Interspecies Research LABs (IRL): Somatics + Dance + Horses
A collaboration hosted and facilitated by Alissa Mayer EHSE-C, creator of and JoAnna Mendl Shaw, Artistic Director of .
May 29-31, 2020 - CANCELLED
July 17-21, 2020 - TENTATIVE DATES to be confirmed on June 15, pending Covid-19 developments
5-Day IRL Retreat + Performance
$375/participant (space is limited)
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Auditors are welcome at these events, click here for details
These Inter-species Research LABs (IRL) are a forum for kinetic exploration, theoretic discourse and personal investigation. Guided equine experiences provide a distinctly non human-centric lens through which we explore personal bias, the practice of listening, presence, adaptability and collaboration. LAB participants each present a session on their own expertise and/or research in the form of a movement experience, lecture or facilitated discussion.
LAB & Retreat Details
July 17-21, 2020 - Wild Prairie Ranch, Oakridge, Oregon USA
Friday July 17, 5-8pm - Welcome Dinner/Presentation @ Wild Prairie Ranch
Saturday July 18, 8:30am-5pm - LAB/RETREAT
Sunday July 19, 8:30am-5pm - LAB/RETREAT
Monday July 20, 8:30am-5pm - FOCUS on Horsemanship or Choreography
Tuesday July 21, 9am-2pm - FOCUS/REHEARSAL Day
Tuesday July 21, 6pm - PERFORMANCE @ Wild Prairie Ranch
• Limited participants at each event (if full, contact us to get on the waiting list)
• Auditors are welcome, click here to register and reserve your AUDITOR spot!
• The 5-Day Retreat includes the standard 3-Day LAB presentations and experiential somatic and hands-on horse activities, PLUS an additional day of Focused work on Horsemanship and/or Choreography AND a full day of performance rehearsal/prep + an evening public performance opportunity with the horses.
(performing is optional)
*Limited space for additional horses if you wish to participate with your own horse(s). Contact Alissa to inquire about availability (alissa@equinehannasomatics.org)
Previous Presenters have included:
Lisa Bradley - Equine assisted Therapist
Jessica Ealy - Dancer, Mustang Trainer
Jessica Ferran - Equine Photographer
Sally Ann Ness - Anthropologist
Nita Little - Contact Improvisation
Alissa Mayer - Hanna Somatics & Horsemanship
JoAnna Mendl Shaw - The Equus Projects
Kate Pagliasotti - Acupuncturist & Gyrotonics Teacher
Kat Reese - Dancer, The Equus Projects
Bonnie Simoa - Continuum Teacher, Somatic Dance Educator
Location - Oakridge, Oregon - USA
Accommodations
• Some on-farm accommodations for both humans and horses are available (cabins, shared farm-house, camping, horse-board in stalls or paddocks).
• Limited space for additional horses if you wish to participate with your own horse(s). Additional fees apply.
Contact Alissa for details at alissa@equinehannasomatics.org
Space is limited, register soon!
Contact us if you have questions:
alissa@equinehannasomatics.org