CSD TURNS 3! AN ONLINE BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER

JANUARY 8-10, 2021

Join CSD for a weekend of online events as we celebrate our 3rd birthday! January 10th marks the anniversary of our first drop-in dance class and the beginning of our commitment to support and hold space for the Detroit dance community. By attending our online party and donating to our fundraiser, you are directly helping to continue CSD’s programming and the future of CSD in Detroit. Thank you for your support!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED & DONATED TO THIS EVENT!

3rd BDAY PROGRAMMING

Classes

Three Detroit dance artists and educators will teach a class over the weekend. All classes will be held on Zoom.

CENTRAL AFRICAN (CONGOLESE) DANCE

Karen Prall // Jan. 8 // 1:00-2:00pm EST

CONTEMPORARY MODERN

Zandria Lucas // Jan. 8 // 6:00-7:00pm EST

MOVEMENT POETRY

Monica Brady-Barnard // Jan. 9 // 11:00am-12:30pm EST

Performance

Jan. 9 // 7:00pm EST

Enjoy a collage of short works from Detroit dance and movement artists! Please join us as we showcase and celebrate the artists that make up our community.

Dance Forum

Jan. 10 // 2:00-4:00pm EST

Artist Survivorship: Dispelling, Re-imagining, and Synchronizing.

Join us for a facilitated conversation where we dispel expectations, re-imagine strategies, and synchronize our bodies. How are we living within loss / how can we turn towards each other building sustainable networks of care?

REGISTER FOR EVENTS & SUPPORTING CSD

Most events will take place on Zoom and will require registration. When you register you will have the access links to all events, but there’s no pressure to attend everything. You can just come to what you’re excited about!

Each event has a sliding scale suggested donation amount. If you are considering attending every event you may want to give in the “All Access” range but if you’d just like to attend an event or two you can give an amount based on your particular interests.

All Access - $30-$90 // Classes (per class) - $5-$15 // Dance Forum - $5-$15 // Performance - $10-$30

Note: All programming is accessible at any amount. These amounts are just suggestions—we want everyone to be a part of this Bday party weekend!

*ALL FUNDS COLLECTED WILL GO TOWARDS MATCHING OUR KNIGHT ARTS CHALLENGE GRANT!!*

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CLASSES

Three Detroit dance artists and educators will teach a class over the weekend. All classes will be held on Zoom.

CENTRAL AFRICAN (CONGOLESE) DANCE

TEACHER: Karen Prall

DATE: January 8, 2021

TIME: 1:00-2:00pm EST

CONTEMPORARY MODERN

TEACHER: Zandria Lucas

DATE: January 8, 2021

TIME: 6:00-7:00pm EST

MOVEMENT POETRY

TEACHER: Monica Brady-Barnard

DATE: January 9, 2021

TIME: 11:00am-12:30pm EST

CENTRAL AFRICAN (CONGOLESE) DANCE

TEACHER: Karen Prall // DATE: January 8, 2021 // TIME: 1:00-2:00pm EST

ABOUT THE CLASS: This African dance class will take the students on a journey of central Africa with a view into Africa from a firsthand experienced account, movement, lifestyle, comparisons and differences in said lifestyle. Students will learn the basics of African style movement, parallel position of feet, control of the pelvis, breathing with this movement, Dunham technique fused in our warm-up, as we are accompanied by taped Congo drums, moving onto the popular Afrobeat dance and music to finish this exciting hour!

ABOUT THE TEACHER: Dance lecturer at Wayne State University, of central African and modern dance. The Artistic Director of “To Sangana” @ W.S.U. Co-directed work with W.S.U. Black Theatre and Dance, Freedom Players. Working with “Ballet Zoe Banjay “in Monrovia, Liberia in West Africa since 2017. Prall’s training began in Detroit at Finney High and Concept East Dance Theatre, in N.Y. studying African and Modern dance from the Ailey school, ballet at Dance Theatre of Harlem. Conducting extensive research, study, and presenting traveling to Congo, Senegal, Liberia, Ghana, Suriname, Paris, Maui, Edinburgh, Scotland, four years independent study in Cuba. Performing with the first Congolese company in the states “Tanawa”of N.Y., and “Bichini Bia Congo” of Michigan. Artistic director and founder of the Art of Motion Dance Theatre. A member of (IABD) International Association of Blacks in Dance. Known for integrating explanations of the most important values of the culture into her courses on Congolese dance styles, helping students to better understand the relationship between dance and culture. Dedicated to the idea that young people hold the key to the future of our society, with the knowledge that our elders are an important link to the future as we must know our past, with this idea being apparent in her works.

