Teaching

UPCOMING

REGULAR CLASSES 2021-22 PORTUGAL

Quinta Ten Chi, SINTRA
 



DANCE IMPROVISATION - BODY ∞ MIND AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT


guided by Ana Leonor Ladas



'STATES OF PRESENCE'

Where does movement come from? How does visible and invisible intertwine? Is dance different from life itself?
‘States of Presence’ is an invitation to dive within, to get closer to our original body, to dance, to move and explore from it. 
The regular classes focus on the (life) creative process itself and it evolves organically in direct relation with the individual and group dynamics. Situations are generated creating a fertile ground for (re)awakening of sensitivity, body∞mind awareness and a deep exploration within the inner landscapes of the Body and its interactions with the external environment. 
Inner landscape ∞ outer landscape, a Dance in between...
Based on improvisation, the body moves. Moving (and at the same time) being moved, individual experience within the mirror of a collective environment. A collective mind moving particular Bodies.  Space & Silence. Breath & Atmosphere. No reason, no goal, no nothing... just being... simply moving Body. 
The regularity of the classes allows deepening into our inner landscape, in a sustainable way, expanding awareness in its relation with the other and the outer environment. These classes  are open to everyone with a genuine curiosity and interest in discovering oneself through the moving body. No dance background is required. 
Be welcome! 



PRACTICAL


When


THURSDAY’S – 19.00 – 21.30


Where


QUINTA TEN CHI


Rua do Moinho do Gato,  2710 - 650 Sintra


www.quintatenchi.org


 

Contribution


monthly inscription 40 €
drop in - sliding scale 10 € to 15 €

Contact and inscription


analeonorladas@gmail.com | 00 31 6 23 89 38 78


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YEAR CALENDAR 2022 - 23

WORKSHOPS in PORTUGAL
Quinta Ten Chi, Sintra

DANCE IMPROVISATION & BODY∞MIND AWARENESS 




WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

'STATES OF PRESENCE' 

NOV 11, 12, 13 
JAN 13, 14, 15
MAR 17, 18, 19
MAY 19, 20, 21

Fri 18.00 - 21.30 | Sat 8.00 - 19.30 | Sun 8.00 18.00

SUMMER WORKSHOP
'SPACE & SILENCE'

AUG 21 - 26
8.00 - 19.30


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REGULAR CLASSES 2022 - 23 

LISBON

Block #1 – SPACE & SILENCE


Dance Improvisation & Body ∞ Mind Awareness


W/ Ana Leonor Ladas


NOV 29 – 14 FEB 2023


Escola do Amor

Rua Cidade de Tomar 21B, piso 2

1750-066 Lisboa



In this block of regular classes of a period of 12 weeks it is offered a possibility for a group of people to dive deeply within into own transformative process of discovering oneself, of meeting our authentic and resourceful being, through dance, body ∞ mind awareness and the moving body.


Each individual as well the group dynamics are carefully accompanied by an attentive and heart full attention in a safe, supporting and stimulating environment.


The first 3 sessions are trial out sessions open to all interested in joining. After these 3 sessions the inscriptions will be closed until the end of the block. This allows the same group to travel together into this profound and transformative physical and spiritual journey.


Maximum number of participants: 12



SPACE & SILENCE



‘What is Space? Is Space merely something to be filled in? or are we Space itself?


Is it Space & Silence Love?


“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it” (Rumi)



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In these regular sessions there is the invitation:


- for you to come as you are

- to dive within and discover oneself through movement and the creation of dance

- to get in contact and surrender into ‘what is’

- to observe and contemplate the inner landscapes of our being

- to expand awareness and sensitivity

- to invite the mind to rest and ‘fall in its place’, giving space to the Body Intelligence

- to deep listening, to question, to learn and embody

- to integrate, align & (re)connect body ∞ mind ∞ spirit

- to (re)create our own reality

- to explore and meet the unknown

- to swim in our individual and collective imagination

- to serve as mirror and be mirrored by other bodies ∞ existences

- to navigate in the space that we are…

- to surrender to the magic of Dance...


In essence, it is an invitation to get closer to our authentic and original being, simply ‘be’ and move and dance from this state.


This ‘dive’ naturally contributes for a profound and sustainable inner transformation.

The Intelligence of the Body is considered as the microcosms of the universe and gate to spirit and other dimensions. Tuning into this deep source we activate an inner energetic field that has the power to regenerate and transform ourselves, to stimulate our own inherent resourceful capacities contributing to a stronger ability to adapt to surrounding conditions.

These inner transformations have a direct influence in the various fields

of our existence and it contributes for us to be empowered from within.



THE PROCESS


My main role as a guide is to create meaningful situations for deep exploration, setting a fertile ground for creativity to unfold and for transformation through Dance to emerge…


… and we contemplate and celebrate the emergency of Dance!


The work is based on improvisation, sensible touch, somatic and energetic practices, visualisation, instant composition and collective awareness. The sessions are formed organically in the actual moment unfolding in direct relation with the present individual and group dynamics and what the situation is ‘asking for’.


