ecstatic euphonys
A deep listening excersize in the rhythms of nature with a focus on the language of the land. How can we tune in to our surroundings by becoming smaller, and yet more present in our own felt senses to the patterns of nature. We will spend the first part of this workshop outside guided into dropping into the deepest layers of sound in the landscape. Becoming one with the language of the environment as a resource for grounding. The land is always speaking and when we listen, she listens. Bird song is one of the most ancient languages there is, it goes far beyond background noise. If we choose to pay attention to the ordered chaos there is a lot we can learn about the landscape, tempos, and all the interweaving patterns at play and our role in them.
‘Complex patterns stimulate cognitive engagement and emotional depth, much like the way natural soundscapes enrich human attention and memory. This connection reveals rhythm not as a human invention, but as a universal principle of ordered chaos.’
How can we syncopate our bodies with what we are hearing from an authentic place of pattern recognition? The benefits of these practices can attune our capabilities for focus, increase our attention spans, soothe anxiety and awaken our senses for more vital awareness, and the cherry on top is we allow ourselves to have more fun in communication with the music and how we respond to rhythm with our bodies in sync with each other and the music in our felt senses.
Because every piece of music and musician deserves to be heard, and listening is a skill set that in practice, opens up doors to better flow within movement, body wisdom, emotional intelligence, and our capabilities to empathize and communicate effectively.
“Repetitive biological rhythms—such as the dawn chorus of birds, the steady beat of cicada wings, or the erratic flutter of moths—form the subconscious scaffolding of musical patterns. These natural cadences, honed by millions of years of evolution, resonate deeply in the human ear, triggering instinctive responses, The unpredictable intervals in bird calls, often irregular and layered, inspired polyrhythmic phrasing in improvisation. Research in auditory neuroscience shows that the human brain detects and anticipates rhythmic variation in natural sounds, triggering emotional engagement through dopamine release—a mechanism mirrored in how jazz improvisers “converse” with their ensemble, responding and adapting in real time.” Σχετικά Άρθρα
Rhythm is the breath of life— It is the silent thread stitching nature, music, and movement into one living story.
polyrhythms and fluid bodies
Are you wanting to have a more imsersive dance experience where you are in-synch with the oneness of logic and the heart of who you are.
Do you love live music and dancing at the club but cant find the confidanz to express your full self on the dance floor or with others.
Do you wish that there was less space for self consciousness and more space for self awareness. Where we are all rehearsing and in the rehearsal is the process and in the process is the tempo and in the tempo you find your flow and freedom*.
All while lubricating your joints, elongating and strengthening your muscles, hydrating your soul and being seen and witnessed. :) Lets make it hott.
Come join us for an hour of lessons in music theory, polyrhythms, and how to syncopate the logic of music mathmatics to simple body gestures that will make you feel at one with it all. Working with local djs, we will learn the behind the scenes secret recipes to the delicous beats that are provided. With guidance from trained movers we will explore the structures, planes, and curves of our own unique bodies and create a moving picture with music as the paint and our bodies as the brushes.
After getting on the same page, the rest of the evening will lend itself to the trance. Dance barefoot into oblivion, hydrate, drink tea // mocktails with local herbalist, sauna to warm up or end in rest and relaxing before getting a good nights sleep indefinitely.
“When viewed as a recreational activity, dance is far more than just physical movement. It blends music, rhythm, and expressive, often beautiful, communication with others. It's a form of creative expression that combines synchronized movement with shared social experience.The neurobiology behind dance’s stress-reducing effects draws on the combined power of music, social interaction, and movement. These stimuli influence various brain chemicals, including oxytocin (associated with bonding), dopamine (linked to motivation and pleasure), and β-endorphins (natural “feel-good” compounds). These neurochemicals contribute to healthy coping strategies and emotional resilience.” Dr. Liji Thomas, MD.
DJ: TBD
CONTEMPORARY DANCE WARM UPS: HASUBRA - Haley B :)
HERBALIST: Northern Muse
Donations: $15-40 At the door, pay what you can.
'* Thank you for understanding the amount of energy and preperation for these events, as well as keeping spaces like Good Medicine Collective running, we appreciate your contributions and effort to support local artists and healers. We also appreciate the work and investments you budget into yourself and your alignment to better show up for loved ones and community*