“If your body could speak, what would it say?”
Using an intermodal arts process of movement, drawing and writing, participants will explore the interplay between the physical, emotional and mental levels of awareness in solo, duet and group improvisation. Our bodies carry sensation, feelings, memory and somatic wisdom that longs to be expressed in a supportive and non-judgemental creative process. In the spirit of personal development and collective care, this is a space to let the body move and communicate in relationship to self, others and the world at large. The Tamalpa Life-Art Process® is a movement-based expressive arts therapy modality historically rooted in the field of Somatics and the Post-Modern Dance era. It traverses the intersection of mental health, social justice and performance. This peer-based aesthetic feedback and witnessing method serves as a building block to collective liberation, expanding movement vocabulary and dance as a healing art.
*All levels, backgrounds and abilities are welcome. Ages 18+
*There will be a short break for snacks and rest. Workshop will start promptly at 5pm. There is air conditioning in the studio.
*Wear comfortable dance clothes you can move in, avoid dangling jewelry,
*Socks or barefeet is suggested
*Bring water, a snack and a journal to write in
Where: Village Dance Arts, 111 Harvard Pl, Claremont, CA 91711 (Upper Studio)
When: Friday Aug. 14, 5-8pm
Class Fee & Materials: $80 (materials provided)
Please email somatic.responder@gmaill.com for any questions and if there is a need for financial assistance.