Pojie Arts is looking to train and recruit workshop leaders to run inclusive dance and movement groups. The training workshops are open to anyone interested in learning more about inclusive dance. Currently, participants are predominantly adults with intellectual disabilities. Twenty adults with intellectual disabilities are waiting for class to resume. These adults rely on dance class as an opportunity to communicate, exercise and get creative. Dance class supports all facets of physical, social and personal development. Without this provision many people have no access to any enrichment or education opportunities and are in danger of social isolation.
training scheduleThe training will take place over two days in Dongcheng District, Beijing:
Day one (28th November): Leading dance for groups with mixed needs (a focus on delivering dance to people with Intellectual Disabilities). 9.30am - 12.15pm - What is Pojie Arts and what is inclusive dance? - The aims: Creativity, Co-operation, Communication. - Warming up, Creative tasks and Cooling down. Day two (6th December): Developing performance 9.30am - 12.15pm - What is inclusive performance? - Ways in: Starting points and paths of development. - Other things to think about. 12.15 - 1.00pm LUNCH 1.00pm - 2.00pm - Open workshop - putting it all into practice - 1 hour |
TRAINER BIOGRAPHIES
Rosey Feltham is a New Zealand dance artist and teacher based in China since 2009. She graduated from Unitec University in Auckland with a Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts, Contemporary Dance. Rosey co-founded BackLit Productions, a contemporary dance company at the forefront of innovative dance in New Zealand. The company gained a reputation for fusing virtuoso performances with stunning visual elements toured nationally. Rosey has taught contemporary dance technique at the Performing Arts School of New Zealand and ballet at Les Mills. She is co-founder of Pojie Arts. Georgie Cockburn is a British dance artist with 10 years experience collaborating with arts organisations and NGOs internationally. Georgie has a BA in Theatre Arts and Dance and an MA in Theatre and International Development. She has a foundational qualification in Dance Movement Psychotherapy and has led international research projects focused on inclusive education. Georgie worked for six years as a Dance Artist in London with companies such as Tate Modern, the Laban Centre, Candoco, New Adventures and Wayne McGregor | Random Dance developing disability and community arts practice and consulting on the development of dance in the UK. Georgie is co-founder of Pojie Arts. Cheryl Yeam is a rights specialist with extensive experience in dance. She has 10 years experience with children and youth-centered programs in China, Thailand, India, Uganda, Honduras, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Canada with specialization in children in difficult circumstances. Cheryl also has 6+ years experience in child rights, protection, participation, holistic child development, with a focus on China. Cheryl performs regularly in Beijing with The Lunatic Moires and has worked with Pojie Arts for two years. Fee: This course is free to anyone who has volunteered with or would like to be involved with Pojie's work. For others there is a suggested fee of 250RMB for each day. These funds go directly towards supporting ongoing basic provision in 2016. Location
Beijing BISS International School No 17, Area 4, Anzhen Xili Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029 People's Republic of China Anhuaqiao Subway stop,line 8, Exit C2 |