For 2022- 2024 Events see
Calendar page
2021 Events
Playfulness and Mindfulness workshops
February 13, 20, 27, and April 3, 10, and 17, 2021
Improvising From the Inside Out
Uhinee Theater Co. - Calcutta - March 19 2021
Reading at Greenkill Gallery, Kingston NY
Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 at 7 pm.
Live (20 people max.) & live-streamed through the gallery's website.
Steve Clorfeine and Mikhail Horowitz
Meditation and Awareness
Sundays: July 11 and July 18, Sept. 19; Oct. 17; Nov. 14, 2021
12-2 EST; 18:00-20:00 Europe. On Zoom
This new Workshop Series is a continuation of the workshops I’ve offered over the past year, based on an integrated approach to sitting practice contemplation practice, and exercises in awareness. This includes expanding sensory awareness in meditation practice and somatic practices to deepen relaxation and openness to oneself.
Playfulness and Mindfulness: Exploring the practices of Dharma Art and Space Awareness
Saturday, October 23, 2021 10am-5pm
At the Albany Shambhala Center
In this one day workshop, we will engage in creative studies of exercises that Chogyam Trungpa introduced to his Mudra Theater group in the 1970’s as well as ways that the founding arts faculty of Naropa University interacts with these teachings as a source to develop improvisational forms of deep play.
2020 Events
Playfulness & Mindfulness workshops
December 5, 12, and 19, 2020
Coming to Our Senses – Mindfulness and Playfulness in Everyday Art
February 22& 23, 2020
Location: Shambhala Meditation Group Zürich
PLAYFULNESS & MINDFULNESS: Improvising from the inside out
March 13-15, 2020
Location: La Bobila. Hospitalet- Barcelona
2019 Events
FEB. 16-23, 2019, Zagora, Morocco:
"RE-MIND" a weeklong workshop for leaders, artists, coaches, consultants, teachers.
FEB. 1-3, 2019, Zurich, Switzerland: COMING TO OUR SENSES: MINDFULNESS AND PLAYFULNESS IN CREATIVE PROCESS
The workshop focuses on a way of being present through our sense perceptions, particularly seeing and feeling. How do we engage with ‘things as they are’ rather than how we think or imagine them to be? Our natural resources of inspiration take us further than our habitual way of interacting in the world.
We’ll practice space awareness exercises introduced by Trungpa Rinpoche and theater exercises from his Mudra Theater, as well as improvisations that I’ve developed in movement, sound, imagery, and art-making.
APRIL 26-28, 2019, Koln, Germany:
PLAYFULNESS AND MINDFULNESS - IMPROVISING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. Location: TOR 28, Machabaerstr. 28 (5 minutes walk from Hauptbahnhof)
JULY 30-AUG 4, 2019, Trogen, Switzerland:
PLAYFULNESS AND MINDFULNESS: Improvising from the inside out
with Steve Clorfeine and Gastlehrerin Dorothea Gadeke.
We will work with structured improvisations in movement and sound - explorations which provide a bridge to individual and ensemble investigation of themes and inspirations. To support the practice of improvisation, we include basic meditation and awareness practices, including space awareness exercises and variations of the viewpoints work.
JULY 22-26, 2019, Barcelona-Spain:
PLAYFULNESS AND MINDFULNESS: Improvising from the inside out.
Our work is improvisation with strong structures to support our exploration of expressive potential, relationship with oneself and others, and the joy of playing in open space without competition or judgment.
Location: La Bobila. Hospitalet- Barcelona
2018 Events
Feb. 17-24, 2018: "RE-MIND" a weeklong workshop for leaders, artists, coaches, consultants, teachers. Zagora, Morocco. More info at http://www.trialogie.com
JUNE 30 at 1:30pm - group reading at Rail Trail Cafe - 310 River Rd. Ext. New Paltz, NY
JULY 14 at 6 pm Steve reading/book launch at Rail Trail Cafe - www.railtrailcaferosendale.com
JULY 19-24, 2018 PLAYFULNESS AND MINDFULNESS - IMPROVISING FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
The workshop is based on structured improvisations in movement, sound and vocal explorations which provide a bridge to studies in performance and develop our sense of ensemble. To support the practice of improvisation, we work with meditation and awareness practices in particular drawing from exercises in the tradition of Naropa University Arts Training and the Viewpoints work with space, time, shape, relationship, image and story. Participants are at mixed levels of experience but some background in movement is helpful. Barcelona, Spain. Contact Araceli Enrech aracelienrech@yahoo.es
JULY 27-28, 2018 DIRECT PERCEPTION: DHARMA ART PRACTICES
"We have to be honest, real, and very earthy; and we need to really appreciate things as they are." (Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche)
The exercises and improvisations in this workshop are based on the Dharma Art teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and on collaborative work with my arts faculty colleagues at Naropa University in Colorado. Dharma Art practice is a deep study in experiencing the interconnection of space and form both in terms of environment as well as in one's physical body. We explore a heightened awareness of being present and making a genuine gesture. We develop grace and dignity in our activities which enhances our relationships. In the workshop we will practice sitting and walking meditation as well as formal space awareness exercises as introduced by Trungpa Rinpoche. We'll engage in a continuum from meditation/contemplation to activity/creativity.
