Hi <<First Name>>,
I sometimes feel that I am not fully “me." I feel I have not shown up as much as I want to as a queer person. Maybe it is because I have been lucky not to experience the violence that being queer can bring. I haven’t had to fight for who I am.
I equate my gay identity to being Asian in a white society. I spend time being part of Caucasian culture, and in one way, it makes me feel part of and keeps me from being apart from it, but in another way, I lose a part of myself. Showing up fully as a queer person feels important in this time of bigotry in the world.
I have offered movement classes in the San Francisco County Jail for the transgender population. The relationship with one’s body is essential when transitioning, especially in a culture where people say one is not okay to be who one really is.
I want to continue to offer this work to those who have been neglected, judged, or mistreated. One of the ways Syzygy Dance Project does this is by providing quality-trained facilitators who are also committed to the goal of supporting work with populations dealing with abuse, harassment, and isolation.
To this end, I will be conducting another 4-day Outreach Facilitator training in August.
This program encourages practitioners to incorporate mindful movement into their work, offering a creative way of engaging with those in need and bring joy into each other's lives. We also encourage working with the younger population since they will help shape our world.
With love,
Sylvie and the SDP Team
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