Afrobeats  Kijo Gatama and Marie-Joanne Fogue Makou Kijo and Marie-Joanne's workshop is focused on inspiring, and empowering folks with Afrobeats, a body-based practice. A fun, and joyful dance style that will have you sweating! Afrobeats evolved from traditional African dance styles following the development of Afrobeats music. In this workshop, you’ll learn a series of steps and phrases and ...

  Kinetics of Thought Richard Lee Kinetics of Thought– an exploration of linking text, voice, and movement for building choreography and for inspiring writing. By focusing in on various physical sensations– such as balance, momentum, and muscular tension/relaxation– and combining them with a writing practice, we will devise scores that will mutually inspire movement scores and writing. Book your spot ...

Sacred Speech Sissy Thiessen Kootenayoo A prompted writing and sharing spoken word poetry workshop focused around the Indigenous 7 Sacred Grandfather Teachings and their associated animals, including sharing circles & writing activities Lab Outline Smudge teaching Intro circle Review of term "Indigenous" Story & teaching about of the Seven Sacred/Grandfather Teachings (Wisdom, Courage, Humility, Truth, Love, Respect & Honesty) & ...