Moving Stories application

Moving Stories

The body is often neglected as a site of information, feeling, expression, play, and relaxation. Through gentle stretches and movement sequences, combined with writing exercises, this workshop explores the wisdom and the narrative of the moving body. Participants in this workshop will have the opportunity to move, listen to their bodies and articulate what they discover in terms of who they are and how they move through life.

No formal movement training is required.

All interested participants must complete the following application to be considered for entry into the Moving Stories program. Class size is limited to 15 participants.

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* 1. If you meet the following criteria, you will be considered as a candidate for selection:

I am a young adult (age 18-29)

I live in the greater Hartford area and can provide/arrange my own transportation to Toivo (1477 Park St., Suite 102, Hartford, CT)

I am interested in learning more about movement as a way to tell my story and integrate it with my writing.

I am interested in exploring how movement can be applied to relaxation, centering and self-expression

I would like to share my work in a small presentation at the end of the program for invited guests.

I am willing to fill out a questionnaire about my responses to this workshop at the end of the session.

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* 2. Check any of the following that apply to you as to why you are interested to attend this workshop:

To improve my overall sense of well-being and mental health

To help me in my recovery

To be a part of a supportive environment that encourages creative growth

To find new ways to tell my story through movement and words

To relieve stress and anxiety through physical activities

To connect to others through movement and develop a sense of community

To have a safe space for physical expression and storytelling

To learn how to use my body to achieve relaxation and centering

To engage in contact with others that is non-threatening and safe

To engage in playful activities that are fun and allow me to push beyond boundaries

To become more comfortable presenting my learning in this process to others

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please describe any previous experience in movement, whether it be sports, dance, jogging, social dancing, yoga, movement meditation etc. and how you felt about it.

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* 4. What interests you in exploring movement in this group as a form of expression and communication?

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* 5. Please describe your experience as a writer and/or as a performer if applicable.

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* 6. In the space below, please respond to the following in up to 300 words total for all four:

When I move I feel…

My body is…

The way I most easily express myself is…

When I do I feel…

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* 7. Do you understand and agree to the following statements?

I understand that I am required to obtain my own transportation to/from the weekly class which will be located at Toivo (1477 Park St, Suite 102, Hartford, CT)

I understand that if I miss more than two of the weekly in-person classes, I will lose my seat in the class

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* 8. Please complete the following fields:

Name *

Address *

Address 2

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

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* 9. Please complete the following:

Special needs or requests (type N/A if it does not apply to you)

Environmental concerns (type N/A if it does not apply to you)

List any physical limitations or issues relating to exercise (type N/A if none)

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact phone number

Emergency Contact relations to self