Migration: A community dance experience

Join us on an inspiring journey where movement becomes a language for sharing stories and thoughts of migration, identity, and resilience. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just curious about exploring movement, this workshop offers a safe, creative space to connect, express, and celebrate diverse cultural experiences.

Discover the transformative power of dance and let your movement tell your story. Join us as we move beyond borders and celebrate the rich tapestry of migration experiences!

What to Expect:

• Dynamic Movement Classes: Engage in improvisation, choreography, and guided exercises that bring the personal narratives of migration to life.
• Storytelling Through Dance: Discover how the art of dance can reflect the emotional landscapes of leaving home, the courage of new beginnings, and the beauty of cultural exchange.
• Reflective Discussions: Explore themes of identity, belonging, and transformation using body and movement to go beyond words.

Who Should Join?

• Adults and young adults
• All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you’re a professional dancer or new to the movement, your unique story enriches our collective experience.
• Cultural Explorers: Anyone passionate about migration, cultural dialogue, and creative expression.

What You’ll Get from This Workshop:

• Enhanced Creative Expression: Learn how to use dance as a tool to tell your personal migration story.
• Cultural Connection: Gain a deeper understanding of migration narratives through a blend of personal experience and collective storytelling.
• Community Building: Connect with like-minded individuals and share in a supportive, collaborative environment through the medium of dance and movement.

Workshop Details:

• Duration: 5 Weeks (April 8th- May 6th])
• Session Frequency: Tuesdays
• Time: 6:45 – 7:45
• Location: Robinson Theater Community Arts Center
• Teaching Artist: Zaira Pulido

This event is brought to the community in partnership with Robinson Theater Community Arts Center and Funded by the Virginia Commission For The Art

Host or Publisher Culture Encounters & BeFriend