b12 summer | main event
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b12 summer main event
— // —location: eden***** studios
Marijke Eliasberg
master & scholar of Grandmaster William C. C. Chen
tai chi chuan for dancers
in this workshop, you will experience tai chi chuan and some of its martial arts applications by practicing the 60-movement yang style form of chinese great grandmaster william c. c. chen. originated in china, tai chi chuan is a mind/body martial art, also referred to as shadow boxing or moving meditation. to an outsider who has never practiced the discipline, tai chi appears to be a slow, choreographed dance. however, there is more to it: one cannot easily see the internal and external benefits derived by regular practice. it is proven to build strength from the inside out and sustain controlled awareness while being in full motion at all times. this requires minimal optimised use of your muscle structure, being clear on the action or expression we aim for while maintaining total awareness of the whole body. tai chi chuan is a very effective additional training for the dancer’s body and mind. other tai chi chuan benefits, physically and mentally: > improve muscle strength, balance and flexibility > boost cognitive function > strengthen cardiovascular health > increase focus and awareness > increase energy > improve mood and mental health > empower self-defence options. no previous tai chi experience is required to take the workshop.
the description reflects an artist’s idea which was developed at the time it was submitted to b12. it may have changed by the time the workshop or the performance project is starting. please stay flexible. thank you!
biography
marijke eliasberg, native of the netherlands, founder and co-artistic director of the next stage project (tnsp), has been dancing, teaching and choreographing for the past 25+ years in new york city. with tnsp, she travels around the world, teaching, creating, mentoring and making exchange and performance projects possible. marijke holds a bfa in physical education with a specialisation in dance. she continued her modern dance studies at the rotterdam dance academy (codarts) in the netherlands and dance space inc in nyc. her continuing education includes studying extensively tai chi chuan with 92-year-old chinese grandmaster william c. c. chen (short form, long form, application, sword form and push-hands), who gave her the certification title of sifu in 2022 and the diploma title of master in 2025. she is currently teaching dance and tai chi chuan classes in new york city and has been teaching tai chi for dancers in amsterdam and berlin.
company info
the next stage project
founded in 2002 by artistic directors marijke eliasberg and jana hicks, the next stage project (tnsp) is known for an organic movement style, full-body movement and small obscure interactions, portrayed by talented and expressive dancers. by forming partnerships between selected artists from around the globe and seeking creative venues to perform our works, tnsp aims to give dancers, choreographers and artists an opportunity to connect and share their art and passion. the tnsp directors are offering dance, tai chi chuan, yoga and yoga4cancer classes to the community.
please be aware of our early bird special offer for this workshop! you can apply for this offer up until the 24th of march 2025. after the 24th the regular workshop fee applies. applications are accepted up until one day before the workshops starts.
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