TaKeTiNa >> birthed an enduring >> Reinhard Flatischler was a metaphor at esalen in the 1970s. looking teenager hitchhiking through afghani- at life as a series of waves to be moved stan when he discovered the through is the heart of the practice that has of entrainment while witnessing Sufi ’s become a model for countless others. Today chanting. Forty years later he and his 5 Rhythms continues to expand and evolve wife Cornelia continue to refi ne and as Roth’s son Jonathan Horan carries the expand their innovative rhythm process torch forward for new generations. TaKeTina as a tool for personal growth map that can be easily understood, yet explored for a lifetime, is the essence of and transformation. this practice. Virtually any music or mood can be categorized under one of the aKeTiNa is a group rhythm Afi ve rhythms: Flowing, Lyrical, Staccato, Chaos, and Stillness. A typical “wave” that is an incredibly class may fl ow through all fi ve in sequence, or intensives may choose one to delve deeper. Tpowerful tool for left/right brain 10 integration. It is conducted in a circle, with 5Rhythms is intended as a moving meditation that happens in a group. As such it offers opportunities to access highly emotional or spiritual states—most reliably—. two facilitators in the center keeping a steady The palette of music that 5Rhythms facilitators use as a foundation to the journey is as beat on a large bass drum, and a warbling wide and varied as human experience. The teaching style is invitational and encouraging, drone from a berimbau, a single-stringed and complements the work done putting together the soundtrack. Dip a toe in the water or Brazilian instrument. The most important dive in headfi rst; there is no “proper” way to do the rhythms. instrument, however, is the human body. The FIND IT: 5Rhythms is proliferating extensively in the U.S. and around the world. Several hundred people leaders take the group on a rhythm journey have completed the teacher training and classes are popular in Europe, the UK, South Africa, and Austra- that begins with very simple repetitive steps. lia. Look for it at hot springs, retreat centers, and studios. www.gabrielleroth.com They then add claps on a different count, and fi nally add basic sounds on yet another count. The idea is to play with the edge of entrainment and chaos, and integrate the hemispheres of the brain in the process. It sounds like serious work, but in fact, playing WITH with that edge leads to mirth and hilarity. TaKeTiNa is always done in a group, from just a few participants to a hundred or more. Members of the circle may be asked to join hands and send around; sometimes pairs or small groups are formed for individual practice and sharing. Described as a process CRITICAL capable of activating human and musical potential through rhythm, TaKeTiNa can be practiced by people of any age or ability. It is biodanza also being documented in medical studies as a way to reduce pain and aid recovery. >> once said, i love, therefore i am. Rolando Toro Araneda " " FIND IT: Over 200 facilitators are currently certifi ed Biodanza (Dance of life) was his brainchild, a practice he described as worldwide, and can be found not only at retreat "the poetry of human encounter," and rightly so. it is a system designed centers and workshop venues, but also within the mODALITIES mASS to heighten the experience of being alive in the here and now. medical establishment, often with people with serious pain issues.The Flatischlers operate the International Practices. Protocols. approaches. Techniques. These are the words movement pioneers reach for iodanza is about encountering yourself and others through movement, dance, TaKeTiNa Institute in Austria, with sister locations physical contact, and sharing. You will connect one-on-one, and with the entire when they are trying to describe what they do. Coining a term for a new method gives you the in the U.S. and Australia. www.taketina.com Bgroup at once. Physical contact occurs gradually and participants learn how to set right to teach it your way. Persona. Panache. mojo. mystique. we use these terms to grasp at the boundaries and respect each others’ needs for contact and space. Music is a key component, essence of a mentor’s . when enough people label a person remarkable, a reputation is earned. usually organic with real instruments and voices rather than electronic. Some sections may be danced in silence. Biodanza is active and energizing, but by no means a hard-core aerobic modalities—the catch-all word we use to describe the genre. Some are amorphous processes that workout. Quiet, gentle movements and partner and/or small group practices are common. invite improvised facilitation, while others have specifi c moves or techniques that can be codifi ed, Biodanza classes have strong spiritual and emotional components and facilitate the expres- sion of fi ve major human potentials: