Posts Tagged ‘Chicago (Lakeview)’

Halloween Party at Lakeview JCC hosted by the AIF

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

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It’s Halloween and we’re having a party!

What: Costume Party / Potluck

(bring something to share if you’d like!)

Where: Tenshinkan Dojo

When: October 31st (Halloween night) from 7:00 - 12:00

Why: Because it’s Halloween.

How: The AIF is sponsoring this year’s party.

Don’t worry we won’t be asking

for donations but we will make sure it’s fun!

For additional info/comments/questions email us at: aikidoaif@gmail.com

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Capoeira Workshop this 10.1.2009 - 10.3.2009

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

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Suzuki/Viewpoint Training

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
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The Suzuki technique was developed by Tadashi Suzuki and his theatre company in Japan. It is influenced by various traditional theatre forms and martial arts techniques both Japanese and non-Japanese (such as Kendo, Kabuki, Kathakali). Its objective is to enhance the actor’s physical presence and awareness to his/her body in space and to connect the entire body to the voice and breath. Working on grounding the core of the body through strong work of the feet, the actor learns to separate the strong lower part of the body from the relaxed upper part of the body. It also affords the actor a connection between the body, breath and voice.

The Viewpoints technique was created by choreographer and (post) modern dance teacher Mary Overlie and later adapted for theatre and further developed by acclaimed director Anne Bogart. In this technique the actor develops awareness to their bodies in relationship to elements of time and space. Through a deconstruction of the actors’ habitual environment and relationships this technique heightens their kinesthetic responses to each other and helps  facilitate group creation through improvisation.

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Aikido and Zen from HI Chicago Demonstration

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

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The Japanese Culture Center recently participated in an Aikido and Zen demonstration from the Hostelling International Chicago’s 75 Anniversary, as well as, the 200th Anniversary of Hostels.

It was a great time and celebration!

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For the all the photo of the event, please click here.

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Shodo (Calligraphy)

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

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Japanese calligraphy or shodo is an artistic way of writing the Japanese language using brush (fude) and ink (sumi).  This form of writing with a set brush stroke order allows for a creative way to produce works of art.  Often tied with meditation, the mind is cleared to let the letters flow out with little effort.  This state of mind is called mu shin or “no mind state.” (more…)

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