tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64945715646404735752024-03-13T23:17:47.922-07:00FieldnotesReflections & research from a performer, choreographer, educator, advocate, creative connector & kinesthetic anthropologistJessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.comBlogger610125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-48149598706464300462024-03-05T15:48:00.000-08:002024-03-05T15:48:26.644-08:00February Fringe Drop<p> For the past 9 years, Reading Theater Project has presented the 5-Minute Fringe Festival. It's an opportunity for the community around RTP to create something and receive feedback during the process. It's a chance to take a risk and try something "bite-sized" in a low-stakes, but high-respect experience. </p><p>I've been participating since 2019, when I took a chance and asked during a snowy January night, "does this make sense as a journey?"</p><p>"This" became "Shed" and began my appreciation for RTP as an organization of individuals invested in community, communication, and artistic integrity.</p><p>Since 2019, I've invited a plethora of dancers to join me in the journey. Here's a bit of the most recent process of JCWK Dance Lab, RTP's 5-Minute Fringe, and my latest work: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="369" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Iiu1V9DKVwc" width="444" youtube-src-id="Iiu1V9DKVwc"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="352" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1kszPHMqXEQ" width="424" youtube-src-id="1kszPHMqXEQ"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="378" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ubkwzsHIQfE" width="455" youtube-src-id="ubkwzsHIQfE"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="369" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NDCMKWh05nk" width="444" youtube-src-id="NDCMKWh05nk"></iframe></div><p></p><p><br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-40516722460449500722024-02-22T10:19:00.000-08:002024-02-26T10:23:20.114-08:00Greater Reading Area Dance Exchange - dance and pt combine<p>Dance training provides a host of transferrable skills, and one career dancers pursue outside of performance is physical therapy. I saw down with dancer and physical therapist Morgan Giannini to talk about her journey to develop a balance of being a physical therapist and active dancer in Berks County. Thanks, Morgan for making the GRADE (Greater Reading Area Dance Exchange)!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SrwMT6xhlbw" width="451" youtube-src-id="SrwMT6xhlbw"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="391" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IgfP6Jj4znw" width="471" youtube-src-id="IgfP6Jj4znw"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-76778262261749918012024-02-02T09:00:00.000-08:002024-02-02T09:00:07.897-08:00Save the Date - March 28<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNWEVTQs1ou8FF4qeCyOyY1qs2C0ui4dyc1ytnqn3yayVM_ZIMCtD-ov3ywZCjcbi6uN0wrn3T6ftTlyBMpAKOyhmlmqx5p6WYyiapgc082CkDqk_SRTzPET3B0XRufB-w_cU0Vru3kecMIdeZqLysFNM3KDbuZb5zcbSbfdK0oL-AtKZx4VK5iVIQLnn/s732/Songs%20and%20Poems%20March%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="732" data-original-width="591" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNWEVTQs1ou8FF4qeCyOyY1qs2C0ui4dyc1ytnqn3yayVM_ZIMCtD-ov3ywZCjcbi6uN0wrn3T6ftTlyBMpAKOyhmlmqx5p6WYyiapgc082CkDqk_SRTzPET3B0XRufB-w_cU0Vru3kecMIdeZqLysFNM3KDbuZb5zcbSbfdK0oL-AtKZx4VK5iVIQLnn/w323-h400/Songs%20and%20Poems%20March%202024.jpg" width="323" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p>Save the date! Dr. Mara Parker and I are collaborating again in 2024! Poet Jessica Guzman will be joining us in this mosaic of performance and art. </p><p>When: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 4pm</p><p>Where: Kapelski Recital Hall on Widener University's campus. </p><p>Cost: Free and open to the public</p><p style="text-align: center;">*************</p><p>Here's a behind the scenes pic of one of our collaborative zoom meetings: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLxKtjkG68624ulv4ESSqDtDDTdv2KZ53zIdyOcZm8owW5r09DndqRF2HWVl_nGqsbH_4X-PxxATJURBhJMZNggpUEKiNH15TbDop6Lxk2qY-fwNsnfm7FuAA0U5slhUe1d8mjXI7mRSKAy-ffAJ9DlAQDh3_inO3U2SJM1xIsAiknZy78xnE-v9JzA_il/s1920/Songs%20and%20Poems%20process%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1013" data-original-width="1920" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLxKtjkG68624ulv4ESSqDtDDTdv2KZ53zIdyOcZm8owW5r09DndqRF2HWVl_nGqsbH_4X-PxxATJURBhJMZNggpUEKiNH15TbDop6Lxk2qY-fwNsnfm7FuAA0U5slhUe1d8mjXI7mRSKAy-ffAJ9DlAQDh3_inO3U2SJM1xIsAiknZy78xnE-v9JzA_il/s320/Songs%20and%20Poems%20process%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-54201172354838760682024-01-28T06:26:00.000-08:002024-01-28T06:27:46.528-08:00January slow down<p>When was the last time you took a moment to slow down?