The Feijoa Jam!!

Hello Beautyfull Movers and Shakers...
I'm excited to tell you that the FEIJOA JAM is ON!!
"What's this?!" you say. Never heard of a Feijoa Jam?
It's an ancient tradition (that we are co-creating) to celebrate the abundance of harvest season, the generosity of the Feijoa Tree, and the glory of being in a body... all at once!
Contact Improv Jam meets Acro Playtime meets Community Gathering. Have another body-centered practice you want to throw in the pot? Bring it!

Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/events/333589143955122/


What else? Let's do this!!
Yay!!

Jen and Andy ❤

Empowered Activism with Earthcare Education Aotearoa

Wow!
Blown away.
Earthcare Education Aotearoa put together an incredible line-up of facilitators into a week long event to inspire people to step into their power to create positive change in the world.
They did that and more.

In their own words,
"This week-long embodied experience seeks to reframe activism as an essential, positive contributor to the transformation of social and ecological systems. The course will offer a range of tools and tactics for effective change-making –  facilitated through dynamic group exercises, deep connection, adventure and play. This immersive learning experience will equip change makers with the skills to navigate the complexity of the modern world."

Andy and I were invited to teach a 3 hour workshop of Theater of Liberation focusing on Power, Privilege, and Allieship, and then I added, in the morning leading up to it, a short intro to NVC and another overview on Idealism vs. Marxism aka "How to view the world through a capitalist and a Marxist lens."  Phew.  Sounds full on and possibly tedious but it was anything but!

Everyone was joyously engaged, the community was strong and supported, people were vulnerable and willing to admit their blindspots and past hurts, and courageously step forward into the direction where they want to sail their ship!!  The true joyous journey of activism!!

No pics to share as it was an intimate and personal affair, but huge gratitude to Robina McCurdy, Dave Hursthouse, Emma Morris, all of the other fabulous facilitators, and the amazing crew of students!! Thanks for including us along on the ride!!

Steiner Education

Life changes so quick sometimes, eh?

W've got all of out ducks in a row and a bump rumbles up and we find we're headed in an unexpected direction.

Well this current bump opened up a whole new avenue.  The day Jen found out her job will be ending, she got offered work at the Motueka Steiner School leading the Outdoor classroom!
That means Andy and Jen are both working as Steiner teachers!  Andy's baking bread and singing songs with the littles and Jen's hanging with the oldest group.  Adventures in store for us all.  And how perfect that Steiner education emphasizes holistic hands-on learning that engages the whole child, which is really at the heart of everything we do.


We're so excited to be engaged with such an incredible community!!

Under the Spinfluence

So stoked to be jumping on board with Under the Spinfluence!
I'll be there to greet you at the gate as well as bring some Contact Improv fun over the weekend.
Looking forward to kicking off the Festival season right!!

The Mix!

We are confirmed for the Mix!! An incredible local festival for 5 days here in the hills of Motueka!!  We'll be bringing Theater of Liberation and Contact Improvisation Dance.  See you there!
https://www.mixfestival.xyz

Student Showcase!

My students are performing this weekend and I couldn't be more excited for them.  We'll have the local violin, dance, and singing students joining the showcase as well.  Yippee!!
This Saturday, November 10th.  6pm at Takaka Primary Hall.

Introduction to Stencil Making

Just finished an amazing class through the Motueka Arts Council!

Such vibrant enthusiastic energy!!

Thank you to all of the willing participants who jumped right in and came out with a cool new skill and beautiful prints to prove it.  And to the Motueka Arts Council for supporting some new kinds of art into their repertoire.  And to Creative Communities Tasman and the Rata Foundation for supporting local arts!