The Crucible: Continuum and the Somatics of Martial Arts & Dance

Thursday Mornings 8:30-11:30am
Location: Venice Somatics Dojo

Pre-registration is required for this class. Please contact Gabe if you are interested.

For those interested in a synergy of spiritual practice, somatics, and the cutting edge of movement through space in relationship with others, I’m pleased to announce the beginning of an ongoing class in the ‘Internal Martial Arts’, called the Somatics of Martial Arts (SoMA). Some have experienced this kind of work at the SomaFest workshops I’ve taught, where there was enthusiastic responses from the students. The subject of these classes is how to create and maintain fluid resonance while moving in relationship with others, using strategies and tactics informed by fluidity. Due the radical emphasis on fluid & cellular presence and resonance, Continuum experience is necessary for these classes.

In the SoMA classes you can learn exercises and practices which take fluid and cellular domains into more of your external life. Also for those interested one can work on specific somatic tactical concerns and abilities.

Additionally in these classes I’ll be including some of my knowledge and skills as a dancer and choreographer, particularly wisdom from post-modern dance, contact improv, and from others I’ve had the exceptional opportunities to rehearse and perform with, as well as my experience as performance partner of Emilie Conrad.

Due to limited space and the vastly holistic nature of this work, for now these are small, invitation only classes so if you are interested please contact me for further details.

email: gabriel.orshan@gmail.com
phone: (310) 866-1969, www.go-holistic.com