COURAGE TO BE
The Age-old art of Spontaneous Clowning
Thursday 20th May – Sunday 24th May (9am – 5pm)
StillPoint Country Haven (www.stillpointcountryhaven.co.za)
Fourways, Johannesburg
StillPoint Country Haven has the privilege of hosting Vivian Gladwell,
an internationally renowned facilitator and modern day Court Jester
from France.
Join us for a life changing 4 day programme of letting go, freeing
up and playful creativity!
In essence….
Clowning is a state of playfulness that brings us to experience
a child-like, naïve and vulnerable state of being. Paradoxically
we mature, learn and are strengthened through reconnecting playfully
with what makes us most vulnerable. This approach to clowning is
not a technique (no face painting, tricks, gags and routines) but
a personal journey towards finding one’s own unique way of
being humorous, by listening and being receptive, essential skills
for any creative and imaginative expression.
The word “courage” comes from a root that means “heart.”
Through clowning and connecting to our playful spirit we can develop
and sustain, in ourselves and each other, the heart to be who we
truly are, to trust life and ourselves.
“Taking heart” is a profoundly inward process, and
an invitation for overcoming the fears that block us from being
fully present in the “Here and Now.”
It is only when we let go our control over things that we begin
to be surprised by the depth of what reveals itself to us.
Target Audience
Corporate and private individuals who would like to develop their:
Spontaneity - Creativity – Flexibility - Imagination - Ability
to deal with conflict, adversity and diversity – Playfulness
- Connection with an audience - Ability to “think on your
feet” – Response to the moment – Managing of polarities
in life and work
About Vivian Gladwell
Since 1988, Vivian has worked internationally as a modern day Court
Jester and facilitator. He performs at business events and conferences.
He is the founding member of Nose to Nose (see www.nosetonose.info)
and Fool View, the Social Clowning group. His teaching has introduced
many to discover the transformative power of play and humour.
His particular interest has been into how to apply the insights
of clowning to different professional field such as medicine, teaching
and business practice. Vivian creates an atmosphere in his workshops
that enable all participants – from whatever walk of life
– to enter into unfamiliar and challenging exercises. Having
completed Vivian's workshops, previous participants have felt an
enhanced openness and attentiveness, a heightened sense of empathy,
a higher degree of presence, increased improvisational skills and
a confidence to apply these across all areas of their life. Vivian's
students say that the course gave them 'permission to be playful
again,' and 'an understanding that every little incident has significance.
You can read some testimonials about Vivian's courses below:
“From the very first minute of Vivian’s presence one
had the feeling of being accompanied by a good spirit. So all the
exercises we did – although they required us to overcome certain
inner obstacles – were a step on the way to free oneself from
hesitation and inner burdens. L.B. English Week 2004 (f)”
“I must say Vivian did very well and made us all
feel very comfortable in the group and in doing these strange
things we had to do. I would never have believed someone could
make me play a square or a toy sword or whatever, but in the
right setting I was able to do so. C. B. English Fortnight 2000
(f)”
“I found it remarkable how quickly Vivian managed
to create an atmosphere for all the participants in which one
not only felt well, but also safe enough to try things out that
one wouldn’t normally trust oneself to do. For me as a
person and a teacher it was an extraordinary valuable experience
to see how one can wholly captivate an “audience”
when one is fully present. [vollkommen bei sich]. M.B. English
Week 2005 (f)”
Other comments from previous course participants:
Dr Deon van Zyl
This was the single most transformative and life-changing programme
I have ever attended.
Sharon Olivier
The most refreshing insight was learning how to relax, tune
in and respond to the moment. The facilitation was top class!
I gained so many insights and skills that will benefit my training
and speaking career.
PROGRAMME COST
This programme is currently offered at R6 000 in Europe. As this
is Vivian’s first programme in SA, the programme will be offered
at a reduced price (once only offer)
Rate per person
For Full Programme Early Bird Rate per person
For Full Programme
Corporate R3 850 R3 500
Private R3 100 R2 800
The rates exclude accommodation at StillPoint Country Haven.
Accommodation is available via booking at reservations@stillpointcountryhaven.co.za
The Early Bird Rate will only apply should full payment be received
before 31 April 2010.
An additional 10% discount will be given to groups of 3 or more
from one organisation or group.
ONLY 16 PLACES AVAILABLE, SO PLEASE BOOK EARLY!
For further information on clowning see www.nosetonose.info
or contact Sharon Olivier at consult@global.co.za or 083 448 3720
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