Gaga/Haharin is a movement language developed over the last decade by Ohad Naharin, Batsheva’s long-time artistic director, in the Batsheva studios.
This expressive and dynamic movement language is used daily by dancers of the Batsheva Dance Company and Batsheva Ensemble as the basis for their distinctive technique.
Gaga offers a new way to reach a deeper knowledge and understanding of one’s self via the body and it’s movement, efficiency and texture of movement, the use of the explosive power, the connection between pleasure and effort, quickness, clarity of intention and stamina. It enables recognition of one’s own movement habits and helps to acquire new ones.
Essentially, Gaga increases one’s understanding of the body’s weaknesses and strengths, as well as its response to them. Through Gaga, one works to break down the physical barriers in order to reach a greater comprehension and control of instinctive movements.
This workshop is for experienced dancers. Participation is free and by application.
SAT 17 OCTOBER at 11AM—12.15PM
Please note: Once the class has began no latecomers will be admitted
Rachael Osborne
Rachael was born in Australia in 1980. She is a graduate of QUT (1999) in Brisbane, Australia and was a member of The World Dance Company (2000) in Brisbane. She joined Batsheva Ensemble in 2001 and Batsheva Dance Company in 2003. Rachael danced in Sharon Eyal’s company, L-E-V, from 2012-2014 and has staged Ohad Naharin’s works on companies around the world.
Applications for this workshop are now closed. Successful applicants will be notified shortly.