 14 March 2017 for londondance.com

As we walk through East London’s Excel centre there are groups of young girls in lycra pulling their legs to their head or practicing pirouettes while sizing up the new arrivals joining the queue to the showcase on main stage. They have heavy make-up on and at their feet are their disassembled costumes. The positive energy of the space is contagious, and the shared joy of everything to do with dance is on display…
Further down the building, dancers are competing for the chance to perform on the main stage. New this year Capezio Dance Championships took place each day at MOVE IT offering the winners a cash prize of £500, the chance to be ‘the face of Capezio’ and to perform on the MOVE IT main stage. The winner on Day 1 was the Powerpuff Girls, Day 2’s champion’s were Dance Connection and on the final day the winner was Eleanor Norton-Bailey. Arlene Phillips CBE who was a judge on the final day described Eleanor as breathtaking. Thirteen year old Eleanor Norton-Bailey was also selected to be the face of Capezio which was announced on social media the following day.

Walking around the exhibition space there were plenty of classes and demonstrations as well as the usual stands from dance institutions and universities. As Move It and Move Fit share the space, there is also a host of health products and fitness classes from peanut butter, energy drinks to a fitness trampolining class that looks a lot of fun!

Upstairs there are seminars and more workshops taking place. There are dance classes, business focused seminars and a performing arts workshops where you can have classes in more theatrical subjects such as singing, An American in Paris rep class and a Physical Theatre workshop.

Rhiannon Brace is a is a physical theatre practitioner and choreographer. The class photographs are from her Physical Theatre class at Move It. Twitter:@Rhiannonbrace. www.rhiannonbrace.com

ABOUT MOVE IT
MOVE IT is a chance to celebrate all forms of dance and the performing arts. Watch breath-taking Main Stage performances, take part in dance classes, discover dance career opportunities in the MOVE IT PRO series, brush up on your acting and vocal skills in performing arts workshops and shop for all your dancewear needs.
Over 24,500 dancers – three days – performances, classes, career advice, celebrities, interviews and shopping!

There is something for everyone and a glorious celebration of all things dance and performing arts at MOVE IT.

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