FESTIVAL UNBOUND

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This repertory dance masterclass shares some of the lyrical floorwork and intricate, yet powerful, partnering work from DESCENT. Guided by Laurel Lawson + Alice Sheppard, discover how to embody the story and emotions which inspired DESCENT’s stunning lifts and balances in your own body.
Limited to 12 participants, so be sure to register!

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Masks must be worn at all times indoors (except for drinks of water) for the health and safety of all, and will be made available for those who need one. Alice and Laurel will be using microphones and sometimes music is used, sometimes exploration is without music. We invite you to come as you are with what you need to settle into the space together and dance. Please dress comfortably to move in. Street shoes are strictly forbidden in the dance studios: ballet slippers, jazz shoes, socks, or barefoot preferred. You may also want to bring a water bottle, notebook, and pencil.

LOCATION: Brisson Dance Studio in Brisson Hall, DeSales University, Center Valley, PA 18034

PARKING: Free parking is available immediately adjacent to Brisson Hall with ADA accessible parking spaces, and accessible pathways to the venue.

RUN TIME: Workshop is 90 minutes. We encourage to arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in and get settled.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: Two ADA single bathrooms in lobby. Two Gendered changing rooms with ADA accessible facilities. Touchstone strives to create an environment where all members of our community feel welcome. Please contact (610) 867-1689 or via email at jacqui@touchstone.org to request accessibility accommodations in advance.

[Image description: Laurel Lawson and Alice Sheppard hold each others’ forearms, chins lifted as they extend the other curved arm to the side, in a counterbalance turn. Alice is a Black multiracial woman with blonde curly hair and coffee colored skin; Laurel is a white person with cropped teal hair. They both wear gray leggings and leatherlike sleeveless tops that resemble armor or petals. Projected illustrated figures dance across the purpleish stage as a mountain range appears, silhouetted in the sunset, in the background. Photo by Jaqlin Medlock/Rutgers University.]