Inclusive Approaches to Dance Movement - Vicky Malin Workshop co-presented by Ausdance NSW and Accessible Arts.

Inclusive Approaches to Dance Movement – Presented by Ausdance NSW and Accessible Arts.

Led by Vicky Malin (UK), this workshop, presented by Ausdance NSW and Accessible Arts, will introduce approaches to inclusive teaching through practical exercises and discussion. An opportunity to reflect on your own practice and the practices of others and confidently explore ways to open your work up to more people. 

Who is it for?

This workshop is suitable for professionals with experience of working with people with and without disability. It is suitable for dance educators or leaders, or those with a keen interest in developing teaching skills. It is also suitable for people working in other art-forms or practices that explore the body and movement, for example a theatre practitioner or yoga teacher. 

Artists and practitioners with and without disability are most welcome, and any specific needs can be addressed prior to or during the workshop if necessary.

Why should I attend?

Once you've done this workshop you will feel more confident in understanding the models of disability and exploring the importance of language and communication skills in a supportive environment. Throughout this workshop, you will learn tools to lead workshops and creative work, identifying diverse needs and applying learning to an individual context.

This workshop can be used as Teacher Identified NESA hours. 

Experience needed to attend

In an inclusive setting every person’s experience of dance and movement are equally valuable but often varied. An interest in working with the body is essential, however educators, leaders and professionals with and without dance training are welcome to attend. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Details

WHEN: Thursday 7 June, 9:30am - 4:00pm

WHERE: East Sydney Community Arts Centre34 Burton StreetDarlinghurstSydney 2010 Australia

COST: $200 General, $100 Concession (including Ausdance NSW Members). 

Memberships for Ausdance NSW begin at $33. Click here to become an Ausdance NSW Member

Vicky Malin

Vicky Malin is an Independent Artist living in London, UK. She performs, teaches and makes work with a focus on dance and movement. Vicky originally trained in theatre and psychology and later in life became a performer and teacher with Candoco Dance Company. She is passionate about working inclusively and is also a one to one life coach. She delivers a variety of creative projects for all abilities, ages and experience of dance as well as mentoring emerging inclusive companies internationally. Vicky recently graduated from Trinity Laban and Independent Dance with a Masters in Creative Practice, and is pursuing this particular research to create a one to one performance exploring the movement of our hands.