Based on Body Weather Laboratory, a kinesthetic and movement research founded by dancer/farmer Min Tanaka, this workshop investigates the body as a dynamic, transformative entity – constantly changing like weather – and explores the intersection of bodies and their environments. It challenges the performers to examine the preconceived boundaries of physical expression, and leads them to discover the primal, potent state of the body, devoid of ego.

The workshop focuses on:
rigorous and dynamic rhythm training to strengthen the core
partnered active relaxation through breathing and stretching
image work to activate body’s emotions and memories
exploration of the body in its relation to certain environments
improvisational etudes

Liz Lerman Dance Exchange
(5 minutes from Takoma Metro Station (Red Line) - www.danceexchange.org)

Introductory Workshop - Sept. 24th – Sept. 26th

Sept. 24th (7-10 pm), Sept. 25th (2-5 pm) & Sept. 26th (1-4 pm)

Cost*: Full workshop.................... $100
Single session.................. ….$35
Full participation is advised. Drop-ins are welcome.

Intensive Series - Oct. 24th – Nov. 18th
(8 bi-weekly sessions)

Thursdays (7:30-10:30 pm) Sundays (12-3 pm)

Cost*: All 8 sessions.................... $200
Single session...................... $30
Full participation is advised. Drop-ins are welcome.

*10% discount for full participation in both Introductory Workshop & Intensive Series.

NAOKO MAESHIBA is a dancer/ choreographer/ director based in Baltimore/ Washington, DC. Since 1993, she has worked with Body Weather Laboratory training initiated by Min Tanaka. She has also studied and worked with Betty Jones, Akira Matsui, Richard Emmert, Ohta Shogo, and Pak Wayan Dibia amongst others. In 2002, she founded Kibism, a performance unit/lab in order to explore the depth of the body, examine various forms of perception, and further the interactions between different disciplines and cultures. Maeshiba's solo and ensemble works have been experienced in the North America, Europe, and Japan. She has received Individual Artist Awards from the Maryland State Arts Council and the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts in solo dance performance and choreography. (www.naokibi.com)

Register online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WHGFJJ9

For inquiries: E-mail Dan (tofune@mac.com).