DANCE YOUR STORY: MOVEMENT + SELF-EXPRESSION WORKSHOP
With transgender choreographer Sean Dorsey /
In partnership with Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s Translations 2018: Seattle Transgender Film Festival

WED MAY 2 / 4PM–6PM
Velocity 1621 12th Ave
FREE

This free, all-levels dance and self-expression workshop for trans/nonbinary/LGBTQ people and friends will be led by award-winning transgender dancer/choreographer Sean Dorsey. They will lead us through mindful breathing, meditation, a gentle warmup, and movement exercises, culminating with creative self-expression through movement. This workshop is especially welcoming to beginners, but open to creators of all skill levels.
This welcoming, super-friendly dance class—led by award-winning transgender dancer/choreographer Sean Dorsey and dancers from their company—will include breathing and relaxation, simple stretches, beginner movement exercises, and space for conversation. Everyone, especially terrified beginners, is welcome. Please arrive early to register, change clothes, etc.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sean Dorsey is an award-winning San Francisco-based choreographer, dancer, and writer. Recognized as the first acclaimed transgender modern dance choreographer in the US, Dorsey has toured his work to 26 US cities. Dorsey has been awarded four Isadora Duncan Dance Awards and the Goldie Award for Performance. He has been named in Dance Magazine’s 25 To Watch and named “San Francisco’s Best Dance Company” (SF Weekly). Most recently, Dorsey was named in American Theater Magazine as a Top Theater Artist To Watch.

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WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
Sean will open with some breathing and relaxation, then will lead the group through some basic stretching, dance movements and simple dance phrases. We’ll finish with some more breathing and relaxation. No experience necessary! This will be super-friendly, non-judgmental, and for ALL levels, including TOTAL beginners! This is about loving up our unique bodies and creating safe space for us all to express ourselves.

YIKES! I’M AFRAID TO DANCE IN PUBLIC!
We know that transgender and nonbinary and LGBTQ people often don’t feel welcome, safe or comfortable in dance studios or classes … so please know this is truly going to be a super-friendly environment!

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Wear clothing that you’re comfortable in – and that you can move freely around in (including laying on the floor). Please wear sweatpants, loose shorts, loose pants, leggings or any other comfortable bottoms and a comfortable shirt.

WHERE CAN I PEE? WHERE CAN I CHANGE?
We will provide access to an all-gender bathroom and changing room.

WILL WE WEAR SHOES?
We will be dancing barefoot.

WILL THERE BE ANY TOUCH INVOLVED?
There will be no touch involved.

DO I HAVE TO TALK?
We will open and close with a circle that involves speaking a few words out loud, but you can choose not to talk or say your name if you prefer!

CAN I WEAR LEGWARMERS AND A SPARKLY HEADBAND?
Heck yeah! Let’s make our workshop space as playful and fun as you want it!

WAIT A SECOND: I’M NOT “IN SHAPE” … CAN I STILL COME?
Heck yeah! This is for all levels, all bodies, all heart rates! You can sit down or rest or cheer from the sidelines at any time you need to!

NO REALLY, I’M SUPER TERRIFIED … SHOULD I STILL COME?
Heck yeah! This is a super supportive, loving environment that is super supportive and welcoming of the super terrified! Being really nervous or scared is a really common and normal feeling, and we understand what it feels like. Please come and join us!