Nadine MunceyArtist-Led Session [in-person]
Holding You / Holding Me
+ £4.00 building maintenance fee
This workshop will begin with a 1 hour Gyrokinesis® class to find energy, an internal balance, fluidity and strength as we begin moving together.
The Gyrokinesis® Method is a movement technique that addresses the entire body.
Coordinating movement, breath and mental focus, this practice opens energy pathways,stimulates the nervous system, increases range of motion, and creates functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.
Benefits of a regular Gyrokinesis® practice includes a healthier, more supple spine, increased range of motion, greater joint stability, improved agility and athletic performance and a deep internal strength; leaving the practitioner with a feeling of renewed energy and health.
For this particular class, we will work through a seated practice on the floor and standing exercises. There will be plenty of modifications offered to suit the practitioner.
After a short break, we will move through a contemporary technique class.
This class will be mainly released based focused with elements of Cunningham technique as well as taking inspiration taken from the commercial and ballet dance world.
We will move through a variety of technical exercises to address the whole body before ending with a phrase.
Class will be fast paced, feel good fun and most importantly, judgement free.
After class, we will take a short break before heading into a creative and choreographic workshop.
In this creative and choreographic section of the day, I will lead the participants through a series of creative tasks to generate material on a set theme/idea. Combining this, with set choreography, we will piece together all the material generated and see if we can create a short piece to perform, all within the two hour workshop.
This will be a hybrid session, taking place in person and online. If you would prefer to attend this workshop online, please click here for further information and to book.
Part of Sadler’s Wells Artist Development Programme: Artist-Led Sessions. You can find out more about the selection process for this programme online here.
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Nadine Muncey is a contemporary dance artist, choreographer and movement director.
Nadine graduated from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance with First Class Honours in Contemporary Dance. During her training she performed works by Joss Arnott, Hubert Essakow, Sonia Rafferty and an excerpt of Sun by Hofesh Shechter. She went on to study for an MA in Dance Performance, becoming a member of Transitions Dance Company under the artistic direction of David Waring and supported by the Headley Trust. Transitions Dance Company performed works by Karole Armitage, Marina Collard and Hetain Patel, touring them throughout the UK and internationally. Nadine ended her MA year on a high, performing the triple bill at Laban Theatre, graduating with a Distinction.
She has choreographed and performed Surfacing, Resurfacing, a site-specific work at John Maine’s Arena, commissioned by The Courtauld’s MA Curating the Art Museum for their exhibition Both Sides of Here as well as co-creating and performing Landscape No. 8 at Resolution Festival 2022. As part of Resolution 2023, she performed in Gathering Clouds by Petronella Wiehahn and premiered her own work titled soft surge – a contemporary dance work that she is continuing research for. In 2024, Nadine made Hinge Girlband with Flux Projects, a short dance film created and filmed all within two hours that was then premiered at Flux Projects Holding On short film event at Close Up Cinema.
Nadine has performed works by Julian Nichols for Bodies in Action Dance, Extended Play and Róisín Whelan Dance and has walked for fashion designer Izzy McCormac as part of her final collection at Central Saint Martins. She has also worked as co-movement director for the play ‘After Sex’ by Siofra Dromgoole, shown at the Arcola Theatre and as movement director for the fashion film ‘Liminal Space’, which premiered on Nowness.
Nadine has been involved in music videos for artists Cryalot, Rokia Kone, Henri, MAVICA and Dua Lipa. She is also a Gyrokinesis® Certified Teacher.
Instagram: @nadinemuncey
Heath & Access Requirements
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Performances
Age 16 - 30?
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