Participatory Dance

Rare opportunity to train with Japanese Butoh dancer and master teacher of Noguchi Taiso (Water-body Movement) Mari Osanai. The Noguchi Taiso work is for all humans who seek more connection inside their bodies. Similar to Tai Chi or Qi Gong, it is a moving meditation to better sense the interior body, subtle awareness, and fluid … Continued

Contact Improvisation has deep roots in Aikido. Steve Paxton, CI’s founder, was immersed in Aikido practice when he dreamed of an Aikido session with continuous flying—and CI was born. Early Contact Improvisation explored falling, rolling, flying, and not knowing where you would land. Aikido, the softer martial art, teaches power rather than forcing, redirection rather … Continued

DETAILS Arrive and Write A Letter to Santa Dance Class Watch the Polar Express! Arrival of Special Guest! Pizza and Popcorn will be served during the movie! Attendees are welcome to wear pajamas and bring a pillow/blanket to use as we watch the movie! Our goal is to keep our special guest a SURPRISE for attendees. … Continued