Anna, Vicky, and Anne offer an introduction to proprioceptive and vestibular senses and how movement play supports attachment and important aspects of early physiological/sensory development.
This workshop advocates how dance artists (experienced in knowledge of the body, play and creativity) can support collective well-being in the simplest methods as we continue to create new ways of being together during a pandemic.
This session includes a mix of presentation, discussion, and some movement activities to connect to early years material. Participants will consider how to pare back to the essentials of the approach to early years dance. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own practice and potential partnerships for this kind of work.
Themes: partnership working, perinatal health, supporting early years wellbeing.
This event is free of charge to People Dancing Members and £5.00 for non-members.
Bookings for this event are now closed
Booking deadline: Wednesday 6 October 2021.
About the artists
Anna Daly
Anna is an independent community dance artist with over 20 years community practice in the North West. Developing a specialism in design and delivery with young children and their grown ups over the last decade. Dedicated to advocating for more movement play for our youngest children and the impact on learning, creativity, health and wellbeing. Fascinated in understanding the part movement plays in early years development and attachment, founded ‘Primed For Life’ with Anne O’Connor and even wrote a book together!
www.annadaly.co.uk
Photo: Brian Slater.
Vicky Frayard
Vicky Frayard is the Producer from made With Many responsible for the creative programme in Corby, Northamptonshire. Made With Many is the Creative People and Places programme delivering community-led arts and cultural programmes across Corby and Wellingborough. Vicky’s background is in Dance, both as a Producer and facilitator, working specifically in community and health settings. She has previously worked for Ludus Dance, YMCA London South West and London Broncos RL Foundation as well as many years as a freelance artist.
www.madewithmany.org
Anne O’Connor
Anne is an experienced early years teacher, consultant, trainer, conference speaker and writer with a passionate interest in the physical and emotional development of young children, their families and those who work with them. Working with Anna reawakened her interest in movement and dance and provoked her to move more freely as she dances to the radio in her kitchen.
www.primedforlife.co.uk