Kia ora Theatre of Liberators!

Thank you so much for your creativity & fun at our work/playshop on Sunday.

It was great to see so many folks enjoy a rainy day by making new friends/allies through playing games!

We would love to have another session soon, so keep an eye out or follow us at
https://www.facebook.com/the-movement-collective-112031944355600

We'll let you know as soon as we've booked it. 

In solidarity,
Jen & Andy

Acroyoga and Theatre of Liberation in June

 

One more month! With such a great turnout with so much enthusiasm we're gonna go it for one more month! In May we worked on bird, shinstand, cadlestick, shoulderstand, and creative play.  I've got more goodness in store for June. Tuesdays in June come along for more beginner's Acroyoga classes. Then on Thursday's join us for a jam from 7:30 pm til late at Community Art Works at 11 Achilles Ave, Nelson CBD. All bodies and levels welcome. Come solo or bring a friend  https://www.facebook.com/events/382442599829073 and then.... We have more goodness coming in June! Theater of Liberation   What is Theatre of Liberation (ToL)? Augusto Boal, a Brazilian theater practitioner, created Theater of the Oppressed to support people to explore how power operates in their lives, and how to work towards solidarity. Based on his work, we practice ToL, using games and exercises to explore how we can more fully engage in our lives, co-creating possible tomorrows. Come join us! Sunday JUNE 6th 2021 at Natural Living Yoga, 87 Atawhai Dr. Cost; Koha Please bring Friends and Allies!!   If you like what we do and want to keep in the know, please like us at The Movement Collective on FB.

a gREAT rAW

 

Andy has been working relentlessly to bring this show to life!!!

Presenting....

a gREAT rAW!

A show about war & all its greatness.

In a gREAT rAW, voices of the ancestors come together to question the greatness of World War 1 and uncover the raw intergenerational trauma that was gruesomely brought about.

Set as a debate to uncover some of the hiStories of WW1, a gREAT rAW entails one actor playing seven roles, using clown, bouffon, music & multiple masks.

SPECIAL BONUS PERFORMANCES:

"A Man Says Goodbye To His Mother" written by Peter Schuman of Bread and Puppet Theater

and

Renowned poet & performer Mark Raffills of Golden Bay will perform this evening by popular request
MARK TWAIN's War Prayer.

Inspired by the book "We will not cease" by NZ's own ARCHIBALD BAXTER, conscientious objector & father of poet James K. Baxter.

R16

Koha appreciated

Nelson Musical Theatre

Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 7 PM UTC+12

Acryoga for Beginners Photos

What a gorgeous group of humans getting creative and curious, taking risks and playing together!

High vibes, fun creative energies. Thank you all for playing

Acroyoga for Beginners - 4 week series

We're starting up classes in Nelson!!

A beautiful opportunity to be in your body, play with balance and pressure, and make some fun friends!!

AcroYoga combines acrobatic concepts with a yogic consciousness. It is a movement fusion of yoga, dance, therapeutics, and acrobatics.

AcroYoga helps people from all cultures connect with each other through the common language of play. Through movement, play, creativity, and communication, we have the potential to enter into meaningful connection as we take risks, build trust, and have fun with one another.

The classes are designed in the AcroYogaMontreal tradition which focuses on creativity and exploration within the form. Check out www.Acroyoga.com for inspirational photos and videos!

These classes will be accessible and engaging to absolute beginners as well as to those with a more advanced Acroyoga practice. All body types, shapes, and fitness levels welcome <3

This is a 4-week session, meeting every Tuesday in May.
Drop-ins welcome.

Koha appreciated

**Please bring your own yoga mat or foam camping mat if you have one, or towel

Acroyoga at the New Zealand Juggling and Circus Festival 2021

 What a fabulously wonderful weekend playing with jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, balance masters, street and stage performers, and all round playful people at the New Zealand Juggling and Circus Festival this weekend! 

It was an amazing opportunity for highly skilled professionals in one area of expertise to try their hand at another and I had the privilege of teaching Acroyoga to two dozen eager creatives.  I didn't get a single picture all weekend, but I am excited to say that it will be happening all over again next year, here in Nelson!

I hope to play with you all there!

Face painting and Henna: Festival season is coming!!

Oh the glorious sun! How many ways can I sing your praises?!
The garden in full bloom, windows open, bikes dusted, calendar filling...

It's time to celebrate by being out under the sky, gathering with other beautyfull people.

I've got a face painting and henna gigs coming up...

Sunday, October 25th at the Ngatimoti festival

Saturday, November 7th at the Nelson Ciderfest

Sunday November 29th at the Great Christmas Market

 Saturday December 5th at the Moutere Hills Country Christmas Market

January 3rd at the Heritage Fair

January 31st at the Sarau Festival

February 28th at Kaifest

March 20th at Marchfest

I'd love to see you all there!

Aerial Silks in Nelson, New Zealand!

I've been teaching aerial silks for decade, and I Love working with beginners. Silks is Hard, and I love helping folks get over the hump from 'I can't do this' to 'Wow! I'm doing it! What's next?!'

Looking forward to bringing aerial silks to Nelson next month!  

Let my current Golden Bay students be an inspiration to those just starting on the journey in Nelson!

Body Art 2019/2020: Festival and Market Pictures

I get so focused and in the groove, I totally forget about photos!

Here's a few that I did manage to capture.

Enjoy and see you all in the spring and summer!!