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Join us for our fourth annual MoveFest on Main:
Sat. August 16th 2024 *rain date 8/17
PLAY with a sampling of diverse movement forms and styles taught by local practitioners
PLAY with a sampling of diverse movement forms and styles taught by local practitioners
DANCE alongside Clubhouse youth who will spend the week training with NYC artists
DANCE alongside Clubhouse youth who will spend the week training with NYC artists
ACTIVATE your mind-body land-lineage connection together in community
ACTIVATE your mind-body land-lineage connection together in community
2025 DAY OF DANCE LINEUP/SCHEDULE - *FINAL TBD!
2025 DAY OF DANCE LINEUP/SCHEDULE - *FINAL TBD!
11:15 | PRESENCE PLAY with Kris Seto (20 mins)
11:15 | PRESENCE PLAY with Kris Seto (20 mins)
In this low impact warm up, we'll flex time/space/attention and tune into subtlety. Through choose-your-own-adventure prompts, we'll explore emergence and deepen our connection to self, land, community + beyond.
11:40 | MOVING WITH JOY, MOVING WITH EASE with Sondra Loring (20 mins)
11:40 | MOVING WITH JOY, MOVING WITH EASE with Sondra Loring (20 mins)
A participatory movement experience for all levels of Fun music and sweaty dance phrases.
12:00 | TRES LECHES PERFORMANCE 1
12:00 | TRES LECHES PERFORMANCE 1
When three people from all different walks of life cross paths with a common interest of dance only greatness can come ! Nyx, Em and Jas offer a unique set of trendy and fun dance covers/performances from a variety of different artists and genres for all peoples enjoyment !! we all hope you have fun and relish in the atmosphere created by Tres Leches !
12:10 | PUNK, POSE, PUMP | Punking + Waacking with Jayson P. Smith (30 mins)
12:10 | PUNK, POSE, PUMP | Punking + Waacking with Jayson P. Smith (30 mins)
Set to the sounds of disco, funk, & house, we'll take it to the club with exercises & games influenced by Punking, a dance started in the gay clubs of Los Angeles in the 70's.
12:40 | LUNCH BREAK (30 mins)
12:40 | LUNCH BREAK (30 mins)
Renourish and refuel
1:10 | SOUND CONNECTIONS with Faith
1:10 | SOUND CONNECTIONS with Faith
Sound connections is an exploration of Spirit through voice. With the ability to uplift and elevate, music can connect us with not only our own spirit, but with one another.
1:30 | TRES LECHES PERFORMANCE 2
1:30 | TRES LECHES PERFORMANCE 2
When three people from all different walks of life cross paths with a common interest of dance only greatness can come ! Nyx, Em and Jas offer a unique set of trendy and fun dance covers/performances from a variety of different artists and genres for all peoples enjoyment !! we all hope you have fun and relish in the atmosphere created by Tres Leches !
1:40 | THEATRE OF THE OPPRESSED | ACTING EXERCISES with Shem + Jean
1:40 | THEATRE OF THE OPPRESSED | ACTING EXERCISES with Shem + Jean
To be announced.
2:10 | GROUP PHOTO
2:10 | GROUP PHOTO
Cheesin.
2:15 | QIGONG~TAICHI with Curt Anthon (30 mins)
2:15 | QIGONG~TAICHI with Curt Anthon (30 mins)
Come join for a meditation in motion - Qigong offers various paths to engage with Qi, involving gentle movements, controlled breathwork and focused intention. Tai Chi is a graceful, carefully structured, relaxed and flowing practice that combines strength with resilience and vigor with gentleness.
2:45 | TRES LECHES PERFORMANCE 3
2:45 | TRES LECHES PERFORMANCE 3
When three people from all different walks of life cross paths with a common interest of dance only greatness can come ! Nyx, Em and Jas offer a unique set of trendy and fun dance covers/performances from a variety of different artists and genres for all peoples enjoyment !! we all hope you have fun and relish in the atmosphere created by Tres Leches !
2:55 | ISLAND FETE | Dancehall with BRAT (30 mins)
2:55 | ISLAND FETE | Dancehall with BRAT (30 mins)
Island Fete is a Carnival inspired class where we’ll be hopping from island to island learning all the dances so you’re ready to jump and whine on di road.
3:25 | SWITCH SALSA with Jules Farr (30 mins)
3:25 | SWITCH SALSA with Jules Farr (30 mins)
This class will teach the foundations of salsa dancing. Dancers will experience both leading and following of intro-level partner work. We will rotate partners so everyone gets a chance to dance with everyone.
3:55 | CLOSING REMARKS
3:55 | CLOSING REMARKS
Until next year <3
PRACTIONERS + PERFORMERS
PRACTIONERS + PERFORMERS
I'm a pro choreographer/dancer with Grenadian-Nevisian roots living in The Bronx. Traveling to the West Indies and returning as a child, I developed a love for dance from Carnival and family fetes. Realizing that the dancing bug had bitten me, my mother enrolled me in the Harlem School of the Arts and other after-school programs. Eventually, I landed a scholarship to Dance Theater of Harlem's Community Program, where I realized I wanted to be a dancer.
This love led me to attend Columbia College Chicago, which helped me evolve significantly as a dancer. I added more color to my movement palate by studying techniques like Bhyrata Natyam, Contact Improvisation, Capoeira, Popping, and Aerial Dance. During this time, I got my first taste of dance film while on scholarship at The American College Dance Festival and American Dance Festival, which opened my eyes to a whole new world, and I've never looked back. I marry dance and film in my work til this day.
