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 Choreography, Performing Artist, Teacher

I participated in reese johanson's Radical Autonomy laboratory. My background is in classical and modern dance and I have been a performer and choreographer for most of my life. I'm now in my 50's, and have backed off of performing some due to the wear and tear, and feel physically restrained from the work I would normally do.  

Through simple instructions of how to explore our anatomy, and finding movement organically, I found a new way to express my stories. The process was very zen and I found my self expression as somewhat primal and I could've stayed in those spaces for hours. The process was a combination of autonomy therapy and physical theater. 

This work is suitable for anyone who is open to exploring what their body and mind may need for healing or a new way of creating movement for performance art.

Professor of Biology and Anatomy

When I was approached about participating in an experimental somatic group, it was the ideal time to do so. My husband had just died in front of me unexpectedly from the flu over the winter holidays, leaving me and our young son traumatized and unmoored. 

Compounding our trauma, when we were the most vulnerable, my estranged father came to “help” and it was quickly apparent he was unwilling or unable to do so.

I had managed to secure leave from my job, so when I was asked to participate, not only was I very interested but actually had an open schedule. In the beginning I had several tearful moments that were far from sad. 

It seemed like I'd finally stumbled into something that spoke to me.

It became obvious that everything I did, down to my unconscious movements, was shaped by the experiences I had. Unlike cognitive therapy, the practice did not feel like work; it felt natural and intuitive. 

As we opened up and shared as a group, I felt like this is something that I needed in my life. 

My only complaint is that it ended far too soon but now I am able to seek it out on my own as this is now my personal practice

 Performing Artist/Educator; 

Founding Artistic Director of 

ArtSpot Productions for 29 years

www.artspotproductions.org 

Reese Johanson's Radical Autonomy class is wonderful. It creates an incredible space in my day and in my life to check in deeply with my body, my cells, my bones and many other parts. She encourages us to breathe into each part so they can all heal and grow 

and be appreciated. 

The balance between physical movement; scientific, personal and collective learning; and dialogue about the stories we hold in our bodies strikes just the right balance. 

And it's fun! 

Treat yourself to this class!