Tender & Fierce: The Dance of Paradox

An Open Floor Movement Practice Workshop

There’s a part of every human that is wired to divide to split things clean, to choose sides, to say this or that. Our ego means well; it’s built for speed and safety. But life? Life is messier. And far more magnificent.

We are made of contradictions. Soft and strong. Boundaried and wide open. We carry tenderness in our rage, and a quiet fierceness in our love. This is the dance of paradox~ not a problem to fix, but a tension to feel, a mystery to move.

Together, we’ll explore paradox and in particular two powerful energies:

Tender - vulnerability that pulses with courage,

Fierce - the fire of passion, protection, and presence.

Whether you're longing to soften or ready to roar, whether you lean one way or crave the balance, this practice invites it all.

We’ll move from either/or to both/and ~ from polarity to fluidity, from fragmentation to wholeness.

Let’s dance it. Let our bodies teach us. Let the body of our community hold the wisdom we can’t think our way into or through.

Come as you are. Bring it all.

Embodying SOULFUL RITUAL

A 3 DAY WEEKEND TO EXPERIENCE AND DESIGN CONTAINERS FOR PERSONAL AND GROUP RITUALS THAT ARE GROUNDED IN THE BODY AND CONNECTED TO SOUL

with Jenny Macke (Journeys Executive Director) & Anayza Stewart

Ages 18+ | Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2025

Presence Studio Closing News:

Below is an email from the Board of Presence studio. I will look for a new place to rent and take next steps for Sunday dance to continue. Stay tuned for updates here. Please make an informed choice in attending classes until it closes with the information they have provided:

Dear Friends of Presence Studio,

We, the Board of Presence Studio, nonprofit 501(c)3, are writing to you with a heavy heart and wet eyes to inform you that Presence Studio will cease to function as a property management/space rental organization as of October 31, 2025.

Chronic maintenance issues, in addition to the recent results of mold testing have raised many causes for concern. We have lost confidence in the health of the building.  This was further complicated by a large rent increase leaving us with a substantial budget deficit.  

After contemplating numerous options, we made the very difficult decision to cease operations. A choice not lightly made.

Sad… we truly know… we feel it with you.

 We will respond to questions you may have as quickly as possible. 

Here is a National Institute of Health web link with detailed information about mold-related health conditions:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8619365/

 With care,

 Presence Studio Board

Katie Hagerman, Kimber Brandt, Cheryl Souza, Ed Wayt, Dara Burrows, Jay Darling & Aliki Serras Studio Manager

Sunday OPen Floor Community Dance

PLEASE ENROLL IN JENNY’S EMAIL LIST FOR REGULAR UPDATES IN CASE ANYTHING CHANGES FROM BELOW.

Open Floor Dance Sundays 10:30am-noon

On Occassion I have subs if I am not in town or have other work responsibilities on a Sunday:

UPCOMING SUBS:

August 3 & 24 - Daniel Sloan

Current info for in person dancing:

• Class Cards are $70.00 for a 5 dance card. $15 per individual class with no card. They will expire by October 27, 2025

• Drop-in is fine!

• Doors open 10:30am. We recommend coming a bit early to sign-in. We warm up for 30 minutes, having a community moment of connection and community agreements, and then dancing for another hour...

• Only youth above the age of 15. This is an adult oriented class.

• Please tend community well and do not attend if you have any COVID signs or symptoms or if you have been exposed to someone with COVID. Please follow CDC guidelines for quarantine time and care.

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