Join us for Walking the Talk, a day-and-a-half gathering to foster dialogue on artistic and creative voice and issues related to access and agency in the ecology of dance. 

As part of our ongoing Learning To Walk The Talk Series, which began in 2022, The Dance Complex is committed to addressing community needs around equity, access, and agency in dance through facilitated dialogues and workshops. Initially launched as semi-monthly 75-minute conversations, the series has evolved into Walking the Talk, a new day-and-a-half format in response to feedback from our communities. This event will bring dancers, choreographers, presenters, audience members, and funders together to engage in open dialogue and deep reflection.

Cost: This event is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis, in line with our mission to make dance as accessible as possible.

REGISTRATION COMING SOON.

Accepted Payments: Registration through digital platform.

Guiding Questions:  

  • What is the dance I want to be engaged with?
  • How best can I do that? 
  • What is stopping me from doing so?

Objectives:

  • Clarify your dance mission, creative process, and goals.
  • Explore existing opportunities and barriers within the dance community.
  • Build alliances and find kindred spirits.
  • Rebuild connections and advance equitable practices.

Event Highlights:

  • Keynote Address: Christal Brown will frame the gathering.
  • Open Space Discussion Time: Participants will offer topics of interest for facilitated discussion.
  • Learning Circles: Focused discussions on aligning vision with action, artist-presenter-funder dynamics, and applying universal design principles to promote access and agency.
  • Roving Observers: They will summarize key takeaways and propose next steps in the workshop’s closing session.

 

The Dance Complex staff, along with our pilot cohort of Curatorial Advisors, Priya Bangal, Supna Govindan, Aaron Myers, Mariana Paes, and Jessica Roseman, will help coordinate and facilitate the sessions with support from board and staff members. 

This event is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis, in line with our mission to make dance as accessible as possible.

Stay tuned for more detailed information in the coming weeks!

Contact Information
Contact:
joe@dancecomplex.org