Flocking with Zoe Cobb

Sunday 21st March 10am – 11am

Flocking

As the title suggests, Flocking is inspired by migrating animals. It is a group movement practice that uses mimicry as our primary source of learning. Igniting our instincts of play and creativity it creates group complicity, flow and mindfulness. It is a model for progressive self-organising leadership as well as a development and well-being tool. It connects, surfaces, expresses and resolves through non-verbal communication.

This workshop harbours strength in diversity and collaboration at its heart. It creates a safe space for self expression and shared group expression while allowing them to experience their power in a cooperative group. Using play and simple ground rules, it opens up opportunities for innovation, surprise and advanced group intelligence. It is an excellent example for them to take with them in the beginning of their careers, understanding first hand the power of a harmonious group.

Flocking has entered the Zoom Platform! Improvised Dance online: by following different people in the group, and playing with the frames of Zoom we find connection and play. You enter a concentrated, embodied state while moving in symphony with others. You leave feeling charged with energy and clear headed. Strangely powerful to connect with others and play through the ether.

YOU BRING: your shining presence, wear a white top, and bring a red one.

Zoe Cobb

Movement and Change Performance Director, Dance Artist/Aerialist/Choreographer

Zoe has a background in physical theatre, group development, circus, yoga and dance. Academically she trained at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama with Masters in Movement Direction, and previously in Canada with a BA in Theatre and Modern Languages. She has expanded her training with The Thomas Richards and Grotozski workcenter, National Circus School, Moscow State Circus, 5 Rhythms and Contact Improv. She created and directed dance theatre with her company Artful Badger in England for the last 10 years. She has delivered workshops internationally in Japan, USA, Italy, France, Germany, UK and UAE.

She has lead group trainings for the last 5 years in the corporate, theatre, and education worlds. She currently teaches aerial yoga and circus skills in Italy, while continuing to deliver development workshops around Europe.

“The physical universe is basically playful, there is no necessity for it what so ever.” ― Alan Watts

“Until you experience listening with the whole body, you don’t realize what a rare occurrence it actually is.” Anne Bogart

“Between the head and the feet of any given person is a billion miles of unexplored wilderness.” ― Gabrielle Roth

TECH: Update your Zoom for the newest version, and be on a computer instead of your phone.