Dancing While Black | Master Classes For the Masses
Event description
Join us for a vibrant movement workshop centering Black creative praxis.
Open to all. Come move and be moved.
Saturday, April 6 2024
How We Get Over [Through]: Movement For This Moment
A movement meditation/divination/writing/storytelling practice for collective liberation stewarded by amara tabor-smith
There will be dancing; there will be moments of restful pause; we will talk with each other; our ancestors might visit; there might be laughter, rage, grief, and emotional or spiritual discomfort; there will be breath. It might feel too long, it might feel too short, we will run out of time, it will only be a beginning.
Bring a journal, a pillow and/or blanket, water, any small objects that are comforting or grounding for you.
NOTE - there will be scented cleansing water present in the space. Please indicate when you sign up if you have any environmental sensitivities or any needs that we should know about. We may not be able to meet all needs but we will do our best and let you know.
Saturday, May 4 2024
Join us May 4 for a movement workshop with master artist Rokafella.
Learn basic Floor moves to add to your tool kit as you become more confident with level shifts when you dance.
Class is open to ALL levels - modifications will be available.
Footage of prior legacy dancers and dance genres that inform Street dance as well as watching some clips of today's Street dance legends. Rokafella will help you figure out which moves you can use to impress and conquer the dance floor when you participate in the call and response of a Battle.
Bring a water flask, and be prepared to sweat. Knee pads are recommended but not necessary.
Class will include both unison and solo work.
Wear comfortable sneakers and clothing. Be ready to go upside down at times.
Open to all. Come move and be moved.
Saturday, July 6 2024
Please join our community in a shared afternoon of improvisation built through movement, writing and discussion. Let's see what brings us to the room and shine a light on it.