</p><p>January is a time when we often feel pressure to "start." </p><p>New Year Resolutions. Habits. Work projects. Summer planning. </p><p>JCWK Dance Lab has a lot happening in the next few months. </p><p>The Fine and Performing Arts Department at Alvernia is also celebrating some important milestones. </p><p>We're not quite through the first month of the year, and it feels like time is FLYING!</p><p>****</p><p>During my research this week, I stopped and asked myself just to slow down. </p><p>Here's 8 minutes of slow movement work, focused on weight shifting and balance, sped up to 25 seconds. </p><p>Yes, I recognize the irony. </p><p>Perhaps, you'll take this short video as inspiration to slow down, too. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="389" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bi_eOfS93tM" width="472" youtube-src-id="Bi_eOfS93tM"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-37388372995073234842024-01-19T05:06:00.000-08:002024-01-19T05:10:19.093-08:00Dancing at Home Favs<p>It's a snowy day on the East Coast and many organizations have canceled or gone virtual for the day. </p><p>There are a ton of virtual movement practices online. Here are a few of my favorite, stay-at-home-but-stay-active links:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Learn more about Dance in Berks County with JCWK Dance Lab presents <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuI03soTP4FyUaG3R-lT-o3q1Qtb0REv" target="_blank">The Greater Reading Area Dance Exchange on BCTV.org.</a></li><li>Catch up on Dance Professional Development with lectures and movement workshops from the <a href="https://padeo.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=768962&module_id=640106" target="_blank">Pennsylvania Dance Education Organization. </a> </li><li>Our friends at Dance for PD created this online resource for dancing at home. <a href="https://danceforparkinsons.org/take-a-class/dance-at-home/" target="_blank">Click here to check it out! </a></li><li>Take a bellydance fitness class with SharQui! <a href="https://www.sharqui.com/schedule/" target="_blank">Click here to learn more. </a></li><li>Amy Novinski and I danced together for several years with Nora Gibson Contemporary Ballet. Amy is a leading teacher for Adult Ballet classes in Philadelphia. <a href="https://www.amynovinski.com/library" target="_blank">Check out her online library here. </a></li><li>Kathryn Morgan is a professional ballerina who also has her own community of dancers. Check out her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Tutugirlkem" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> for virtual ballet classes. </li><li>Liz Reyonalds and I went to grad school together. She teaches yoga and Pilates to a variety of populations. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@elizannrey1880" target="_blank">Check out her home workouts here. </a></li></ul><div>Have you tried any of these? What did you enjoy?</div><div><br /></div><div>Do you have other links to share? Let me know! </div><div><br /></div><div>Let's keep moving together!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZFUyqbtJV9hfeOhLOnW25ZE4onFw_LG0EEp4Xvf_VZbFXA1e4T34pem9wu4_69_Q2HCnBodDhNUlFzE5ylsP0rfGxQeSUZgKPMBVndrhN5bff8qBx6_IILwcoWddksggs0DjIgwOxmUbGB35fbUGf6BUMZKJ5efU4B0Z4wuTsckTOiYggADX1AbD1ZyB/s1080/D1242B6D-8616-49E8-BEB0-C30AE3BF57C7.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZFUyqbtJV9hfeOhLOnW25ZE4onFw_LG0EEp4Xvf_VZbFXA1e4T34pem9wu4_69_Q2HCnBodDhNUlFzE5ylsP0rfGxQeSUZgKPMBVndrhN5bff8qBx6_IILwcoWddksggs0DjIgwOxmUbGB35fbUGf6BUMZKJ5efU4B0Z4wuTsckTOiYggADX1AbD1ZyB/w400-h400/D1242B6D-8616-49E8-BEB0-C30AE3BF57C7.