-- Movement, Mindfulness and Flow States - A One Day Seminar for Interdisciplinary Movers and Performers--

A one-day science-led workshop exploring in detail the phenomenon of 'flow states' in both performance and non-performance settings, alongside further explorations of additional performance psychology frameworks that can help us to enrich our practice and output as movers, artists and performers. 

What is a flow state? How can I access it? Is it always a good thing? Join us as we ask these questions and more, examining in detail the theories behind the concept of 'flow', dispel common myths and misunderstandings around the subject, dive into experiential exercises to help us to understand the phenomenon from an embodied standpoint, and break down the factors that help us achieve 'flow', as well as the factors that can inhibit it, alongside regular time for group discussion and reflections.

Ferus Animi // Terra Nova is a specialist movement research collective based in Europe. The group aims to disseminate the most up-to-date research from a host of scientific and artistic disciplines, including neuroscience, cognitive psychology, evolutionary physiology, biomechanics and philosophy in a relevant and accessible way, to enrich the practices of our students and collaborators.

- Where - 

Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio)

85 St George's Road

London SE1 6ER

Nearest Tube - Elephant & Castle (Northern Line/Bakerloo Line/Thameslink)

- When -

Sunday 9th October 2022

10am to 5pm (Please arrive 15-30 minutes before start for registration)

- For Who -

This seminar is appropriate for anyone who's craft or discipline involves movement and/or performance, or anyone interested in the relationship between of mindfulness-based practices and flow states in performance. All levels of experience are welcome. If you need more info on the content or have any accessibility requirements please email us at info@ferus-animi-terra-nova.org. 

- By Who - 

This seminar will be led by Tomislav Afiyan-English.

Tom is an established lecturer, performing artist and dance scientist from the UK, and is the founder of movement research collective Ferus Animi // Terra Nova. He is an alumnus of Rambert, London Contemporary Dance School (BA Hons in Contemporary Dance) and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (MSc Dance Science). He wrote his masters thesis (MSc Dance Science) on the relationships between mindfulness-based training and access to flow states in performance contexts. 

Tom has worked artistically with the likes of Wim Vandekeybus/ Ultima Vez, AΦE, English National Ballet, Joe Wright/Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Alexandra Reynolds, and Protein Dance during a varied multidisciplinary career. He has taught for Rambert Dance Company and DV8 Physical Theatre, and worked as a movement consultant for Warner Bros. Pictures, Universal Pictures and Working Title Films, and most recently worked as an Associate Director for immersive theatre giants Punchdrunk and AR gaming company Niantic.

Tom's experience with mindfulness-based practices and neuroscience is informed by training at the Oxford Mindfulness Centre and certifications in Neurobiology and Sports Performance and Neuroscience and Training from Barça Universitas. He is a current Master of Studies student at the University of Oxford, studying Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. He has shared his research at institutions including P.A.R.T.S., Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and The European School of Osteopathy, which has been adapted into curriculum on performance psychology and physiology for The Oxford School of Drama, where he is a member of faculty. He is also co-developing a new Master of Arts degree in Dance Performance for London Contemporary Dance School, validated by University of the Arts London. He is certified as an MHFA Mental Health First Aider.

-Tickets -

General Ticket - £45

Concession Ticket* - £35

*(for those currently in full-time education, recent '22 graduates, and attendees of recent FA//TN workshops (Summer Movement Intensive '22 // b12 '22 // Como '22 // Online with TAE '22))

For any other enquiries please contact us via email on info@ferus-animi-terra-nova.org.

Additional info on the workshop leader and Ferus Animi//Terra Nova movement collective can be found at www.ferus-animi-terra-nova.org