CONTEMPORARY MODERN

TEACHER: Zandria Lucas // DATE: January 8, 2021 // TIME: 6:00-7:00pm EST

ABOUT THE CLASS: This class will incorporate the essence of a traditional modern dance class, in a more contemporary non-traditional fashion.

ABOUT THE TEACHER: A native of Detroit, MI, Zandria began her dance training at the age of twelve in Metro Detroit. She went on to earn her B.F.A in Dance Performance, under the instruction of Jordeen Ivanov-Ericson, from Marygrove College (Detroit, MI) in 2012. While pursuing her B.F.A., Zandria worked as a freelance choreographer setting works in local high schools and for the Marygrove College Dance Company and Company 2. She has performed in the works of Douglas Neilsen, Roger Jeffery, Dante Henderson, Kevin Iega-Jeff, and Kim Bears-Bailey. Zandria's choreography has been showcased at ACDA, the National High School Dance Festival, the Fox Theatre, and in Nogales, Mexico. Upon earning her Master of Fine Arts with emphasis in Choreography and Performance, May 2015, from The University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ) Zandria relocated back to the Metro Detroit Area where she continues her work as an artist and dance educator.

MOVEMENT POETRY

TEACHER: Monica Brady-Barnard // DATE: January 9, 2021 // TIME: 11:00am-12:30pm EST

ABOUT THE CLASS: Guided by prompts and pictures, movers will work through improvisation exercises as well as phrasework to collectively create the class structure. The class will serve as a space to wonder how connection can be created without the physicality of touch. We will work together to explore how time, shapes, and space in the universe are tools for connection.

ABOUT THE TEACHER: Monica Brady-Barnard is a dancer and choreographer based in Detroit. Since graduating from Wayne State University in 2017 her company, Among Women, has performed all across the state of Michigan. She has also self produced four collective showcases. She strives to emit feminine energy while encouraging others of any sex or gender to tap into their own! A current M.F.A. candidate at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, Monica is ever expanding her interests. Current inspirations include: sacred geometry, astral projection, gothic novels, and Dark Ecology. In her free time she can be found curled up with her favorite Harry Potter book or spending time with her four daughters, Lavender, Ursula, Cosima, and Wanda.

PERFORMANCE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2021, 7pm EST

All registrants will be sent a Youtube Premiere link to view the performance.

Jane Lyszak is a junior at Oakland University where they are working towards a BA in Dance as well as a BFA in Acting.“in between”Although "in between" was created with a specific story in mind, I'd like to leave it to be interpreted by whoever sees… — **Jane Lyszak** is a junior at Oakland University where they are working towards a BA in Dance as well as a BFA in Acting.
**“in between”**
Although "in between" was created with a specific story in mind, I'd like to leave it to be interpreted by whoever sees it. It's more important to me that people feel something and take what they need from it instead of trying to understand where my mind was.

Lynn Tofil (she/her) is a dance artist interested in art with an allegiance to truth. Her work explores simplicity, repetition, and tenderness, hiding behind and within movement. She is a metro-Detroit area native, has a degree in Dance from Wayne S… — **Lynn Tofil** (she/her) is a dance artist interested in art with an allegiance to truth. Her work explores simplicity, repetition, and tenderness, hiding behind and within movement. She is a metro-Detroit area native, has a degree in Dance from Wayne State University, and has presented and danced in work in Southeast Michigan and Seattle since 2014. While living in Seattle, she was a Washington Artist Trust 2018 GAP grant recipient, which she received for her durational solo work, Things That Need To Be Done (2019). In 2020, she relocated from Seattle back to Detroit, where she is now learning to dance on all different surfaces, such as carpet, a concrete basement, and the woods.
**Improvisation to Creek Sounds 12/31**
This work is one of many moments of attempting to return to myself this past year (2020). In this performance I have the help of chilly December nature, and my dog.

