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Upcoming Workshop: Dancing as Remembering

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Dancing as Remembering

The graphic has the text “DANCING AS REMEMBERING” in bold letters on the left side. In the background of the text there’s an illustration of a sun. On the right side there is a photograph of Sarah on the right side. Sarah, a Chinese genderfluid person in their twenties with a bleach blonde bowl cut, is photographed dancing on the grass of a public park in the summer. They wear a grey KN95 face mask, a black portable air purifier around their neck, a white sleeveless mesh shirt, and white shorts. Standing upright with their legs facing the side, they twist their torso in a reaching gesture, one arm fully extended in an upwards diagonal and the other arm bent and reaching across their chest as they gaze into the distance.
Photo by Kendra Epik.

Come join us for a special event where we will be connecting to our memories through dance. This in-person workshop will take place at MacLean Park Fieldhouse. The workshop will be guided by interdisciplinary artist Sarah Wong.

Dancing as Remembering is a multidisciplinary workshop exploring the body’s relationship to memory. In the first half, we will dance in the park, connecting to each other and the land through guided improvisation tasks. In the second half, we will craft postcards, recording our movement experiences through embodied writing and visual art exercises.

No prior experience is required. All workshops are free to attend and open to any level of experience. Space is limited, so please register in advance. To allow as many people as possible to participate, we kindly ask that you register for only one workshop per artist.

The graphic has several dates for the workshop. It reads “Dancing as remembering” on the top and below reads: “ A multidisciplinary workshop exploring the body’s relationship to memory”. Below the text there are three boxes with three dates and times listed. The first box indicates “MAY 9. 12:30-3PM.” The second box lists “MAY 30. 12:30-3PM.” The third box shows “JUNE 27. 12:30-3PM.” The website address “www.wepress.ca” is visible at the top right.

Dates: May 9th, May 30th & June 27th, 12:30-3PM

Location: MacLean Fieldhouse (710 Keefer St.)

Registration

You can sign up by scanning this qr code or via Eventbrite. Alternatively, you can register by calling us at 778-761-4345. For more details or for support with the registration form, please reach out to us at info[at]wepress.ca or by phone.

About Sarah:

Sarah Wong (she/they) is a writer, choreographer, and interdisciplinary artist based in Vancouver, Canada on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Grounded in the archive of their queer, disabled, and 2nd(ish) generation body, their practice traces lineages of family history, community resistance, movement across land, and slow gestures of care. They make space for the multiple, creating across and between performance, site-specific installation, textiles, poetry, art criticism, and film. Most recently, they have been excited to share their dance and visual art practices through facilitating community-engaged workshops. sarahwong.ca / @swongski

Accessibility notes:

  • We will have access to indoor space with HVAC Filters, and outdoor space under a tent. The workshops will take place rain or shine, so please dress for your needs according to the weather!
  • ASL, Cantonese/Mandarin Interpretation will be provided for all workshops. Please confirm if you will be using these services!
  • KN95 Masks will be mandatory at these workshops and will be provided the day in place. We know that ASL grammar relies on mouth shapes, and we’re happy to navigate conflicting access needs, but we aim to prioritize COVID safety at these workshops.