Ali Kenner Brodsky: Expressing Stories Through Movement

Sat Nov 22 2025 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

Mechanics' Hall | Portland

Mechanics' Hall (Maine)
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Ali Kenner Brodsky: Expressing Stories Through Movement
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Celebrated choreographer Ali Kenner Brodsky leads a dance workshop for all abilities, using personal stories to inspire movement.
About this Event

In this workshop led by Ali Kenner Brodsky, participants use their personal narrative as seeds for creating movement phrases.

Through guided explorations and improvisations, participants will be encouraged to use their stories and personal narratives to develop their own movement vocabulary—movement organic to the individual creating it.

We will utilize journaling, re-telling, and imagery as the impetus for movement phrases. We all have a story to tell...

Open to all skill levels and geared toward all interested in movement as a means of expression.


Saturday, November 22, at 3:00 PM (doors 2:30 PM), approximately 60 minutes.

$10 for MH Members, $15 for General Admission, no one turned away for lack of funds at the door.


Don't miss the first-ever full screening of Ali Kenner Brodky and Rich Ferri's five dance films later in the evening, on Saturday, November 22, at 7:00 PM.

Photo by Rich Ferri


ABOUT THE ARTIST

makes gesturally rich and emotionally driven dance-theater works and dance films. Her work makes space for you to become absorbed in a world of reflection, remembering, and connection. AKB received a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Choreography Fellowship and was honored to be a part of NEFA's NE Regional Dance Development Initiative 2021/22. With David Henry, Lila Hurwitz, and Andy Russ, Ali co-founded Motion State Arts, which presents innovative dance films and live performances from local, national, and international artists. A Rhode Island native, AKB makes home in Dartmouth, MA with her husband, two children, and five chickens. @akbandco


PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by routes 1, 7, 8, and 9B.

Parking is available at the Arts District Garage, which has entrances on Casco and Brown Street, with a rate of $5 per hour. Metered street parking is available on Congress, Casco, Cumberland, Free Street, and other nearby streets. Free hourly street parking is available between Parris and Alder Street.


ACCESSIBILITY

To enter our building, patrons will need to navigate a single step. There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator and a ramp available upon request.

If you need accessibility accommodations/questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 207-773-8396.


Funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.


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Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland, United States

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