Professional workshop
Dorian Nuskind-Oder – Leading, Listening
16 ⇾ Oct. 20 2023 (Monday – Friday)
Weekly rate:$115
Drop-in:$33
Teaching Language: Frenglish
Questions can be asked in:
French, English
Categories
#Creative process #Toolbox
#Creative process #Toolbox
Content
Led by Dorian Nuskind-Oder (choreographer) and Catherine Chénier (horse trainer and riding instructor), this workshop is an opportunity to explore the notion of leadership within creative practice through the unique experience of moving with horses. During three days of in- studio work we will collectively explore the ethical, practical, and philosophical aspects of leadership in the creative process. This work is complemented by two visits to a farm to explore the disciplines of ‘ground work’ (directing a horse via a lead rope while standing next to them on the ground) and ‘liberty work’ (directing a freely moving horse through space using only gestures, with no physical contact). Over the course of the week, participants will be invited to observe their own physical and energetic habits when occupying the role of ‘leader’ and to explore new approaches to this role. With the help of the horses, who are both highly sensitive and non-judgemental, we will explore notions like clarity, empathy, listening, intuition and consent with the goal of becoming more sensitive and effective leaders in our own creative processes.
No previous experience with horses is required.
NEW VERSION:
Led by Dorian Nuskind-Oder (choreographer) and Catherine Chénier (horse trainer and riding instructor), this workshop is an opportunity to explore leadership within creative practice through the unique experience of moving with horses. During two days of in-studio discussion, participants will reflect on the practical, ethical and relational implications of assuming the role of leader within a group. This work will be complemented by two visits to a farm to explore the disciplines of ‘ground work’ (directing a horse via a lead rope) and ‘liberty work’ (directing a freely moving horse through space using gesture and energetic cues). Over the course of the week, participants will be invited to observe their own physical and energetic habits when occupying the role of ‘leader’ and to explore new approaches to this role. With the help of the horses, who are both highly sensitive and non-judgemental, we will practice qualities like clarity, empathy, listening and patience.
This workshop is for choreographers, and other artists who lead creative processes. No previous experience with horses is required.
No previous experience with horses is required.
NEW VERSION:
Led by Dorian Nuskind-Oder (choreographer) and Catherine Chénier (horse trainer and riding instructor), this workshop is an opportunity to explore leadership within creative practice through the unique experience of moving with horses. During two days of in-studio discussion, participants will reflect on the practical, ethical and relational implications of assuming the role of leader within a group. This work will be complemented by two visits to a farm to explore the disciplines of ‘ground work’ (directing a horse via a lead rope) and ‘liberty work’ (directing a freely moving horse through space using gesture and energetic cues). Over the course of the week, participants will be invited to observe their own physical and energetic habits when occupying the role of ‘leader’ and to explore new approaches to this role. With the help of the horses, who are both highly sensitive and non-judgemental, we will practice qualities like clarity, empathy, listening and patience.
This workshop is for choreographers, and other artists who lead creative processes. No previous experience with horses is required.
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Biography
Dorian Nuskind-Oder is a choreographer and cultural worker. From 2016-2018 she co-directed the initiative ‘Itinerant’ which aimed to build community between performance-makers through the sharing of early stage works-in-progress. Dorian is frequently invited to speak with students in Concordia University’s dance department, and has also served as a choreographic mentor for emerging artists through the festival Bouge D’ici, Danses Buissonnières, and the CCOV.
Catherine Chénier is a certified instructor and trainer with over twenty years of professional experience in the equestrian field. Catherine has extensive experience in the process of educating young horses, as well as instructing riders of a variety of levels and ages. Both her training and teaching practices are marked by a patient, methodical approach which emphasizes biomechanical efficiency, listening and empathy. Her work is further informed by supplemental training in Reiki, Polarity Therapy, and Fasciatherapy.
NEW VERSION:
Dorian Nuskind-Oder is a choreographer and cultural worker. Her works include Speed Glue (2019) a choreographic score for two table tennis players; Orchestrated Accidents (2018) a durational performance installation/game about destiny, and Memory Palace (2016) a performance for three people with a background in social or folkloric dance forms. She is a co-director of Le Radeau, an artist-run creation and production company.
Catherine Chénier is a certified instructor and trainer with over twenty years of professional experience in the equestrian field. Catherine has extensive experience in the process of educating young horses, as well as instructing riders of a variety of levels and ages. Both her training and teaching practices are marked by a patient, methodical approach which emphasizes biomechanical efficiency, listening and empathy. Her work is further informed by supplemental training in Reiki, Polarity Therapy, and Fasciatherapy.
Catherine Chénier is a certified instructor and trainer with over twenty years of professional experience in the equestrian field. Catherine has extensive experience in the process of educating young horses, as well as instructing riders of a variety of levels and ages. Both her training and teaching practices are marked by a patient, methodical approach which emphasizes biomechanical efficiency, listening and empathy. Her work is further informed by supplemental training in Reiki, Polarity Therapy, and Fasciatherapy.
NEW VERSION:
Dorian Nuskind-Oder is a choreographer and cultural worker. Her works include Speed Glue (2019) a choreographic score for two table tennis players; Orchestrated Accidents (2018) a durational performance installation/game about destiny, and Memory Palace (2016) a performance for three people with a background in social or folkloric dance forms. She is a co-director of Le Radeau, an artist-run creation and production company.
Catherine Chénier is a certified instructor and trainer with over twenty years of professional experience in the equestrian field. Catherine has extensive experience in the process of educating young horses, as well as instructing riders of a variety of levels and ages. Both her training and teaching practices are marked by a patient, methodical approach which emphasizes biomechanical efficiency, listening and empathy. Her work is further informed by supplemental training in Reiki, Polarity Therapy, and Fasciatherapy.