melanie bonajo & Skinship
Collective Body Spells
- Workshop
Recommended for the age of 18 years up
English / approx. 240 mins.
English / approx. 240 mins.
What does it mean to summon a queer collective body to create a spell? How do we recognise the voice of our collective body and our voice inside of it? And to which collective future do our bodies say YES?
Speaking from a collective body we speak of unity, empathy, and shared purpose. As we grow as individuals, we also cultivate a sense of belonging to the collective body. Recognising that our strength lies in our togetherness, we breathe life into this shared entity, sculpting its form with care and intention. “Collective Body Spells” is a workshop about honoring individual needs while weaving them into the fabric of togetherness, creating a harmonious dance of interconnectedness. Picture a swarm of (queer) bodies moving as one, with each person at the center having their needs met – that's the essence of a collective body prayer, a sculptural parkour through space, where every step resonates with purpose and solidarity, but also fostering genuine connections and shared moments of joy. The human body is the most basic connection to our planet and our future.
Through movement, deep listening, empathetic understanding, and inner inquiry, we sculpt a space where every voice is heard, every story is honored, and every contribution is valued, weaving together the intricate threads of our collective identity into a powerful tapestry of resilience, solidarity, and hope.
The workshop is hosted by melanie bonajo and Pawel Chill Dudus (Skinship_touch_based_place_for_Kinship). The workshop will be followed by the German premiere of the video work “When the body says Yes” and a social hangout with melanie bonajo and Skinship.
Dates
Past
Notes:
No previous experience necessary. Please bring comfortable clothes.
An awareness team will be on site and can be contacted at any time.
Location
HAU1
Stresemannstr. 29, 10963 BerlinThere are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Access to the Parkett by means of a separate entrance with lift when necessary. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available. Tickets for wheelchair users and accompanying persons can be booked via the ticketing system. If you need any help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or send us an email totickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de.
