Authentic Movement Exploration 

with Jane Blount, HHP

1st and 3rd Sundays, 9:30am-11:30am

6-Session Winter Series

at MCASD DOWNTOWN, 1100 KETTNER BLVD.

Can we enter the vastness of not knowing? Wait and listen for the body’s inner leadings to rise and flow, sink and rest, or burst into being? The practice of Authentic Movement invites us to be present with our full and deepest selves, it offers an entry into seeing clearly through cultivating one’s inner witness. This profound discipline, involving inner-initiated movement, with eyes closed in the receptive presence of a witness connects us to the inner wisdom of the body.

In this 6 session offering we will deepen our exploration of the elements of Authentic Movement: how to connect with one’s authentic movement, moving and being moved, seeing and being seen, and the roles of mover and witness, both inner and outer. We will continue to embody conscious use of language and use various forms of practice such as dyads, the breathing circle, and the long circle.

This series is open to all. If you are new to Authentic Movement you must come to the first session or connect with Jane for an introduction to the practice.

To learn more about Authentic Movement, here's a wonderful introductory article by Daphne Lowell, and a link to Light, a beautiful film centering Janet Adler, a key developer of the Discipline of Authentic Movement.

Question? Contact Jane at janeeb1018@gmail.com

RSVP Here as space is limited.

January - March: 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/3, 3/17

Fee / Sliding Scale NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds)

$100 - $240 for the series, $20-$40/session drop in rate for those with prior Authentic Movement Experience - RSVP Required

Jane Blount - I am a holistic bodyworker, dance artist/educator, Qigong teacher, embodied anatomy geek with an HHP in Integrative Somatics from the International School of Professional Bodywork (IPSB), and founder of Art Of Massage: Holistic Bodywork. I was introduced to Authentic Movement in 1993 and have been practicing this form more deeply since 2007 when I co-founded a San Diego Authentic Movement Peer Group. In addition to my deep engagement with Authentic Movement, I had an extensive career in dance working in the companies of Jean Isaacs, Nancy McCaleb, John Malashock, Elisa Monte, and Danny Buraczeski among others. I was a co-founder of Lower Left Performance Collective, and have taught and performed contact improvisation, postmodern and contemporary dance throughout San Diego, the Midwest, and NYC. I find deep, quiet joy in sharing the practice of Authentic Movement.