January 4-5, 2020

BOLDLY EMBODIED: fueling knowledge and research through our moving bodies.

In a world pushing us to socialize and learn through virtual means, we urgently need to gather to share concrete, experiential ways of learning, socializing, and building our world. Center for Moving Cultures sponsors this 1 ¼ day conference to delve into moving-to-learn approaches in pedagogy, design, theatre, science, social equity, and systemic structuring. This is an intensive in embodied cognition designed as a catalyst for innovating approaches for understanding our world and developing new concepts and solutions. We invite scientists, artists, teachers, engineers, crafters, social justice advocates, and life-long learners to participate and connect with others excited about hands-on learning.

When: Jan 4, 2020  6p.m.-9pm & Jan 5, 2020  8:30a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Where: Center for Performing Arts , 3754 Pleasant Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55409

Registration fee: $88.  

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Conference information (look for updates throughout the month of December)

Schedule:

Saturday, Jan 4 2020

  • 6p.m. Check-in and social hour

  • 7p.m.-9p.m. The Neurology of Learning facilitated by Lelis Brito

Sunday, Jan 5 2020

  • 7:30 Studios open for socializing and moving.

  • 8:30-10:15a.m. Moving Meditation with Hula Hoops facilitated by Jeanna Hensler

  • 10:30a.m.-12:15p.m. Embodied Grief: revolting towards collective improvisation  facilitated by Chava Kokhleffel.

  • 12:15-2p.m. Lunch break—lunch served in Chapel room. Chapel room available for eating, resting, and socializing.

  • 2p.m.-3:45p.m. The Homeless Body facilitated by the zAmya Theatre Troupe.

  • 4p.m.-5:45p.m. The Feldenkrais Method®: Awareness Through Movement® facilitated by Nick Strauss-Klein

  • 5:30-7p.m. Break—Chapel studio open for resting, socializing, and moving.

  • 7p.m.-9:30p.m. Co-Creating Art and Performance; concluding activities.