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Jan
19
Mon
Lucid Body Basics @ Jacksons Lane
Jan 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

LUCID BODY BASICS, a physical acting process for everyone

Lucid Body is a process of self exploration designed for actors but accessible for anyone who wants to reconnect with their body and explore the habits that are locking them into unwanted patterns.

When a person is connected to their body we feel it – we sense their intentions, emotions, we feel their presence in the room, they seem alive and in the moment.

In January and February 2015 we are offering a six-week Basics class to explore the fundamental elements of this challenging Psycho-Physical Integration Process.


We will work to:

Create a safe and challenging environment for deep exploration.
Draw awareness to, and break, the postural habits and emotional patterns that bind us.
Use our unique physical and emotional impulses in our creativity.
Connect breath to body.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the Seven Energy Centres of the body.
Let go of control and anticipation.
Live and work in the moment.

You don’t need to be an actor to participate, but you do need a brave heart, a willingness to play and some comfortable clothes to do movement work in.

www.lucidbodylondon.com

Immediately following this course, we are offering a four-week Advanced course which can be taken separately or in conjunction with this Basics course.  See website for special pricing package when booking Basics and Advanced together.

Raniah Al-Sayed currently teaches Lucid Body at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, The Drama Studio London and Arts Educational Schools London. She trained as an actor, firstly as a young artist at the BRIT School and, later, at The Michael Howard Studios NY where she met Lucid Body Founder Fay Simpson.  After completing her teacher training with Fay, Raniah returned to her childhood city to found Lucid Body London.  She continues to act, write and direct while teaching in schools and privately.

Jan
26
Mon
Lucid Body Basics @ Jacksons Lane
Jan 26 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

LUCID BODY BASICS, a physical acting process for everyone

Lucid Body is a process of self exploration designed for actors but accessible for anyone who wants to reconnect with their body and explore the habits that are locking them into unwanted patterns.

When a person is connected to their body we feel it – we sense their intentions, emotions, we feel their presence in the room, they seem alive and in the moment.

In January and February 2015 we are offering a six-week Basics class to explore the fundamental elements of this challenging Psycho-Physical Integration Process.


We will work to:

Create a safe and challenging environment for deep exploration.
Draw awareness to, and break, the postural habits and emotional patterns that bind us.
Use our unique physical and emotional impulses in our creativity.
Connect breath to body.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the Seven Energy Centres of the body.
Let go of control and anticipation.
Live and work in the moment.

You don’t need to be an actor to participate, but you do need a brave heart, a willingness to play and some comfortable clothes to do movement work in.

www.lucidbodylondon.com

Immediately following this course, we are offering a four-week Advanced course which can be taken separately or in conjunction with this Basics course.  See website for special pricing package when booking Basics and Advanced together.

Raniah Al-Sayed currently teaches Lucid Body at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, The Drama Studio London and Arts Educational Schools London. She trained as an actor, firstly as a young artist at the BRIT School and, later, at The Michael Howard Studios NY where she met Lucid Body Founder Fay Simpson.  After completing her teacher training with Fay, Raniah returned to her childhood city to found Lucid Body London.  She continues to act, write and direct while teaching in schools and privately.

Jan
29
Thu
HLSI Debate: Tax is both a moral and legal issue @ HLSI
Jan 29 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

With Margaret Hodge MP and Leonard Hoffman

Feb
2
Mon
Lucid Body Basics @ Jacksons Lane
Feb 2 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

LUCID BODY BASICS, a physical acting process for everyone

Lucid Body is a process of self exploration designed for actors but accessible for anyone who wants to reconnect with their body and explore the habits that are locking them into unwanted patterns.

When a person is connected to their body we feel it – we sense their intentions, emotions, we feel their presence in the room, they seem alive and in the moment.

In January and February 2015 we are offering a six-week Basics class to explore the fundamental elements of this challenging Psycho-Physical Integration Process.


We will work to:

Create a safe and challenging environment for deep exploration.
Draw awareness to, and break, the postural habits and emotional patterns that bind us.
Use our unique physical and emotional impulses in our creativity.
Connect breath to body.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the Seven Energy Centres of the body.
Let go of control and anticipation.
Live and work in the moment.

