In-Studio Workshop
$45 registered by August 9
$55 after August 9

In this two-hour workshop we will explore movement as dance, as gesture, as improvisation, as prayer. Exploring grief through the body resists the imperative to “move forward,” and instead brings us into the world as sensuous embodied beings. Movement can help us tap into our innate ability to heal the stories our bodies hold. We will begin with guided movement meditation and gentle stretching and transition into a full body exploration of grief. Whether you are mourning the loss of a loved one, grieving an ambiguous loss, or feeling the enormity of collective grief, we will honor all of our losses through expressive movement. This workshop is inclusive and accessible for all.

Dr. J’aime Morrison is a Professor of Movement at California State University, Northridge and she holds a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from New York University. She is a faculty Fulbright Scholar in Movement. Dr. Morrison has taught Master Classes in Dance and Movement in Lisbon, Shanghai, Dublin, Belfast, London, Los Angeles and New York City. A dancer, choreographer, educator and most recently a filmmaker, she is an expert in movement, physical expression and somatic studies. With Mourning Surf, she turns her attention to grief and the body, specifically how grief is expressed physically and how movement is an essential part of the grieving and healing process.