Amy Guilmette and Kyra Hauck first worked together at the University of Michigan where Kyra was cast in Amy's MFA Thesis. They collaborated on a duet for that performance and then modified it for the Dance in the Mitten Festival. Their collaboration… — **Amy Guilmette and Kyra Hauck** first worked together at the University of Michigan where Kyra was cast in Amy's MFA Thesis. They collaborated on a duet for that performance and then modified it for the Dance in the Mitten Festival. Their collaboration for Se risquer began as a transcontinental conversation and developed into rehearsals and performances in both Detroit and Paris. The next step is development of trauma healing workshops for adults and movement based consent and choice making workshops for teens.
**Se risquer: excerpt**
Se risquer is an ongoing project that investigates how we educate our young women about intimate acts. As research, we interviewed both female and male adults about their experiences. Our questions covered several topics including first intimate experiences, what was learned at a young age and from whom, and how parents and schools are educating our youth now. The premise that came out of our investigation is; If we educate young women in a way that empowers them with an entitlement to pleasure in intimate acts, they may make more discerning choices, and therefore, find themselves in fewer dangerous situations and unfulfilling or destructive relationships.

Susan Clayton, director of HBY Ensemble is a seasoned Detroit artist having performed with HBY Ensemble, DDCdances, MoreDances Contemporary Dance Company, More and More Dances, Dance Nonce, Ballet Michigan, Harbinger Dance Company and stbdance. Havi… — **Susan Clayton**, director of HBY Ensemble is a seasoned Detroit artist having performed with HBY Ensemble, DDCdances, MoreDances Contemporary Dance Company, More and More Dances, Dance Nonce, Ballet Michigan, Harbinger Dance Company and stbdance. Having performed in both the concert dance worlds and show dance, Susan spent eight years touring the US, Asia and Europe in review shows. Susan is a certified yoga and PBT teacher and presently performs as well as is a busy dance teacher teacher in metro Detroit.
**Intimate Moments**
Intimate Moments was created during the Covid-19 pandemic expressing each of the dancers personal experience in five solo's for HBY Ensemble 1 and HBY Ensemble 2, choreography was in collaboration with the company. Solo #2 is performed by Susan Clayton.

Ali Drummond-Calabrese is a Michigan based dancer, teacher, and choreographer. She grew up as an enthusiast for classical ballet, but began honing her technique in contemporary and modern styles while studying at Eastern Michigan University. Her cho… — **Ali Drummond-Calabrese** is a Michigan based dancer, teacher, and choreographer. She grew up as an enthusiast for classical ballet, but began honing her technique in contemporary and modern styles while studying at Eastern Michigan University. Her choreography gives a nod to the complexities of physical motion while allowing the delicacies of each movement to carry themselves.
**faint, still.**
This piece is a delicate modern duet portraying the internal conflict of confusion and passion that surrounds ones true nature.

Lizz LeClerc is a Detroit-based dancer, choreographer, educator, and a graduate of Wayne State University, having completed their Bachelor’s of Science in Dance, as well as a K-12 Teaching Certificate in Dance Education. Having completed their appre… — **Lizz LeClerc** is a Detroit-based dancer, choreographer, educator, and a graduate of Wayne State University, having completed their Bachelor’s of Science in Dance, as well as a K-12 Teaching Certificate in Dance Education. Having completed their apprenticeship with DDCdances, under the direction of Barbara Selinger, Lizz is now in their second season as a full-fledged company member. Lizz specializes in modern and postmodern dance techniques, including improvisational methods and experimental choreography; and teaches dance from a critical feminist perspective. Lizz's work has been featured at FunGirl’s 2019 Ypsi Dance Swap, ArtLabJ’s 22nd Detroit Dance Race, and Kristi Faulkner’s Women’s Work Showcase. Lizz has worked with numerous dance artists from around the world, such as: Bill Evans, Lisa LaMarre, Jeanne Mam-Luft, Adesola Akinleye, Karen Prall, Eva Powers, and Nick Cave.
**“Dolores”**
Dolores is the artistic manifestation of the conversations I never got to have with my grandmother--a biracial African American & Romani (i.e. “g*psy”) woman, who distanced herself from her culture out of fear and shame. Due to her desire to “pass,” two generations of my family were brought up almost entirely disconnected from our own culture, in a dizzying state of ethnic ambiguity. Upon entering adulthood I began to explore my own identity; craving insight into the mysteries of my ethnicity, and feeling frustrated that so much had been kept hidden from me. Unfortunately my grandmother passed away in 2015, taking much of our family’s history and tradition with her. Since her passing, I have come to learn a great deal about my Romani culture; and I hope to show my grandmother that I am able to be proud of our heritage.

