Biodanza – ‘the dance of life ’
Group – Coordinators Heleen Fourie & Kate Clement 
Biodanza is about dancing from the inside to the outside through a special fusion of music and movement in a group. According to Rolando, the creator of Biodanza;
‘Dance is a deep movement born from the most visceral part of man. It’s a life movement, it’s a biological rhythm - of one’s heart and one’s breathing, an impulse towards connectivity. I believe in organic dance, that can answer to movement models that originate life.”
When done regularly this simple but profound experience of movement full of meaning wakes up more vital energy for happy, healthy living – physiologically and psychologically. Scientific research, especially that conducted since 1995 by Dr Marcus Stueck of the Institute for Applied Psychology at the University of Leipzig in Germany, showed that after 10 weekly Biodanza sessions, people are more relaxed and optimistic their immune system is stronger, they can better control their anger, and have improved inter-personal skills, and a better capacity for problem-solving.
During a session of Biodanza the facilitator gives guidance, but the movements are spontaneous and your own. Biodanza is based on a theoretical model with references such as biology, art and the human sciences. The Biodanza system was created in the 1960s by Chilean psychologist, artists, poet and teacher Professor Rolando Toro Araneda.
BENEFITS
o Stimulates vitality and joy.
o Revives the pleasure of living and moving naturally.
o Promotes creative expression and well being.
o Reconnects us to a sense of community.
WHO IS IT FOR?
o Everyone can participate in Biodanza and the dance of life. You don’t need any dance experience or special level of fitness.
Kate Clement will be the presenter for this term. Kate trained in the South African Biodanza School and with Biodanza founder Professor Rolando Toro in Brazil. She is a didactic Biodanza teacher, has a degree in Commerce majoring in Banking and Finance and over a decade of experience in Biodanza, consulting and team facilitation. As well as regular adult and children’s classes and workshops she facilitates teambuilding and development sessions for Organisations.
“Biodanza just blew me off my feet and out of my mind. Freestyle, intuitive and with deep connection between physical movement and state of mind. A truly liberating experience!”
Feedback from a Biodanza Participant in South Africa
Heleen Fourie will be the regular facilitator for this group. Heleen loves movement and music and will be able a Biodanza Facilitator in Training from the second half of this year. She is a yoga student, has attended a number of Fundamental Movement workshops, has a performing arts degree and many years a go did her elementary exam in ballet. The crucial link between the mind, body and emotions has always fascinated her and has lead her to do a Brain Gym course, Touch For Health and Reiki amongst other holistic studies.
DETAILS:
Date: Fridays from April 27 | 6.30pm - 7.15pm | 6 Week Block
Dates: April 27, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 8 and June 15
PRICES
o Single Introductory Class (1 hour) - $15
o 6 Class Introductory Series (1 hour each) - $60 payable in advance
Venue - Lotus Health, Suite 102, Level 1, 40 Yeo Street, Neutral Bay
BOOKINGS: Contact Heleen on 0404 368 603 OR email admin@lotushealth.com.au
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