black artist kneeling in the sand on a beach with an elongated golden blindfold surrounded by a small group of people. Ocean in the background. Artist siittting in front of a mound of seaweed and plant parts captured in a gesture of throwing, leaves suspended overhead. Dynamic colors of ocean blue, green leaves, brown sand, the artist brown skin and the silver shimmer of the sun on the water in the background. Nir Arieli.
ID: black artist kneeling in the sand on a beach with an elongated golden blindfold surrounded by a small group of people. Ocean in the background. Artist siittting in front of a mound of seaweed and plant parts captured in a gesture of throwing, leaves suspended overhead. Dynamic colors of ocean blue, green leaves, brown sand, the artist brown skin and the silver shimmer of the sun on the water in the background. Nir Arieli.

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

This workshop will focus on moving the body and breath to move the voice. We start with the breath, we dive deep into the expansiveness with movement and voice supported by breath. The invitation is to create soundscapes that awaken and expand the scope dancing while also vocalizing or vice versa. We will play with nuanced sounding, listening, and moving with the element of water as our guide. 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 field trip to deepen this practice.

For workshop-related questions, please email programs@movementresearch.org.

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 on 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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