Feldenkrais: Poetry and Movement workshop

Led by Helen Lincoln and Emily Bartleman, in collaboration with Jersey Festival of Words

What happens when we listen to a poem not only with our ears, but with our whole body? How do rhythm, tone, cadence and emphasis shape the way we experience words?

In this workshop, we’ll explore Danielle Mynes’ poem This is Your Sign through movement, voice and music.

We’ll begin by getting to know the poem, before being guided through a gentle Awareness Through Movement® lesson from the Feldenkrais Method®. Through simple, exploratory movements, we’ll slow down, tune into ourselves and become more aware of sensation, rhythm and the space around us.

We’ll then return to the poem and read it again, noticing what, if anything, feels different. You’ll be invited to choose words or lines that catch your attention and explore them through movement and voice — playing with rhythm, expression, emphasis and the physical qualities of language.

A musician will improvise alongside the group, responding to the movement and voices and adding another layer of sound and musicality to the experience.

We’ll close with a special reading of This is Your Sign by Danielle Mynes herself, before giving you time to enjoy the exhibition, Some Woman for One Woman.

No previous experience of Feldenkrais, movement or performance is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

Max attendees 25