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Harold Taddy is the Artistic Director of the avant-garde physical theater troupe The Velvet Noose and designer of the Memorial Art Gallery’s Mindful MAGiC wellness series.His work operates at the threshold where deep meditation dissolves into visceral, cathartic release. At first glance, the serene stillness of a sound bath or yoga practice and the raw, emotionally provocative intensity of his troupe appear to exist on separate planes. Yet, in Taddy’s creative philosophy, they share a profound core purpose. This talk will demonstrate how both serve as immersive experiences designed to bypass the analytical mind. Whether guiding an audience to ease through resonant vibrations or exploring the full scope of experience through physical storytelling, his work inspires complete presence—inviting participants to confront, feel, and ultimately liberate their held emotions.
As a bridge between these worlds, Taddy is behind the celebrated Mindful MAGiC wellness series at the Memorial Art Gallery. Here, he weaves together transformative yoga sessions, guided meditations, and restorative sound baths, utilizing live sonic frequencies to transform a public art space into a sanctuary for collective healing and artistic awakening.
10:30 am: Check-in and Coffee/Meet & Greet
11:00 am: Program in auditorium
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500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607
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