Seasonal Somatics April to June 2024

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Belfast.

EMBRACING SEASON – EMBRACING PLACE SERIES

Through this somatic movement series, you will be given the opportunity to explore how moving from a deeply felt experience of the living body can stimulate creativity and facilitate wellbeing and self-awareness. The inner and outer lives of the mover are under investigation. Somatic practice and the desire for art making are in conversation, remembering our place in the larger order of things. The sessions will cover somatic movement aspects of experiential anatomy, visualisation, and authentic movement practice; exploring the benefits of grounding, alignment, centring, channelling energy, stillness, attention and being present. Utilising these techniques can support your physical, mental and emotional well-being throughout your life.

Open to movers of all ages and abilities.

April to June 2024 Programme – £10 per session.

Saturday 27th April- 10.30-12.00 midday – BOOK
Barnett’s Demense, Belfast

Saturday 25th May-10.30-12.00 midday – BOOK
Black Mountain, Belfast

Saturday 29th June-10.30-12.00 midday – BOOK 
Lady Dixon Park, Belfast

Facilitator: Sandy Cuthbert
Sandy has a background in contemporary dance and movement improvisation. BA (Hons) Creative Arts, PGCE, Post-graduate Certificate in Contemporary Dance & Choreography-London Contemporary Dance School. Professional dancer-National Dance Company of Wales, In Transit, Maiden Voyage Dance, Off The Rails. Sandy recently returned to performing in ‘Epilogue’ premiered at the Belfast International Arts Festival 2021. Over 20 years FE & HE dance lecturing experience. Sandy has an MA in Dance and Somatic Well-Being and is a professional member of ISMETA-Registered Somatic Movement Educator. After retiring as Company Manager for Maiden Voyage Dance last year, she now works freelance as Engagement Coordinator for the company. She has a curiosity and passion for combining her loves of movement, mindfulness, and the natural world.