Vitality, Sexuality, Creativity, Affectivity, and Tran- memorized, and taught. we’ve highlighted ten of the largest and most infl uential that can be found scendence. Teachers may interpret in individual ways, or offer advanced classes that are not internationally and in most major u.S. cities. we urge you to try them! user-friendly, accessible to appropriate for beginners. Biodanza classes are typically 15-30 people, but it can be done eNTrAINeD: most abilities, and non-competitive, these modes invite you into the safe container of community with two or three participants up to several hundred. FIND IT: Over 2,500 people teach Biodanza worldwide, with huge popularity in Europe and South Co-leader Cornelia space that encourages movement with an intention towards greater awareness. Dive in! – EDITORS Photo: courtesy of Gabrielle roth / courtesy of bioDanza / courtesy of taKetina America. Italy alone is home to 40 schools of Biodanza, and an estimated 100,000 people practice regu- keeps a beat larly worldwide. In the U.S., look for Biodanza on the West Coast, Washington DC, and . heard round www.biodanza.us the world. 20 worlds ofmovement. continues toresonate throughout the work Her 1967. in Continuum founded fluid nature ofhumanpotentialwhenshe www.continuummovement.com toEstonia. Brazil major countriesfrom theUnitedStates, asin12other found throughout aswell FIND IT: W >> Continuum live more vibrant lives. to possible is it bodies, our of intelligence fluid the activating of process the in that is Continuum of well-being, wisdom, fruit and imagination. The continuous of source the becomes life of theater This form. dissolving and emerging of play the into delve explorations modality’s the release, out withexercises- structure that maintain patterned postures or formalized following a fixed system of than Rather sensation. and movement, sound, breath, of potency subtle the utilizes Continuum To activate with this intelligence, and harmonize intelligence. mentally ONE undulating stream of viscera and brain—function as funda- swirl of the and membranes, of net the system, lymph the of pump the fluid, cerebrospinal of tides the blood, body—circulating the of fluids ALL that Continuum. 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“untensive” retreats, life practice programs, and leader trainings in locations across the U.S. and in in India, and Theand Netherlands.50 countries including Australia, Brazil, U.S. the across locations in trainings leader and programs, practice life retreats, “untensive” FIND IT: I ourselves and with others. within work to ways valuable and new discovering thereby adults, integrated as ies ih-ere odro a child, we can re-align our hearts, , wisdom, wonder and bod light-hearted of the with world outer the and ourselves experiencing through that is InterPlay of genius The odds. at be not need work and play that is point The playtime. sonal with at least one or a few other people, improvisation and encourage and interper interaction involve forms the of Most voice. and stories, movement, with playing for structures simple are which “forms,” InterPlay into moves then and warm-up a with begins class typical A technique. learning powerful a and life everyday for philosophy a both is Interplay hand. at moment the with engaging and up showing simply practice, play, andperformance. the body’s wisdomthrough later theycontinuetotranslate Three decadesofimprovisation 1979. in company dance Soul collaboration intheBodyand >> InterPlay and Phil Porter Body-centered modalities invite us to encounter nature on its its on energies Many nature others. with encounter together and to ourselves inside us terms, basic most invite modalities Body-centered frontier— The the leaderson thecrest are inviting us tojointherisingtide. There’s a surge towards movement on the wave of consciousness— past with the present, to create what the future will build upon. upon. build will future IT’S the what create to present, the the blend to with chance past the has generation Each race. human the as varied as are forms the and somewhere, tree family everyones in movement is There birthright. universal a on impressions dividual in- like are Modes innovate. who dancers is it often and culture, new their bestideasandtheresults are instant—flashmobsanyone? with in back push can is creatives today and Dance before, never as media related. the dance everything in interest of surge huge a to leading is TV the from pouring past. forms popular of backdrop ancient The the in roots with term dance, catch-all a ecstatic become has which Cunninghams—to the and Grahams greats—the Cynthia Winton-Henry Winton-Henry Cynthia fullness of physical experience.” For the InterPlay participant, this means means this participant, InterPlay the For experience.” physical of fullness the articulate and understand to strive to is body-intellectual, a be “to words, Porter’s In wisdom. innate body’s the to ambassadors are founders nterPlay’s A Over 1,000 graduates of the Life Practice Program lead Practice ongoing the Program classes,Life special events, Over 1,000 graduates of terrior from the ever-evolving landscape of ever-evolvinglandscape the from emerge Modalities LABOR froth onthewaveofevolution pae o xlr byn mda n technology. and media beyond explore to place a OF y

