Crawl Project Academy

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Hi, My name is Richard-Dean I founded CP in 2014 with the idea in mind, that I wish to discover and explore human potential by exploring and researching physical, mental, emotional and spiritual capacities. To challenge myself to see the world with a non-dogmatic point of view while providing a life that is meaningful and rich in experience. ​ Crawl Project is an offering in the form of a thought process and application of concepts to a practice that would, ideally, prove to be beneficial and meaningful for the individual. ​ ​ The primary tool I utilise for exploring and researching these ideas is movement. Using movement as a way of uncovering degrees and dimensions of freedom that we previously may not have recognised. This freedom or sometimes lack thereof initially expresses itself in the physical realm in terms of movement capacity but it is mirrored in the more subtle layers of our psyches. I am intrigued by human potential and the complete interconnectedness of the various dimensions of our existence. I draw influence from many different embodiment and somatic systems and various teachers including contemporary martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Capoeira, dance (namely improvised dance and Contact Improvisation as well as concepts from Contemporary dance & Floor Work), Yoga, Functional Range Conditioning, parkour and Ancestral Movement. I offer group classes, workshops, one-on-one coaching, online programs, retreats and intensives as well as online courses and mentorships. ​ I also teach Anatomy and Physiology on Yoga teacher trainings and have done so for several studios. I have an interested in helping aspiring teachers and trainers to tap into their full potential and discover their own path and direction so they can offer the best care and service possible for their students.

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Leilah Kirsten is a dancer and movement coach with a necessity to express her experience as a human being through the moving body. She has worked as a freelance artist and coach since 2012 having previously been engaged with two of South Africa’s most prominent dance companies; Jazzart Dance Theatre and The Cape Dance Company. Leilah heads up Movement Practice, a platform that offers empowering movement and dance experiences and provides students with strong foundations of physical, mental and emotional awareness. With embodiment and personal development at its core, Movement Practice offerings develop confidence in the mover as well as encourage and celebrate individual expression. The work exposes students to a multidisciplinary practice, generating a broad physical and artistic skillset. Leilah's mission as an artist and facilitator is to inspire, empower and celebrate you.