Alum Lisa Rybovich Crallé (MFA 2011) is rolling out her next Heavy Breathing event for the 2019-2020 season. This weekend kicks off a 7-month series of artist-led workshops organized by Crallé . “Surrounding Desire” is a two-part workshop led by Chicago-based artist/scholar Anna Martine Whitehead in collaboration with Bay Area artist Sofía Córdova.

Both sessions are FREE and open to the public regardless of background or ability. Friday’s workshop will draw heavily on the scholarship of Audre Lorde, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Michelle Wright, Harriet Jacobs, and Karen Barad. While it is not necessary to have read anything before we meet, all participants are encouraged to have at least a conversation with folks they trust about intersectionality in their lives. Participants should bring a notepad and writing instrument.Saturday’s workshop will involve continuous movement and participants should wear comfy clothes and bring water and a snack. Participants should bring a notepad and writing instrument.

Friday, September 27 from 6-8 pm will be a discussion and presentation session.

Saturday, September 28 from 4:30-7 pm will be a movement session. 
Dance Mission 3316 24th Street, San Francisco