Green River Dance for Global Somatics

Past Classes and Events - 2003

Register early as class size is limited. Registration form and deposit must be received 3 weeks prior to class start date. Click here to download registration form or call 651-257-8697.

Acceptance into these certification level courses require a personal interview and intro seminar attendance.

Elements of Embodiment
June 3, 10, 17, 24 Tuesday mornings 9:30 – 12:00
2242 University Ave. # 214, St. Paul, MN
$100 for series or $35 per class Register by May 30

This series is an introduction to Body-Mind Centering® open to anyone interested in movement, bodywork and the body-mind relationship. No prior experience with Body-Mind Centering® is necessary. You may take the whole series or come for a class.

Explore how your body’s systems affect both your movement and mind
Learn developmental movement patterns to integrate your body and mind
Develop a consciousness from a cellular level
Expand your skills in movement, bodywork, yoga, athletics and other body-mind disciplines

Surfing the Sub-Cell
Body-Mind Centering® for Somatic Practitioners
June 13 – 15, 2003 (Fri – Sun) 9:30 – 5:30
Green River Dance Center, Lindstrom, MN
$275 Limit 8 Register by June 3 $75 deposit Interview required

Every cell in your body knows its function within your body and within the universe. Cellular consciousness reveals the deepest patterns of relationship to self, others and the planet. This intelligence manifests through the internal dynamics of the cell as it communicates with the whole body. Doing the cellular dance brings you home to your place within the universe.

During this intensive, you will

Study the anatomy/physiology of the cell.
Apply the sub-cellular reality to breath, subtle touch, movement, voice, art making and ceremony.
Access your cellular membranes and their decision-making capacity.
Experience and differentiate the sub-cellular organelles.
Expand your range of movement, subtle touch and sound through the continuum of the microcosmic cellular world into the world of the body systems and the vibrational field of space.
Honor your heritage through embodying your mitochondria, centrioles and DNA.

Aspects of Self
June 26 – 30, 2003 (Thur – Mon) 9:30 – 5:30
Green River Dance Center, Lindstrom, MN
$450 Limit 8 Register by June 8 $100 deposit
Prerequisite: Minimum two years of BMC Interview required
This is a sacred laboratory in the art/science of Vibrational BMC developed by Suzanne River. We will apply BMC principles/techniques to the embodiment of the aura and explore the relationship between physics and the embodiment process. Students will deepen their kinesthetic and proprioceptive sensitivity to patterns of the electromagnetic field that surrounds and permeates the physical body.

You will:

Differentiate and integrate the seven aspects of self — Physical, Energetic, Emotional, Mental, Soul, Spirit and Genesis of Spirit.
Embody the system of energy centers (chakras) and relate each chakra to its corresponding tissues in the physical body.
Practice diagnostic energy scanning and the offering of long distance sessions.
Learn the art of grounding, containing and creating sacred space.

Aspects of Self applications include:

Self-awareness, meditation and development of intuition
Teaching and sensitivity to the "Mind of the room"
Repatterning and the release/recycling of energy
Diagnostic protocols
Ability to practice BMC in situations where the physical body cannot be touched
Facilitation of the life transitions of birth and death

Come Home to your Body
Check out www.tcwellness.com for the article on Global Somatics that appeared in July 2003 issue "Come Home to your Body" by Suzanne River.

Yoga and Body-Mind Centering® Workshop for Yoga Teachers

This one-day workshop will introduce Body-Mind Centering® (BMC) principles and techniques through anatomy, movement, and hands-on partner work with time to apply your discoveries to your own Yoga practice.

WHEN:
Tuesday, August 5th
9:30am - 12:30pm • The Container: Bones and Muscles
2:00pm - 5:00pm • The Contents: Organs and Glands

WHERE:
Green River Dance for Global Somatics™, St. Paul Studio
2242 University Ave., Studio #213
(corner of Hampden and University, near 280)

COST:
$75 payable by check or cash to:
Green River Dance for Global Somatics™

PRE-REGISTER BY TUES. JULY 29:
Register early! Class size is limited to 10 students.
Pre-registration required by July 29th.
Registration form available by clicking here
or call 651-257-8697
email: dance@globalsomatics.com
Click to download Yoga Workshop Poster (PDF)

COME PREPARED:
Bring a Yoga mat, water, and your current favorite 10 minute vinyasana
*written materials provided

Moving Art Performances
Friday & Saturday 7:00p – 10:00p Green River Dance in Lindstrom, MN
Paid reservations ($15 – 30) required three weeks prior to performance

Ghost Dance: the Cave, the Moon and the Rose
This Moving Art trilogy shares in the spirit and motivation of the original Ghost
Dancers. The Ghost Dance is a line of visionary movements among Native peoples
beginning in the 1600’s and ending in the late 1800’s with the tragedy of Wounded Knee.
In response to devastation through European invasion, the people were guided to dance a
spirit dance. When all material means seemed impossible to renew the earth and
return to sustainable ways, the people danced. They danced to reunite with loved ones
and to bring back what had been lost.

August 1 – 2 Ghost Dance ~ the Moon Percepting Reflections of One Light
Suzanne River with Jane Shockley (dancer), Judith Howard (Choreographer) and
Linda Maylish (Visual Artist)
The Moon explores the power of bonding, the process of perception and the path of natural learning. Wear comfortable clothes; bring a flashlight and a favorite food to share.

October 25 – 26 Ghost Dance ~ the Rose Everchanging Woman Body
Suzanne River with Debbie Sorenson-Boeh (Musician), Janet Deming,
Linda Maylish, Deb Richert & Lisa Schlingerman ( Visual Artists)
The Rose celebrates the beauty of the everchanging woman body and reclaims the womansoul from the witch burnings, footbindings, genital mutilation, and beauty myth.
Wear comfortable clothes; bring your favorite shoes and a picture of yourself as a child.

December 6 –7 Ghost Dance ~ the Cave Native Roots and Boneline
Suzanne River with Lisa Schlingerman (Visual Artist)
Benefit for the White Earth Land Recovery Project
The Cave honors the ancestors and boneline. It seeks to make amends to the Native peoples of this country. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a totem representing your ancestors.

MagicMoves™ Children’s classes
2242 University Ave.,#214, St. Paul, MN

Developmental Movement: 2-3 years and parents
Mondays Sept.15 – Nov.17 (no class on Oct.13 and Nov. 24)
10:00 – 11:30 Teacher: Suzanne River
$200 Limit 5
This class provides parents and children with an educational, supportive and fun environment for movement exploration. Classes include creative movement lessons, open exploration time with a variety of “Dancer toys”, music, and individual repatterning.

Creative Dance: 4 – 6 years
Friday Sept.12 – Nov.14 3:30 – 4:30
Teachers: Suzanne River and Jane Shockley
$150 Limit 8
Students will explore the elements of dance through guided movement improvisations. They will be introduced to the fluids system of the body and offered individual repatterning.

Real Dance: 7 – 10 years
Friday Sept.12 – Nov. 14 4:30 – 6:00
Teachers: Jane Shockley and Suzanne River
$220 Limit 8
Students will learn movement improvisation based on the fluids system and the developmental movement patterns. They will begin training in modern dance technique and composition. We will guide the dancers in developing their own movement practice during the week.