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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


DATES


Nov 29 2022 – 14 Feb 2023


Every TUESDAY from 19.30 – 21.30



PRICE


Trial out sessions (29 Nov, 6 & 13 Dec) – 15€

Monthly inscription (4 weeks) – 50€

Full block inscription (12 weeks) – 130€

Students of Escola do Amor – 20% discount



REGISTRATION

(Required)


To register for these sessions, please send an email with your name, telephone and which modality you would like to register (open classes, monthly or full block) to:


analeonorladas@gmail.com


The payment needs to be made before the beginning of the sessions either by:


- Bank account IBAN:

PT50 0023 0000 4566 3863 0769 4


SWIFT: ACTVPTPL

To: Ana Leonor Ladas

Description: Regular classes Escola do Amor block 1 # your name


or


- MBAY : 00 31 6 23 89 38 78


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Escola do Amor

Rua Cidade de Tomar 21B, piso 2

1750-066 Lisboa



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PAST

OTHER WORKSHOPS 

11 SEP 22 - LISBON
14.30

Session dance improvisation & body mind awareness 


Festival de bem Estar, Feira Alternativa Lisboa 

www.feiraalternativa.pt


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8 & 9 OCT  22- DEN HAAG, HOLLAND 


Weekend workshop


'SPACE & SILENCE'


Sat 15.00 - 22.00 | sun 13.00 - 20.00


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14 OCT  22- REDONDO, PORTUGAL


'RETREAT 5 SENSES'


The retreat is from 13 - 18 Oct. I will be guiding the day of 'Touch' on the 14 Oct


www.facebook.com/qhali.holisticnutrition


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4 & 5 NOV 2022 - ODEMIRA, PORTUGAL


Weekend workshop 


'SPACE & SILENCE'


Fri 17.00 - 19.30 | Sat 10.00 - 18.00 | Sun 10.00 1-17.00


www.amandorla.pt




YEAR CALENDAR 2021-22

WORKSHOPS in PORTUGAL
Quinta Ten Chi, Sintra

DANCE IMPROVISATION & BODY∞MIND AWARENESS 

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS 2022
10.00 - 18.00

JAN 15 & 16 
MAR 12 & 13
MAY 21 & 22

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'STATES OF PRESENCE' - 'I AM, AM I ?...'


21 & 22 MAY

(sat 10.00 - 18.00 | Sun 8.00 -  18.00)

  

How close to the heart and body are you? When was the last time you were in contact with your true self? Your authentic being?  

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During ‘States of Presence’ this coming May, we will spend a weekend exploring, through movement and dance, 

the statement ∞ question ‘I AM, AM I ?...’, which expands to further inquiries:

- Is there a difference between who we are in essence and who we have become through 

the conditioning and pressures of education, parents, society, culture, emotions… ?

 - Where are we in our life journey and path?

- How can all this be explored and manifested through Dance and the moving body?

- How do visible and invisible intertwine?

- Is Dance different from life itself?

This workshop is an invitation:

- to dive within and discover oneself through movement and the creation of dance

- to observe and contemplate the inner landscapes of our being

- to expand awareness and sensitivity

- to integrate, align & (re)connect body ∞ mind ∞ spirit

- to invite the mind to rest and ‘fall in its place’, giving space to the body intelligence

- to explore and meet the unknown

- to swim in our individual and collective imagination

- to serve as mirror and be mirrored by other bodies ∞ existences

- to navigate in the space that we are…

- to surrender to the magic of Dance... 

In essence, it is an invitation to get closer to our authentic and original being, simply ‘be’ and dance from this state.

.

THE PROCESS

My main role as a guide is to create meaningful situations for deep exploration, setting a fertile ground for creativity to unfold and for Dance to emerge… 


… and we contemplate and celebrate the emergency of Dance! 

 

The work is based on improvisation, sensible touch, somatic and energetic practices, visualisation, instant composition, performative awareness and contact with nature. The sessions are formed organically in the actual moment unfolding in direct relation with the present individual and group dynamics and what the situation is ‘asking for’. There is an invitation into deep listening and courage to go with ‘what is’.  

 

Together we will tap into the essence of our being, into the intelligence of Body. Body is here seen as the microcosms of the universe and gate to spirit and other dimensions. Tuning into this deep source we activate an inner energetic field that has the power to regenerate and transform ourselves. These inner movements have a direct influence in the various fields 

of our existence and our activities in daily life. 

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How much we engage in the integrity and responsibility of this journey of self-discovery is up to each one of us. Each person is invited and supported to follow their own path and rhythm. 

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Dance belongs to no-one and it is available to all that are willing to meet it. You are invited to come as you are. The workshop is open to all, from teenagers, to adults to seniors. There is no age limit and no previous dance background is required. Nevertheless, what is required is a genuine willingness and interest to dive within and discover oneself 

through the moving body in a context of a group.


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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


Price

Full amount 150 €

✨✨  EARLY BIRD INSCRIPTION - 120 € (Deadline 8th May) ✨

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* 20% discount on inscriptions of regular classes.

