About this Event
The Gathering
Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025
Time: 12:30–3:00 PM
Location: Geneva Powerhouse, 2301 San Jose Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
Description:
Join us for The Gathering, an afternoon of creative collaboration and community-building designed for BIPOC artists. This event celebrates movement, dialogue, and connection, offering a dynamic space to explore healing through artistry and movement.
The day begins with Praise Lab, a transformative dance class led by acclaimed performance artist Gabriele Christian (12:30–2:00 PM). Following the class, engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion, The Body as a Sanctuary: Healing Through Movement (2:00–3:00 PM). This conversation will feature inspiring perspectives from artists and thought leaders:
Laura Ellis: Executive Director of the African & African American Performing Arts Coalition and co-producer of the Black Choreographers Festival.
Natalya Shoaf: Renowned dance educator, choreographer, and performer with a dynamic career spanning both education and performance.
Audrey Johnson: A queer, Black, mixed-race dance artist whose work challenges colonized time and space through embodied improvisation.
With more artist to come!
Why Attend?
Connect with a vibrant community of BIPOC artists.
Learn and move in a supportive and inclusive space.
Be inspired by powerful stories and creative practices.
Cost: Free | RSVP Required
Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot!
This event is sponsored by the Performing Arts Workshop's Seismic Shift Residency and dazaun.dance. Click here for more information about the Performing Arts Workshop and the programing.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2301 San Jose Avenue, 2301 San Jose Avenue, San Francisco, United States
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