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 New York, NY
Telephone 212-866-0951
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Web http://www.feldenkrais.com
Rebecca maintains a private Feldenkrais (movement) practice in New York. She is a doctoral student in Jewish education, coaches teachers, and writes curriculum in Jewish studies. Her research interests include the Jewish day school, the body in Jewish sources, and curriculum mapping. In her free time she studies modern and contact dance. |
Balance With Ease
Awareness Through Movement
Friday 1:20 PM–2:35 PM Dining Room lounge, Childrens dining room, Sportsman room Other sessions at this time
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Improve your balance with this gentle set of movements. Learn elegance, grace, and improved posture. This lesson was designed by the engineer, judo master, and Israeli physicist, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, who developed the method to improve his movements after injuries. In this Feldenkrais lesson we will observe our habits and develop more choice in our movements.
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Contact Improvisation
The Path of Least Resistance
Saturday 4:35 PM–5:50 PM Stardust room Other sessions at this time
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In this contact improv class we will work with rolling, weight bearing, and sensory listening. We will incorporate gentle patterns of moving that involve integration of the spine and pelvis. Contact dance combines elements from martial arts, surfing, and wrestling. Men and women are both invited. No previous knowledge is necessary— just a desire to play.
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The Body in Classical Jewish Texts
Sunday 4:45 PM–6:00 PM Launch Pad Lounge Other sessions at this time
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What are some perspectives on the body in Jewish classical sources? We will look at carnal knowledge and body experiences in a selected sources including Adam and Eve's experiences (Genesis) and selected stories in the Talmud. We will explore the concept of carnal knowledge and the relationship between body and soul. English translations are provided for all sources.
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