* there is the possibility to pay in 2 parts until the beginning of the workshop.

* the option to join for free the (regular) class on 19th May, previous to the workshop.

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Food and sleeping are not included in the price. For the food we are all invited to bring something, to share and cook together. If you are travelling far and need a place to sleep, there is the possibility of staying at the common dormitory at Quinta Ten Chi 

for 10 €/night or at your own tent or caravan for 7€/night. 

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By the 14th May, we need a minimum of 7 inscriptions for the workshop to happen. If you are interested, please consider inscribing with time in advance, also to benefit from the early bird price 🐣 ;)

 

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For the official registration and warranty of your place, please send a deposit of 50 € to the bank account:

IBAN FR08 2004 1010 1615 6403 6F03 779

To: Mle Guerreiro Ladas Ana Leonor

Description: weekend workshop May 2022 # your name # deposit

 

You can also pay the full amount at once by bank or pay the rest (of the deposit), the latest on the start of the day of the workshop.

 

About cancellation

-  If you cancel your inscription until a week before, you will also be reimbursed the full amount.

- After that there is no reimbursement, (unless for a very specific reason that needs to be discussed with me).

- If for any reason the workshop needs to be cancelled you will be reimbursed the full amount you have deposited.


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QUINTA TEN CHI

Rua Moinho do Gato, 

2710- 650 Sintra

www.tenchi.org

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www.analadas.blogspot.com


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Looking forward to meeting you!


Be Welcome!

💫💫


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SUMMER WORKSHOP 2022
10.00 - 18.00

AUG 18 - 24

'SPACE & SILENCE'

Seven days of profound in-depth work into the sensible body. An awakening and expansion of awareness of the inner landscapes and its interaction with the outer environment - with others and nature. A body returning to its original vitality. 

(Please see page 'Summer workshop' for more info)) 

QUINTA TEN CHI 
Rua  Moinho do gato
2710-650 Sintra

Info & inscription
analeonorladas@gmail.com 
00 31 623893878

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PAST WORKSHOPS

YEAR CALENDAR 2020 – 2021

WORKSHOPS in DEN HAAG 

DANCE IMPROVISATION & BODY∞MIND AWARENESS 

'STATES OF PRESENCE'

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
Fri 19.00 – 21.30 | Sat & Sun 10.30 -17.00

20, 21, 22 - Nov 20 (replaced workshop online; please see below)
26, 27, 28 - Feb 21 (postponed to March due corona restrictions)
7, 8, 9 May 21 (cancelled)

Price 100 – 120 € (sliding scale)



'STATES OF PRESENCE'

Where does movement come from? How does visible and invisible intertwine? Is dance different from life itself?
‘States of Presence’ is an invitation to dive within, to get closer to our original body and to move and dance from it. A Body before language, ‘Like a child before he/she was taught to be grown up’ (Fernando Pessoa).
The workshop focuses on the (life) creative process itself and it evolves organically in direct relation with the individual and group dynamics. Situations are generated creating a fertile ground for (re)awakening of sensitivity, sensorial and body awareness and a deep exploration within the inner landscapes of the Body and its interactions with the external environment. Inner landscape ∞ outer landscape, a Dance in between...
The workshop is open to everyone with a genuine curiosity and interest in the moving body. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments.
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SUMMER WORKSHOP RETREAT
22- 31 AUG 2021
(please see information on page 'Summer Workshop 2021')
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PAST WORKSHOPS
Due to the circumstances related with the corona virus, it is necessary to cancel the workshop Dance Improvisation & Body∞Mind awareness "States of Presence" that was supposed to happen on 20, 21 & 22 Nov 2020 in studio Ammophila, Den Haag. 

In replacement there is a 2 days workshop online via ZoomFor those interested you are welcome to inscribe on:

Workshop Online 

'STATES OF PRESENCE'
Dance Improvisation & Body∞Mind awareness 

21 & 22 NOV 2020
14.00 - 16.30

Price
25 € one day | 50 € two days

The sessions will happen via zoom. 

Please make a little space at your home. It doesn't need to be very big but just enough so that you can move. 
In case if you are living with your family or other people make sure that during the time of the sessions you can be alone in that space without being interrupted. We will have a break in between. 

Info & Inscription
analeonorladas@gmail.com | 00 31 6 23 89 38 78

Be welcome!

