Open Dance with Mary Sweeney at monca

Name: Open Dance with Mary Sweeney at monca
Start: 2025-10-05T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-05T10:30:00-07:00
Location: 900 Esplanade, Chico, CA, United States, California 95926

Schedule

Sun Oct 05 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:30 am

UTC-07:00

Location

900 Esplanade, Chico, CA, United States, California 95926 | Chico, CA

Get groovy during monca’s Open Dance event on Sunday, October 5 from 9:00-10:30AM.
Led by local dancer, choreographer, and instructor, Mary Sweeney, Open Dance encourages spontaneous, flowing movements that begin from within yourself.
Listen to your body. Notice your breath. Let your body lead you into unpredictable, playful, nonjudgmental movement. You may find yourself connecting with other people and with this beautiful gallery space.
Think of the word “open” and what it means in regard to dance - to unfold, to be free, to grow, to permit passage. Let this time for dance ground you in the week and help you get connected to your inner and outer worlds.
This event is open to folks of all ages and abilities. Seats will be available for rest. Intentionally selected recorded music will accompany and inspire your dance experience.
We encourage dancers to wear loose, comfortable clothing and a water bottle to stay hydrated. Moving barefooted is encouraged, but optional.
monca is a safe space and the dancing will take place before the museum opens to the general public.
$10 General Admission
Tickets for Open Dance are available online or at the door.
Mary Sweeney has taught dance for more than 25 years, including at California State University, Chico; Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio; and as Director of Dance at the University of Toledo (Ohio). She currently teaches at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), at Chico State. Mary is a certified instructor of several Tai Chi for Arthritis programs and Tai Chi for Rehabilitation through Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health Institute. As an occupational therapist for 29 years (now retired), Mary encouraged people of all ages to increase participation in activities meaningful to them. Dance can have meaning and value for everyone. It is an inherent part of being human.