Somatics and Ritual Performance 2

Rationale and Purpose of the Module: This module will provide each student with the opportunity to develop skills to research and develop an informed and intelligent approach to own specific technical needs so they can develop healthy and sustainable practices in preparation for performance. It will also provide the opportunity to develop skills to create innovative new models for ritualising performance and increase their options for engagement in a range of professional practices.

Syllabus: An introduction to the history of contemporary somatic practices and their various application in arts practice with particular reference to performance, educational, and therapeutic contexts, with particular reference to the somatic practice of Body Mind Centering, in addition students will study historical, cultural and social aspects of ritual practice with specific reference to performance rituals; they will devise new models of performance working under the direction of guest tutors.