Warm greetings
Ana Leonor
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YEAR CALENDAR 2019 – 20

WORKSHOPS in DEN HAAG 

DANCE IMPROVISATION & BODY∞MIND AWARENESS 

'STATES OF PRESENCE'

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
Fri 19.00 – 21.30 | Sat & Sun 10.30 -16.30

Nov -  8, 9, 10
Jan - 10, 11, 12
Mar - 13, 14, 15
May – 8, 9, 10 
(the May workshop is replaced by an online workshop above described)

Price 80 – 95 € (sliding scale)
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SUMMER WORKSHOP

21– 25 Aug 2020
Fri – Tue 10.30 – 16.30

Price – 150 - 170 € (sliding scale)
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AMMOPHILA FOUNDATION STUDIO
Rusthoekstraat 32,
2584 CV, Den Haag

(From Den Haag Hollands Spoor, take tram 1, Halte Frankenslag, then 1 min walk)

Info and inscription
analeonorladas@gmail.com | 00 31 6 23 89 38 78 (Holland) | 00 33 7 82 24 28 20 (France)

 (If you are interested in joining one or more workshops please inscribe as soon as you can which will be helpful for the organisation of them. Thank you)



'STATES OF PRESENCE'

Where does movement come from? How does visible and invisible intertwine? Is dance different from life itself?
‘States of Presence’ is an invitation to dive within, to get closer to our original body and to move and dance from it. A Body before language, ‘Like a child before he/she was taught to be grown up’ (Fernando Pessoa).
The workshop focuses on the (life) creative process itself and it evolves organically in direct relation with the individual and group dynamics. Situations are generated creating a fertile ground for (re)awakening of sensitivity, sensorial and body awareness and a deep exploration within the inner landscapes of the Body and its interactions with the external environment. Inner landscape ∞ outer landscape, a Dance in between...
The workshop is open to everyone with a genuine curiosity and interest in the moving body. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments.
...

Due to the circumstances related with the corona virus, it is necessary to cancel the workshop Dance Improvisation & Body∞Mind awareness "States of Presence #4" that was supposed to happen on 8, 9 & 10 May 2020 in studio Ammophila, Den Haag. 

In replacement there is a 2 days workshop onlineFor those interested you are welcome to inscribe on the coming:

Workshop Online 

'STATES OF PRESENCE'
Dance Improvisation & Body∞Mind awareness 

9 & 10 MAY 2020
10.30 - 13.00

Price
25 € one day | 50 € two days

If there is a financial difficulty, due to the present situation you are welcome to pay what you can. It is more important we come together then the money itself. 

The sessions will happen via zoom. Please make a little space at your home. It doesn't need to be very big but just enough so that you can move. In case if you are living with your family or other people make sure that during the time of the sessions you can be alone in that space without being interrupted. We will have a break in between. 

Info & Inscription
analeonorladas@gmail.com | 00 31 6 23 89 38 78


Be welcome!
TOULOUSE 

ATELIER DANSE IMPROVISATION et SENSIBILISATION DU CORPS


21 DEC  2019 
14.00 à 18.30











Prix 
35 €
Prix réduit 30 € (chômeurs, étudiants...)

Address
5 Impasse Max Baylac, 31170 Tornefeuille

Inscription
analeonorladas@gmail.com | 07 82 24 28 20


Merci spécial à la Cie Emmanuel Grivet pour le soutien pratique à la réalisation de cet atelier.

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WORKSHOP DANCE IMPROVISATION & BODY∞MIND AWARENESS DEN HAAG 2019

10 & 11 Aug  2019  (Sat & Sun - 10:30 - 15.30) at Ammophila Foundation studio, Rusthoekstraat 32, 2584 CV, Den Haag










STATES OF PRESENCE

Where does movement come from? How does visible and invisible intertwine? Is dance different from life itself?
‘States of Presence’ is an invitation to dive within, to get closer to our original body and to move and dance from it. A Body before language, ‘Like a child before he/she was taught to be grown up’ (Fernando Pessoa).
The workshop focuses on the (life) creative process itself and it evolves organically in direct relation with the individual and group dynamics. Situations are generated creating a fertile ground for (re)awakening of sensitivity, sensorial and body awareness and a deep exploration within the inner landscapes of the Body and its interactions with the external environment. Inner landscape ∞ outer landscape, a Dance in between...
The workshop is open to everyone with a genuine curiosity and interest in the moving body.
Price
75 - 95 € (sliding scale)

Address
Rusthoekstraat 32,
2584 CV Den Haag

From Den Haag Hollands Spoor, take tram 1, Halte Frankenslag, then 1 min walk. 

Info and inscription
analeonorladas@gmail.com | 00 31 6 23 89 38 78 (Holland) | 00 33 7 82 24 28 20 (France)


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WORKSHOPS DANCE IMPROVISATION 2019
guided by Ana Leonor Ladas

AMSTERDAM 
26 & 27 JAN 2019 (Sat & Sun - 12:30 - 17.30) at Anamorphic studio OT301, Overtoom 301, 1054 HW Amsterdam
2 & 3 MAR 2019  (Sat & Sun - 12:30 - 17.30) at Anamorphic studio OT301, Overtoom 301, 1054 HW Amsterdam
4 & 5 MAY 2019 (Sat 4 - 13.00 - 18.00 & Sun 5 - 10.30 - 15.30) at Anamorphic studio OT301, Overtoom 301, 1054 HW Amsterdam

