Events and info for SOMA Fest, L.A. (Intention Dance Theatre)

Contact Name: Teri Carter Address: PO Box 6939 Rosemead, CA 91770 Phone: 310-488-9879 Email: somafest@tericarter.com Web: http://www.somafest.org
SOMA Fest Encore Performance is the return of September's event celebrating conscious embodiment in Performance. The Encore features works by L.A.'s Emilie Conrad, Camille Maurine, Cass Phelps and Teri Carter, at the Continuum Studio. Lewis Segal of the L.A. Times stated "even an outsider who believes that all fine dancers are completely atuned to their bodies' capabilities begins to understand that these performers are a breed apart," in a feature article about the SOMA Fest. September 2007 was the launch of the SOMA Fest L.A., the first Somatic Movement Arts Festival of its kind. A week of workshops and performances featuring artistis from across the country, presents kinesthetically charged contemporary and improvisational movement and dance. Produced by Teri Carter and Intention Dance Theatre, SOMA Fest is an opportunity for individuals and performing artists from all walks of life to explore ways to deepen Presence, Creativity and Ease-of-Movement through Somatic Experiencing workshops. Key for dancers, movers, actors, musicians, performance artists, somatic practitioners to enhance Awareness, Presence, Inner Spaciousness and Fluid Strength. Workshops explore how somatic experiencing awakens your inner world for a more profound connection with the performing environment and the world at large, through such practices as Continuum Movement, Body-Mind Centering, Feldenkrais, Authentic Movement, Alexander Technique, Vocal Movement, Skinner Releasing, Yoga, etc.