Creative Discovery Summer School

You will have the opportunity to delve into three parallel workshops: in dance/movement, sound design, and video art. Renowned practitioners Yumino Seki (Butoh movement and dance), Kim Balouch (video art), and Rusty Sheriff (sound design) will lead the sessions. Each workshop will run three times: Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday morning.Sunday afternoon features a collaborative scratch performance, integrating live sound, video projection, and improvised movement. This event is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, welcoming participants of all experience levels.Yumino Seki will introduce Butoh, a form of Japanese dance theatre focusing on the body’s transformative nature. For more on Butoh, visit Butoh UK.Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore and create in a supportive and dynamic environment.PARTICIPANTS MAY CHOSE FROM ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING HALF-DAY WORKSHOPSMovement & Dance withYumino SekiExplore the transformative nature of the body and your own self-expression through movement. Yumino Seki, a UK-based dance artist, brings her extensive experience in classical and contemporary dance, focusing on the body’s potential for change and expression.https://www.yuminoseki.com/Sound Design withRusty SheriffDive into the world of sound design with Rusty Sheriff. This workshop will teach participants how to create immersive soundscapes using a variety of tools and techniques. Learn to manipulate sound to enhance storytelling and create atmospheric environments.https://rustysheriff.bandcamp.com/Video Projection withKim BalouchLed by video artist Kim Balouch, this workshop will cover the basics of video projection and installation art. Participants will learn how to create compelling video pieces that interact with their environment, exploring themes of light, space, and narrative.https://vimeo.com/kimbalouchWORKSHOP INFORMATIONYou don’t need any previous experience, just an interest in playful, creative exploration and a desire to learn.Each unique workshop is three hours long and there will be three sessions in each discipline over the weekend (once on Saturday morning, once Saturday afternoon and once on Sunday morning).You can participate in one, two, or all three workshops over the weekend.Workshops can be booked individually, or you can do as many as you chose – each being different.Join us for an inspiring weekend of creativity and collaboration at the Groundlings Theatre. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, the Creative Discovery Summer School offers a supportive and dynamic environment to explore and express your artistic potential.This event is part of the "Rituals for Earthly Survival" project funded by Arts Council England and will culminate in a performance at Treadgolds Building for We Shine 2024 in November.