STATES OF PRESENCE
Where does movement come from? How does visible and invisible intertwine? Is dance different from life itself?
‘States of Presence’ is an invitation to dive within, to get closer to our original body and to move and dance from it. A Body before language, ‘Like a child before he/she was taught to be grown up’ (Fernando Pessoa).
The workshop focuses on the (life) creative process itself and it evolves organically in direct relation with the individual and group dynamics. Situations are generated creating a fertile ground for (re)awakening of sensitivity, sensorial and body awareness and a deep exploration within the inner landscapes of the Body and its interactions with the external environment. Inner landscape ∞ outer landscape, a Dance in between…
The workshop is open to everyone with a genuine curiosity and interest in the moving body

Price
1 workshop – 100 €
2 workshops – 180 €
3 workshops –  270 €

Early bird inscription – 10% discount (workshop 4 & 5 May: deadline 22 April)

Info and inscription
analeonorladas@gmail.com | 00 31 6 23 89 38 78 (Holland) | 00 33 7 82 24 28 20 (France)

Deadline inscription 1 week before the workshops

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TOULOUSE 

20 JAN 2019 (14.00 - 17.30)

ATELIER DANSE IMPROVISATION et SENSIBILISATION DU CORPS

D'où vient le mouvement? Comment s'entrelacent le visible et l'invisible? La danse est-elle différente de la vie elle-même?     

Le travail est basé sur l'improvisation, la respiration et les interactions au sein du groupe. Il ne s'agit pas de travailler sur le corps pour danser mais de retrouver notre corps originel, entité physique, mentale et spirituelle, véhicule du mouvement spontané "comme un enfant avant d'avoir appris à grandir" (Fernando Pessoa).  
L'atelier évolue de manière organique en relation directe avec la dynamique de l'individu et du groupe. Des situations sont générées, créant un terrain fertile pour le (re) réveil de la sensibilité, la conscience sensorielle et corporelle et une exploration en profondeur au sein des paysages intérieurs du corps et de ses interactions avec l'environnement extérieur. 
L'atelier est ouvert à tous ceux qui ont une curiosité et un intérêt pour le corps en mouvement.

Salle de la Providence
73 rue de la Providence, 31500 Toulouse

Prix 
30 €

Inscription
analeonorladas@gmail.com | 07 82 24 28 20 

Date limite d'inscription - 18 Jan 2019
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STAGES à TOULOUSE

DANSE IMPROVISATION ET SENSIBILISATION DU CORPS

MARS 9 & 10
MAI 18 & 19
Samedi et Dimanche 14.00 - 18.00

Prix
1 stage 90 €  | 2 stages 170 €

Inscription 
analeonorladas@gmail.com | 00 33 7 82 24 28 20

Date limite d'inscription - une semaine avant les stages

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WORKSHOP DANCE & BODY∞MIND AWARENESS
Movement sessions guided by Ana Leonor Ladas

19, 20 & 21 OCT 2018 
Salle de la Providence – 73 rue de la Providence, 31500 Toulouse










STATES OF PRESENCE 

Where does movement come from? How does visible and invisible intertwine? Is dance different from life itself?
‘States of Presence’ is an invitation to dive within, to get closer to our original body and to move and dance from it. A Body before language‘Like a child before he/she was taught to be grown up’ (Fernando Pessoa).


Friday 19 - 19.00-21.00
Saturday 20 - 10.30-15.00
Sunday 21 – 13.00-16.30 

Price – 110€ normal / 90€ student

Inscription and info – analeonorladas@gmail.com

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WORKSHOP - Dance Improvisation 

2, 3 & 4 Nov 2018











'STATES OF PRESENCE’

Where does movement come from? How does visible and invisible intertwine and re-create one another? Is dance different from life itself?

‘States of Presence’ is an invitation to dive within, to get closer to our original body and to move and dance from it. A Body before language, ‘Like a child before he/she was taught to be grown up’ (Fernando Pessoa).

2, 3, 4 Nov 2018
Friday 2 - 17.00-19.00
Saturday 3 14.00-18.00
Sunday 4 - 17.00-19.30

Anamorphic studio 
OT301, Overtoom 301, 1054 HW Amsterdam

Price - 75-95€ (sliding scale)

Inscriptions and info
analeonorladas@gmail.com | 0031623893878

Attention: deadline for inscriptions - 25 Oct 2018

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PAST WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOP

11 Nov 2017 (11.00 -17.00) - organized by DANSDRIFT
(dance improvisation)

'STATES of PRESENCE' by Ana Leonor Ladas









Where does movement come from? How does visible and invisible intertwine and re-create one another? Is dance different from life itself? 
'States of Presence' is an invitation to dive within, to get closer to our original body and to move and dance from it. A body before language, 'Like a child before he / she was taught to be grown up' (Fernando Pessoa). 




Price 57€

Inscription and information: www.dansdrift.nl

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WORKSHOP

SPACE & SILENCE 

Inner landscape ∞ Outer landscape                                  
A Dance in Between…

This workshop gives you the opportunity to get in contact with the work of L'Âme-de-fonds dance company. Thought improvisation and instant composition we are going to explore Space and Silence by bringing our attention to the inner landscapes of the body and how these interact with the external environment. Particular attention will be given to the relation between dance and music and the subtle dynamics of moving and being moved.

