Nature's Creative Movement
w/Nejla Yatkin
Saturday, July 27th @12pm
Ellison Bay Beach Community Center
Bayview Rd, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Ellison Bay Beach Community Center
Bayview Rd, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Open the visceral door of your body and join award-winning movement artist Nejla Yatkin for a gentle movement exploration
inspired by patterns in nature. Participants will be guided through a process harnessing multiple practices including; Reiki, Feldenkrais, physical theater exercises, and contemporary dance. Harness the power of your imagination and explore your unique movement vocabulary. Through improvisation and structured exercises, discover new pathways of self-expression and connection
to the natural world.
inspired by patterns in nature. Participants will be guided through a process harnessing multiple practices including; Reiki, Feldenkrais, physical theater exercises, and contemporary dance. Harness the power of your imagination and explore your unique movement vocabulary. Through improvisation and structured exercises, discover new pathways of self-expression and connection
to the natural world.
This workshop invites ALL AGES to participate! Please wear comfortable clothes. Notebook and scarf are optional.
*Nature's Creative Movement is generously sponsored by Twisted Tree and Ellison Bay Master Class Series made possible through Door County North
Nejla Yatkin is a globally acclaimed choreographer and dancer, celebrated for her transformative impact on the dance world. With a 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship in Choreography and a National Dance Project Award under her belt, her career is marked by exceptional achievements. Nejla's diverse expertise encompasses a range of dance forms, including Japanese Butoh and Middle Eastern dance, while her artistic vision explores themes of memory, migration, and identity.Beginning her journey with intensive dance training in Germany, Nejla's talent quickly garnered recognition, leading to collaborations with renowned artists and institutions worldwide. From her tenure as a Professor of Dance at the University of Maryland to her innovative projects like "Dancing Around The World," she continually pushes boundaries and fosters community engagement through movement. For more visit www.ny2dance.com
Header: Charlie Stephens, photo- Allison Evans at Wild Nest Photography
Photos (Nejla Yatkin)- Enki Andrews
Photos (Nejla Yatkin)- Enki Andrews