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Trance Zones with Tony Yap and Agus Riyanto

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Born in Melaka, Malaysia and based in Naarm (Melbourne), Tony Yap is one of Australia’s most innovative dancers and creative directors. In this workshop he will join Javanese Shaman, Agus Riyanto, to explore trance states in movement and ceremony.

This is a unique opportunity, suited for dancers, artists, anyone with a commitment to embodied practice and interest in heightened states. It is an introduction to Javanese bull-trance, Bantengan.

When? Sunday, 26 January, 11am-6pm

Where? East Sydney Community Arts Centre, 34 Burton Street, Darlinghurst

Cost? $149 (Early Bird until January 10) $199 thereafter

Earlier Event: January 25
Ritual of Pleasure and Sadness with Alessandra Massi and Peter Banki

What We Believe In

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EMBODIMENT

Partner with your body and your breath every day!

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RESPECT

Make requests, never demands! Resist all forms of coercion - especially self-coercion.

DIVERSITY

Vive la différence! Celebrate the differences in people and their tastes.

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COURAGE

Partner with your fears! Let them teach you courage and strength.

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AESTHETICS & PHILOSOPHY

Cultivate the erotic artist in you! And dare to reflect on what you are doing and why!

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PLAY AND MISCHIEF

Add some spice to it! Stay true to who and what turns you on! And be free!