Space and Silence are explored through the polarities of continuum & discontinuous, matter & ki (energy), visible and invisible. In this process we invite appreciationsurrender, the simplicity of being and ‘seeing what is’ within the creative act of dancing and playing music. 

The workshop is for adults and open to everyone with a genuine curiosity and interest in the moving body.

25 May 2017
Studio BodLabOT  at OT 301
Overtoom 301, Amsterdam

From: 10.00 till 14.00
Price: 30 €

Inscriptions (required): analeonorladas@gmail.com


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Atelier de danse: La composition instantanée comme art-performance

Dates
28-30 décembre 2016, (10h00-14h00)


avec Simon Halbedo, Ana Leonor Ladas & Giacomo Calabrese accompagnés des musiciens et de la Compagnie L'Ame-de-Fonds qui prendront part á l'Atelier.

Lieu
Salle de répétition du Théâtre du passage à Neuchâtel (Passage Maximilien de Meuron 4, 2000 Neuchâtel, Suisse). 

Prix
Inscriptions avant le 10 décembre 2015: 40.- par jour ou 100.- pour les trois jours.
Inscriptions après le 10 décembre 2015: 50.- par jour ou 130.- pour le trois jours.

Renseignements et inscriptions
Envoyer un email à Simon Halbedo: simonsprings@gmail.com

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Ateliers de Danse (Switzerland)

15 Mai 2016, 10h00 - 14h00 - 'La composition instantanée comme art-performance'
L'atelie est enseigné par les danseurs de la compagnie l’Âme-de-Fonds dans cadre de la Fête de la Danse de Neuchâtel (la salle de gym du Collège des Terreaux)

4 juin de 15h00 à 19h00 et le 5 juin 2016 de 10h00 à 14h00 - 'La composition instantanée comme art-performance'
L'atelie est enseigné par les danseurs de la compagnie au Conservatoire de Musique de Neuchâtel, dans l’Espace Transparent

7 juin au vendredi 10 juin, de 10h00 à 12h00, - 'Open Training' - durant la résidence de la compagnie au Temple Allemand
Les participants sont invités à prendre part aux entraînements matinaux des danseurs et musiciens de la compagnie.


For more information for the performance and ateliers in Switzerland please contact: simonsprings@gmail.com


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BODY LANDSCAPES - SPACE & SILENCE
Dance Improvisation & Instant Composition Workshop by Ana Leonor Ladas (PT/NL)

7, 8 & 9 Aug 2015
at
 C.E.M - centro em Movimento, Lisbon


                          Inner landscape ∞ Outer landscape                                  
                          A Dance in Between…

                                                                © Patrick Beelaert / Montage Ana Leonor Ladas


                  Space as an immense, timeless, organic, living entity.
            Boundless gigantic body that breaths, expands, contracts and                                                 simply is.
                           Vital force that blooms everywhere and within everyone.
                                             Infinite sea of quantum possibilities.
                                       Vast, subtle and supreme consciousness.
                                                           Poetry of all things.

                                                No reason. No goal. No nothing.
                                                                   Just being.
                                                                  Silent body.


How does Body, Space & Silence relate and transform one another in the process of dancing and creating dances? How does visible and invisible intertwine and co-exist with each other?

The workshop focuses on the creative process itself and it evolves organically in direct relation with the individual and group dynamics. The work unfolds in two complementary directions. A dive inwardly bringing attention to the inner structural and physiological landscapes of the body; and an expansion outwardly, an opening and interaction of the body and one’s awareness to the external environment. Based on Improvisation and Instant Composition, we integrate the individual experiences within a performative context.

Space and Silence are explored through the polarities of continuum & discontinuous, matter & ki (energy), visible and invisible, moving and being moved. In this process we invite appreciationsurrender, the simplicity of being and ‘seeing what is’ within the creative act of dancing and making dances.

The workshop is for adults and open to everyone with a genuine curiosity and interest in the moving body.

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About Ana Leonor Ladas



As a child the biggest pleasure was to play and to ‘physicalize’ the imaginary. I loved to dive into the magic worlds of fantasy and transform them into reality. Childhood was also a period of many existential questions. I remember, already at the age of 6 or 7, to look at my own hands and wonder ‘why am I this? What am I doing here (on earth)'? The ground was set... Personal, artistic and professional journey began to unfold.



Ana Leonor Ladas is a Portuguese freelance dancer, improviser, teacher, movement coach and shiatsu practicioner resident in Amsterdam. She studied Psychology at I.S.P.S in Lisbon and later she graduated from the HKA - Dansacademie Arnhem in 2001. Since then she has been working with many different companies and independent choreographers in the Netherlands and abroad as well creating her own work. Driven to find a deeper connection of bodymind, spirit and dance as an art form she sets on an intuitive journey to find out what really makes sense within Dance and life in general. This led her to get in deep contact with the Oriental approach of the Body and Movement. For long periods between 2006 and 2010 she had the privilege to work and shared the life style with the master Min Tanaka at the Body Weather Farm in Japan.  Her work is based on Improvisation and (Instant) Composition) and it has been developing, already for several years, as a result of the integrated Western and Eastern' fundamental principles serving as common ground both in performance as in teaching.


