From 18-29 July 2016, the annual One Body, One Career Intensive (OBOC) will take place in Melbourne, Australia. The OBOC is the pivotal event in Countertechnique training. Working for ten full days with Countertechnique Founder and Chunky Move Artistic Director Anouk van Dijk, Master Teacher Nina Wollny and Alexander Technique expert Tom Koch, the OBOC offers a wealth of information to both first time and returning participants.

During this fourth Australian edition, participants will be given a practical insight into the distinct elements and methodology that form the Countertechnique. Through theory, physical training, discourse and workshops, participants will be trained in applying the Countertechnique principals in their daily practice. The OBOC offers first time participants an intensive introduction to the Countertechnique method, and gives returning participants the opportunity to deepen and expand their understanding and application of Countertechnique.

This year’s intensive will offer daily Countertechnique classes and Practical Tools sessions. Nina Wollny will teach her much sought-after partnering workshop and Tom Koch will build on his specific approach of Alexander Technique for dancers in plenary and individual sessions. Anouk van Dijk and Nina Wollny will lead creative workshops on the use of communication on the dance floor, both in practice and in performance. In addition, participants will learn recent company repertoire with Chunky Move dancer and Countertechnique Teacher Niharika Senapati. The intensive will conclude with a shared presentation of the various workshops.

For those who wish to further their practice, Countertechnique classes will run the week following the OBOC as part of Chunky Move's regular professional dance class program. Classes will be taught by international guest teachers who are in Melbourne for the biennial Countertechnique Teachers Training (CTTT). 

SCHEDULE & PRICES

The intensive will run for two weeks, full-time, Monday to Friday from 18 to 29 July 2016. You must be able to attend the full two-week period. The full cost for the intensive is $870 AUD. An Early Bird price of $820 AUD is available until Friday 12 February.

Returning participants from 2013, 2014 and 2015 can register for the reduced price of $820 AUD up until Friday 11 March (final closing date).

APPLICATION DETAILS

Applications close Friday 11 March 2016. Due to the limited number of places, candidates are asked to submit a personal motivation statement and CV for consideration in PDF format and not exceeding 3 pages. An additional online show reel is recommended. Returning participants do not need to submit a motivation statement. Full details in the application form.

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Niharika Senapati, Anouk van Dijk, Nina Wollny

Mon 18 Jul – Fri 22 Jul, All Day
Mon 25 Jul – Fri 29 Jul, All Day

Chunky Move
Melbourne (AUS)