Echoes of Land Project |Lab

I am delighted to share that I am currently an artist in residence at the Salisbury Centre, working alongside an inspiring team of collaborators: Jennifer Steel, Luke Sutherland, Rasa Kazenaite, Marion Geoffray, Natalya McDonalds, and Lucas Chih-Peng Kao. Together, we are engaged in the "Echoes of Land" project during its Research and Development phase, exploring eco-performance and outdoor creative education to foster ecological awareness and a deeper connection with nature.

As part of this journey, I am pleased to offer two Laboratory sessions:

“Echoes of Land Project | Lab”
Thursdays: 25th September and 2nd October
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: The Salisbury Centre (Garden/Studio), 2 Salisbury Rd, EH16 5AB

These sessions will focus on place-responsive movement practices. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with ideas and develop scores for space-responsive performance-making and creative learning, specifically tailored for children and young adults. The sessions are open to both professionals and community members who are passionate about performing arts and climate action.

Please wear comfortable layers (including waterproofs), as we are prepared for the possibility of getting a bit muddy or adapting to the weather. If outdoor conditions become unsuitable, we will move indoors to the Art Room or Studio.

How to attend:

Booking in advance is required. To register your attendance please email monica: imprevistodanza@gmail.com

Supported by: @Creative Scotland, @The work Room, @The Salisbiry Centre

Suggested donations :

This event is on a suggested donation sliding scale. Please decide in what category you fall and what you might be able to contribute. Tiers are:

• £ 8 - Concession Tier 1
• £12 - Sustainable Tier 2
• £ 16 Generous Tier 3

Note: For those unable to contribute financially, please get in touch with the facilitator to claim a free OR subsidised ticket. Please email imprevistodanza@gmail.com

Room: Garden/ Studio

Accessibility:

Please, it is important to let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements. Please email (imprevistodanza@gmail.com)

About the Facilitator:

monica de ioanni (she/her)
dance artist, performance-maker movement / environment educator and advocate, Registered Somatic Movement Practitioner (ISMETA), PhD Environmental Science.

monica's Short Bio
Monica (RSME, IDME, PDA, PhD) is a dedicated performing artist, educator, and advocate for movement and environmental awareness. As a mother of 10 y.o. daughter and dance artist, she creates and performs in both the UK and internationally, engaging in artistic-environmental projects within the community. Monica continuously expands her understanding of the body, voice, rhythm, and ecology, striving to develop multidisciplinary and inclusive approaches in the performing arts and education. She holds a qualification in Somatic Movement Education (SME) from The School for Body-Mind Centering (BMC - www.bodymindcentering.com) and is a professional member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA - https://ismeta.org/).

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If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me (imprevistodanza@gmail.com)

It will be great to see you there!

love

monica

More About Donations:

Participation in our community-led events is on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so.

Any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable

You can also donate on the day by:

• Bringing cash
• donating online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (Please use reference “Echoes of Land Lab ").
• Card payment option available at the entrance hall (Please enter the event name before making payment)

“What donation tier might be best applicable to me?”

• £8 – Concession Tier 1 (This tier is for those who are students on a low income, carers, or single parents. It is also for people who are unemployed or underemployed, navigating financial hardship, or facing systemic barriers. If you rarely spend on extras or feel stressed about meeting basic needs, this tier exists so that you can still participate. Your presence matters, and you are welcome here.

• £12 – Sustainable Tier 2 Choose this tier if you have stable employment or a regular income, are able to meet your basic needs and some wants, and can occasionally go out or put a little money aside. At this level, you don’t often worry about making ends meet.

• £16 – Generous Tier 3 This option is for those with a comfortable income or savings, who may own their home or have access to family wealth. You might go on holidays, eat out regularly, or shop for pleasure. Contributing at this tier helps support the wider community and those accessing the concession rate.