The Practice

with Meshi Chavez.
a Wednesday evening drop-in class.
6:00 - 7:30 pm
$10 - $15 sliding scale, cash or check.

Held at:
Momentum Studio • 1028 SE Water Avenue #250 • Portland Oregon

This is a movement practice to explore connection to self while moving beyond the self to dance the body that exists between us.

Here we foster an ability to pay attention, to let go, and to move with incredible intuition.

Collaboration. Facilitation. Listening.

Your imagination is sparked with suggestion and your conscious mind becomes engaged through this night's direction. You are invited to explore organic impulses and to channel them though various structures: The invitation then moves to playing in these structures with other dancers. You become more aware, more invested, more interested in what is being created by your duet, trio, or group. Eventually, the session drops all instruction as we come together in one group, exploring these new energetic, mental and physical pathways that we have built.

The Practice offers the opportunity to be an active witness as well as participant in this unfolding process. This safe environment, devoid of "look good" - or even "look interesting" - frees you to focus on the task at hand. When you drop the mask of self-consciousness, your inner life is illuminated, revealed to your fellow dancers through a spontaneous movement sequence or unguarded gesture. This authenticity is a well-earned treasure. With it, you have the chance to truly learn from one another and to share your own unique experience/dance.

A note about skill level ~
This class is tailored in the moment to the dancers that show up. It is appropriate for all levels of practitioners, from beginning through advanced. Every level of physical technique, creative capacity, or playful willingness contributes to the unique flavor of each Wednesday evening's experience.

For more information: Meshi at pivotalmassage@mac.com