Are you interested in shifting your consciousness? Is it important for you invest in building a better foundation for future generations to follow?
We invite you to take a small but significant step forward in the direction of Restorative Justice. This workshop will place us in the uncomfortable yet revolutionary seat of change. As we each begin to identify our own bias, colonized brain, and privilege, we will work together to re-map our thoughts, build a practice of anti-racism, and immerse in mindful reflection.
This series will be led by two incredible artists and activists - Esther Baker-Tarpaga and Shanel Edwards.
WHEN
Alternating Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30pm
September 26th | October 10th
October 24th | November 7th
WHERE
Community Education Center (CEC)
3500 Lancaster Ave, above Market
CONTRIBUTION
4-Part Series (Advance): $80
Single Class (Advance): $25
Single Class (Door): $30
We recommend that participants enroll in the entire class series. We believe that in order to make a real, tangible difference in one’s life, enrollment in this class should be viewed as a commitment to a practice.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS
Esther Baker Tarpaga is a performance artist, educator, and choreographer. She co-directs Baker & Tarpaga Dance Project, a transnational performance company based in Burkina Faso and Philadelphia. She is a member of Propelled Animals, an interdisciplinary arts and social justice collective. Her work is focused on racial and environmental justice, and how art can be used as a tool for healing. She has taught at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Temple University, Princeton University, University of the Arts, University of Iowa, and Ohio State University. She is co-founder of Meredith Elementary School Parents Anti-Racist Discussion Group. www.btdanceproject.org
Shanel Edwards is a Black queer femme dancer, photographer, poet, and event organizer in the Philadelphia Area. She is a Temple University graduate with a degree in African American Studies and Psychology. Shanel has been a featured performer in Black Lives Matter Philly: Black Joy Rally, Queer Abstract, Stay Black Baby, Our Black Arts Festival, Blessed Body. She has facilitated dance classes for D2D: Dare to Dance, The Philly Pigeon, The Philly Improv Theatre, Channel’s, and offers improvisational workshops that focus on body awareness and confidence. Shanel enjoys teaching dance to youth at multiple studios in Philadelphia. Shanel uses their artistry as activism to demonstrate radical softness and honesty and to uplift marginalized communities.