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Embodying the River Archetype - The Wolfpack (Part of the American Dancing Bodies Symposium

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Thu, Oct 19, 2023

3:30 PM – 4:50 PM CDT (GMT-5)

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NOTE: this session is concurrent with Nora Sharp’s Paper Presentation-Workshop "Slouching Towards Technique: Gender dysphoria, physical correctness, and sense of belonging in dance class" in the Theater.
Workshop in Studio 200 (dress to move)

Workshop: "Embodying The River Archetype - The Wolfpack "

Drawn from the texts from Into The Wild Unknown Archetypes by Kim Krans and River Notes by Barry Lopez, this workshop uses organic and primal imagery and centers on The River Archetype, embodying rebirth, change, and finding one’s true self. The Wolfpack is a home for dancers of any style to come and be heard and represents loyalty, strong family ties, good communication, education, understanding, and intelligence.

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Reign Drop Winker

Reign Drop Winker is a trans dancer, choreographer, and Co-Founder of We Are Collective. Over the last seven years, they have grown roots in the Chicago dance community focusing on creating sustainable and accessible dance spaces for all ages. They research contemporary movements that demonstrate autonomy, liberation, and connection. In the community, they have led an Improvisers’ Jam for Chicago Dancemakers Forum, performed for Alix Shilaci and Erin Killmurray, presented work at j e l l o dances, created work for Synapse Arts New Works, and have choreographed for New Dances and the iconic Chicago drag queen Shea Coulee’s "Rewind" music video. Their newest role includes being a Company Lead for Queer Dance Freakout, the largest trans dance organization in Chicago which aids them in their mission to be heard—to share their story—to honor the stories of all magical trans people.