STORYTELLERS
A SCHOOL OF EMBODIED EXPRESSION & FINDING YOUR TRUE STORY
What’s the story you’re not sharing?
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What’s the story you’re not sharing? ~
We believe that everyone has access to their most confident and unapologetic expression. It’s simply a matter of learning how to get out of your own way.
If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself, compared yourself to others, felt imposter syndrome, have a strong inner critic or felt anxiety and/or social anxiety, this is for you.
STORYTELLERS is for those that are done with ‘playing it small’.
For those that want to live unapologetically. With no holding back.
Exude more authentic expression.
Live with less fear.
Become comfortable in the unknown.
Find clarity and direction in your life path.
Open up for more play.
Find community.
A transformative journey into your inner world, where you'll uncover and meet the parts of yourself that hold you back, reconnect with your true story, and gently expand how you share this expression with the world.
Exploring the different modalities:
Embodiment Practices
Somatic Therapy
Group parts-work (click through to read more)
Open World Theatre (click through to see their work)
Movement as Medicine
Body Storytelling
Improv Theatre
Improv Movement
Circling
Weekly tasks to unblock your creative channel
THE STORYTELLER’S PATHWAY
STORYTELLERS is NOT a dance school.
It’s about self-expression, not performance.
A weekly time to reconnect.
Week 1- Wed April 2nd - 6-9pm - Moss Studios, Brunswick
Week 2- Wed April 9th - 6-9pm - Moss Studios, Brunswick
Week 3- Wed April 16th - 6-9pm - The Man Cave, Brunswick
Week 4- Wed April 23rd - 6-9pm - Moss Studios, Brunswick
Week 5- Wed April 30th - 6-9pm - Moss Studios, Brunswick
Week 6- Wed May 7th - 6-9pm - Moss Studios, Brunswick
Week 7- Wed May 14th - 6-9pm - Moss Studios, Brunswick
Week 8- ONE WEEK BREAK
Week 9- Wed May 28th - 6-9pm - The Man Cave, Brunswick
Week 10- Wed June 4th - 6-9pm - The Man Cave, Brunswick
Week 11 - Wed June 11th - TBC
MEET THE FAM
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SEJIN GUNARIDIS
With her unique flair and effervescent energy, Sejin is an empowerment coach, host of The Barefoot Hustler podcast, founder of COMING HOME. THE RETREAT, fire performer & overall life enthusiast.
She specialises in parts work, storytelling (both with words and beyond words), embodiment work, improvisation, circling and giving permission for people to access the deepest parts of their play.
Coming from a law and commerce background, Sejin has been through her own self-discovery journey to step into her most bold and creative life, and is now dedicated to helping those around her discover their truth and step into a life of more alignment, meaning and purpose.
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KELLY COHEN
Kelly Cohen is a Moroccan-French-Israeli soul dancer.
Kelly is known as a founder of her own dance retreat ‘Meraki Muse Movement’ in Bali & her facilitation of ‘Twerk After Werk’; a dance movement based in hip-hop, advocating for a safe, non-judgemental space for woman to move freely in sisterhood, gaining skills in dance, confidence & really just having a profoundly fun time.
At STORYTELLING, Kelly will be sharing her passion for reclaiming your confidence & the pure essence of joy through movement as medicine & Body Storytelling.
She will take you to the next level of your self-expression.
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ALPHAMAMA from OPEN WORLD THEATRE
Alphamama is an artist and lead facilitator of Open World Theatre, a training system that welcomes people out from behind the automatic armour of survival and into a sentient connection with life.
It’s a creative arts practice that trains across embodiment, creativity and questing, aspiring to cultivate an ability (or at least willingness), to ‘be anyone’ and ‘experience anything’.
In essence sole goal is to open into a state of full aliveness.
One workshop will share the first signature method, ‘storywork’, where you’ll acknowledge and release the subjective narrative you may have become attached to and open into a greater range of beingness.