Barcelona, Spain. Contact Araceli Enrech aracelienrech@yahoo.es
JULY 31- AUGUST 5, 2018: PLAYFULNESS AND MINDFULNESS - IMPROVISING FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
The workshop is based on structured improvisations in movement, sound and vocal explorations which provide a bridge to studies in performance and develop our sense of ensemble. To support the practice of improvisation, we work with meditation and awareness practices in particular drawing from exercises in the tradition of Naropa University Arts Training and the Viewpoints work with space, time, shape, relationship, image and story. Participants are at mixed levels of experience but some background in movement is helpful. Dorothea Gaedeke, actress, voice coach and meditation instructor will join us for 2 days. She and I will work together with improvisation and meditation and she will take 2 sessions alone. Kirsten van Well will also join us as assistant and bodywork coach. It will be a rich offering!
Trogen, Switzerland. Contact Christoph Zihlmann chrzihlmann@bluewin.ch
SEPTEMBER 22, 2018: 3-5 pm - ‘Writing Together in Open Space’ - workshop and reading at Rosendale Library 264 Main St. Rosendale, NY
OCTOBER 5-7, 2018: PLAYFULNESS AND MINDFULNESS - IMPROVISING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. A three day workshop in Koln, Germany
Our work is improvisation with strong structures to support our exploration of expressive potential, relationship with oneself and others, and the joy of playing in open space without competition or judgment.
Fee: 200 euro early registration by 15 August; 220 euro after 15/08
TImes: Friday, 5 October, 15h-19h Saturday, 10h-17h Sunday, 10h-14h
Location: TOR 28, Machabaerstr. 28 ... 5 minutes walk from Hauptbahnhof www.tor28.de
Further information/questions, contact Steve - goldsun3096@gmail.com
2017 Events
JULY 21-22.: DHARMA ART WORKSHOP - Barcelona, Spain.
see the flier Contact Araceli Enrech:
aracelienrech@yahoo.es
JULY 24-28, 2017: PLAYFULNESS AND MINDFULNESS - IMPROVISING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. Barcelona, Spain.
see the flier
Contact Araceli Enrech:
aracelienrech@yahoo.es
Playfulness and Mindfulness: Improvising from the Inside Out
In the morning session we will work with structured improvisations in movement and sound - explorations which provide a bridge to individual/ensemble investigation of themes and inspirations. These improvisations can also provide studies for personal performance material. To support the practice of improvisation, we include basic meditation and awareness practices, including space awareness exercises and variations of the Viewpoints work. I hope to amplify the experience of "coming from nothing" - working with our natural playful energies.
AUGUST 2-6 , 2017: SPACE TO IMPROVISE with Steve Clorfeine and Wilma Vesseur. Trogen, Switzerland. Contact Christoph Zihlmann chrzihlmann@bluewin.ch
Space in the Body - The Body in Space : Body-Mind® Centering/ Movement Lab/ Improvisation (Afternoon Session)
In mapping the body’s interior we’ll find impulses to move with an embodied sense of innate structures and natural flow. This Movement Lab is specifically inspired by our embryological envelopment and development. Cells moving in space, are creating a front and back, center and peripheries, a verticality, an up and down. We create ourselves in defining space. Movement, Fluidity, precedes Form. Structures evolve, dissolve and transform. Space holds and moves us. We play with an awareness of space within and space around. In perceiving where we are in space, relationship, composition will arise.
AUGUST 7-9, 2017: FEARLESS PROJECT- Workshop for invited participants in Trogen, Switzerland.
AUGUST 12-13, 2017: FEARLESS PROJECT- Dress Rehearsal and Performance with art installation by Marianne Iten. Krematorium Nordheim, Zurich, Switzerland.