After college, while living in Chicago, I was homesick and wanted to connect with my West Indian roots. This longing eventually led me to enter the Midwest Dancehall Queen Competition. I won.
This victory allowed me to compete in Jamaica's International Dancehall Queen competition. I then went on to work with Target, BAM, Performa 19, Nasty Woman Art Exhibit, The Shed, VOGUE, Bill T. Jones & Arnie Zane Company, Coachella, Ladies of Hip Hop, Walshy Fire, Sean Paul, Net-A-Porter, Rihanna At the VMAS, MoneyBagg Yo at The BET Awards, New Balance, Foot Locker, and The US Open while teaching dance locally and internationally. I also co-founded Queen Moves to connect & empower womxn through dance and created the Freelance Not Free Dance Equitable Wage Movement.
Dance is my first tangible language, and I am forever grateful for it.
Curt Anthon (he/him)
Curt Anthon (he/him)
Curt has a strong movement background, - he was a competitive athlete and dancer as a teen then, as a young adult, a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer. During this time he took interest in Qigong, TaiChi, Yoga and Fitness eventually earning certifications in each field. As a 'lifelong learner' he continues to enjoy, study and practice.
Faith is a disabled musician, multidisciplinary educator, and community organizer specializing in working with neurodiverse youth and young adults.
Weaving together lessons learned from working in early childhood education all the way to rehabilitating horses, Faith builds community programs where individuals can connect with themselves and others through embodying compassion, and healing internalized hurt through play.
Jayson P. Smith (Amethyst) is an interdisciplinary artist from The Bronx. They’ve collaborated with The Fabulous Waack Dancers, J. Bouey Dance Projects, & Open Source Gallery, among others. Jayson’s performance work has been featured in numerous venues throughout the U.S., such as Guggenheim Museum, MOMAPS1, & Ace Hotel NYC. They weave together punking, contemporary, & postmodern dance to give the folks something they can feel—period.
In 2024 Jules founded Switch Salsa Dancing, offering lessons and socials. It is called “Switch” because dancers are encouraged to both lead and follow- roles are not expected based on perceived gender, and anyone can switch roles. As a nonbinary instructor, Jules aims to make partner dancing more comfortable, accessible and versatile, especially for the queer community.
Kris Seto is an actor, movement + performance artist, writer, and shapeshifter. Most recently, they were a 2023 Dance Force NY State Choreographers Initiative awardee and The Shadow in Catskill Mountain Shakespeare’s production of Julius Caesar. Their movement buffet includes classical Thai, street jazz + street styles, contemporary, and embodiment practices. They are deeply interested in interrogating and untethering colonial embodiments.
Shem and Jean have both been in the movement scene in NYC for over a decade. Shem has been doing Capoeira for over 25 years, alongside Parkour, and Afro-Brazilian dance. Jean trained extensively in dance for over 25 years, while also doing Capoeira, and mixed martial arts in the entertainment industry.
Sondra Loring is a movement artist, teacher and community organizer. She directs Sadhana Center for Yoga and MovingPotential- bringing dance, yoga and creative writing into our local jails, prisons and recover centers.
Tres Leches
Tres Leches
When three people from all different walks of life cross paths with a common interest of dance only greatness can come ! Nyx, Em and Jas offer a unique set of trendy and fun dance covers/performances from a variety of different artists and genres for all peoples enjoyment !! we all hope you have fun and relish in the atmosphere created by Tres Leches !
COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS
COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS
- Everyone belongs. No matter who you are, you are celebrated here.
- This is a harm-free space. We are accountable and responsible for the energy we bring. No violence. No weapons. No harm.
- No judgment zone! We’re here to explore, experiment, and expand. We co-create a supportive container for all.
- We prioritize care and consent. We allow for the agency and autonomy of ourselves and others. We ask permission. We navigate with love.
- Listen to your body. You know your body and capacity best.
- Substance-free. This event is a safe, supportive, alcohol- and drug-free environment.
Additionally, please see the Clubhouse's Creating Safer Space: Intentional Language.
ACCESSIBILITY
ACCESSIBILITY
- The site will be outdoors in a pavement parking lot accessible by wheelchair. There is a slight decline/unevenness. We will have shade structures, water for refills (bring your own bottle), and sunscreen. Indoor air conditioning will be available next door for those who need to cool off.
- There are three indoor bathrooms in a building next door approximately 50 feet away. Entrance includes a five foot ramp. One is bathroom is wheelchair accessible (approximate distance from door: 10 ft. of carpet, 40 ft. hardwood floor).
- Masks and social distancing are encouraged, but optional since this is an outdoor event.
- We will have extra chairs to sit, but feel free to bring your own if you have one.
For any other accessibility questions or needs, please contact us at movefestonmain@gmail.com.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS!
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS!
MHACG Youth Clubhouses
The Youth Clubhouses provide a safer space for 12-17 year olds to build community and access wellness programs, prosocial activities, and work opportunities. We are youth-led, and practice harm reduction, restorative justice, and peer leadership. Funded by NYS Office of Addiction Services & Supports through the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties.
Dance Diversity (Valatie, NY)
Dance Diversity has been serving Columbia County since 2020. Founded by Lindsay Faulkner, Dance Diversity provides unisex classes to students of all levels to create an environment they can thrive in. Our staff of three dance teachers are here to support our students of all ages and unlock your inner dancer.
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
Email us at movefestonmain@gmail.com
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