THE 5RHYTHMS DANCER AND THE CLOWN- Hastings- UK

A one day 5Rhythms Dance and Clowning workshop.

An exploration of movement, dance, imagination and the red nose.

OPEN TO ALL

No previous movement, dance or clowning experience required.

During this one day workshop, Emma and Ali will lead you on a journey that weaves the poetic worlds of 5Rhythms Dance and Clown Improvisation. This course is for beginners and more experienced alike. No previous experience is required.

In the dance, we can become aware that the Clown is nearby, waiting to appear as we tap into our playful energies. Equally, the Clown can dream into the dimension of movement and dance at any given moment as part of their journey through the world.

This workshop is all about connection and spontaneity, poetry and fun. Expect 5Rhythms movement explorations, games, exercises and short improvisations to discover the worlds of the clown and the Wave and where they might meet.

ABOUT THE 5 Rhythms

The 5 Rhythms is a embodied improvised freedom of movement practice. Living in each moment, surrendering to instinct and following the language of metaphor as it unravels us into our unique dance.

There are no steps to learn, the choreography is alive in each moment without planning, responding to the music, physically expressing with spontaneity.

The 5 Rhythms Flowing Staccato Chaos Lyrical and Stillness are the map we follow, energy in motion creating a wave like pattern that guide us.

ABOUT Clowning.

Clowning is a state of playfulness that brings us to experience a child-like, naïve and vulnerable state of being. Paradoxically we grow, learn and are strengthened through reconnecting playfully with what makes us most vulnerable. This approach to clowning is not a technique (tricks, gags and routines) but a personal journey towards finding one’s own unique way of being a clown, by listening and being receptive, essential skills for any creative and imaginative expression. 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.

THROUGH Clowning
We connect to our playful spirit. We develop and sustain in ourselves and each other the courage to be who we truly are, to trust life and ourselves. We befriend the fears that block us from being fully present in the here and now. The path of the Clown is simple, vulnerable and naive reminding us to dance lightly through life.

Facilitators:

Emma Leech – 5 Rhythms

Emma Leech’s teaching embodies the spirit of Gabrielle Roth, the inspirational founder of 5 Rhythms.

After identifying her potential in London in 1991 , Gabrielle encouraged her, took her to the US to work with her, and funded her training.

For the past 25 years Emma has taught 5 Rhythms in Britain and around the world, always staying true to the original approach she learned direct from Gabrielle.

Recognising the extraordinary power of the practice to heal and to transform lives, she pioneered its use in prisons, refugee camps , addiction recovery clinics in Harley Street to the slums of Kolkata.

Emma is now one of the most skilled and experienced 5 Rhythms instructors in the world.

The 5 Rhythms came into Emma’s world of theatre, visual arts and social justice work over 30 years ago.

Teaching since 2001 her particular flavour is rich with the tapestry woven of “street wise’ and humour, weaving in the edges of the artistic meets’ real life.’

Ali Stockford – Clowning

Ali has been facilitating with Nose to Nose workshops since 2016 and holds this work in high esteem as the perfect grounding for all creative work, developing our potential for full self-expression and the bigger picture of trusting ourselves and life and the power of fun! For Nose to Nose, Ali has delivered trainings for the Giggle Doctors – Theodora Foundation, Lis’n Tell Speech and Language Practitioners, Quantum Marketing, London, medical students at the University of Bristol and social clowning at The Imaginarium, a writers conference, Cambridge. Ali grew up dancing – ballet, modern and tap -appearing in lots of musicals and pantos. She worked as a tap dancer in France alongside studying for a French literature degree and co-produced a one woman clown show – The Princess and the Pea- for children. Ali speaks both English and French.

Course fee: £110

Early bird £95 (if booking before 31st May 2025)

Date and times:

COURSE OPEN TO ALL

Date and times
Sunday 22nd June 2025 – 9.30am – 5.30pm

Venue:

STADE HALL

The Stade

Hastings

TN34 3FJ

Venue: The Stade Hall

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To book a course follow the link Click here to book… above. You will see on the form whether there are available places. Submit the form with your details and we will let you know how to proceed with payment of your deposit. Your deposit is REFUNDABLE MORE than 2 months before the start of the course. There is a £30 admin fee for refunds. If the course is cancelled your deposit will be refunded in full.

Deposits are paid online.

NOTE: Your place can only be confirmed after we have received your deposit.

Once your deposit has been accepted, we will notify you to confirm your place on the course.
You are booked on the course ONLY when Nose to Nose confirms your place.

If you have questions, email us at nosetonoseoffice@gmail.com
If the course is full you will automatically be added to our waiting list. We’ll let you know when a place becomes available.

MORE INFO CONCERNING COURSE FEE…

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Q: Can you put me on the waiting list? A: Sure, just click on the link Click here to enquire and fill the form. We will put you on our waiting list and let you know when a place becomes available.