WITHNESS = SUPPORT
MOVING TOGETHER
Bita instructs us on how to provide support as a withness
As a facilitator creating a safe and gentle environment
VULNERABILITY AS A CONNECTION TO TRAUMA AND COMMON VALUES
-- MAP --- DREAMING OF TIMELINE
---- BIOGRAPHY ----- PLACE IT IN THE
SPACE ----- INTERACT WITH IT ---
focus on performance development
Supporting others
With-ness takes on a new meaning when collaborating in a creative process
Holding space gains new significance
Importance of being present with someone emotionally
Acceptance
GARDEN
Three individuals gather to explore memories of the past, present, and future
Transporting us to the gardens of our childhoods
Visualizing or recalling a memory of a garden
Noticing specific details like weather, sunlight, and shapes
Engaging all senses beyond sight
Exploring the garden in the mind's eye within the studio space
Discussing the use of past memories for personal growth
Accessing different emotional states
Internal exploration rather than physical movement
INSIGHTS
Reflecting on history from multiple perspectives, including political and
dance history, to fill in gaps and understand what was overlooked.
