EMBODI-ODI-ODIED MOVEMENT CLASS
ABOUT EMBODI-ODI-ODIED
Dance Artist and Solo Chicken Productions Intern, Shelby Harnish (she/they), is hosting a six-week movement class focused on finding the joy in sexuality through movement. Embodi-odi-odied welcomes folks whose experiences of oppression (given their gender, sexuality, disability, age, race, religion or class) have left them out of touch with their bodies — resulting in a disembodied experience of being. It is exclusively geared toward members of the LGBTQI+ and/or 2STNBGN communities. This collaborative class will incorporate topics of embodiment and sexuality, in hopes of creating a considerate and compassionate space for creation. Participants will be invited to explore how movement can be used, not only to encourage individuality and diversity in a group setting, but to celebrate it!
The group will gather once a week in a supportive environment to move, connect, and play with Shelby, as they each develop a movement practice that honours the unique experience of existing as an embodied sexual being. Everyone involved can expect to collaborate in the exploration of flexible creation methods, meant to discover the joy in sexuality through movement, in the studio.
No previous dance experience is required!
Dates: Sunday May 18 – Sunday June 22 (Six Classes)
Time: 7PM-9PM
Location: Charlotte Street Arts Centre (Siamsa Dance Studio, 1st Floor)
ACCESS & ADAPTATIONS
Solo Chicken is committed to doing all we can to make our programming as accessible as possible, which includes being clear about the space and any additional supports we offer. Access & Adaptation offers for Embodi-odi-odied Include:
There is a single gender-neutral and wheelchair accessible washroom on the second-floor, which is accessible via elevator or stairs.
The space is accessible for students with limited mobility/mobility aides (elevators and ramps leading to the rehearsal space).
Sensory accommodations (fidgets, headphones, weighted sensory tools) available.
Instructors are trained on inclusive and adaptable movement practices.
Assistant available for one-on-one support.
Have access or adaptation questions about our classes? Email jeanmichel@solochickenproductions.com
REGISTRATION
Solo Chicken Productions endeavours to make training available to anyone and everyone looking to learn, play and create! This class is offered through a “Pay-What-You-Can” format. You will find a suggested price listed ($125), but you are encouraged to pay the amount you feel you best fits you! That might a bit less or a bit more! Your tuition goes towards running our programs and paying our instructors the fees they deserve!
Alternative Payment: Don’t have a credit card or interested in other ways to pay? If you would like to make an alternative form of payment, contact jeanmichel@solochickenproductions.com. Alternative forms of payment could include:
Paying by cash, cheque or e-transfer
Pay-as-you-go
Supplementing your tuition with an energy exchange (ex: working the door for a Solo Chicken event!)
Cancellation Policy: Solo Chicken reserves the right to cancel a course up to 2 weeks before it begins with a FULL refund being issued to all participants. Participants who drop out of the course at least 2 weeks before it begins will receive a FULL refund. After that, participants may request a 50% refund any time before the course’s second class.
Meet the instructor
Shelby Harnish (she/they)
Shelby Harnish is a queer, polyamorous, and neurodivergent dance artist, and social science academic, whose commitment to fostering community radiates from their art. Their uniquely fluid and dynamic movement practice realizes possibilities of resistance toward, and reform within, social structures via embodiment – merging passions of social justice and sexuality to create works that are both sexy and silly. Combining her creative, curious, and collaborative hats, Shelby presents this lab with intentions of mobilizing the expansive perspective of embodied sexual liberty for marginalized folks, and beyond.