Dance Workshop
It’s a 4 hours journey, a movement research workshop for creative dancers and non.
A workshop for all dance lovers—because everybody can dance and has the right to express themselves through movement.
It’s an integration between the Feldenkrais® Method and Body Expression-Dance.
What you will explore
Paying attention to your Breathing, your primary font of energy, combined with the awareness of how you use yourself.
For this instance, I will guide you through the Awareness Through Movement® lessons.
Exploring different qualities of movement, different directions and how to use the space. Internal, personal and surroundings.
Inspired by my own practice as a 5th Rhythms dancer, I bring and integrate to this workshop the different rhythms and quality of movements derived.
We’ll explore the different possibilities of movement, sensing and feeling the body, stabilising connections, recognising what is available, what is not, and from there create your own dance.
Two modalities Integrated into one format
Feldenkrais® Method
Moshé Feldenkrais
Dr Moshe Feldenkrais developed the Feldenkrais® Method of somatic education.A chronic knee injury prompted him to apply his knowledge of physics, body mechanics, neurology, learning theory and psychology to a new understanding of human function and maturation. His investigations resulted in the formulation of a unique synthesis of science and aesthetics, known as the Feldenkrais Method®”
Body Expression-Dance
Patricia Stokoe
Classical and Modern Dancer, creator of Body Expression-Dance School.
Patricia Meets Moshé Feldenkrais;
"It was in those years, in between 1948 and 1950, that I also met Moshe Feldenkrais. At the beginning of his later career, his work was widely disseminated throughout the world through his courses, books, and disciples. It gave me the key to find my way to solve the problem about the result of the copy of the external model, from which I could find my own "model".
Would you like to move and dance with ease and grace?
This workshop is for those wishing to improve their vocabulary when dancing and those willing to explore their bodies from novel and more multifaceted directions.
"The STEP" is my baby, lovingly and carefully birthed over many years of research and practice in the somatic and creative world.
As a Body Expression Dance teacher, Feldenkrais Practitioner and long term committed dancer of the 5 Rhythms. I have integrated the principles and strategies to provide an environment for exploring and connecting with the body. Creativity, communication, space, rhythm and quality of movement are weaved together toward cohesion and ease.
Moving from the Inside Out
I always was looking to express myself, interacting with the world around me, building relationships, feel I belong. But for me, it wasn't an easy task, expressing myself through talking wasn't given easily. So I found my way to grow and develop my humanity through movement. The Body Expression Dance from my childhood was my ground wire and salvation.
Expressing my thoughts and feelings through my own dance. It was and is a beautiful and healing journey.
Today I'm learning to integrate my thinking, sensing, moving and feeling manifesting in words what I want to communicate.
My inspiration arises from this feeling, the willingness to share with others oneself expression, at service for those who resonate with this idea and feelings.
"EVERYBODY CAN DANCE" was Patricia Stokoe's motto, moving from the Inside Out, knowing your body (your instrument) and letting your emotions and feelings arise and manifest through these connections.
This project is my baby. It's birthing; it was in the pre-language phase for a while and now is ready to share. I'm honoured to be your teacher and looking forward to seeing this baby grow and develop.
Participate and be part of the Body Expression-Dance SYDNEY creative Dancers community.
Last Saturdays Monthly
THE STEP I, II, III, IV
26 April-31 May-28 June-26 July
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Your Teacher
Silvia Finzi
With over 40 years of international experience, Silvia Finzi is a Feldenkrais® Practitioner and a passionate Body Expression-Dance educator. She has worked across Argentina, Italy, and Australia, guiding individuals of all backgrounds in discovering movement as a tool for self-expression, creativity, and well-being.
Her unique teaching approach blends somatic awareness, creative exploration, and dance principles, helping participants expand their movement vocabulary, enhance body awareness, and explore new ways of moving. Silvia creates a safe and inspiring space where dancers—whether experienced or new to movement—can develop confidence, coordination, and expressive freedom.
In her carefully designed The Step workshop series, she integrates the Feldenkrais® Method and Body Expression-Dance, offering structured yet playful explorations to fine-tune the body, mind, and spirit. Participants will engage in sensory awareness, improvisation, and movement studies, deepening their connection to themselves, others, and the space around them.
Silvia’s workshops invite you to move with ease, express yourself fully, and rediscover the joy of dance.
