As part of our community mapping project, We Are Here, I have been having a complete blast at the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House with the Multicultural Women’s Support Group. This is an incredible group of more than a dozen women of all ages from all around the world. Home countries include Colombia, Mexico, South Korea, China, Macau, the UK, Venezuela, Uganda, the Philippines, and more!
Together we have spoken about what it is to live in Vancouver, and South Vancouver, specifically, bringing up issues such as culture shock, transit, weather, safety, food, and much more. And soon enough we’ll be dancing about what it is to live in Vancouver.
They’ve told me many a time that they love to dance, and it’s undeniably true! Thus far the ladies have been engaging in fun movement-oriented explorations that challenge the brain and the body while building an ensemble. Tomorrow, I’m looking forward to seeing them create gestures and sequences inspired by their own movement pathways in the neighbourhood. Such a huge thank you to programmer Kwangyoung at SVNH for making this partnership possible!
