 THE
COURAGE TO BE - Clown 1
An Introduction to Clowning
with Vivian Gladwell and Sarah French
July 17-21, 2013
Ipswich, MA
Encumbered by the expectations of ourselves and of others, how
do we find the strength to shake off the limitations and fears that
isolate us and prevent us from feeling free? How do we responsibly
summon the Courage to Be?
Clowning is a state of playfulness that allows us to experience
a child-like, naïve and vulnerable state of being ... and paradoxically
we learn, grow, and are strengthened through reconnecting playfully
with what makes us most vulnerable. This approach to clowning is
not a technique (tricks, gags and routines), but a personal journey
towards finding one’s unique way of being - by listening and
being receptive, essential skills for any creative and imaginative
endeavor. It is only in letting go of control that we begin to be
surprised by the depth of that which is around us and within us.
The word “courage” comes from a root that means “heart.”
Through clowning and connecting to our naturally playful and creative
spirit, we can develop and sustain, in ourselves and in each other,
the heart to be who we truly are, to trust life and ourselves.
This course establishes the foundation for all our work and is an
essential first step before going on to more advanced courses such
as Social Clowning and the Facilitators Training.
Class size is limited to 12.
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