Choose the program format that activates you!

\ˈdans ∙ ˈwərk-shäpsˈ\ pl. n. 1) dance programs for everyone!  2) an opportunity to practice living your dance, whatever that means for you

about us : dance journeys : workshops : residencies : now

about us : dance journeys : workshops : residencies : now

Knowing and utilizing your personal dance process is extremely powerful and rewarding. Your movement, like your personality, your voice, your heritage, or your hobbies, gives you information about who you are and what is important to you in life. Dance, however you choose to practice it, gives you unique insights about yourself. Your body is like a treasure chest that only your authentic, dancing body can unlock.  If you are ready to treat yourself to some creative liberation and a movement makeover, then this individual* dance session program is for you. Design a personal movement program with as few or as many sessions as you need and see where your personal dance journey takes you!

movement makeover

\ˈmüv-mənt ∙ ˈmāk-ˌō-vər\ n. 1) a physical renovation that you activate inside of your body 2) a process to recalibrate and/or create dance habits that are aligned with your naturally radiant, joyful self

It’s time we started activating our BOOTY power! The booty is one of our most powerful assets (pun intended), and the more we tune in to its potential, the healthier we’ll be. Bootyism is for men and women, and can be facilitated in group or individual settings. Bootyism gives you the chance to experience dance in your hips, pelvic zone, thighs, back, and of course, the booty, in new and exciting ways. Strengthen your core, release stress, and activate this indigenous life-force center of the body. Bootyism is fun and laughter is guaranteed. Daily prescriptions of Bootyism can increase happiness and, for women especially, greatly improve womb health. Embrace the booty! Be sure to watch the Bootyism video  and read the Bootyism article on past Bootyism workshops.

liberated booty

\ˈli-bə-rā-tid ∙ ˈboō-tē\ n. 1) the Bootyism dance workshop  2) an enthusiastic, vibrant, beautiful and strong set of buttocks   3)  a freely-expressed and abundant booty consciousness

The Mother Dance-Dialogue Workshop was inspired by Binahkaye’s dance journey The Mother Project. This workshop invites participants to explore their ideas and personal experiences of/with the “mother” through creative movement and partner exercises. For mothers, daughters, and women and girls of the same family, the dance processes initiate a movement dialogue about the formation of personal identities as mother and/or woman. The workshop seeks to connect individuals to core elements of what shaped their ideas, memories, and identities as mothers, daughters, women, etc. The mother/daughter dynamic allows for women to trace the transference of identities, habits, and perspectives through the generations.

***The theme of mother resonates in different ways with everyone. This workshop can be formatted to meet the needs of diverse groups, regardless of gender.

mother

dance-dialogue

\ˈmə-thər ∙ ˈdans ∙ ˈdī-ə- läg \ n. 1) the Mother Project dance workshop  2) a dance exchange between mothers, daughters, sisters, aunties, etc.  3)  a creative process exploring an individual’s experience of mothering/giving birth to his or her dreams

The Dance Playground is ideal for schools, enrichment programs, camps, home-schoolers, and other youth programs. Participants explore dance through movement-oriented play while developing their creative and physical muscles. Youth are encouraged throughout the classes to be co-creators in the process. They are able to have lots of fun while learning new tools for self-expression, communication, and peer cooperation. All sessions are adjusted to meet the needs of youth of all ages.

for youth

dance playground

\dans ∙ ˈplā-ground\ n.  1) a creative movement and play class designed to  engage youth of all ages 2) a magical space where young people learn how to activate the space with their own bodies  3) an apprenticeship in fun