Hip Hop Fundamentals
w/ Natalie Benally
Hello Dancing Earth Family -
We are sorry to notify you that Hip Hop Fundamentals w/ Natalie Benally on June 25th has unfortunately been cancelled. Due to family emergency we are not able to hold this event. We are really sorry to miss you, but please know that Dancing Earth is still hosting a number of online events and we hope to see you soon.
Happening Tomorrow!
Afro-Fusion Modern Dance w/ Kayla Banks
Friday, June 26
Traditional West African and indigenous dance movements that influenced modern dance today this class w/ recorded drum rhythm and sounds.
Dancing Earth Summer Institutes:
Movement As Medicine - July 26 - July 30
C5 - Aug 2 - Aug 7
photo by Tachiinii Photography
ABOUT THIS 1HR CLASS
"Hozho" is the Diné philosophy of life. It means balance and harmony in all aspects of life. The class will be centered around finding hozho in our bodies, our minds, our hearts and our spirits.
For those of us who work with and for communities, taking time to release stress, rebuild our energy and rejuvenate our minds and bodies is essential. Some of us give a lot of ourselves to our work and the time and space to be home can be used to give ourselves a bit of love and attention. We will work with movement to undo and release any stress in the body and utilize breath and sound to give intention and healing to our whole selves and to each other. This class is for all ages.
photo by Kuuyam
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Natalie Benally is a Dine, Zuni, Ute and Mexican woman who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theater- Performing and Directing from Fort Lewis College. She has been performing dance and theater for the last 10. She studied at the Dancing Earth Summer Institute and joined the company for touring of US and Norway. Some of her most notable work includes lending her voice to the lead role of Dory in the Navajo dubbed version of Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo and directing / choreographing a devised production entitled "I'm Native And..." for Fort Lewis College inaugural Indigenous Arts Festival. Natalie works as the Indigenous Programs Coordinator for the non-profit organization, Girls Incorporated of Santa Fe.
