Mind To Move Workshops are movement sharing workshops for those aged 18 to 65+ with experience of mental health issues; no dance experience is necessary. 

 

The first half of the workshop is focused on movement. After some introductions, each workshop begins with some Mind To Move exercises involving relaxation and guided movement improvisation. The movement exercises are all open to individual interpretation and needs, and begin individually, before moving together in twos and / or as a group. The movement part of the workshop will then be followed by some discussion, and a short excerpt sharing of The Box or The Box | A Glimpse. Participants will then have an opportunity to give some feedback on the work at the end.

 

The Box  is a dance theatre piece that explores the impact of depression and how our society responds to it.  

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These workshops run as a part of The Box Project. For more information, and to watch a short film about the project, click here.

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Julia has delivered Mind To Move Workshops across Scotland and to different groups including: mental health charities such as See Me Scotland, Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, LASGP  (Lothian Association of Sessional GPs), The Welcoming  (a refugee group), and YTAS  (Youth Theatre Arts Scotland).