Professional dance in the community
Creative movement courses @
Zosia Jo is a somatic dance artist, improviser and Artistic Director of Joon Dance. She has a degree from Northern School of Contemporary Dance, an in MA Creative Practice from Independent Dance / Trinity Laban and some training in psychotherapy from Spectrum Therapy.
As well as making her own shows, Zosia has taught extensively in schools, care homes, and other community settings. Currently she is a guest lecturer at University of Wales Trinity Saint David BA Dance, and improvisation teacher for the full time dance course at Rubicon as well as running her own projects.
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Zosia believes that everyone can dance, and that creative movement can allow everyone to connect to themselves and others with more ease and enjoyment. Having moved into MADE for her own practice and rehearsals, she will be offering some small bespoke movement courses. Space is limited and pre-booking essential!
movement will make you happy
Improvised and somatic dance is an approach that is positive, person centred and accessible, you will discover easy movement and boost your mental and physical health in a friendly social environment.
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Courses run in blocks of four weekly sessions.
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Courses cost £40 per person, or £35 concessions or when you book two courses. If this price is inaccessible for you, contact us.
Movement for womxn
Since 2016 Zosia has been a running creative movement courses for women in Cairo which has proved transformative and empowering.
Running for the first time in the UK, this course is for self identifying womxn, offering a safe space, away from the male gaze in which to connect to and make friends with your body, other womxn and discover the creative potential of movement.
Tuesdays 6pm - 8pm
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Book Autumn block 1: September 24th - October 15th
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Movement for all adults
Wish you felt more comfy in your body? Want to dance but it usually takes a couple of beers and a dark room to get you moving? This is the dance class for you! You'll be given specific imagery and tasks, grounded in reality but with a touch of magic that will get you moving with no chemicals needed! No steps to learn, no scary mirrors and absolutely zero judgement. Just some good tunes and a chance to connect to your body. All genders welcome.
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Thursdays 6pm - 8pm
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Book Autumn block 1: September 26th - October 17th
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Movement for parents and toddlers
By working with the body, movement and physical contact, parents and children develop a new, physical form of communication, which is enjoyable for both; children enhance and improve their motor skills and self-confidence and parents develop a sense of trust in their child and themselves.
Zosia is the only certified Contakids practitioner in Wales.
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Ideal for children aged 2 - 5 with a parent or carer
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Saturdays 10am - 11am
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Book Autumn block 1: September 28th - October 19th
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