Donna Redlick
Introduction to Bartenieff Fundamentals: with a Somatic Approach
Fall 2024
Online (through Zoom)
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​A Weekend Intensive Format/ over two weekends:
Sat Nov. 2nd: 9:30am-2:00pm PST (with a break)
Sun Nov 3rd: 9:30-2:00pm PST (with a break)
Sat Nov 16th: 9:30-2:00pm PST (with a break)
Plus 3 hours of self directed study in own time
(to be discussed first day of class).
Students are required to do a final self reflection assignment upon completion of their self-directed practice. Readings are also required.
​participants must attend scheduled online sessions
Registration Fee: $390.00​​
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photo by Tonya Ng of Avis Yang (student) exploring the Bartenieff X-Roll
This workshop is open to Dancers, Actors, Somatic Practioners, Pilates and Yoga Instructors and anyone else working in the field of movement, interested in a somatic based body-work.
“I can tell that this was a fantastic introduction because I want to know more and do more.” - workshop student
The Bartenieff Fundamentals are an extension of the Laban Movement Studies System and are based on the work of Irmgard Bartenieff (1900-1981), dancer and physiotherapist who studied with Rudolf Laban at the beginning of the 20th century. BF focuses on movement re-patterning and developmental movement, through practicing the fundamentals one can“build” kinetic chains of neuro-muscular patterning to support integrated movement and full-body connectivity.
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In this workshop participants explore through a somatic approach focusing on; sensorial awareness, breath support, core support, initiation and sequencing, spatial intent, dynamic alignment, shifting of weight, and the relationship between function/ expression. Students are introduced to the Bartenieff Principles, the “Basic Eight” exercises and the Six Developmental Movement Patterns of Body Organization.
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Note: The Bartenieff Fundamentals (BF) are practiced on the floor. Students will need to set up a clear space on the floor to practice while online. BF also utilizes level change. Participants will be invited to move from floor to sitting to standing.
This course fulfills the BF pre-requisite for the Somatics and Dance Teacher Training Program.