The second workshop will share the second signature method, ‘scenework’, where you’ll experience the core practice of connecting to our innocence and wilderness to express authentically.
Learn the Open World method for tracking aliveness in the moment, interacting with other humans from innocence, while allowing wilderness, artistry and reverence to lead into emergent happenings.
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Kobe Bakonyi
A dynamic performer, facilitator, and creative explorer, Kobe thrives on pushing the edges of self-expression. A core member of Junkyard Beats, he’s performed for thousands—including his most recent gig at the Sydney Opera House.
In addition, he’s been a facilitator with The Man Cave for the past few years, guiding transformative experiences for young people to step into more truth.
From juggling to freestyle rap, hand-pan to dance, he’s mastered the art of unlocking new pathways of movement, music, and play—embracing the deepest levels of what he calls the ‘being shit’ phase.
Kobe will be bringing his unique essence and stories to STORYTELLERS, to pass on his ways of embracing the messy, joyful and exhilarating steps of the creative journey. -
Vicki
Vicki is an energy coach that works with the voice and body to access all forms of artistic expression.
She’s the kind of person that if you know, you know, and if you don’t…you want to.
Vicki works with resonance and the liminal to create spaces of unparallelled trust and safety to support her students in venturing beyond the constraints of their identity, their paradigm and conditioning of what artistic practises are.
Demanding to stay curious to the power of play and the art of deep listening
Vicki is a bridger between realms, supporting in accessing new dimensions and levels of embodiment and storytelling within the realms of performance art, visionary dance and singing.
INVESTMENT
PAID IN FULL $1880
PAYMENT PLAN (1-4 MONTHS)
(total $1950)
if completed before June 4th 2025
EXTENDED PAYMENT PLAN (5-10 MONTHS)
(total $2020)
if completed after June 4th 2025
Still got questions?
tuck into these.
“Is this for me?”
STORYTELLERS is for anyone who feels disconnected from their authentic self or wants to deepen their connection to their story. We don’t discriminate in the types of people that come, it’s the shared curiosity for more authentic expression that unites us. Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just starting your journey, this space welcomes all.
“Will I feel safe and supported?”
Non-judgement and a sense of collective safety is a key pillar in the culture of STORYTELLERS. Each session is trauma informed and invitational only, so you can partake at your own pace. You’ll be met with acceptance and encouragement every step of the way.
“What happens during the 10 weeks?”
Over 10 weeks, you’ll be guided through a blend of embodiment work, group parts-work, non-linear movement, movement as storytelling, improvisation, self-expression and deep inquiry. Each session is designed to unlock your unique expression and release blocks so you can show up in life with less fear and more direction.
“Do I need prior experience with dance, movement or expression?”
No experience is required! STORYTELLERS is NOT a dance school. It’s about your personal journey, not performance. Whether it’s your first time exploring movement or you’ve been dancing for years, you’ll find a place here.
“How is this different from therapy, a dance class, or other workshops?”
STORYTELLERS is a unique fusion of embodied movement, self-expression, and community connection. It’s not just about healing or learning a skill—it’s about choosing a new way to express yourself, amongst other individuals that value the same things.
“10 weeks is a long time, can i miss some sessions?”
The depth experienced in extended format containers is next to none. It creates bonds and transformations you can’t achieve in a day or weekend workshop. We allow up to two sessions missed, as any more than this would jeopardise the depth of impact.
“What specific results or transformations can I expect?”
By the end of the program, you can expect to leave with a deeper understanding of who you are & your unique gifts to share with the world, more boldness in your self-expression and less fear in how you show up in life. As well as a bunch of new dope ass friends.
“What kinds of people usually join STORYTELLERS?”
The common thread of people attracted to this kind of work is a shared desire for deeper connection and creative expression. This means you could be a young professional, north-side university musician, byron hippy living in a van, or mother of kids. Authentic expression doesn’t discriminate.
“What does a typical session look like?”
We got to keep some mystery hey…but expect each session to include grounding exercises, guided movement, and deep inquiry, with some other things sprinkled in.