Open the visceral door of your body and join award winning movement artist Nejla Yatkin for a gentle movement exploration inspired by patterns in nature. Harness the power of your imagination and explore your unique movement vocabulary through multiple movement practices. Through improvisation and structured exercises, discover new pathways of self-expression and connection to the natural world.
NOTE: This workshop invites ALL AGES to participate! Please wear comfortable clothes. Notebook and scarf are optional. Live musical accompaniment by James Mead.
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About the artists...
Nejla Yatkin is a globally acclaimed choreographer and dancer, celebrated for her transformative impact on the dance world. With a 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship in Choreography and a National Dance Project Award under her belt, her career is marked by exceptional achievements. Nejla's diverse expertise encompasses a range of dance forms, including Japanese Butoh and Middle Eastern dance, while her artistic vision explores themes of memory, migration, and identity.Beginning her journey with intensive dance training in Germany, Nejla's talent quickly garnered recognition, leading to collaborations with renowned artists and institutions worldwide. From her tenure as a Professor of Dance at the University of Maryland to her innovative projects like "Dancing Around The World," she continually pushes boundaries and fosters community engagement through movement. For more visit www.ny2dance.com
James Mead (Resonance Atelier, supporting soundscapes) is a Door County native, raised by the collective entrepreneurial spirit of the peninsula & the many inspirational local artists thriving here. She is a Hatha & Vinyasa yoga and Pilates Reformer Instructor, trained at HariOm Yoga School in Alessandra, Italy; Yoga Project of Denton, Texas; and Balanced Body School of Pilates. James is Level III Sound Healing certified through the lineage of Don Conreaux under the tutelage of Alessandra Montana. She hosts somatic & sonic frequency healing experiences at Ironwood Yoga Studio in Sister Bay. Outside the healing arts, James co-owns a farm to table dinner business called Door County Underground which features locally grown and foraged organic ingredients.
Photo- Allison Evans at Wild Nest Photography, Design- Charlie Stephens
Photos (Nejla Yatkin)- Enki Andrews
