Arts in Wellness - Kemetic Yoga at Deering Estate

The Deering Estate curates a blend of cultural physical fitness classes that encourage focus on physical and mental health while also connecting to identity, culture and history. The Deering Estate collaborates with Yoga instructors, including members of the Artist-in-Residence program, successfully bridging the divide between the performative arts, such as music, dance, installation art and traditional physical fitness instruction.

Instructor:
Kemetic Yoga Instructor and Movement Artist, Michelle Grant-Murray Michelle Grant-Murray is a choreographer, educator, author, scholar, performer and Artistic Director of Olujimi Dance Theatre. She earned a BS degree in Dance Education (Jacksonville University), MA degree in African Studies (Florida International University), and MFA degree in Choreography (Jacksonville University). Michelle has presented work throughout Europe, Asia, South America, the United States and the Caribbean. She is Associate Professor Sr. and Coordinator of Dance at Miami Dade College, Artistic Director of Jubilation Dance Ensemble. She is the founder and host of The Black Artist Talk, Founder and Executive Director of the Artistry In Rhythm (A.I.R.) Dance Conference, Co-Founder of Florida Black Dance Artists Organization and author of Beyond the Surface: An Inclusive American Dance History. She is a Knights Arts Champion and serves as an Artist in Resident at Deering Estates as a Programming Partner as well as a multi-recipient of the Miami Individual Artists Award. Currently, Michelle is researching the performative intersections of Eco-feminism, Ecology, and Sustainability of the Black Female Body. She has been a longtime collaborator, Programming Partner and Artist-in-Residence at the Deering Estate.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 26th
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Kemetic Yoga will be held on the Deering Estate Front Lawn and Boat Basin

Ticket Details:
Tickets are $25.
Deering Estate Foundation members receive a 10% discount. To redeem your discount, contact the Deering Estate Foundation office by email to receive your exclusive promo code to be entered when purchasing.
Tickets purchased ONLINE only. No refunds, exchanges or rainchecks.

Location: Class will meet at the Main Gate and will be held on the Deering Estate Front Lawn and Boat Basin. If weather is unsuitable, Yoga classes will be moved to the Deering Estate’s Visitor Center Building Breezeway.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your Event/Program start time. This program starts on-time as scheduled. Late arrivals will be considered a no-show and will not be permitted to enter or participate, and will not be refunded, transferred, or credited.

About the Deering Estate:
Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.
Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. Programming in the Deering Estate theater is also possible thanks to The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation.
About the Deering Estate Foundation:
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, The Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.

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To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any County-sponsored program or meeting, please contact Miami-Dade Parks ADA Coordinator at 305-755-7848 or email, [email protected], five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

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