Hannah Rittmueller is a movement artist who recently received her BFA in Dance with Honors from Wayne State University. She has performed at the Detroit Institute of Arts, The Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Elaine Jacobs Gallery, Sidewalk Festival Detroit, Oakland Dance Festival, and the Berman Center for the Performing Arts. Her choreography has been showcased at the Bonstelle Theatre, Allesee Dance Theatre, Ripley Grier Studios (NYC) and other alternative spaces. Hannah enjoys collaborative, interdisciplinary work, and hopes to continue finding opportunities to perform, choreograph, collaborate, and expand her practice moving forward.

SHED;ROAR (work in progress)

SHED;ROAR, in its current work-in-progress form, captures a fleeting moment of transition, curiosity, frustration, and desire for newness. It is the shedding of old bodily memories and limiting mindsets in the pursuit of autonomy. The work also references the performance of gender and its subsequent monotony. There is no final destination of "success" within the film, but nonetheless it depicts a catalyzing moment which begins a trajectory toward healing, appreciating, and fully realizing the self.

Brandyn SKilz Burton / SKilSet Movement Studios is Metro-Detroit's Premier Dance and Fitness Center. It was formed to create a positive, inviting environment where individuals, regardless of background, experience or aspiration, can discover, explor… — **Brandyn SKilz Burton / SKilSet Movement Studios** is Metro-Detroit's Premier Dance and Fitness Center. It was formed to create a positive, inviting environment where individuals, regardless of background, experience or aspiration, can discover, explore and/or develop themselves through the immersion of various movement vocabularies. Our goal is to provide both aspiring and professional artists as well as everyday individuals with the necessary tools to be successful in not only dance but life!
Our motto is MINDSET equals SKILSET because we believe that with hard work, dedication and a positive mental attitude one or many can accomplish anything!!!
**Fragile**
Dear Little Black Girl 🤎,
YOU MATTER. Your voice, your intellect, your heart and your passion will one day be the solution to lots of the world's issues 🌏. YOU ARE STRONG 💪 and let no one convince you of otherwise. You are not the product of what society says you are or of generational curses. You are good enough to accomplish anything your heart 💕 desires. YOU ARE POWERFUL & THEREFORE NEEDED 🙏. Forget that not. Be possessive of your internal wealth because theirs lots of it 💎. Live boldly and unapologetically 👄. Do what's right ✊ and hold yourself to a standard of excellence 😍. For one day, another little black girl will be watching and she'll need the guidance to persevere as you do today!!!
Thank you Madame Vice President Elect @KamalaHarris for being a wonderful example for little girls everywhere! Like @michelleobama, You're paving the road for the future female leaders of color 🇺🇲!!!

Based in Detroit, Shannon White is a multimedia/performance artist passionate about collaboration and vulnerability, shared experience and expanding accessibility of “the arts” in the city. Since graduating with a BFA in Dance from Wayne State Unive… — Based in Detroit, **Shannon White** is a multimedia/performance artist passionate about collaboration and vulnerability, shared experience and expanding accessibility of “the arts” in the city. Since graduating with a BFA in Dance from Wayne State University in 2019, she has performed/collaborated locally and nationally in both concert and commercial worlds with: BAIRA / Mvmnt Phlsophy, Biba Bell, BALLSHOUSE + Projects, Nick Cave, Sam Austins, Sara Marie Barron, and more. Furthering her research in pedagogy and personal/collective growth (via. movement), she teaches classes to metro-Detroit movers of all levels at local studios such as the Andy Arts Center, WSU, Big City Dance Center, Eisenhower Dance Detroit and more. In response to the effects of COVID-19 on the performance industry, along with a new-found interest in filmmaking, she is currently exploring the world of sound, lighting, and costume design along with creative directing, filming and editing to produce short films which can be viewed from home.
**Hello... Have We Met Yet?**
Intrigued by the countless ways individual experience alters “reality”, Hello… Have We Met Yet? investigates the relationships between nightlife culture, technology and self-realization while showcasing a detangling of self from ego through intense glitches, flashing strobe-lights and body-language. Utilizing a reflective suit for visual representation of the ego’s protective and performative nature, it reflects the fleeting quality of the present moment.

