Facilitator: Anise S. Hines Theus
When: Sunday, November 10th, 12:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $15-$30 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds, barter/trade available; email Anise for more info. Pay at door via Venmo, PayPal or cash.
Description: This class explores the origins of jazz dance & stylistic elements, while dancing together. From polyrhythm to call and response, Black history is the lifespring of jazz, embodying the need for bold expression. While often commercially white-washed, the Black aesthetic still thrives and influences the form to date. We'll connect the threads, discuss Black jazz choreographers, and honor its rich roots.
What to bring/expect: This is a community space of collective information sharing – all levels and relationship to movement are welcome. We will be moving together in the space with periods of time for discussion. Please bring your body in its varied beautiful forms, comfortable clothes, shoes are optional.
Bio: Anise (she/they) is a choreographer, intimacy coordinator, improviser, and dance scholar who examines Black dance history and its role in body-based well being. Anise began their dance career with the Nyane Khosi Dance Company in New York, led by South African choreographer Tumi Nkomo. They have performed alongside Urban Bush Women in the 2018 SLI Jazz vignette. For a decade, Anise has dedicated herself to studying jazz dance with Black educators in Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles.
As an artist, Anise explores themes such as improvisation, the integration of comedy and chaos, intimacy and the use of erotic expression as a means of liberation and self-dignity. Anise led the “Hip Magix” Project at Pieter and conducts consent-based workshops for improvisers and dancers, stemming from their work as an intimacy coordinator and choreographer for film, TV, and theater.
Accessibility note: This is a queer affirming, consent forward workshop. Please email Anise (hyperlinked anise.shines@gmail.com) with any access needs and they will work to accommodate your request during the class.
The space is located on the 2nd floor with one flight of stairs directly up from the entrance. Elevator access is available; please email pieterpasd@gmail.com prior to the event if you will be using it. The elevator is spacious enough for any mobility device and the 2nd floor space is free of any steps or mobility barriers. There are no automated doors in the building. There are two all-gender restrooms with three private stalls and a urinal. Each restroom has one stall accessible for mobility device users.
Parking: Free parking is available directly behind our building at 2412 Workman Street. There are two additional free city lots south of Broadway on Workman Street. There is also ample metered parking in the neighborhood, free after 6pm or 8pm, depending on the street. Have questions or need additional accommodations? Email pieterpasd@gmail.com and we will do our best to assist you.
Photo by Diamond, @diamonds.cs