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Jazzercise Nia ™ >> Judi Sheppard Missett surprised her students >> Debbie Rosas Stewart & Carlos Rosas in 1969 and asked them to turn away from the mirror. took off their shoes in 1983, at the height of the Her "just-for-fun" take on jazz dance became a fitness “no pain, no gain” aerobics era, and blazed a path to phenomonon from its humble beginnings in Chicago. glory. What was once an acronym for Neuromuscular azzercise is the first, most common, and most financially Integrative Action is now a noun that stands for full- successful dance-fitness modality, topping $94 million in rev- spectrum fitness fun. vinn martí’s Jenue in 2009. Jazzercise offers fitness, fun, community, and livelihood for hundreds of thousands of people from New Or- ia blends nine movement forms from dance arts, martial mystical movement ministry leans to Tokyo. Jazzercise is a 60-minute group fitness class com- arts, and healing arts, in an approach aimed at changing bining cardio, strength, and stretching for a total body workout. Nbodies and lives through the sensations of pleasure Moves taken from hip hop, yoga, Pilates, jazz dance, kickboxing, and resistance training are and joy. Nia classes offer a fun, exhilarating, expressive mind-body Become intimate with fused and bundled into one-hour sessions. Judi’s daughter Shanna Missett Nelson serves conditioning and healing experience. Practiced barefoot to music, the motion of the soul as President of Jazzercise, Inc., carrying the vision forward into the 21st century. Over the a typical session includes dance moves mixed with heart-pumping in all directions and years, the organization has acted upon Judi’s philosophy of giving back to the community. kicks and punches, vocalizations, FreeDance, floorwork, and ground yourself in Judi and her legion of instructors have raised more than $26 million for a wide range of stretching, all designed to heighten conditioning, body awareness, the present moment. charities by leading special large-scale workout classes, performances at major sporting and sensory IQ. Dynamic music, colorful imagery, and movement events, and local benefits. Other activities include “Kids Get Fit,” a free workout program variety fires creativity, keeping your body stimulated and your mind designed to help school districts promote fitness as a way of life to children; and the “Cy- and spirit in “The Now.” Classes are open to all ages and fitness berStretch School Giveaway Program,” featuring free software that guides users through JourneyDance levels, and you are invited to move in your own way and at your own intensity level, adapting the choreography to your body. Nia’s energizing stretch breaks to reduce tension and the risk of repetitive stress injuries. >> Toni Bergins jumped into the FIND IT Jazzercise is an international franchise with over 7,800 licensed instructors worldwide teaching 52 Moves provide the foundation for all choreography, and while role of facilitator as a natural choice. classes in fitness, rec and community centers; dance schools; and senior facilities. www.jazzercise.com many people focus on technical mastery, no previous experience Years of learning the finer points of or skill level is required to have a fun, effective, and enjoyable yoga, shamanic practice, and Kripalu experience. For those wishing to go deeper, Nia personal and DansKinetics led to the founding of professional training is available, following the traditional martial soulmotion.com ZUmba her own mode in 1997. arts model by moving students through progressive levels of >> Beto Perez played a Latin dance tape one day in the ‘90s at his ourneyDance springs from the education, from White Belt through First Degree Black Belt. fitness class in Columbia. He called the resulting madness Rumbacise until philosophy of the founder, which he arrived in Miami and met Albert Alonghi and the business-minded Jcould be summed up as “Move your Perlman brothers. They branded it Zumba, and the rest is history. body, love your life.” Toni Bergins is best described as a live-wire, and her signature umba is a bona-fide dance-fitness craze that has coined the term “fitness-party” practice is a hotline to unlimited energy. A and is revolutionizing aerobics. A Zumba class is upbeat and energetic, with typical class journeys from prayer to cele- Zsome easy moves to follow, lots of pumping music and a party atmosphere. This bration on a foundation of music to match. is less about deep connection with a partner and more about having fun falling in love Bergins often teams