sick dance 4 sick times
60 min virtual dance class
all experience levels welcome
Inspired by disability, chronic illness, trans embodiment, and unlearning 'sick dance 4 sick times' is an experimental movement practice of noticing our physical sensations and allowing them to direct our movement.by drag queen, dancer/choreographer, performance artist Dia Dear.
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60 min virtual dance classes, all experience levels welcome.'sick dance' can be done standing, seated/reclining, laying down and in complete stillness.'sick dance' seeks to engage our individual physical body’s own innate intelligence through a slow, process oriented movement methodology.Instead of a prescribed set of steps or movements, in 'sick dance 4 sick times' class we will slowly practice following our physical sensations through a guided series of simple, dynamic instructions that can be readily adapted for the individual dancer.During class we will give our analyzing brains a rest and notice our physical sensations (or lack thereof) in detail and depth with gentleness and curiosity. What we notice may surprise us! Over time, our practice will allow us to open up to movement guided by our sensations.Each class will function as stand alone experience.Offered by donation and free to those in need. Click the registration button for full details.
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'sick dance' is inspired by drag, chronic illness and pain, M.E., Long COVID, and the intersecting and interlocking ways systems of oppression impact our bodies. Created by Dia Dear 'sick dance', began in 2020 as a means of coping with chronic pain.
Dia Dear is a drag queen, "self taught" dancer/choreographer and performance artist. Their artistry is inspired by the drag of living, their visible and “invisible” illnesses, disability, trans and genderqueer embodiment as well as experience giving floor shows in 'underground' queer nightlife spaces and streets in s.f. bay area and around the world.'sick dance 4 sick times' is supported by patrons & individual tax-deductible donations thanks to my fiscal sponsor Dancers' Group:
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