You don’t need to be an actor to participate, but you do need a brave heart, a willingness to play and some comfortable clothes to do movement work in.

www.lucidbodylondon.com

Immediately following this course, we are offering a four-week Advanced course which can be taken separately or in conjunction with this Basics course.  See website for special pricing package when booking Basics and Advanced together.

Raniah Al-Sayed currently teaches Lucid Body at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, The Drama Studio London and Arts Educational Schools London. She trained as an actor, firstly as a young artist at the BRIT School and, later, at The Michael Howard Studios NY where she met Lucid Body Founder Fay Simpson.  After completing her teacher training with Fay, Raniah returned to her childhood city to found Lucid Body London.  She continues to act, write and direct while teaching in schools and privately.

Feb
9
Mon
Lucid Body Basics @ Jacksons Lane
Feb 9 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

LUCID BODY BASICS, a physical acting process for everyone

Lucid Body is a process of self exploration designed for actors but accessible for anyone who wants to reconnect with their body and explore the habits that are locking them into unwanted patterns.

When a person is connected to their body we feel it – we sense their intentions, emotions, we feel their presence in the room, they seem alive and in the moment.

In January and February 2015 we are offering a six-week Basics class to explore the fundamental elements of this challenging Psycho-Physical Integration Process.


We will work to:

Create a safe and challenging environment for deep exploration.
Draw awareness to, and break, the postural habits and emotional patterns that bind us.
Use our unique physical and emotional impulses in our creativity.
Connect breath to body.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the Seven Energy Centres of the body.
Let go of control and anticipation.
Live and work in the moment.

You don’t need to be an actor to participate, but you do need a brave heart, a willingness to play and some comfortable clothes to do movement work in.

www.lucidbodylondon.com

Immediately following this course, we are offering a four-week Advanced course which can be taken separately or in conjunction with this Basics course.  See website for special pricing package when booking Basics and Advanced together.

Raniah Al-Sayed currently teaches Lucid Body at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, The Drama Studio London and Arts Educational Schools London. She trained as an actor, firstly as a young artist at the BRIT School and, later, at The Michael Howard Studios NY where she met Lucid Body Founder Fay Simpson.  After completing her teacher training with Fay, Raniah returned to her childhood city to found Lucid Body London.  She continues to act, write and direct while teaching in schools and privately.

Feb
16
Mon
Lucid Body Basics @ Jacksons Lane
Feb 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

LUCID BODY BASICS, a physical acting process for everyone

Lucid Body is a process of self exploration designed for actors but accessible for anyone who wants to reconnect with their body and explore the habits that are locking them into unwanted patterns.

When a person is connected to their body we feel it – we sense their intentions, emotions, we feel their presence in the room, they seem alive and in the moment.

In January and February 2015 we are offering a six-week Basics class to explore the fundamental elements of this challenging Psycho-Physical Integration Process.


We will work to:

Create a safe and challenging environment for deep exploration.
Draw awareness to, and break, the postural habits and emotional patterns that bind us.
Use our unique physical and emotional impulses in our creativity.
Connect breath to body.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the Seven Energy Centres of the body.
Let go of control and anticipation.
Live and work in the moment.

You don’t need to be an actor to participate, but you do need a brave heart, a willingness to play and some comfortable clothes to do movement work in.

www.lucidbodylondon.com

Immediately following this course, we are offering a four-week Advanced course which can be taken separately or in conjunction with this Basics course.  See website for special pricing package when booking Basics and Advanced together.

Raniah Al-Sayed currently teaches Lucid Body at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, The Drama Studio London and Arts Educational Schools London. She trained as an actor, firstly as a young artist at the BRIT School and, later, at The Michael Howard Studios NY where she met Lucid Body Founder Fay Simpson.  After completing her teacher training with Fay, Raniah returned to her childhood city to found Lucid Body London.  She continues to act, write and direct while teaching in schools and privately.

Feb
23
Mon
Lucid Body Basics @ Jacksons Lane
Feb 23 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

LUCID BODY BASICS, a physical acting process for everyone

Lucid Body is a process of self exploration designed for actors but accessible for anyone who wants to reconnect with their body and explore the habits that are locking them into unwanted patterns.

