April 25-27 Workshops on Lishi & Traditional Chinese Movement
04-24-2008
April 25-27
Workshops on Lishi and Traditional Chinese Movement
Visiting Artist: Desmond Murray
University Club
Workshops on “Lishi and Traditional Chinese Movement” are presented by visiting artist Desmond Murray from April 24-27 at the University Club. Hosted by the Department of Theatre & Dance and the College of Chinese Physical Culture in Europe, the workshops teach interactive exercises for healthier, happier and more balanced lives. Workshops will occur at the UC Davis University Club on Friday, April 25, from 1-4pm; Saturday, April 26, 10-12.30pm, 1-3pm and 3-5pm; and Sunday, April 27, 12-3pm. They are free of charge and open to the public. Guests may attend single or multiple sessions. Please bring soft-soled shoes and lunch.
Desmond Murray is the President of the International Daoist Society and the overseas president of the Weihai Wu Shu Association of Shangdong province, China, and was a senior student of Chee Soo for many years. (Chee Soo trained actors in movement for the famous Avengers television series.)
Mr Murray is the senior teacher of the Weihai Lishi Quanfa, an ancient Daoist practice that retains the characteristics of a full family system. Elements include daoyin (Daoist breathing techniques), Kaimen, T’aiji, Adhering/whirling hands, Whirling arms, Qigong, Dynamic foot/leg and hand work, joint manipulation, Stick and Staff forms, Sword and Sabre forms, Silk and Fan forms.
Mr. Murray is also the Principal of The College of Chinese Physical Culture which has helped thousands of people to improve the quality of their lives, develop new skills that make them more employable, gain qualifications where they had none, and improve their health and well-being. Their website is www.ccpc.ac.uk.
Desmond Murray will be joined by Clive Nunnington and several other senior students.
If you would like to attend any of these April workshops, please contact Professor Lynette Hunter for reservations at lhunter@ucdavis.edu.
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