Dancing the Land (for adults)
About the day
Dancing the land, offers a day of movement and dancing in the woodlands, meadows and the Children’s Forest at Colin Goodman Farm, Sussex.
This workshop will explore ways that moving in and with the natural environment can develop sensitivity and cultivate an embodied connection. The teachings incorporate principles of both 8 Shields and 5 Rhythms.
The workshop is led by Anna Richardson and Virginia Farman and is open to anyone over 16 years; no experience necessary.
Who is this day suitable for?
- This course is suitable for anyone over 16, no experience necessary.
The day will cover
- Learn methods of dancing among trees to create an embodied connection to nature
- Connect deeper to the landscape through the practice of dance
- Learn various movement techniques for boosting wellbeing and relaxation
- Create an opportunity to engage in simple nature connection
- Connecting with local community
Your investment
Suggested donation: £10-£20
These days are fully funded by the National Lottery Awards for All so that all are welcome. Your donation will support the longevity of Children’s Forest and enable us to plant more trees with children. Thank you.
Terms & Conditions
Please read our Terms and conditions, linked here.
About the tutors
Virginia (Ginny) Farman: Ginny is a site-dance choreographer, senior lecturer in dance at the University of Chichester and certified 5 Rhythms teacher with a long-term association with the Children’s Forest. She has recently completed a practice-led Phd investigating Interior/ exterior landscape dialogues that explored potential ways that dance and movement can support an increased connection to human and more-than-human relations.
Anna Richardson: Anna has been a nature mentor and trained forest school leader for over 20 years, working with children of all ages and mentoring adults in plant lore, foraging, nature connection and bushcraft. The 8 Shields deeply informs Anna’s work and approach. She is passionate about connecting to nature through creativity and reverence for life and is also a forest school trainer through Circle of Life Rediscovery and has co-authored two books : Learning with Nature and The Children’s Forest and is the founder of the Children’s Forest.