2016 Events
Feb. 20-27, 2016: "RE-MIND" a weeklong workshop for leaders, artists, coaches, consultants, teachers. Zagora, Morocco. More info at
http://www.trialogie.com
March 4-6, 2016: PLAYFULNESS AND MINDFULNESS- IMPROVISING FROM THE INSIDE OUT, Barcelona Spain.
See the workshop flier. Contact Araceli Enrech:
aracelienrech@yahoo.es
March 11-13, 2016: PLAYFULNESS AND MINDFULNESS- IMPROVISING FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Cologne, Germany. Contact Steve Clorfeine:
goldsun3096@gmail.com
March 18-20, 2016: MEDITATION, MOVEMENT AND SPACE, Zurich, Switzerland, contact Christoph Zihlmann
chrzihlmann@bluewin.ch
Saturday, June 4, 2016, 8 PM: ANOTHER NOMADIC EVENT: MONOLOGUES & DIALOGUES/ DREAMS & DANCES
Drawing on 40 years performing together, Clorfeine and Harrison continue their
wide-ranging excavation of contemporary and ancient themes in the cross-current
of text, dance, characters and music. Who are we anyway and why are we here?
Nomads of theatrical persuasion; seekers and investigators in the lineage
of crazy saints and zany performers - the duo is joined by musician/singer
Robin Daniels, a member of the musical combo, 'The World.'
Unison Arts, New Paltz
unisonarts.org
July 5-August 7: Steve Clorfeine in residence at CHRCH PROJECT SPACE, Cottekill, NY
Openings Sat./Sun. August 6-7, 2-5 pm and by app't.
Contact Steve at goldsun3096@gmail.com or 845.626-3096
August 6 & 7, 2-5 PM: Residence show opening at CHRCH PROJECT SPACE, Cottekill, NY
Openings Contact Steve at goldsun3096@gmail.com or 845.626-3096
September 23- October 21: CORRESPONDENCE Curated by Steve Clorfeine at Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery, Stone Ridge, NY
845-687-5113.
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday September 23, 5-7 PM.
September 28: TAKE ONE AND OTHER NOMADIC EVENTS: Performance with Lanny Harrison at Cocoon Theater, Poughkeepsie, NY
845-452-7870<
2015 Events
COMMUNICATION, workshop for team leaders and managers. Super-Computing Systems, Zurich Switzerland.
February 6-8: PLAYFULNESS AND MINDFULNESS- IMPROVISING FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Cologne, Germany. Contact Steve Clorfeine:
goldsun3096@gmail.com
February 11: THEATER ON THE SPOT, Workshop for high school theater teachers. Bergheim, Germany
FEBRUARY 14-21: "RE-CONNECT" - Week long residential workshop in Zagora, Morocco
http://www.trialogie.com
March 14, 4 PM: BOOK SIGNING AND READING:
Together/Apart and other Poems
Golden Notebook Bookstore, Tinker St., Woodstock NY
April 21, 5 PM: CODHILL PRESS POETS READING, Dorsky Museum, New Paltz, NY
May 2: Opening, CORRESPONDENCE, an exhibition with 40 visual and performing artists, curated by Steve Clorfeine at The Westbeth Gallery, 55 Bethune St. NYC
May 2- 17: CORRESPONDENCE at The Westbeth Gallery, 55 Bethune St. NYC, gallery hours Wed.- Sun. 1-6 PM
See the show flier.
May 3, 4 PM: GALLERY TALK at The Westbeth Gallery, 55 Bethune St. NYC, gallery hours Wed.- Sun. 1-6 PM
July 27-31: PLAYFULNESS AND MINDFULNESS- IMPROVISING FROM THE INSIDE OUT, Barcelona Spain.
See the workshop flier. Contact Araceli Enrech:
aracelienrech@yahoo.es
August 3-9 MEDITATION, MOVEMENT AND SPACE - IMPROVISING FROM THE INSIDE OUT, Trogen, Switzerland. Contact Christoph Zihlmann,
chrzihlmann@bluewin.ch
Trainings
THEATER PROFESSIONALS
Uhinee Theater Company, Kolkata, India - 2008-present
See slideshow and video
Performance Workshop, Cologne, Germany - 2007-present
Actor’s Studio, Kathmandu, Nepal - 2006-present
Actor's Studio description, articles, and slideshow
American Center India, New Delhi, Kolkata, Assam - 2005-present
American Center description and reviews
Naropa University, Boulder, Co., Performance Studies M.F.A., 2006-present
www.naropa.edu contact Wendell Beavers, director.
