STORYTELLING FOR DANCERS

A WORKSHOP THAT EXPLORES THE SPACE BETWEEN MOVEMENT AND STORY

Led by Katherine Murphy Lewis and Andrea Parson

WHEN & WHERE

May 2nd-June 20th

Thursday’s 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

What language lives in our bodies? How does breath inform our stories? What happens when we blend our body, breath and language? 

In this 8 week series we will blend the body, breath and language to create dynamic stories that move us. Combining the expertise of local Contemporary Dancer Andrea Parson and From the Ground UP’s Artistic Director Katherine Murphy Lewis using the combination of personal narrative and movement through dance and physical theater practices. 

 Throughout these 8 weeks we will dive deep into the process that will help you fully embody your story. Each participant will get to immerse themselves in the process of creating new work through the lens of the body with  approaches that create a unique pathway that leads to risky, personal new work that engages the whole body.

NOTE: Class will culminate in a showing of pieces developed in the series of an invited community.  

** NOTE: This process was developed in the rehearsal room during the creation of Andrea’s new work You Can’t Be Serious, directed and dramaturged by Katherine. After the world premier in fall of 2023 it is currently on tour. 

*Open to individuals of all movement backgrounds and levels.

COST $200

Limited Scholarships & Subsidies Available

Email Katherine at katherineftgu@gmail.com to request financial support.