b12 summer | main event
research or die.
© billy barraclough
b12 summer main event
— // —location: eden***** studios
Tom english
founder of ferus animi // terra nova
neuroplastic principles for interdisciplinary movers
over 6 days we will look to explore the principles of human movement that underlie our ferus animi // terra nova research methodology, specifically focusing of principles of neuroscience and neuroplastic learning. the workshop will involve a daily form of mobilisations to expose ourselves to movement nourishment for health, athleticism, and longevity. it will involve solo and group improvisation to explore creativity, imagination and visualisation. it will involve both collaborative and competitive partnering games, to shine a light on our movement blindspots. it will involve scientific theory around performance psychology, evolutionary physiology, behavioural neuroscience, and functional biomechanics. it will be physically challenging and mentally stimulating, and is designed to expose participants to a daily dose of functional failure. it will involve cultivating a rigorous and demanding learning environment and positive motivational climate, in which participants can learn from themselves, each other, and the exercises in an optimal developmental manner, guided by both the research and our collective instincts.
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
Tom is a lecturer, academic and dance scientist with expertise in neuroscience, evolutionary physiology, performance psychology, and functional biomechanics, and is the founder of movement research collective ferus animi // terra nova. he is the course leader of the ma dance: performance programme at london contemporary dance school | the place, and is a former associate director and performer with immersive theatre giants punchdrunk. Artistically tom has worked with the likes of wim vandekeybus/ultima vez, joe wright/sidi larbi cherkaoui, AΦE, English national ballet, the national theatre london, alexandra reynolds and niantic, and as a movement consultant in the film and television industries for the likes of warner bros, netflix, universal pictures, and working title films. He studied at rambert, london contemporary dance school (ba(hons)), trinity laban (msc), and the University of oxford (Mst).
company info
ferus animi // terra nova
Ferus Animi // Terra Nova is a specialist movement collective based in Europe. Our mission statement is to bring education around movement, meditation, and wilderness practices to the masses. Our practice-as-research methodology explores the fields of neuroscience, evolutionary physiology, functional biomechanics, performance psychology, and applied philosophy. Artistically, we provide movement direction and specialism for projects across artistic media, such as film, television, theatre, dance, and circus. Our educational programs aim to locate and disseminate pioneering research from the forefront of scientific and artistic thought, in relevant and accessible workshop formats that enrich the practices of our students and collaborators. For all enquiries, contact us on info@ferus-animi-terra-nova.org
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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