Suttle Dance Company was founded in early 2013 by Artistic Director Sylvia Suttle. Suttle Dance is a non-profit organization and a Modern based company in the metro Detroit area. Striving to share their love for dance, creation, and push boundaries,… — **Suttle Dance Company** was founded in early 2013 by Artistic Director Sylvia Suttle. Suttle Dance is a non-profit organization and a Modern based company in the metro Detroit area. Striving to share their love for dance, creation, and push boundaries, Suttle Dance performs all over the Detroit area and enjoys collaborating with other artists. Suttle Dance’s mission is to reach the community through creating a unique experience which evokes emotion and inspires a reaction within one's perspective. Valuing artistic collaboration it’s Suttle Dance mission to build lasting relationships and strengthen the artistic Detroit community through our work.
**“Unspoken"**
"Unspoken" is a 20 minute work choreographed by Sylvia Suttle. The trio featured in the video is a section from the work and represents the chaotic and different thoughts in ones brain.

Meghan Dolata started dancing at the age of three and has never stopped since. She is about to complete her senior year at Grand Valley State University, double majoring in both Dance and Advertising and Public Relations. Recently, Meghan has found … — **Meghan Dolata** started dancing at the age of three and has never stopped since. She is about to complete her senior year at Grand Valley State University, double majoring in both Dance and Advertising and Public Relations. Recently, Meghan has found and been exploring her passion for both choreography and teaching and hopes to learn, grow, and evolve even more as she dives fully into the dance world.
**“Content”**
This piece shows me doing what I love and being content with the outcome. A life long perfectionist Ive always been my biggest critique. I always demand such flawless results from myself. Throughout the process of creating this work my goal was to allow myself to just dance without any self judgement. Perform movement that feels good on my body and be present in enjoying these moments on stage.

Erika Ruch and Maria DiMarzio are Detroit-based artists and graduates of Wayne State University (2018). Maria and Erika are both performers and choreographers and been working together since 2014. In addition to movement, Erika has a strong passion … — **Erika Ruch and Maria DiMarzio** are Detroit-based artists and graduates of Wayne State University (2018). Maria and Erika are both performers and choreographers and been working together since 2014. In addition to movement, Erika has a strong passion for photography and videography. Together, Maria and Erika have created a number of duets, including both live performances and dance on films. They hope to continue to create together under their group name “The Thump Twins”.
**we is we**
“we is we” is a video project created from the goal of accepting one’s self as is. During the creation process, we focused on forming fleshy messes of movement that highlight parts of our bodies we would normally like kept secret. We individually aim for body neutrality and wanted to share an example of a dreamy, glitchy, frantic process of self acceptance.

Cathy Taister began her career by earning a BA in Dance from George Washington University in Washington DC and becoming certified as a performing arts teacher by the District of Columbia school department. In addition to directing CathyAndCompany, C… — **Cathy Taister** began her career by earning a BA in Dance from George Washington University in Washington DC and becoming certified as a performing arts teacher by the District of Columbia school department. In addition to directing CathyAndCompany, Cathy has performed with several dance companies including Atlas Moving Company, World Dance Focus, Avadance, People Dancing, and HBY Ensemble. Cathy presents her work both locally and sometimes nationally for a wide variety of audiences. Locally, she has performed at The Detroit Dance City Festival, The Detroit Fringe Forward Festival, Sidewalk Festival, and many other events. Cathy made her way out of state to perform at Figment Festival in New York and Chicago, Fringe Festival in Providence, Dancing with Arlington Stars in Arlington and The Kennedy Center Open House in DC.

**IdeaLLL**
CathyAndCompany’s video is an excerpt from a piece called IdeaLLL which explores different viewpoints about the general, abstract concept of idealism. The beginning of IdeaLLL creates an ironically beautiful, yet highly artificial environment. Three terribly self-absorbed models present humorous balletic movement and modeling poses. These dancers often become too preoccupied with posing vainly to get their next place on time and feel no qualms about stepping on someone to improve their appearance. Eventually, this excerpt resolves with the dancers vamping for an imaginary photo shoot for their social media.

