Adding yourself to our classes
The best way to know if what we are doing is a match for you is to give it a try!
In our classes you will find dancers the earliest days ~ some 25 years ago, as well as those who have just discovered us and everything in between. There are folks who have trained in different movement modalities, as well as those who never fancied themselves as dancers before. This configuration of participants assures that each session has a lightness of new beginnings while being grounded in a solid foundation that has built over many years.
We welcome you to dance with us, to dance in good company!
And, if you are not ready to dance with others, we have audio programming which is you can do on your own. These lovely programs are a great starting point to movement, and a beautiful adjunct for seasoned dancers who want more time flexibility while reconnecting to your physical creativity.
Information about Covid Protocols
About five years ago winkys life partner, J’aime was diagnosed with three types of cancer. During the pandemic she received aggressive treatment for these conditions. The two and a half years of debilitating treatments and side effects, were certainly a challenge. We are both relieved and delighted to be past that, even as we deal with the after affects. Today we are cautiously optimistic about our future, as J’aime is doing well and has ‘no evidence of disease’.
One after affect is J’aime has been left with a compromised immune system. This will be the case for quite some time and leaves her particularly vulnerable to Covid. J’aime’s oncologist continues to update our protocols for dance. I am allowed to return to in-person dance, albeit with specific restrictions. See below.
I understand that these requirements may not work for you. Know that you will be missed and we will keep our mailing list informed as things evolve.
Requirements:
•properly worn masks, while in the building and while dancing. Surgical or cloth masks are ok.
• proof of boosting prior to attending your first class
• pre-registration and prepayment
• class size will be limited
• please do not attend if you are not feeling well, testing positive for Covid or if you been exposed while unmaksed to someone who has Covid.
Refunds or credits will be given for those who need to cancel because of Covid issues. Otherwise your registration is not refundable.
For those who meet the requirements and are interested in my in-person Sundays you can contact me. You will receive a weekly email reminder containing the link to register and pay.
Dancing from home
As the world returns to more and more in-person life we will continue to offer an online Sunday Session with Meshi each month. We continue to offer an live, online option each month to continue to offer dance to those who don’t live in Portland, including Meshi! The online offering is a great way to connect!
If you want to join us online you can register here.
As we discovered during our extensive online experiences during Covid, there are obvious differences between coming to class in our studio and dancing from home. Our own spaces come with a variety of pleasures and distractions. With this in mind we have these suggestions:
- consider your space and where you will dance…make sure you have physical room.
- think about privacy with other members of your household, including pets. Some might be more distracting, while others might bring added joy.
- Be aware that our own spaces can bring distractions and tugs on our attention… the dishes in the sink, a dusty shelf or a to-do list might pull you away from dance. Consider this before and during the dance session.
- Is there something you would like to add to your space to create your own opening? Maybe light a candle, put out some flowers…what can you do to create a lovely space for your dance?
What platforms will we use to connect classes online?
We will connect through Zoom. Check out Zoom: https://zoom.us
A Zoom Meeting Link will be provided upon registration and sent to you by email. Note the link will be sent to the email address that you use to register.
What will I need to participate?
Video: A video enabled computer is the best option for participation because it seems to be the easiest to navigate. A video phone or tablet can also work. For phones or tablets you will need to download the Zoom Meetings App.
Sound
Most computers have internal speakers, however you may want headphones or bluetooth speakers if you have them.
How will the music work?
Once we are all on Zoom, we are able to stream the music right to your computer!
How much will it cost? How will I pay?
This move to online classes is a way for us to keep our community together until we are able to meet in person again. It is also a way for Winky & Meshi to have income in these uncertain times. We understand that we are not alone in facing financial stresses that none of us anticipated.
All our classes are Sliding Scale from $25 down to $10
We trust that people will pay what they truly can.
~For those who maybe experiencing financial hardships, please reach out to either Meshi or Winky.
Solo Audio Programs
An exciting alternative to online or even in person classes are our solo audio programs. These unique programs can be accessed at the time that works best for you and do not have live streaming or video elements. All you need is your device, and some time and space.
With this play and dance program we recommend using blue tooth speakers or ear buds to get the best sound quality.