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PRACTICAL INFO


7, 8 & 9 AUG 2015
Day 7 - 14h às 18h | Days 8 and 9 from 11h às 15h                                                               

Price: 70 € (early bird until 20 July - 60 €)

Inscriptions at: cem@c-e-m.org  or  +351 91 970 83 36

Deadline inscriptions: 3 August 



c.e.m - centro em movimento
Rua dos Fanqueiros, 150, 1°
1100-232 Lisboa, Portugal

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    Past Workshops

Training Lab Area59  
23- 17 Mar 2015 from 10.00 – 12.00
Area59, Marcusstraat 50, 1091 TK Amsterdam, Netherlands


DANCE ∞ MUSIC

In Improvisation and Instant Composition how does Dance and (live) Music relate and re-create one another? How deep can the connection go? How far can the borders dissolve?

This week long laboratory is designed to investigate and experience how Dance and Music can function as a unified dynamic entity. How can they challenge and transcend simply co-existence, a collage side by side in the same space? How can we connect in such a way that makes us wonder ‘Is it Dance? Is it Music? Or does it simply move us into a state of contemplation…’

The work departs from the Body considered as multidimensional, and it explores essential principles within the triad – body-mind-spirit, the relation with the other and the relation with sound and environment.

The focus of the Lab is on Listening; listening through the ears, listening through the Body. The relation of listening and action, creating and being created, Togetherness, the opening of awareness and sensitivity, and daring to touch the invisible and being moved by it.

For whom?

There is a special invitation for musicians, dancers, movers and performers but also for all people of different areas interested in or curious by the Moving Body and its relation with Music. No previous experience is needed. If you are a musician you are invited to bring your instrument but you can also come without it to experience the lab physically.

During this week we have the privilege to have each day a guest musician! They will not only contribute to the process with their beautiful and inspiring playing but also with their perspective and insights from the musical point of view:

Dolan Jones (violin) - Mon 23 , Tue 24 & Wed 25
Yedo Gibson (saxophone) - Thur 26
Martin van Leusden (percussion + toys) - Fri 27

You are welcome to join for the whole week or day by day as it suits you. Be welcome!

Price 6 €

© Photo Yaniv Ginton

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BODY LANDSCAPES - SPACE & SILENCE
Dance Improvisation & Instant Composition Workshop by Ana Leonor Ladas (PT/NL)

Sat 7 & Sun 8 Feb 2015
13.00 - 17.00
at C.E.M - centro em Movimento, Lisbon

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                          Inner landscape ∞ Outer landscape                                  
                          A Dance in Between…

                                                                  © Patrick Beelaert / Montage Ana Leonor Ladas


                           Space as an immense, timeless, organic, living entity.
                          Boundless gigantic body that breaths, expands, contracts and simply is.
                             Vital force that blooms everywhere and within everyone.
                             Infinite sea of quantum possibilities.
                            Vast, subtle and supreme consciousness.
                            Poetry of all things.

                              No reason. No goal. No nothing.
                              Just being.
                              Silent body.


How does Body, Space & Silence relate and transform one another in the process of dancing and creating dances? How does visible and invisible intertwine and co-exist with each other?

The workshop focuses on the creative process itself and it evolves organically in direct relation with the individual and group dynamics. The work unfolds in two complementary directions. A dive inwardly bringing attention to the inner structural and physiological landscapes of the body; and an expansion outwardly, an opening and interaction of the body and one’s awareness to the external environment. Based on Improvisation and Instant Composition, we integrate the individual experiences within a performative context.

Space and Silence are explored through the polarities of continuum & discontinuous, matter & ki (energy), visible and invisible, moving and being moved. In this process we invite appreciationsurrender, the simplicity of being and ‘seeing what is’ within the creative act of dancing and making dances.

The workshop is for adults and open to dancers, musicians, movement  lovers  and to everyone with a genuine curiosity and interest in the moving body. 


PRACTICAL INFO


7 & 8 FEV 2015                                                             

13.00 – 17.00                                                     

Price: 1 day 35 € / 2 days 45 €   

Inscriptions at: cem@c-e-m.org  or  +351 91 970 83 36

Deadline inscriptions: 30 January



c.e.m - centro em movimento
Rua dos Fanqueiros, 150, 1°
1100-232 Lisboa, Portugal

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Open classes 5-9 May 2014 
Area 59 from 10.00 till 12.00
at Cliffordstraat 38, 1051 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands


SILENCE & SPACE

Space always present, diving into Silence!
A Dance in Between…

During these classes, we are going to explore Silence and Space through Improvisation and Instant Composition. An exploration in how to (re)connect with the individual’s original movement and its integration within a performative context. A journey that stimulates and expands sensorial awareness through the physical and kinesthetic body. A journey of interaction within inner and outer environments, oneself and the other, the ability to listen and direct intention in the present moment, the relation of ‘content’ and ‘container’, moving and being moved.


