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

In this 6 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, we use the combination of personal narrative and movement through dance and physical theater practices.

 Throughout these 6 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, engaging the whole body.

*Open to individuals of all movement backgrounds and levels.

NOTE: Class will culminate in a showing of pieces developed in the workshop with 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 and written and performed by Andrea. After the world premier in fall of 2023 in partnership with BodyVox, currently on tour.

More Info
https://www.fromthegrounduppdx.net/workshopsandintensives

Location
Historical Alberta House

Contact Email
katherineftgu@gmail.com