When a person is connected to their body we feel it – we sense their intentions, emotions, we feel their presence in the room, they seem alive and in the moment.

In January and February 2015 we are offering a six-week Basics class to explore the fundamental elements of this challenging Psycho-Physical Integration Process.


We will work to:

Create a safe and challenging environment for deep exploration.
Draw awareness to, and break, the postural habits and emotional patterns that bind us.
Use our unique physical and emotional impulses in our creativity.
Connect breath to body.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the Seven Energy Centres of the body.
Let go of control and anticipation.
Live and work in the moment.

You don’t need to be an actor to participate, but you do need a brave heart, a willingness to play and some comfortable clothes to do movement work in.

www.lucidbodylondon.com

Immediately following this course, we are offering a four-week Advanced course which can be taken separately or in conjunction with this Basics course.  See website for special pricing package when booking Basics and Advanced together.

Raniah Al-Sayed currently teaches Lucid Body at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, The Drama Studio London and Arts Educational Schools London. She trained as an actor, firstly as a young artist at the BRIT School and, later, at The Michael Howard Studios NY where she met Lucid Body Founder Fay Simpson.  After completing her teacher training with Fay, Raniah returned to her childhood city to found Lucid Body London.  She continues to act, write and direct while teaching in schools and privately.

Mar
5
Thu
THE DEBATE ‘DRUGS POLICY: TOUGH OR TENDER?’ @ HLSI
Mar 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The third Highgate Debate to be held at Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution tackles the issue

of current drugs policy. Our two prominent speakers take opposing positions, roughly equating

to a ‘tender’ or a ‘tough’ approach to users. Molly Meacher will argue for a more liberal drugs

policy, while Will Blair will oppose any change. As with previous debates, they will be supported

by seconders from local 6th forms. Members of the audience will then be invited to make

contributions from the floor. The Debates will be free and open to the general public, as well as

HLSI members.

THE DEBATE ‘DRUGS POLICY: TOUGH OR TENDER?’

WHEN Thursday 5 March 2015, 8.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm

WHERE Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, London N6 6BS

HOW Free and open to all, but to be sure of a place please book.

Please Note: Places not taken by 7.45pm may be offered to others

Reservations may be made in person, by phone or by email:

tel: 020 8340 3343; email: admin@hlsi.net

For further information please contact Kathy Dallas: gkzwdallas@aol.com

Oct
18
Sun
Flyaway Katie @ Jacksons Lane
Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

After bringing Shoe Baby and Arthur’s Dream Boat, Long Nose Puppets return to Jacksons Lane with brand new Flyaway Katie!

This inspiring flight of fancy about the power of imagination based on the popular children’s book by Polly Dunbar with music by Tom Gray of Gomez.

The show is bursting with colour, movement, puppets & surprises.

Ages 2-7

‘Magical and beautiful’ The Guardian

 

12pm & 3pm

Oct
29
Thu
HLSI Debate: Assisted Dying: Yes or No? @ HLSI
Oct 29 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Baroness Helene Hayman will argue for and Robert Preston against. Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, 8pm,www.hlsi.net

Booked your place to ensure a seat!

Jan
9
Sat
Lucid Body Taster Class: what is physical acting? @ Jacksons Lane
Jan 9 @ 4:45 pm – 6:15 pm

90 Minute Taster Session, with Raniah Al-Sayed, to introduce the Lucid Body technique to new students interested in this dynamic psycho-physical process.

A mini warm-up, an introduction to the chakra centres as a tool for the physical actor, a little improvisation, and some energy release.

Come and experience for yourself what actors from Yale, NYU, Arts Ed, Italia Conti, Drama Studio London, Stellar Adler NY and LA, The Sudio NY, The New School and The Actors Center NY all know about already!

Class Fee: £11 Full Fee / £9 Concession
When: 9 January 2016, 4:45 – 6:15 PM
Where: Jacksons Lane, 269a Archway Road, N6 5AA
Website: http://www.lucidbodylondon.com/taster-class

Come wearing loose clothes you can move in, bring a bottle of water and a brave heart!

