Skinner Releasing Technique

The workshop will explore memory, imagery and embodiment through the framework of the Skinner Releasing Technique (SRT). The Skinner Releasing Technique facilitates deep kinesthetic experiences in movement. Hands-on partner studies and imagery foster the releasing of hidden tension patterns and blocks, to allow more freedom and ease in movement. Guided poetic imagery is interwoven with music and sound, that taps into the imagination and unleashes improvised movement, thus technical and creative process is fluidly integrated. We discover multi-directional alignment, suppleness, economy, power and soft strength. Movement explorations occur in solo, duet and group forms. This kinesthetic process facilitates the dance of letting go, change and transformation.

In Creative Practice we will cultivate the state of receptivity experienced in the SRT class and give space and time for absorbing, sensing, listening and following movement impulses.  Through explorations in moving, drawing and writing we will create individual and collective forms and remembrances. This is all cultivated in a supportive environment of non-judgement and creative curiosity.