Symposium for the People is a free dance pedagogy program of Bashi Arts, specifically aimed at providing affordable, accessible, dance training for pre-professional and professional dance artists in New York City. We are excited to offer four workshops on August 15th, 2026 at the Mark O'Donnell Theater (160 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11201) a fully ADA-accessible and gender-neutral space. In addition to joining us in person, we are also excited to offer hybrid options via Zoom for all four workshops!

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

12:00 to 1:00 PM EST: Postmodern Realness: Multi-sensory Improvisation with Rachel DeForrest Repinz 

1:15 to 2:15 PM EST: Pilates for Every Body with Cate Christiansen and Dalia Engelberg

2:30 to 3:30 PM EST: Bashi Bounce: Hip-Hop Meets Caribbean Dance in Brooklyn with Makayla Peterson and Rachele Domond

3:45 to 4:45 PM EST: Ebonic Bodies in Motion: Afro-Contemporary with Dr. Enya-Kalia Jordan

All workshops are open-level and designed for dancers with some to extensive movement experience. Participants must be at least 13 years of age by August 15, 2026.

Each workshop invites participants to engage with the material in ways that best support their bodies, interests, and experiences. Instructors will offer a variety of movement options, variations, and adaptations throughout each workshop to support multiple ways of participating.

All Bashi Arts Symposium teaching artists are trained in basic, foundational, access practices. An Access & Experience Guide will be available in the lobby before and throughout the Symposium to answer more extensive questions, provide support, and assist with access needs as they arise.