Alchemy CLASS SCHEDULE
Where the HEART is in the ART
*NO DANCE TRAINING REQUIRED. ALL ARE WELCOME HERE.
These improvised creative movement classes invite you to bring your full attention to the sensing, feeling body and to celebrate its expressive capacity.
Let's DANCE to experience 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 life, opening the door to TRANSFORMATION.
*For all classes, please bring a JOURNAL to record your creative journey!
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 REQUIRED. Please bring a JOURNAL to record your revelations.
DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025.
TIMES: 10.30am – 5.30pm
PLACE: DANCEHOUSE (UPSTAIRS), 150 PRINCES STREET, NORTH CARLTON.
INVESTMENT: EARLY BIRD til Friday March 28: $160. LATE BIRD: $190.
*CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 14.
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. LATE BIRD: $270.
*CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 14.
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ADVANCED ALCHEMY 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, spoken word and song. In a process of distillation, improvised movement motifs will affirm and honour the sacred artist within.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR EXPERIENCED ALCHEMISTS ONLY. Please bring a JOURNAL to record your creative journey.
DATES: Saturday and Sunday, March 22/23, 2025.
TIMES: 10.30am-5.30pm (both days)
PLACE: DANCEHOUSE (Upstairs), 150 Princes Street, CARLTON
COST: EARLY BIRD: $280/ LATE BIRD: $320 (Full weekend only)
*CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 10
ALCHEMY TEACHER TRAINING 2025
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 (42 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 initial 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 JUNE 21 and 22, 2025. (BOTH days)
WEEKEND TWO: Saturday and Sunday JUNE 28 and 29, 2025. (BOTH days)
TIMES: All days 10.30am-5.30pm
PLACE: DANCEHOUSE, 150 Princes St, NORTH CARLTON.
(PLEASE NOTE: This training program requires commitment to BOTH weekends)
OPTIONAL MENTORING: 5 or 10 hours 1:1 mentoring support for your teaching or creative practice
INVESTMENT: $750. Optional mentoring: 10 hours: $700 / 5 hours: $400
TO ENROL: $200 non-refundable deposit due:TBC. Balance due: TBC Mentoring fee due TBC.
*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 DETERMINED
Investment: $150 full / $120 concession per hour. (1.5 hours: $210 / $180)
BLOCKS of 5 sessions or more: $130 full / $100 concession per hour. (1.5 hours: $190 / $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