Marsae Mitchell (she/her) is an interdisciplinary performance artist, writer and educator specializing in dance and theater. She is a Rackham Merit Fellow and SMTD Master of Fine Arts Fellow at the University of Michigan's School of Music Theater an… — **Marsae Mitchell (she/her)** is an interdisciplinary performance artist, writer and educator specializing in dance and theater. She is a Rackham Merit Fellow and SMTD Master of Fine Arts Fellow at the University of Michigan's School of Music Theater and Dance. Her artistic research interests include: African diasporic art history, the effects of location and climate on performance artists of the African diaspora and the mersion of concert and commercial dance. Marsae is committed to accomplishing what she believes are duties of an artist; to engage, educate & empower her audience.
**Reflect. Black. Times**
Reflect. Black Times is a dance film that features choreography by Marsae Mitchell to a series of songs and interviews by Nina Simone and four original poems also written by Ms. Mitchell. These songs, poems and interviews elaborate on how the institutions of white supremacy have affected and continue to affect people of color and suggest that a solution (One of many solutions) is revolutionary black love

Olivia Kimes - I am a mover and student based in Detroit, MI. I am in my third year as a dance BFA at Wayne State University where I also study musical theatre as a minor. I have spent my life dancing, singing, acting, and learning instruments, so m… — **Olivia Kimes** - I am a mover and student based in Detroit, MI. I am in my third year as a dance BFA at Wayne State University where I also study musical theatre as a minor. I have spent my life dancing, singing, acting, and learning instruments, so musical performance, lyrics, and poetry play a huge role in my choreographic process and dance practices. I draw on all of my different performative and visual art experiences when I create. I hope you enjoy my dance for camera.
**In The Meantime**
This short dance film is a glimpse into the mind of a lady in waiting. The movement is inspired by the heartbreaking lyrics of original song by singer-songwriter Chloe Kimes, "In The Meantime.”

Monica Brady-Barnard is a dancer and choreographer based in Detroit. Since graduating from Wayne State University in 2017 her company, Among Women, has performed all across the state of Michigan. She has also self produced four collective showcases.… — **Monica Brady-Barnard** is a dancer and choreographer based in Detroit. Since graduating from Wayne State University in 2017 her company, Among Women, has performed all across the state of Michigan. She has also self produced four collective showcases. She strives to emit feminine energy while encouraging others of any sex or gender to tap into their own! A current M.F.A. candidate at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, Monica is ever expanding her interests. Current inspirations include: sacred geometry, astral projection, gothic novels, and Dark Ecology. In her free time she can be found curled up with her favorite Harry Potter book or spending time with her four daughters, Lavender, Ursula, Cosima, and Wanda
**“Boom Lot-A Site Convenient Work”**
My work, in the broadest sense, deals with connections over space and time. Time travel, teleportation, memory. By allowing each viewer to have a different perspective and unique experience of the piece, they will be transported and unlock waves of emotion only understood by the individual. ”‘Boom Lot--A Site convenient work”, focuses on childlike fears and the way in which these memories affect our maturity and significant connections with individuals in adulthood.

Lis Chere Thomas is a Detroit-based performance artist and a 2020 Gilda Award recipient.20/2020/20 is a performance created for video. The use of stilts and bungees are intended to blur our expectations of gravity and the human body. — **Lis Chere Thomas** is a Detroit-based performance artist and a 2020 Gilda Award recipient.
**20/20**
20/20 is a performance created for video. The use of stilts and bungees are intended to blur our expectations of gravity and the human body.

We are Shaina and Bryan Baira. We’re life partners and have performed, choreographed and taught together across the globe since 2014. We are currently artists-in-residence at Detroit’s Music Hall and Company in Residence at Wayne State University. O… — We are **Shaina and Bryan Baira**. We’re life partners and have performed, choreographed and taught together across the globe since 2014. We are currently artists-in-residence at Detroit’s Music Hall and Company in Residence at Wayne State University. Our work is known for its bravery, vulnerability and athleticism. We are committed to creating opportunities for cultural education, captivating entertainment and the empowerment of individual expression through the power of the movement arts.
**For Who**
Integrity of being; of being together, of being alone.
Of being connected, of being separated. Of being alive.
A seamless segmentation of our time, for you.