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EDUCATION: THEATER, MOVEMENT, WRITING
29th Annual U.S.A. Body‐Mind Centering®
Association Conference: Body‐MindCentering®
and The Moving Body
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New YorkU.S.A.
With Pre‐Conference Featured Presenter Steve Clorfeine
June 25/26, 2014.
See more.
THEATER GAMES & LIVELY COMMUNICATION- a workshop for the staff of Super Computing Systems in Zurich. Jan. 28, 2014.
MINDFULNESS & PLAYFULNESS- workshops for deep play improvisation in Zurich, Switzerland. Jan. 25, 26, Feb. 22 & March 1, 2014 and Ticino, Switzerland Jan. 31- Feb. 1, 2014.
Workshop for Vision Quest leaders and participants in
Gemany. Jan. 14-16, 2014.
Meditation, Movement and Space - 3 day workshops
in Trogen, Switzerland. Jan. 10-12, 2014.
"Performing Now! - Meditation, Improvisation, Transformation" all-day workshops with Steve Clorfeine and Lanny Harrison.
“Theater on the Spot” - Theater Teacher Training in Cologne, Germany, November 6, 12 and 13, 2010
Darstellen und Gestalten, art high schools in Germany
Theater teacher trainings, 2000-present
See description and slideshow
Akademie Remshied, Remshied, Germany
Movement-Theater, guest faculty, Nov. 10 - 11, 2009 and Nov. 3-4, 2010
www.akademieremscheid.de; See description
American Embassy School, New Delhi, India
Theater Dep’t, guest faculty, 2009
aes.ac.in/splash.php
Rabindra Bharati University Drama Department, Kolkata, India
Cultural Envoy Grant, U.S. State Dept., Jan.-Feb. 2008
See slideshow and video
Artist-In-Residence, New York Foundation for the Arts,
Upper Catskill Council on the Arts, Utah Arts Council - 1985-present
See articles
Naropa University, Boulder, Co.; adjunct and guest faculty, 1975-present
Theater Dep’t; Dance Dep’t; Writing and Poetics Dep’t.
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ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERSHIP
"Theater on the Spot: Improvising From the Inside Out." Barcelona, Spain, Jan. 2013. Naxos, Greece. Aug. 2013.
"Coming To Our Senses: Dharma Art Practices". Troy Meditation Group, Troy NY. May 25, 2013
A.L.I.A. (Authentic Leadership in Action) / Shambhala Institute
Halifax, Canada and Europe, 2001-present
Faculty, Creative Process; Module co-facilitator, “Organizational Trust” -
www.aliainstitute.org;
See video and article
Super-Computing Company, Zurich, Switzerland
Creative Process workshops, 2002-present
Prerna Centre for Learning , New Delhi, India
Leadership Development workshops, 2009 -
www.prernacentre.com
See Prerna Centre flier
Spiraldynamik: Intelligent Movement, Zurich, Switzerland
Annual Congress for doctors, Improvisation workshop, 2009 -
www.spiraldynamik.com
FROM PERSONAL TO ORGANIZATIONAL TO SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
Leadership through mindful and lively communication
with Steve Clorfeine and Liane Stephan-
P.O.S.T. website
See Performance and Presence brochure
BODY LANGUAGE: JOINING THE
PRESENTER, THE MESSAGE, AND THE AUDIENCE
A workshop for research scientists from Novartis International June, 2008
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MEDITATION/ ARTS AND MEDITATION
MEDITATION AND SPACE AWARENESS
2 day workshop in Barcelona, Spain at the Shambhala Group. Jan. 2013
4 week Residential Meditation/Arts Retreat, Dechen-Choling Shambhala Meditation Center, France. April 2009
Space Awareness and Shambhala Arts Practice Weethun. Nov. 2010
Shambhala Meditation Centers, Zurich, London, Cologne, Paris
Meditation, Movement and Space Workshops, ongoing
Zurich, Nov. 2009 and Oct. 2010
Trogen, Switzerland July, August 2013
"Learn to Meditate". One day introduction or refresher. June 2013, Sky Lake, Rosendale, NY.
"Theater on the Spot: Improvising From the Inside Out." Aug. 2013, Naxos, Greece.
Shambhala Training, New York, ongoing weekend programs
www.shambhala.org
Meditation, Movement and Space: Improvising From The Inside Out
A weekend workshop with Steve Clorfeine - ongoing weekend programs
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