up and travels with DJ with your body. Zumba works for small groups or solo with a DVD; it also scales up Root (Root Cuthbertson) and encourages easily to the huge crowds that take free classes in Manhattan’s Times Square. Energy and her trainees to collaborate with DJs as well. enthusiasm are the hallmarks of Zumba instructors, who have led the way in introducing Every session is an invitation to move, of- dance fitness to the mainstream. Zumba has grown to become a lifestyle brand with a ten beginning by tuning the chakras, guided clothing line, DVDs, and ZLife, a magazine for teachers and enthusiasts. Gyms and clubs imagery, and affirmations. High energy that offer Zumba point to the community atmosphere as a key to member retention. dance is always a good part of the journey, FIND IT: Zumba is found in over 105 countries with some 60,000 classes being offered by licensed instruc- as well as exercises that foster interaction tors on a regular basis and an estimated 7.5 million people joining the fitness party worldwide. Look for and creativity. This practice is relevant to Zumba at gyms, spas, community centers, and athletic clubs. www.zumba.com the entire waveform of human experience the founders: Debbie and Carlos and is in alignment with personal growth are tireless advo- and development, relationship building, and cates for the joy of consciousness expansion. JourneyDance movement. can be experienced in a fitness class format, weekend workshops, or week-long retreats. The idea is to leave the dance floor glowing. FIND IT Classes, retreats, and teacher trainings throughout the U.S., especially on the East Coast, FIND IT: Nia is booming, with classes in 45 countries and featured in 750 Photo: Michael Julian Berz Photo: but spreading westward. Bergins is a regular at publications worldwide. Enjoy Nia in venues ranging from gyms and dance studios Kripalu, Omega, and Esalen, and more than 200 to hospitals and senior centers to schools, summer camps, and even corporate well- certified teachers offer classes across the country. ness programs. Over 7,500 teachers have been trained to date, and an estimated

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22 conscious dancer | WINTER 2010 conscious dancer | FALL 2010 23 brand new—allofthemare relevant. There’s anentrypointhere foreveryone;whatwillyoutrynext? We gathered together benefi100 ways to the movement. say about of "Be Here awareness ts Now" building with your to body.dedicated Some is date back MAgAZINe to antiquity,DANcer coNScIouS others are group energy work. energy group and dancing, drumming, of blend Chandra Barbagallo by created form this Taiwan, in h ineigwr fthe pioneering work of journalist former by created regimen workout drumming, chanting, and meditation.drumming, live dance, through self of ploration traditional West African dance. An ex- and Hatha yoga gesser’s union of the human body in motion. to the functioning of ment theory Exercises that apply Laban’s move- developed by sion of ing, processing, and witnessing. inner life through movement, draw- and giving creative expression to the in the 1950s. Involves access gaining pioneer developed byed form dance therapy BeachDance Bartenieff Fundamentals Bar Method Authentic Movement Aston Kinetics Alivemotion Alexander Technique AfroFlow Yoga Afro-energy Dance Action Theater AcroYoga include children and teens. that programs with Canada, Alberta, in Based music. and dance through awaken and concerts grams and heal actor freedom of movement. movement. of freedom changes everyday habits to improve A simple and practical method that head. and neck between relationship technique for creating balance in the Pilates, music, golf, yoga, and more. activities and specialized trainings in daily for education Includes Aston. developed by somatic pioneer fi and bodywork, ment, tness fulness popular at ecstatic dances. and play- trust Klein. A practice of by conceived Thai and ics, to playlists provided in advance. advance. in provided playlists to Free dancing in sand, sun, and surf Oregon. Beach, Cannon of shores innovation led by are the key to this ecstatic dance neous and artful communication. communication. artful and neous Embodied exercises lead to sponta- method founded by theater training and performance mODALITIES FROm 24 Jason Nemer conscious dancer| F.M. Alexander Laban Movement Analysis Mary Starks Whitehouse Starks Mary . Based on on Based Leonard. Burr A blend of yoga, acrobat- yoga, A blend of A body sculpting sculpting body A Synchronized iPods Rhonda Clarke’s pro- . Bartenieff Irmgard om fmove- Forms of Debbie Stein- Improvisational Improvisational Jenny Sauer Sauer and Jenny Lisa Evans on the Ruth Zaporah. Well-established Well-established is an ecstatic ecstatic an is developed this this developed Australian Australian A self-direct- . Lotte Berk WinTerFaLL 2010 2010 An exten- Judith Judith

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