Becka Klebba  - Mover. Learner. Light-being. Creator. Consciousness enthusiast. Witch. Forever work in progress, the capture of a moment in processFeeling inspired music, music inspired movement, with a feeling to add the element of film play f… — **Becka Klebba** - Mover. Learner. Light-being. Creator. Consciousness enthusiast. Witch.

**Forever work in progress, the capture of a moment in process**
Feeling inspired music, music inspired movement, with a feeling to add the element of film play for exploration, imagination, and collaboration. Grateful to share whatever this may be. Always a mystical expression of experiences I've had coming through movement and ear. For the sake of community and love, expansion and abundance from creation, somehow, someway. "I don't know why, but I know it's necessary”.

Originally from Grand Rapids, Maddie Parker moved across the state to pursue her BFA in Dance at Oakland University, where she is currently a student. Maddie has discovered a love of creating and exploring movement, and is excited to continue on thi… — Originally from Grand Rapids, **Maddie Parker** moved across the state to pursue her BFA in Dance at Oakland University, where she is currently a student. Maddie has discovered a love of creating and exploring movement, and is excited to continue on this journey. Her personally philosophy is that movement is for anyone and is a way to understand the challenges that we face throughout life.
**Life is a Mess.**
"Life is A Mess." is a reflection of what we all have felt at least once in our lives.

Sean Hoskins investigates intersections of dance and technology as a choreographer, performer, teacher, and screendance creator. Also an avid improviser, he studied dance at Middlebury College and earned his MFA from the University of Michigan. Sean… — **Sean Hoskins** investigates intersections of dance and technology as a choreographer, performer, teacher, and screendance creator. Also an avid improviser, he studied dance at Middlebury College and earned his MFA from the University of Michigan. Sean has presented work in NYC, Detroit, Boston, San Francisco, and at the National College Dance Festival in Washington, D.C. He danced with Leslie Seiters and ChavasseDance&Performance, as well as in works by numerous collaborators. Sean has taught at Wayne State University, Oakland University, and the University of Michigan, where he is currently the Dance Technology Coordinator.
**(at least that is how i remember it)**
Originally edited for a 5-screen immersive video installation that had material separated and layered, this is a single-screen version. It is thematically based on ideas of memory being imperfect and changed over time.

Ta'Rajee Omar & Chris WoolfolkThe (Re)Claim Series Was created to reimagine spaces to include black bodies and to engage those bodies to envision a sustainable future for their communities. Our purpose of this project is to provoke individuals t… — **Ta'Rajee Omar & Chris Woolfolk**
The (Re)Claim Series Was created to reimagine spaces to include black bodies and to engage those bodies to envision a sustainable future for their communities. Our purpose of this project is to provoke individuals to take ownership within changes of what’s going on around them and within their communities. During this time The Reclaim Series has had the pleasure of collaborating with Juan Michael Porter II,an arts & culture journalist dedicated to the intersection of Black lives, media criticism, and HIV advocacy, with a peace offering presented by The Peace Studio, and Rattlestick NYC. They recently had the pleasure of presenting work via UNIFIED HIV Health and Beyond for their World AIDS Day Program. And has worked with students and professionals of many backgrounds through Detroit and surrounding areas, New York, and Atlanta.
**"They Tried To Claim Us, But We Already Had Names " a (Re)Claim; Detroit Project**
This offering guides observers through a movement mediation in a rap on grace. In connecting to the past through Ta’Rajee Omar’s interactive dancing and Juan Michael Porter II’s dialogue, observers are given the opportunity to discover genuine inspiration without stealing from others. We acknowledge the ancestors who built this land without being allowed to prosper off of the fruits of their own labor. We sever our own ties to sustaining oppressive practices by following a Black woman’s body and a Black man’s voice into unknown territory and accepting that this is progress, precisely because it is new, uncomfortable, and iconoclastic. Our piece offering is the opportunity to discover new ways of expressing your own creativity, without burden or shame, while building new bridges forward that do not oppress others.

DANCE FORUM

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2021 // 2:00-4:00pm EST // ZOOM

Artist Survivorship: Dispelling, Re-imagining, and Synchronizing

A guided discussion space on artist survivorship (in the Detroit community)

Join us for a facilitated conversation where we dispel expectations, re-imagine strategies, and synchronize our bodies. How are we living within loss / how can we turn towards each other building sustainable networks of care?

More info about the forum

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