WorkshopsWorkshops are focused on long-term, systematic work. A week, 10 days, or two weeks long workshops with a possibility of long-continuing education in this field. They include morning qigong exercises, practical trainings applying qigong principles in dance, theoretical lectures and daoistic healing meditations (during certain meetings).
According to the level of participants the workshops are divided into workshops and researches for experienced dancers; workshops and researches for experienced dancers, actors and movers; workshops for amateur dancers. It is also possible to co-organize the workshops with other institutions. |
Upcoming workshops in 2017 12. – 19. 2. 2017 – Dancing Qigong_Winter Edition „FLOW OF 5 ELEMENTS“ Intensive research in nature focused on flow of energy in its 5 transformation phases. Surya Centre / White Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia More info on the left of this text Apply at [email protected] 3. – 5. 3. 2017 – Dancing Qigong „ENERGY IN DANCE AND PHYSICAL ACTION“, Rotterdam read more 20. – 24. 3. 2017 – Dancing Qigong „ENERGY IN DANCE AND PHYSICAL ACTION“, TanzQuartier Wien read more and apply http://www.tqw.at/en/events/intensive-research-milan-koz%C3%A1nek?date=2017-03-21_14-00 Completed workshops in 2016 9. – 16. 10. 2016 – Dancing Qigong_Intensive Research, Surya Centre / White Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia 19. – 30. 8. 2016 – Transformation - choreoLab, Festival The NEW, Beijing, China 14. – 22. 7. 2016 – Dancing Qigong_Mountain Zooming, Pangea Meetingpoint Centre, Eagle mountains, CZ 2. - 6. 5. 2016 – Energy in dance and physical action_Dancing Qigong – Nový Priestor-New Space, Bratislava, SK |
12. – 19. 2. 2017 – Dancing Qigong_Winter Edition „FLOW OF 5 ELEMENTS“
Surya Centre / White Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia
Intensive research in the nature focused on the flow between five energy transformations - called also "five elements", in dance and movement.
Surya Centre / White Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia
Intensive research in the nature focused on the flow between five energy transformations - called also "five elements", in dance and movement.
Contents of workshops
- activating the vital energy of Qi in the body and practicing its conscious direction into different body levels through the medium of physical action, dance
- understanding of how the rotation of the joint centers works, looking at possibilities and limitations of our joints
- become acquainted with the concept of 19 basic movement centers
- discovering how effectively expend the energy into a movement, an action; a preparedness for a fast and clear reaction on an external impulse
- discovering body physio-dynamics, natural force of the movement when connecting gravity of the body with two main bary-centers, and consequently with other 17 movement centers
- getting acquainted with basic energetic and movement centers, the dantians
- 5 transformations of Qi (5 elements) in theory, qigong and dance practice
- evening daoistic healing meditations of conscious channeling of the Qi
Price
139,- € (workshop fee) Early Bird untill 14th of January 2017
158,- € (workshop fee) Regular
Centre offers accomodation (9 € per night) and healthy vegetarian food (12 € per day).
Date
Arrival: Sunday 12th of February at about 6pm
Departure: Sunday 12th of February after lunch
Contact and applications
In regard to the research form of the workshop, it is open for experienced dancers and movers and limited to 10 participants only. Please send your application with CV and motivation letter to [email protected]
References
MONIKA STEINKASSERER, physiotherapist, dancer / Vienna
Qigong in connection with dance in my opinion is a breakthrough idea. I have experienced it thanks to Zuna and Milan I think can be very helpful and this project worth supporting dancers and other professional movers. My own moving experience has been shaped through the work and constant study of physiotherapy including different approaches and techniques and some 20years of experience with patients mainly from the orthopedic and traumatology field as well as the practice of contemporary and new dance technique a qigong, some yoga, snowboarding and other Sports. I have experienced many teachers but have followed constantly only a few over the years. Zuna and Milan are luckily one of them. Persons of great knowledge and humbleness. They have the ability to sum up the knowledge briefly which requires a deep understanding of the subject.
