Alchemy CLASS SCHEDULE
Where the HEART is in the ART
*NO PRIOR DANCE TRAINING REQUIRED. YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.
These movement improvisation classes invite you to bring your full attention to the sensing, feeling body and to celebrate its profound expressive capacity.
Let's DANCE to feel PRESENCE in every MOVING MOMENT.
Let's DANCE to discover the JOY, BEAUTY and VITALITY of the BODY.
Let's DANCE to SHARE the stories of our INNER LIFE, opening the door to TRANSFORMATION.
*For all classes, please bring a JOURNAL to record your revelations!
SUMMER ALCHEMY DAY
…a NOURISHING DAY for a TASTE OF ALCHEMY...
This day of DANCE IMPROVISATION is a gateway to presence, connection and joy. In the generosity of the space, we will develop TRUST in our inner world - listening to our intuition and following our impulses with CREATIVITY, EASE and JOY.
Together, we will celebrate the profound beauty and intelligence of the BODY, allowing this to inspire and activate the dance. We will create space to sense, feel and explore the language of the HEART, experiencing movement as a tender, dynamic expression of our most radiant and authentic sense of self.
The Alchemy Day is an opportunity to experience the GIFT of embodied awareness: presence, connection, creativity and receptivity! Through movement, writing and sharing, we will honour the expressive body, liberate creativity and cultivate community. Alchemy Dance nourishes the heart and enriches the spirit in a transformative Life/Art practice.
NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Please bring a JOURNAL to record your revelations.
DATE: Sunday, FEBRUARY 16, 2025.
TIMES: 10.30am – 5.30pm
PLACE: DANCEHOUSE, 150 PRINCES STREET, NORTH CARLTON.
INVESTMENT: EARLY BIRD (til Friday, JANUARY 31 ONLY): $150. AFTER JAN 31: $180.
*CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 16
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ALCHEMY MINI SERIES
...a journey of SELF-DISCOVERY through MINDFUL MOVEMENT...
This ALCHEMY DANCE mini-series will focus on embodying the spirit of the New Year.
Through improvised movement, we will dance our intentions, free ourselves from
energy no longer needed, manifest our dreams and delight in our chosen path!
We will experience the power of presence within us, connecting to body and breath
and allowing sensations and feelings to flow into creative expression. Integrating inner life
with outer form gives ‘voice’ to what words cannot convey, as we attune to the beauty, vitality
and wisdom of the body. In a space of unconditional positive regard, movement will
become a tender, dynamic expression of our most authentic sense of self.
Through moving, witnessing and reflecting, this workshop honours the expressive body,
liberates creativity and cultivates community. Alchemy engages the heart and enriches
the spirit in a transformative Art/Life practice.
Beginners and experienced movers warmly welcomed! Please bring a JOURNAL to record your revelations.
DATES: 4 THURSDAYS: JANUARY 30, FEBRUARY 6, 13 and 20, 2025.
TIME: 6.30pm-9.30pm
PLACE: DANCEHOUSE, 150 Princes St, North Carlton
INVESTMENT: EARLY BIRD (TIL THURSDAy, JANUARY 16 ONLY): $230. AFTER January 16: $270.
*CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 16
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ADVANCED ALCHEMY DEEP DIVE WEEKEND
...a DEEPER dive for the experienced Alchemist...
In this 2-day ADVANCED INTENSIVE, improvised movement will uncover the DEPTH of who you really are. We will strenghten our trust in embodied wisdom, deepening the profound connection between inner life and outer expression. In an environment of inspiration and compassion, longer immersions and performance events will summon SPONTANEOUS COMPOSITION.
Can mindful AWARENESS release CREATIVE FLOW? Can our dance RADIATE with our inherent BEAUTY? Can INTENTION be the ENGINE of our Art? Can we be BOLD and COURAGEOUS in our commitment to presence? This workshop will broaden our expressive pallette through movement sound and spoken word. In a process of distillation, improvised movement motifs will affirm and honour the sacred artist within.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR EXPERIENCED ALCHEMISTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED at least 2 ALCHEMY SERIES. Please bring a JOURNAL to record your revelations.
DATES: TBA
TIMES: 10.30am-5.30pm (both days)
PLACE: DANCEHOUSE (Upstairs), 150 Princes Street, CARLTON
COST: $270 Early Bird / $310 Late Bird (Full weekend only)
*CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 12
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ALCHEMY TEACHER TRAINING 2024
These two weekends are designed for experienced Alchemists who desire further insights into the Alchemy provenance, pedagogy and practices designed by Alchemy Founder and teacher, Anne O'Keeffe (41 years professional teaching experience). Weekend One will focus on Alchemy Provenance, Philosophy, Principles and Practices. Weekend Two will focus on Sowing the Seeds: what needs watering to help our teaching or leadership vision grow and thrive. Students are then invited to Take the Floor (optional): to lead a trial class inspired by Alchemy methodologies, and receive constructive feedback on their teaching. Part Three of the training is the Mentoring Program (optional one-on-one support from Anne).
Anne's intention is to create a dynamic teaching community, united by similar philosophy and principles. If interested, this training program is the first step towards Alchemy Teacher Accreditation, where YOU can teach the Alchemy work, carrying Anne's torch into the future.
DATES: WEEKEND ONE: Saturday and Sunday OCTOBER 5 and 6, 2024. (2 days)
WEEKEND TWO: Saturday and Sunday OCTOBER 12 and 13, 2024. (2 days)
TIMES: all days 10.30am-5.30pm
PLACE: ROSE ROOM, GREEN MONDAY STUDIOS, 73 GRATTAN ST, CARLTON.
(PLEASE NOTE: This training program requires commitment to BOTH weekends)
OPTIONAL MENTORING: 5 or 10 hours 1:1 mentoring to support your teaching/creative practice
INVESTMENT: $760. Optional mentoring: 10 hours: $680 / 5 hours: $400
TO ENROL: $200 non-refundable deposit due: Friday, August 30. Balance due: Friday, September 20. Mentoring fee due Friday October 25.
*Class size LIMITED to 10
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ALCHEMY PRIVATE SESSIONS (LIVE or ONLINE)
Do you need a personalised, one-on-one program of Alchemy Dance Improvisation for your a creative-life journey? Based on your intentions, I offer movement invitations to support and inspire you to embrace your authenticity, activate your creativity and empower you to share your unique gifts. Mentoring is also provided for teachers and creatives for career planning, performance development and direction.
This is an opportunity to DELVE DEEPER into your dance or movement practice, summoning the body's profound intelligence to create a PATH WITH HEART.
Based on your needs, each session can be 1, 1.5 or 2 hours long - either live or online.
With 41 years as a teacher, dancer, choreographer, actor, director, writer, performer and theatre/TV movement coach, JOIN ME to uncover the GOLD of your GREATNESS!
DATES/TIMES: TO BE NEGOTIATED
Investment: $140 full / $120 concession per hour. (1.5 hours: $200 / $180)
BLOCKS of 5 sessions or more: $125 full / $100 concession per hour. (1.5 hours: $180 / $150)
PLACE: in the comfort of your HOME (ZOOM), or in HAMPTON (LIVE)
Want more information? Email me on: aok@alchemydance.com.au or call on 0411 218 101.
BOOKINGS and ENQUIRIES:
Ring Anne on 0411 218 101
aok@alchemydance.com.au
Photography by Romeo Viglino