Jan
11
Mon
Lucid Body: Basics Course @ Jacksons Lane
Jan 11 @ 6:30 pm – 9:15 pm

Eight weeks of fundamental Lucid Body principles offered to those wishing to work with:

mind-body integration
energy release and unblocking
exploration of the layers of Self
character improvisation
conflict as part of the nature of drama
active space on stage and in life
the language of the Chakras

Class Fee: £225/ Course £203/ Concession
When: 11 January – 29 February, Mondays 6:30 – 9:15 PM
Where: Jacksons Lane, 269a Archway Rd, N6 5AA
Event Page: http://www.lucidbodylondon.com/basics

We’re finally returning to the standard eight-week format for Basics, which will allow us to cover all the pillars of the work as well as create a final project.

This class is open to those with or without any Lucid Body experience.

Oct
13
Thu
Highgate Debates: “SELECTIVE STATE SCHOOLS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD” @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

THE MOTION This house believes that…

“SELECTIVE STATE SCHOOLS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD”

WHEN Thursday 13 October 2016, 8.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm

WHERE Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, London N6 6BS

HOW Free and open to all.

Reservations may be made in person, by phone or by email:

tel: 020 8340 3343; email: admin@hlsi.net

Proposing the motion

KIRI TUNKS is Head of Global Perspectives in a Tower Hamlets comprehensive

school and has been teaching since 1993. She is currently Junior Vice-President of the

National Union of Teachers. She is critical of free schools, arguing that they detrimentally

affect education for all.

Opposing the motion

TOBY YOUNG is an author and currently an Associate Editor of The Spectator. He was a

lead proposer and founder of West London Free School, the first free school to secure a

funding arrangement with the government, and has controversially questioned the

notion of ‘inclusion’ in state schools.

The Debate is free and open to the general public. The Chairman always invites

contributions from the floor.

Nov
24
Thu
Highgate Debates @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Nov 24 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jan
26
Thu
HLSI Debate: the NHS should be attempting the impossible @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Jan 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

THE HIGHGATE DEBATE

This house believes that …
the NHS should be attempting the impossible

Proposing:
PHILIP STEER
Emeritus Professor, Imperial College, London; Editor Emeritus, BJOG, an International Journal of Obstretrics and Gynaecology
Opposing:
DR MALA RAO
Professor and Senior Clinical Fellow, Dept of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College

Reserve your free place: 020 8340 3343 or admin@hlsi.net

Nov
23
Thu
Highgate Debate: This house believes that gender equality is unachievable @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Nov 23 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Free and open to all but do phone to book your place. In these lively debates, prominent and informed speakers argue their points of view on issues of current importance. They are ‘seconded’ by pupils from local schools, and audience members also have the opportunity to sway the opinion of those attending.

The motion: This House Believes that Gender Equality is Unachievable

Proposing: Ann Hussey, QC and barrister specialising in family law 

Opposing: Vicky Pryce, economist and former joint head of the UK government economic service

Jan
25
Thu
Highgate Debate: This house believes that social media undermines democracy @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Jan 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Free and open to all but do phone to book your place. In these lively debates, prominent and informed speakers argue their points of view on issues of current importance. They are ‘seconded’ by pupils from local schools, and audience members also have the opportunity to sway the opinion of those attending.

The motion: This House Believes that Social Media Undermines Democracy

Proposing: Carl Miller, Research Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at the think tank Demos 

Opposing: Paolo Gerbaudo, political and cultural sociologist, lecturer in Digital Culture and Society at King’s College London

The Highgate Debate: “The Use of Social Media Undermines Democracy” @ HLSI
Jan 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

To reserve your free place please contact the office.

“This house believes that the use of social media undermines democracy”

Proposer: Carl Miller.  Reserach Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at Demos.

Opposing:  Paolo Gerbaudo.  Sociologist and lecturer in Digital Culture and Society at King’s College, London

Mar
22
Thu
London’s Housing Crisis: A Debate at 10A @ highgate society
Mar 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm

Do we need more homes built in London or is there another way? Sian Berry and Helen Marcus debate and put questions to local Councillors from Haringey and Camden. Reserve your FREE place here.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/londons-housing-crisis-tickets-43596933602