Spread your Wings
This is a course designed for those who are interested in the Renaissance idea of fulfilling all your potentials. (It is also known as The Raphael Experience).
This course is based on The Pleasure Principle. The group is an energy amplifier and transmitter, so when we align our individual energies we can find ourselves transported into a state that could be described as "sacred rapture". (a.k.a group synergy). This can release us from stress, inertia and depression, as our natural vitality bubbles up to the surface. Anxieties dissolve and we find ourselves becoming more spontaneous, creative and insightful.
Group activities include harmony–voice, movement, massage , guided exercises in awareness and a sprinkling of circle dance. An atmosphere of safety, respect and non–judgmental support is created, so absolutely no prior experience is required. A blissful experience with lasting benefits!
This week is ideal for you if:
You would like to enrich your life and feel a boost of joy
You are facing a major decision or change.
You are wanting to increase your self–confidence.
You want to develop your creativity
Southern Spain: April 23 — 29 2006
Bethan and Stefan Freedman hosted "Unfold Your Wings" at Cortijo Romero,
A stunning residential centre near Granada, with scented garden and swimming pool, surrounded by the Alpujarra mountains.
Bethan has a Guildhall drama degree, a certificate in Rogerian Counselling and a background
of healing and visualisation work with cancer groups. She has taught and counselled in schools
for 22 years. Besides circle dance she has led themed days for women.
Stefan has a degree in Social Anthropology and has studied Psychosynthesis, NLP, Voice Dialogue, Biodanza ( therapeutic dance ), and Aromatherapy massage.
Besides circle dance he has led workshops on voice, drumming, massage and life-changes.
Their group facilitation together is acclaimed in U.K., Europe, Canada and U.S.A.
"You take people for who they are and let their best come out"
(Brenda Beecham - counselling trainer for Relate)
"Relaxed, joyous and inclusive atmosphere" (Diana Treffry • Yoga teacher)
"A wonderful way of living in the moment" (Chris Hall - Circle dance teacher)
Copyright Stefan Freedman © 2010
Dance as Spiritual Practice
This is an experiential course designed to support and accelerate each participant’s spiritual journey in an affirming, creative setting. Dancers will also find practical resources here to enrich their dancing, group facilitation and choreographic skills.
Day 1 a.m
Registration \/ intros \/ personal stories (what brought you to this point?)
Day 1 p.m
Expanded awareness \/ altered brainwaves \/ opening of heart
Day 2 a.m
E– Motion and the rich language of feelings
Day 2 p.m
Awakening the sensual body
Day 3 a.m & p.m Exploring Polarities \/ Integrating Earth, Water, Fire & Air
Day 3 a.m
Creativity & choreography
Day 3 p.m
Choreography (ctd) \/ The Genius of The Sacred Fool
Day 4 a.m & p.m
Authenticity \/ Constructive Conflict \/ Embracing The Shadow
Day 5 a.m
Dance as Moving Mandala (inner peace)
Day 5 p.m
“The Sound of Silence” (towards mystical union)
Day 6 a.m & p.m
Fostering inclusiveness \/ Dance in practical peace-building
Day 7 a.m
recap and integration
Day 7 p.m
– free time –
Day 8 a.m
shamanic, tribal and ceremonial dance
Day 8 p.m
dance as an interspiritual\/interfaith resource
Day 9 a.m
Bernard Vosien and other dance visionaries
Day 9 p.m
developing a personal philosophy of dance
Day 10 a.m & p.m
The Hero’s Dancing Journey (culminating with “The Gateway”)
Day 11 & 12
supported personal & small group projects + presentations
Day 13
a.m recap & integration
Day 13 p.m
grounding \/ “what next?” \/ feedback
Day 14 a.m
Short Celebration, Blessing & departure
Stefan Freedman has been leading sacred\/circle dance and personal development groups worldwide since 1983. His training includes Psychosynthesis, Biodanza, Balkan \/ Israeli folkdance and music. Stefan designed this course to condense many years of study and rich experience.
