when ↓
August 6 - 8 at 3:00-5:00pm ET

about the sessions ↓ 
In these workshops we will practice somatic and phenomenological approaches to engaging the areas of the body associated with zodiac signs, their elements and types. We will do bodywork (on self or in pairs optionally), attentional meditations, movement and state improvisations, have conversation and find ways of being together for each sign and the body areas associated with them. The first day we will explore cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn: the head, chest, pelvis and knees, which lead the body into space and balance on the frontal plane. Day two we'll explore fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, the corresponding mouth-neck, thoracic spine-heart, tail-genitals and ankles that center the body in the transverse plane and move from fixedness to expansion. Day three we move through mutable signs Gemini, Virgo, Saggitarius and Pisces: arms-lungs, lumbar-viscera, thighs and feet, the peripheral nervous system in its journey from outside to inside: relationality through to groundedness in the world.

about the artist ↓ 
Robert Kingsbury is a queer multi-disciplinary artist and somatic practitioner working in contemporary dance, photo/video, sound design and composition. He does Biodynamic Craniosacral, Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing in therapeutic contexts and is interested in the connections between bodywork and the arts. His works have been at Summerworks, Rhubarb, Guelph Dance, and performed by TDT & Cadence Ballet. He has danced for Padmini Chettur, D.A. Hoskins, Andrew Tay, Brandy Leary, David Earle & Terrill McGuire. He has collaborated on video works with Janet Morton, Francesco Gaggliardi, Christina Kingsbury and Sujit Vaidya. Robert was honored to receive the 2011 Premiere's Award for Emerging Artist. In 2014 with the support of the OAC Chalmers he mentored in facilitating somatic research with Shannon Cooney of Berlin for 3 months. Other highlights include 8 intensives with the Trisha Brown Dance Company and an internship with Dancetheatre David Earle.

who are the sessions for? ↓
This workshop is for folks interested in internal work, meditation, somatics, bodywork, task-based research, phenomenology, astrology, elemental modes, inhabiting different ways of being, embodiment. No prior experience or understanding required just bring yourself and an openness to try things and see what happens. All proposals will be open to interpretation including options to explore bodywork with a partner, self-touch, to simply shifting attention or being with self. Invitations to improvise may be met with dancing, movement, something else, stillness etc. There may be suggestions of orienting the body on a particular plane but everything can be done or modified to seated, on a chair, or standing.

where ↓
The Railpath Arts Centre
35 Golden Avenue, Toronto, ON M6R2J5

accessibility ↓
The Railpath Arts Center has an accessible entrance and the studios and washrooms are accessible to wheelchair and mobility device users. The closest public transportation are the 506 and 505 streecars, with stops at Dundas west & Sorauren or Howard Park. 

If you are d/Deaf/HOH and would like to attend, please let us know no later than 2 weeks before each session so we can do our best to confirm qualified ASL interpreters. 

sessions cost ↓
Love-In is currently offering a pwyc sliding scale by using the discount codes listed below at checkout. We ask that community members with a consistent income or salary pay at the regular price so that we can support community members with less access to income, wealth, or assets to attend barrier free. Thank you for locating yourself in the place that best matches your economic situation and paying accordingly so that we can make our programs available to more people for years to come! 

SOLIDARITY — 75% off
REDUCED — 50% off
REGULAR — 25% off

abundant
This rate reflects a medium increase on the rate for the session. If you have access to a salary, savings, investments, assets, or generational wealth, paying this rate will subsidize the attendance of someone for whom cost is a barrier to attending. If you are moved to donate $10 or more, there is an option to do so.

supporter
This rate reflects a moderately increased rate for the session and will allow us to partially subsidize the attendance of folks for whom cost is a barrier. Please add a donation of $5 if you have access to a salary, savings, investments or assets. 

regular
This rate reflects the regular cost for the session. Please select this rate if you have access to a regular income and are able to meet your basic needs around food, housing and transportation.

reduced
This rate reflects the reduced cost for the session. Please select this rate if you are able to meet your basic needs around food, housing and transportation, but have gaps in your income and no access to savings or familial financial support.

solidarity
This rate reflects the solidarity cost for the session. Please select this rate if you are able to meet your basic needs around food, housing and transportation, but don't have access to regular income.

access
The option to access this session at no cost ensures that members of our community for whom price is a barrier to participation are able to join us. Please email us at info@tolovein.com to receive this option. 

covid-19 & illness protocols ↓
Masks are not mandatory, but welcomed. Please use your discretion and prioritize your health as needed. Thanks for continuing to work with us to keep our most at risk community members safe.

acknowledgements ↓
The TO Love-In is thankful to gather on traditional Indigenous territory known as Tsi’Tkaronto, “Where the trees meet the water” “The Gathering Place.” This land belongs to the Wyandot, Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Mississaugas of New Credit. We recognize these nations and any other Nations (acknowledged and unacknowledged, recorded and unrecorded) as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land. We are grateful to the Elders, and story-keepers who make the first stories of this land known. We honour the history of this place. Agreeing to continually support our Indigenous community and members, and to center Indigenous practice where and when appropriate. With our action, heart, and word, we commit to providing spaces for inclusivity, respect, love, and working to uphold the treaties of these territories. 

Toronto Dance Community Love-In is supported by Canada Council for the Arts and Toronto Arts Council.