Workshop facilitator
WORKSHOP AIMS
What I aspire to achieve in each workshop is:
- To develop creative approaches to movement, performance and creativity, tailored to the group's needs and curriculum demands in case of delivering workshops at schools.
- To collaborate with very diverse groups in age, background and ability - by exploring styles inspired by different cultures
- To integrate those styles into a more contemporary and current style.
- To make use of comedy, voice, sound so that individuals have different platforms to express themselves.
Fun, enjoyment, education and technique are all linked in the sessions I deliver.
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
- Evolution Arts www.evolutionarts.org.uk
- Under1sun www.under1sun.org
- Same Sky www.samesky.co.uk
- BPFE www.bpfe.org.uk
- Start the Dance www.startthedance.co.uk
- Wise Moves www.wisemovesdance.co.uk
- Workshop Network www.workshopnetwork.co.uk/search/details.asp?Artist=226
Rosaria delivers workshops to children, young people, mums, elderly people and the wider public through her Celebratory Carnival Dance signature dance classes as well as other dance styles as required by the client group. If you would like further information on particular programmes for specific groups, please get in touch. For general information on regular workshops, please keep on reading
1. CELEBRATORY CARNIVAL DANCE (EVOLUTION, BRIGHTON): These sessions are devised to explore movement through rhythms inspired by the Candomble and Santeria divinities, regional dances such as Maracatu, the sensual and energetic Samba and collective dances to the sound of Samba Reggae. Fusion techniques and performance skills will be also covered. The sessions are tailored to the participants’ experience and ability. All abilities and ages are welcome. Mums with young babies are encouraged to attend to bring in that intergenerational feel (proved and tested!). Where: Evolution (Sillwood Terrace off Western Road); When: Thursdays 1.00 – 2.15 pm
2. MARACATU CRUZEIRO DO SUL (Brighton). Rosaria is a guest teacher for this Maracatu band, introducing its dance troupe to the world of the dances from the North East of Brazil and choreographing performances. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 18.00 to 19.00 at 42b Providence Place Studio by St. Bartholomews Church in Brighton (parallel to London Road) For further information check www.facebook.com/maracatucruzeirodosul
3. GOLDEN GROOVES (Brighton and Hove)- as seen in Celebrating Age Festival 2009 (Hove Town Hall) Dance classes designed for people over 50s. Current sessions are delivered at the New Larchwood Centre. Coldean (Brighton) on Wednesdays from 11.00 to 12.00, and on Fridays from 12.00 to 12.30 at St. Georges Crypt in Kemptown, in collaboration with Silver Sounds, percussion band. Come and join us and have a cup of tea and cake afterwards.
4. FINDING THE ANIMAL WITHIN - A CELEBRATION OF DANCE AND SHAMANISM FOR WOMEN. This is a collaboration project between Rosaria and Shaman Charly Flowers. The day will be dedicated to find the animal within and it will combine Shamanic practices with the exploration of movement and imagery through the Afro-Brazilian orixas. Where: Unitarian Church, New Road. Brighton. For further information and/or to book a place, please get in touch
Collaborations with other organisations
ACTIVE FOR LIFE (Brighton and Hove). Rosaria is collaborating with Brighton and Hove Council in the delivery of movement and exercise classes for their programme for people over 60s. For further information please visit http://www.activeforlife.org.uk
ACTIVE IN HASTINGS PROGRAM. Rosaria has been guest teacher for two consecutive seasons teaching Afro-Brazilian and Carnival Dance. For further information please visit http://www.activeinhastings.org.uk
FE Training and Consultancy. Rosaria is working with this consultancy to deliver INSET days and tailor-made projects to increase profitability of companies and organisations and improve the well-being of their employees. For further information on BPFE, please visit, http://www.bpfe.org.uk
BRIGHTON DANCE NETWORK, Rosaria is collaborating with BDN in the delivery of community programmes exploring Brazilian and carnival rhythms. She has delivered courses for both adults and children. For further information on the Brighton Dance Network, please visit, http://www.brightondancenetwork.org
PARAISO SCHOOL OF SAMBA. Rosaria is a guest teacher at the Sunday workshops. Further information is available at http://www.paraisosamba.co.uk/dance/
Workshops are also delivered through organisations such as:
Festivals and Carnivals (UK and Europe)
SAMBEANDO 2007, Còrdoba, Spain. 8th of September 2007 (http://www.sambeando.com) Rosaria taught a set of Afro-Brazilian and Samba workshops which led to an outdoor parade.
BRIGHTON CARNIVAL. Rosaria was the lead choreographer for the Brighton Carnival 2007 which took place on the 22nd of July. She delivered workshops at community centres with other local choreographers including Mim King, the Brighton Dance Network and Poi Passion. For further information on the event and future opportunities check www.brightoncarnival.co.uk
WOMAD Rivermead 2003 and WOMAD Caceres (Spain 2003) with South African drummer and dancer, Risenga Makondo. Rosaria and Risenga delivered workshops which led to a final parade. In the case of the Caceres festival , the parade processed through town, with more than 1000 participants, and it was broadcasted on national and international TV www.womad.org