"The Ancestral Body"
A ritual dance-theatre workshop
Inspired by
Balinese theatre
and masks
with
Allegra Ceccarelli
3 Hours in the studio
Availability is limited–book now
The Ancestral Body
The Ancestral Body is a workshop of ritual-performance that aims to reclaim ancestral tools for expanding the body and consciousness, to unlock participant's creativity and, thus, lead them to new ways of inventing and re-existing in the contemporary times of today.
The work is based on an original methodology created by the artist Allegra Ceccarelli. The roots lie in the concepts of traditional Balinese dance-theater, but the principles of the Balinese technique are investigated and reinvented to envision a new ancestral-futuristic relationship between sacred and contemporary art.
The practice
Step into a transformative workshop designed to ignite your creative spirit and deepen your connection to voice, body, ritual and ancestral practices.
The session includes energetic voice and body techniques, asymmetric movement to expand full-body expression, facial expression and emotion work, and grounding vocal practices. It also integrates meditation, pranayama, and mantras to deepen presence and awareness. Participants will engage with ancestral chants, poojas, and animist practices to reconnect with nature and explore time and space differently.
Ancestral masks and objects will support character creation, culminating in a performative closing ritual.
Are you ready to move, breathe, and create from a deeper place? This workshop is open to all.
Allegra Ceccarelli
Allegra Ceccarelli, is an Italo-Brazilian artist, who has been working for more than 20 years as a performer, actress, director, choreographer, dancer, singer, teacher, and producer, living between Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Bali (Indonesia).
She has a Master Degree in acting from East 15 Acting School, in London, and in 2015 was awarded with a 2 years scholarship to study Balinese Ancient Dance-Drama at ISI Denpasar University, in Bali. Over the last 10 years, while immersed with local communities and learning Balinese dance from different masters, she has also been dedicating her studies researching the human body as a device of trance, how to connect with the invisible energies through art. For Allegra the art is a ritual, a prayer, where human beings can connect their bodies, mind and soul with the energies of the earth and sky, allowing ourselves to be a vector between different dimensions.
Instagram:
@allegra.ceccarelli
@rangdart
see you soon
Price
TRoupe Members
£55
Troupe members use your personalised
discount code at checkout for £10 off
non Troupe members
£65
Troupe members use your personalised
discount code at checkout for £10 off
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Troupe Membership Opens twice per year Spring & Autumn 2025
Who is this for?
Actors
Movers
Makers of movement
faq
WHERE IS THE SESSION HELD?
Sadler’s Wells, STAGE DOOR (Studio C), Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN (Nearest Tube – Angel, Northern Line). NB. Stage door/Lilian Baylis entrance and NOT main theatre entrance. Getting here.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO THE SESSION?
Water, snacks and comfortable movement clothes to move in. Class is taken in bare feet or socks.
HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT OTHER SHAPES IN MOTION WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS?
Do sign up to our mailing list here, you can also say ‘hi’ on Instagram where we post regular updates too.
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?
At least 10 mins prior to class start time. Please sign in when you get to reception.
IF I CAN'T MAKE IT, WILL I GET A REFUND
Refunds are given, minus a £10 administration fee, if you withdraw your booking on or before the 29h of May 2025. No refunds after the 29th of May 2025.
HOW DO I BECOME A TROUPE MEMBER?
Click here to register your interest.
Are you ready to develop your skills and inspire your creativity? Move with us and take your skills and confidence to the next level.