Price: 5€ 


Area 59 is an independent collective of dance/performance artists based in Amsterdam, who are starting a new initiative of daily quality trainings offering a variety of approaches to the dance community ranging from, experimental or conceptual research to very physical proposals, from specific movement vocabularies to a study of different elements and tools that defines or enriches the stage presence.
Our wish is to help create a platform for the dance and performing community in Amsterdam with the aim of meeting, sharing and working together by having regular daily practices that involve the body, mind and the soul.

www.facebook.com/AREA59DANCETRAINING
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GROUND ZERØ
The Weekly Lab restarts on the 1st of Feb 2013!
















Photo © Patrick Beelaert

Ground Zerø is a laboratory focused on the process itself. It creates a platform for personal exploration, practice, daring and learning through the kinesthetic body.

It develops understanding of basic and essential principles within the triad bodymind (individual), body-bodies (relation with others) and space/time (physical, social... context). It explores in different ways how to reconnect, recognize and activate individual’s original movement. It develops skills and abilities to deal, navigate and redirect the energetic and moving body.

The laboratory is based on improvisation and composition. Structure and content are created and developed on the moment in direct relation with the individual’s and group dynamics. The process evolves in an interactive 8 figure of giving-receiving, listening-making, moving-being moved.

It integrates and expands bodymind awareness. It stimulates going over oneself boundaries and limitations within an inter-relational context. It promotes inner flexibility and stability, playfulness between structure and intuition, inner growth and autonomy of thought and action. A ‘ground’ work serving as foundation for quality performance both within individuals’ professional activity as well within daily life.

The laboratory is open to everybody interested in diving into a process of interaction, interchange and transformation. No previous dance experience is required.

When
Fridays 13.00 till 15.30 
Price
€15 per lab/€65 per 5x
Location
Tugelaweg 85, (bel 9), Amsterdam
Contact
analadas@gmail.com

The laboratory will happen every Friday until the 21 Jun 2013 (with the exception of Feb 15, Apr 5 & May 21)

If you have serious financial difficulties please contact me on the email above mentioned.

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'SILENT & SPACE' - Dance classes in Den Haag 

Date: maart 7, 14, 21; april 4, 11, 18 en 25
20.00 tot 22.00 uur, zaal open vanaf 19.30 uur
at Danslab, De Constant Rebecqueplein 20b, Den Haag
Price: € 85 (for the whole block)
Inscriptions: www.dansdrift.nl

During these classes, we are going to explore Silence and Space through Improvisation and Composition. In the first part of the class, we will dive and navigate into the experience of Silence. How do we stimulate and activate a silent mind? How does a body move from this silent source? We start by warming up body and mind by stimulating sensorial awareness. An individual exploration guided to connect and activate our original movement. In each class we will work with a different ‘entrance’. We will work with breath, moving from bones, ground and gravity, skin as a membrane in between inner and outer bodies, right and left side… A preparation and integration of body and mind to navigate into a (deep) state of awareness. A dive into Silence! The work evolves organically, bringing our attention into the Space. The Space is always present; the generator and container of all things. How does Space influence and guide the moving body? How does the moving body transform the Space? We explore the playfulness and dialog between inner and outer environments, inner and outer spaces, the interactions of individual and group, the ability to listen and direct intention in the moment, the relation of ‘content’ and ‘container’, listening and doing, moving and being moved. Space always present, diving into Silence! A Dance in Between…

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Workshop at Companhia Olga Roriz, Portugal
28 & 29 Julho 2012
das 10.00 á 13.00 & das 14.00 ás 16.00
For inscription contact
companhiaolgaroriz@sapo.pt / www.olgaroriz.com

ESPAÇO & SILÊNCIO


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Buitenkunst Festival summer 2012
Dance Workshop 11 - 18 August 
For inscription and info go to 
www.buitenkunstrandmeer.nl

SILENT DIALOG 
by Ana Ladas

Bodies in stillness. Time slowing down.  Diving into silence.
Movement is everywhere and within everyone. Movement lives in the ‘now’. ‘Now’ is already passed and yet I still talk about ‘now’...
Where does dance come from?

In this workshop we will explore in different ways how to reconnect and activate individuals’ original movement. How to recognize and generate movement that comes from an origin and movement that comes from a constructed mind. The laboratory work is developed on the moment in direct relation with the individual’s and group dynamics and it evolves organically from a more technical/laboratory work into a per-formative approach of the moving body. Through improvisation and composition we will explore 
and interrelate elements as anatomical structures and its associated history and social context; the energetic body and its manifestation in relation with others and the space; the resonance of physiological imagery; how to direct the body within the process of giving and receiving, moving and being moved.

Nature and surrounding space as the external environment, body and consciousness as the internal environment. Breath as a bridge. A dance in between. A silent dialog…

In silent dialog, bodies dive into an individual and group experience of search, sharing and questioning.
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Flyer Integrated Movement for Musicians


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