A brown skinned performer with long brown braids singing in a white jumpsuit with an open left hand gesture framing the face and the other hand reaching down towards the ground. They are standing next to light skinned person with long hair and bangs, head down in full concentration playing the electric cello; both performers are in the cargo hold of a large ship with brick red beams on either side and an old steel furnace on the left and behind them is a yellow staircase. Photo by Cherylynn Tsushima.
ID: A brown skinned performer with long brown braids singing in a white jumpsuit with an open left hand gesture framing the face and the other hand reaching down towards the ground. They are standing next to light skinned person with long hair and bangs, head down in full concentration playing the electric cello; both performers are in the cargo hold of a large ship with brick red beams on either side and an old steel furnace on the left and behind them is a yellow staircase. Photo by Cherylynn Tsushima.

Breath, Water, Memory: a vocal workshop for dancing bodies and bodies of water

This workshop will focus on moving the body to move the voice. We start with the breath, we dive deep into an ocean of expansiveness with movement and voice. The invitation is to create soundscapes that awaken and expand the scope of improvised vocalized dance. There will also be an optional visit to Rockaway Beach to continue this practice of dancing with breath, water and memory.

What to expect:
Participants can expect an exploratory approach to vocal work and improvised dance. There will be some writing and optional readings. If the class agrees we will visit the ocean as an optional fieldtrip to deepen this practice.

Accessibility Notes

  • This workshop includes auditive guidance.

To request ASL interpretation or Audio Description, please email accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “ASL/Audio Description Request, mayfield brooks” at least 3 (three) weeks prior to the workshop session you plan to attend.

For access-related questions and requests, please contact accessibility@movementresearch.org, subject line “mayfield brooks.”

Register for this workshop

In-Person

    Registration is available for all three sessions at a sliding scale of $100-$50, OR as a drop-in for $18 per class.

    $75

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    Register for a Single Day

    Location

    MR, 122CC – Ninth Street Studio
    150 First Avenue
    New York, NY 10009

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    Artists

    mayfield brooks

    mayfield brooks

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