October 31, 2004, 10:35 AM - 12:00 noon
Lishmah Conference
The Lishmah Conference is a one-day event focused on "traditional and
non-traditional Jewish learning." Avodah will present a workshop, , led by Julie Gayer and Kezia Gleckman Hayman (Avodah
performer and teacher since 1987). An experiential workshop in which
participants are guided to explore text through movement, this session will
focus on the theme of struggle, including the application (through
movement) of elements of conflict resolution. No dance experience is
required.
Skirball Center for Adult Jewish Learning, 10 E. 66th Street
For more information call: 1-866-2LISHMA or: www.lishmah.org
January 6, 2005, 6:30 pm
Mayim: An evening of dance performance & lecture with Guest Speaker
Rabbi Norman Cohen
This program is inspired by The Mikvah Project, with photography by
Janice Rubin and text by Leah Lax. The evening will include choreography
by Julie Gayer related to Mikvah and multicultural interpretations of
water, as well as M'Chamocha and Hallelu, choreographed by JoAnne Tucker
and re-staged by Kezia Gleckman Hayman. Rabbi Norman Cohen will speak
about the symbolism of water in the Jewish tradition. This promises to
be an exciting event.
Hebrew Union College, 1 West 4th Street (between Mercer and Broadway), NYC
email; Call: (808)-298-1709 or (212)-477-1368
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING 2004 - 2005
Mayim Workshops and Residencies
Avodah is creating workshops and residencies focusing on the theme of
feminine empowerment and the healing qualities of water. Using movement,
text, and percussion, participants will be guided through
improvisation and choreography from Avodah's repertory. This project is
particularly appropriate for:
1) an intergenerational grouping of women from different stages of
development including teenagers, adults, and seniors, and
2) women exploring healing.
Avodah is currently working on a proposal to expand the Mayim project
by integrating yoga, dance, and percussion with women dealing with
Cancer.
Shabbat Services, Interfaith Services, Workshops, Concerts,
and Jewish Holiday Programs in Liturgical and Educational Settings
In addition to concert performing, Avodah has a long tradition of
integrating dance into Shabbat services. This year we keep this tradition
alive with several dance pieces: 1) L'hadlik Ner, a dance about
candle-lighting and candlesticks, 2) M'Chamocha, inspired by Biblical mention of
Miriam and women celebrating after the parting of the Red Sea, 3)
Hallelu, based on Psalm 150, 4) Without Walls, an interfaith piece based on
a poem, and 5) Shalom Rav, a simple piece inviting congregants to
participate from their seats. Avodah also leads "Dance Midrash" sessions, a
creative way of understanding text through movement explorations.
Avodah is always open to developing programming that complements the
themes an organization or group is studying. Please e-mail Avodah.