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Brownbody Public Workshop #1

July 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

Join Brownbody this week for a series of free workshops focused on cultivating a gentle and restorative relationship with our bodies!

There are 2 workshop options:

Workshop 1 

Thursday, July 18, 6-8pm

This workshop is for Black Folks, People of African Descent, Native Communities and Folks of Color. Age: 18+

Workshop 2

Sunday, July 21, 2-4pm 

This workshop is for Black Folks, People of African Descent, and Native Communities. Age: 18+

RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-workshops-july-18th-and-july-21st-tickets-945716291887?aff=oddtdtcreator

Workshop Description:

Touchpoints: Intro to Afro Embodied Healing: Soft Tender Shout

Grounded in Black socio-spiritual traditions of dance in the US and across the globe, from two-step to Lamban, this workshop is focused on cultivating a gentle and restorative relationship with our bodies. Stretch, strengthen, condition, and release by engaging a movement-based pathway towards healing.

Movers who have various movement backgrounds and experience levels are welcome.

Facilitators

Lela Aisha Jones (Associate Artistic Director) 

with 

Deneane Richburg (Artistic Executive Director)

Sandra Richardson (Undoing Racism, Healing, and Organizational Consultant)

Location:

Northrup King Building

Rosy Simas Danse Studio #240

1500 Jackson Street NE, Minneapolis, MN