Nov 6-8 :: Embodiment Healing Through Dance And Music Retreat :: Austin, Tx
Onnit and Black Swan Yoga invite you to join us for a deep dive into the ritual rhythms and dances of Brazil and Cuba. Guided by world-class facilitators, we will explore the innate path of healing through these sacred movements and music. Together, we discover how embodying the polyrhythms, Afro-Caribe deities, and elemental forces of nature connects us to all and liberates our souls. In an intimate group, we will dance, sing, play, receive, explore, and journey together and in our own personal way. Emerge with a new level of embodiment of these sacred rhythms, a strong sense of renewal, connectivity, and reverence for all things.
All levels of dance experience are welcome!
All levels of dance experience are welcome!
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OVERVIEW
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For experienced dancers, expect to:
For those new to Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban dance, expect to:
- Take your level of embodiment of the essence of these rhythms to the next level
- Receive individual feedback for advancing your practice
- Stretch your edges to new areas of exploration
For those new to Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban dance, expect to:
- Gain a foundational understanding of the origins and benefits of these movements
- Receive personal feedback as you explore in new ways
- Stretch your edges as you learn a new embodiment language
- This retreat will be an intimate experience with a limited number of participants.
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SCHEDULE:
Friday, November 6th @ Black Swan Yoga Westgate 8pm-10pm Sonic Alchemy Sound Healing Journey* Saturday November 7th @ Casa de Luz 11:00am - Arrival and Welcome Ceremony 12:30-2:30 - Afro Caribe Dance Class with Kimberly Mullen* Group Lunch at Casa de Luz 3:45pm-5:00 - Dance, Sing, Play with Porangui* 5:15pm-7:00 - Afro Caribe Dance Class with Kimberly Mullen* Group Dinner Discussion @ TBD Sunday, November 8th @ Casa de Luz 10am-12pm - Afro Caribe Dance Class with Kimberly Mullen* 12:30pm-4:30 - Dance. Sing. Play Outing with Porangui Dinner Break 6:30pm-8:30 - Dancing Freedom with Ashley Klein* 8:30- Closing Circle |
Locations: Black Swan Yoga Westgate 4534 Westgate Blvd, Austin TX 78745 Casa De Luz Austin 1701 Toomey Road Austin, TX 78704 |
FACILITATORS:
Kimberly Miguel Mullen
Kimberly Miguel Mullen, an internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer for over 17 years, has performed in the USA, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba and Hong Kong. Since 2005, Mullen has also been recognized as a popular dance and fitness DVD personality and choreographer renowned for infusing traditional dance forms into mainstream markets. Her debut dance workout DVD, "Dance and Be Fit: Brazilian Body," was awarded “Best Dance DVD 2009” by Health Magazine. www.kimberlymiguelmullen.com
Poranguí
Reared among the three cultures of Brazil, Mexico and the U.S., Poranguí was steeped in various traditional forms of music, healing and ceremony since birth. Drawing from his cross-cultural background and ethnomusicology training at Duke University, Poranguí has over fifteen years of international work experience as an artist, musician, educator, filmmaker, consultant and therapist, utilizing the healing properties of sound and movement to foster our individual and collective well being. www.porangui.com
Ashley Klein
Ashley Klein is an event organizer, music manager, and dancer based in Sedona, Arizona. She supports the world music performance and healing practice of Poranguí, as well as the Brazilian band, Grupo Liberdade, all with the mission of helping to awaken individuals through the healing power of music and dance. She has a background as a school psychologist (Ed.S) working with children and young adults with special needs, and is a dancer, yogi, and healer at heart.
Kimberly Miguel Mullen
Kimberly Miguel Mullen, an internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer for over 17 years, has performed in the USA, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba and Hong Kong. Since 2005, Mullen has also been recognized as a popular dance and fitness DVD personality and choreographer renowned for infusing traditional dance forms into mainstream markets. Her debut dance workout DVD, "Dance and Be Fit: Brazilian Body," was awarded “Best Dance DVD 2009” by Health Magazine. www.kimberlymiguelmullen.com
Poranguí
Reared among the three cultures of Brazil, Mexico and the U.S., Poranguí was steeped in various traditional forms of music, healing and ceremony since birth. Drawing from his cross-cultural background and ethnomusicology training at Duke University, Poranguí has over fifteen years of international work experience as an artist, musician, educator, filmmaker, consultant and therapist, utilizing the healing properties of sound and movement to foster our individual and collective well being. www.porangui.com
Ashley Klein
Ashley Klein is an event organizer, music manager, and dancer based in Sedona, Arizona. She supports the world music performance and healing practice of Poranguí, as well as the Brazilian band, Grupo Liberdade, all with the mission of helping to awaken individuals through the healing power of music and dance. She has a background as a school psychologist (Ed.S) working with children and young adults with special needs, and is a dancer, yogi, and healer at heart.