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Week-end Gaga People Dance improvisation based on imagination and multisensory experience.
w/ Chen-Wei Lee (Wei-Wei)
Sat 26 Oct - 24
11:00 - 00:00
Sun 27 Oct - 24
11:00 - 12:15
What is Week-end Gaga People ?
Join the fascinating world of Gaga with Chen-Wei Lee, an award-winning dancer and choreographer, in a class that promises to transform your understanding of movement. With her experience in the Batsheva Dance Company and collaborations with renowned figures such as Ohad Naharin, Chen-Wei guides you through an exploration of the Gaga language, where every movement is a discovery, and every sensation is a journey. Her classes, open to all, are a unique opportunity to awaken your creativity, strengthen your body, and express your individuality through dance. Get ready to be inspired and transformed!
Who is teaching ?
Chen-Wei Lee (Wei-Wei)
Want to know more ?
Gaga/people classes offer a framework for users to connect to their bodies and imaginations, experience physical sensations, improve their flexibility and stamina, exercise their agility and explosive power, and enjoy the pleasure of movement in a welcoming, accepting atmosphere. Throughout the class, participants are guided by a series of evocative instructions deployed to increase awareness of and further amplify sensation.
This week-end is open to anyone desiring to develop a better understanding of their body and expressive abilities. It is particularly beneficial for those who are open to experimenting with their movement in an innovative and introspective way.
Participants can expect to gain awareness of their bodies, enhancing their ability to express themselves through movement. The workshop also aims to awaken a curiosity for new forms of physical expression.
Classes will cover aspects such as connecting to body sensations, emotional expression through movement, and exploring new ways of moving that challenge habit and convention.
Lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes each, the classes are led by Wei Wei. It provides an immersive experience where participants are guided through a series of structured exercises and bodily explorations.
No prior experience in dance or movement is required. The classes are open to anyone who is curious about exploring their body and discovering new ways of expressing themselves physically.
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Practical
In addition to the large hall, we offer a relaxation area, an equipped kitchen, changing rooms, bicycle parking, a library, and a patio. We want the place to be conducive to learning and provide a warm and welcoming environment.
The center is located close to Wiels and not far from Parc de Forest. You can take buses and trams nearby. Among the nearby stops, you will find: Wiels, Union, Pierre Decoster, Rochefort.
Buses: 48, 52, 49, 50
Tram: 82, 97
Gare du Midi is 10 minutes away.
The center is located at 274 rue des Alliés 1190. You will find a green gate with a doorbell to ring in case it's not open.
General
Forest Lighthouse is a somatic education center, a discipline that regards the body as a tool for expression, a vehicle for experience, and a means of learning. The center specializes in organizing courses, workshops, and training programs with curricula designed to cultivate a deep understanding of the unity of body and mind.
We offer a wide range of somatic courses and training programs, tailored to various needs and interests. Our events aim to create a bridge between the arts and sciences, from dance to neuroscience.
Just as we seek to highlight well-established disciplines, we also strive to introduce pioneering approaches in the field of somatics.
The program is generally open to everyone. Except for events with prerequisites or required prior experience, the center offers activities aimed at anyone interested in learning.
Payment
We accept various methods through Stripe for your convenience. For workshops and training programs, full payment is required. In case of special needs, there is the possibility of staggered payment. For regular classes, we offer several subscription options tailored to your schedule.
We guarantee total transparency with no hidden fees. Regarding cancellations, there is no refund after booking a spot, so please make sure of your availability when you reserve.
You will receive your invoice via email. Assistance is available for any specific billing-related requests.
Discounts are available upon request for students or unemployed individuals. Please contact us for more information.