2015 Retreat Programme & Booking Form

Susan Jordan

SPRING INTO ADVENT

A Day Retreat Exploring Movement to Deepen Spirituality

So often through the history of the church physical movement has been ignored or frowned on so this retreat workshop is designed to awaken the kinetic energy in spirituality and worship. The day will start with a physical warm-up (bring a yoga mat if you have one) and then explore how movement and “body prayer” can be used in private devotions and in community worship. No previous dance or movement training is necessary to participate in and gain from this retreat.

Susan Jordan has worked as a dance professional in many capacities over the past 5 decades – as performer, choreographer, academic, critic, writer and arts manager.
With Jordan & Present Co she choreographed 12 major professional works funded by Creative NZ and also received many commissions.
In 1996 she was the founding lecturer of Dance Studies at University of Auckland and established the MA programme and under graduate courses. In 2005 she established the DANZ Tamaki office and was the DANZ Regional Manager in Auckland until 2015.
In 2011 she co-established Dance Mobility, dance for the older adult, and currently manages and teaches this programme.
Susan has an MA in dance from American University DC, is a respected member of the dance community and has a long-term interested in liturgical dance and integrating movement into Christian worship. She is a member of the Anglican Parish of St Lukes, Mt Albert where is currently People’s Warden.

When registering please indicate:

• the age group you fit in -20,   20-30,  30-40, 40-50, 60-70, 70-80, 80+
• Describe what movement or dance practice or training you have had or are currently involved in
• What types of music do you prefer?
   

Saturday 28 November 2015 
9.30am – 4pm
$50 includes Retreat and Catering
Pre-registration is essential and please wear clothing suitable to move in.