Sunday, August 14th ~ 4:00 - 5:30 pm ~ $30
Joao Carlos Bordallo is an instructor of Movement Concept and is a Master of Brazilian martial Arts. Capoeira. His work is a unique combination of martial arts, dance and meditation that blends balance, agility, strength, music, and mindfulness. Joao’s work is inspired by his training in Sufism in Turkey and Germany, and his study of Butoh in Japan. He has traveled as a teacher and creative instructor to Asia, Africa, Europe, and America. From many ancient cultures archaic dancing sequences have been handed down. They have a direct impact on our conscious ness and our perception. To practice them is a form of meditation in motion. This opens the door to a conscious experience of the unity of body, mind, and soul. These magic steps tap into archetypal roles and create a space for conscious ritual in our lives. These movement sequences are quite easy to learn and open the door to a space beyond our every day worries and the constant struggle with our past and our future. This is an invitation to be present with your own being, physical body, and essence. Through the practice of moving meditation you have an opportunity to explore your rhythm, voice, and movement while being accompanied by live music.