Workshops led by Visiting Artists connect our communities and bring us together in the practice of learning and body attentiveness. We encourage all curious bodies to step into the soup of making physical work by trying stuff out, learning from one another, and elevating our peers! If you are a student or in need of financial support, please use the STUDENT or Senior Discount Codes for 50% off full ticket prices.

All workshops take place at Movement on Montrose, 2951 W Montrose Ave.

Make it Blossom Luciana Arias
Thursday, April 10 6:30-10pm
Join us for an intriguing exploration into the enchanting world of somatic practices for composition! Mycelium & Fascia Just as mycelium weaves through the soil to nurture and support, fascia forms a continuous network in our bodies, connecting everything together! the wisdom of these systems .. curves.. Untangling... Tangling... Tangle... The unfolds /interrupt /repeat /increase /creating variations - How do we reside in the space of unknowing, knowing everything we know? When actions come and go... How long will you stay?

Cheating the Score: A workshop on scores and improvisation
Saturday, April 12 3-5pm
Peter Redgrave will introduce participants to his PROP series; books that are dances, that are books dancers hold. This series explores how reading and text are performed and embodied knowledge. We dance with the objects in our world when we let ourselves. We will use PROP 6, a duet, as an introduction to producing and performing scores for improvisation.

Sophia Solano RITMOS DEL CUERPO (BODY RHYTHMS)
Sunday, April 13 12-4pm
An Investigation of Musicality in Movement In this session we will examine the naturally occurring rhythms of our somatic experience, including breath, heartbeat, footstep, asking: what is happening physically and metaphysically during these motions? We will explore percussive tendencies and potentials of our bodies drawing from traditional flamenco palos of 4- and 12- count rhythms (compás). We will practice flamenco "palmas" (clapping) and intentional use of other body parts to mark compás. This class is designed for dancers, musicians, and any other artist interested in enhancing or incorporating rhythmic elements in their works. It is also appropriate for people who may not identify as an artist, but want to connect deeper with they rhythms of their body, increase awareness of movement potential, or simply learn more about the rhythmic laws of Flamenco from within a butoh perspective. Featured in Photo by Willow Kasner above.

Butoh Curious Chi started as a passionate attempt to make something more collectively and experientially gathering, with specific regard and respect for the tradition of Butoh. This persistence to train in the modality and to raise awareness of the art and philosophy of Butoh created a space for Butoh Chicago to begin a works-in-progress arts organization. We have now entered our eleventh year of programming, all with Sensei (Master) led workshops and performance exchange at the root. We attempt to renegotiate terms of exchange not based on hierarchies or normative behavior, but with tenable respect for a culture of inclusivity, of all nations, creeds, and gender. We accept our flawed attempt as honorable, and continue to learn and we grow.

Every community owes its existence and vitality to generations from around the world who contributed their hopes, dreams, and energy to making the history that led to this moment. Some were brought here against their will, some were drawn to leave their distant homes in hope of a better life, and some have lived on this land for more generations than can be counted. Truth and acknowledgment are critical to building mutual respect and connection across all barriers of heritage and difference. We begin this effort to acknowledge what has been buried by honoring the truth.

We stand and live on the ancestral lands of the Myaamia Očhéthi Šakówiŋ Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi) Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk) Peoria People. This land was stolen from them and they were treated with hostility and disrespect. We pay respects to their elders past and present. Please take a moment to consider the many legacies of violence, displacement, migration, and settlement that bring us together here today. And please join us in uncovering such truths at any and all public events.

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