EFI BIRBA, theater director of THE RES RATIO NETWORK / Athens
"Milan Kozanek is a philosopher of movement. His study and exploration of body as a theatrical instrument are based on a highly established method of observation. He provides a performer (dancer or actor) with knowledge and awareness to meet with the range of his abilities. The influence of the method on the performers was manifested in elevating the development of their personal vocabulary in improvisation and composition, render the brain as co-director of the composition".
BLANKA KŘIVÁNKOVÁ, theatre writer / Czech Republic
Zuna Kozánkova is a rare "phenomenon" in the best possible meaning of the word: she is a natural guru. Well educated, with sense of humor and her disarming self-irony she creates environment for productive creative process, for open sharing of experiences, ideas, personal knowledge, but also for dealing with concerns.
I have been practicing qigong for several years, and I am fascinated both by its healing effects, which become obvious during a regular, long-term practice, and its meditative-dance form. Zuna´s talent to link seemingly conflicting ideas and areas can enrich previously gained knowledge; when approached from a different angle, it alters its content.
LITO ANASTASOPOULOU – professional dancer/ Greece, Belgium
I came to the workshop empty and open to receive physical and mental information. After that intensive journey I came across with the realization that what we have experienced was a philosophy of living and being. Dance is a part of it, which could be perfectly congenial or compatible to that philosophy of life. For me the value of this work is the honesty. There is place to listen, wait for, follow and trust my intuitions.
JULIANNA BLOODGOOD/USA, actor of Teatr Piesn Kozla / Wroclaw
I found Milan Kozanek to be one of the most skilled movement professionals I have ever had the pleasure to work with. His knowledge of the body and systems of energy and movement are apparent in everything he does as an artist, teacher and director -choreographer. Milan opened for me new systems of thought regarding the body. He has an incredible eye for detail, repetition and an ability to inspire.
MONIKA STEINKASSERER, physiotherapist, dancer / Vienna
Qigong in connection with dance in my opinion is a breakthrough idea. I have experienced it thanks to Zuna and Milan I think can be very helpful and this project worth supporting dancers and other professional movers. My own moving experience has been shaped through the work and constant study of physiotherapy including different approaches and techniques and some 20years of experience with patients mainly from the orthopedic and traumatology field as well as the practice of contemporary and new dance technique a qigong, some yoga, snowboarding and other Sports. I have experienced many teachers but have followed constantly only a few over the years. Zuna and Milan are luckily one of them. Persons of great knowledge and humbleness. They have the ability to sum up the knowledge briefly which requires a deep understanding of the subject.
EFI BIRBA, theater director of THE RES RATIO NETWORK / Athens
"Milan Kozanek is a philosopher of movement. His study and exploration of body as a theatrical instrument are based on a highly established method of observation. He provides a performer (dancer or actor) with knowledge and awareness to meet with the range of his abilities. The influence of the method on the performers was manifested in elevating the development of their personal vocabulary in improvisation and composition, render the brain as co-director of the composition".
BLANKA KŘIVÁNKOVÁ, theatre writer / Czech Republic
Zuna Kozánkova is a rare "phenomenon" in the best possible meaning of the word: she is a natural guru. Well educated, with sense of humor and her disarming self-irony she creates environment for productive creative process, for open sharing of experiences, ideas, personal knowledge, but also for dealing with concerns.
I have been practicing qigong for several years, and I am fascinated both by its healing effects, which become obvious during a regular, long-term practice, and its meditative-dance form. Zuna´s talent to link seemingly conflicting ideas and areas can enrich previously gained knowledge; when approached from a different angle, it alters its content.
LITO ANASTASOPOULOU – professional dancer/ Greece, Belgium
I came to the workshop empty and open to receive physical and mental information. After that intensive journey I came across with the realization that what we have experienced was a philosophy of living and being. Dance is a part of it, which could be perfectly congenial or compatible to that philosophy of life. For me the value of this work is the honesty. There is place to listen, wait for, follow and trust my intuitions.
JULIANNA BLOODGOOD/USA, actor of Teatr Piesn Kozla / Wroclaw
I found Milan Kozanek to be one of the most skilled movement professionals I have ever had the pleasure to work with. His knowledge of the body and systems of energy and movement are apparent in everything he does as an artist, teacher and director -choreographer. Milan opened for me new systems of thought regarding the body. He has an incredible eye for detail, repetition and an ability to inspire.