I was looking for myself.
Movement brought me home.
Anina Van Alstine
“The body never lies. ”
Martha Graham
“How you move is who you are.”
Anna Halprin
Letting Go and Moving Forward A Gathering
to Celebrate our Re-Emergence
Inside my light-filled and airy new studio, we will use movement, sound, drawing, and poetic writing to re-imagine ourselves as we transition out of the confinement from the past 3 years of extraordinary change. Take advantage of the energy of Spring and dance!
During this two-hour gathering we will …
* come together to identify our common themes
* engage in a guided personal exploration to re-connect with ourselves, maintaining awareness of our identity as individual bodies situated in a constellation of others
* share a movement experience to re-capture our sense of playfulness and joy
* enjoy time and space for personal and group reflection about our vision for the future.
Three years ago, we were told as a society to “Shelter in Place”. Within a period of hours, all our ideas of “normal” were thrown to the winds. For the purposes of safety and even survival, touching other humans, breathing air shared with others, or even contact with surfaces, were removed from the realm of possible safe behaviors. Travel became impossible!
We have all experienced various degrees of loss during the pandemic … from the loss of loved ones who died (sometimes alone because of COVID safety rules) to the chance of normal daily contact at schools, stores, or in the street. Beloved institutions have closed their doors. Much of what was once familiar has changed. The impact of these losses is deeply felt; one is unsure how to reclaim “normal”. How do we move forward now?
Please come join me in a two-hour journey to find a creative response and resolution to the issues brought up by the pandemic and our mutual feelings of isolation.
No prior dance experience is necessary! Come dressed in clothing which is comfortable for movement and bring a water bottle. Please bring an object which symbolizes your experience of the pandemic. Keep the size small (under 6″).
There will be chairs and pillows for those not comfortable standing!
Saturday, April 15th, 2023
1:00 to 3:00 pm
943 Windsor Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
RSVP
[email protected]
This is a free event. Attendance will be limited so your RSVP is essential. There are 3 large doors which open, an opening skylight, and two large fans for air circulation.
Please arrive fifteen minutes early to allow time to socialize and familiarize yourself with the space.
We will start in silence at 1:00.
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