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pic of <a href="https://jcwkdancelab.org/" target="_blank">JCWK Dance Lab</a> by <a href="https://www.perspectiveunlimitedllc.com/" target="_blank">DJ Barrage/ Perspective Unlimited</a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-74114694033193270112024-01-14T04:40:00.000-08:002024-01-19T04:45:03.936-08:00Snow Dance Brain Dance<p>Oh, the weather outside is frightful,</p><p>But you can make inside so delightful!</p><p>Connect your brain and body - ready? Go!</p><p>Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!</p><p><br /></p><p>The JCWK Dance Lab team and I created this Snow Dance Brain Dance to give you a chance to </p><p>1) Connect your Brain and Body through BrainDance</p><p>2) Use your imagination to create some Joy</p><p>3) Get moving</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="373" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NPOG5dwiM5c" width="445" youtube-src-id="NPOG5dwiM5c"></iframe></div><p><br /></p>What'd you think? Let us know! <br /><p></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-35162772124698785262024-01-09T08:57:00.000-08:002024-02-02T08:59:34.816-08:00International Human Rights Arts Festival 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="367" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jVBbBA9lpCg" width="509" youtube-src-id="jVBbBA9lpCg"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you, to our friends at the International Human Rights Arts Festival for presenting JCWK Dance Lab in the Climate Change Action evening! What an honor to share creative space with you! </div><br /><p></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-56511849819840298582023-12-29T11:32:00.000-08:002024-01-05T07:04:15.941-08:00Break at the Barre<p>The week between December 24th and January 2nd is often referred to as "the dead week."</p><p>Two major holidays occur within a matter of days. </p><p>Most kiddos have off from school. </p><p>Many people don't want to be at work, or aren't. </p><p>Duration of sunlight gets a little bit longer everyday, but winter has just officially started. </p><p>One year ends. Another begins. </p><p>It's a time of transition. </p><p>****</p><p>To honor this transition, <a href="https://jcwkdancelab.org/" target="_blank">JCWK Dance Lab</a> partnered with the <a href="https://padeo.org/" target="_blank">Pennsylvania Dance Education Organization (PADEO)</a>,<a href="https://www.alvernia.edu/" target="_blank"> Alvernia University</a>, and musician Richard Maddock to bring you a Break at the Barre. </p><p>It's my hope that the dancer in you will take a moment (or 32 minutes) during this time of transition to </p><p>1) remember the Joy of dance</p><p>2) Connect with your imagination, your muscle memory, and your breath</p><p>3) pay attention to both your physical and mental Wellness</p><p>4) take advantage of this guided practice to explore your own Kinesthetic story</p><p><br /></p><p>This practice is also focused on physically transitioning within the confines of a traditional ballet barre. I often say that I'm "bad" at transitions and that's why I practice them so heavily in my work. I've written that <a href="https://jcwarchalking.blogspot.com/2011/03/psychoanalysis-of-plie-part-1.html" target="_blank">the world could be healed through plies.</a> </p><p>Let's start with one dance and one dancer. </p><p>Let's start with you and this Break at the Barre. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="403" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Oao7_2ZRP4" width="485" youtube-src-id="6Oao7_2ZRP4"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-69598199722702338712023-12-19T10:45:00.000-08:002023-12-29T11:15:59.443-08:00Welcome home for the holidays on the GRADE<p>Where is home for you? </p><p>What do the holidays mean to you?</p><p>Home is Berks County, PA for me and many others. </p><p>The holidays mean The Nutcracker Ballet for many dancers. </p><p>I get really excited when artists who have achieved a level of international recognition acknowledge having roots in Berks County. </p><p>Complexions Contemporary Ballet principal dancer, Jillian Davis, is one of those artists. She returned to Berks as a guest artist in Berks Ballet Theatre's annual "The Nutcracker" with the Reading Pops. </p><p>Jillian was kind enough to sit down with me and share some of the layers of her story with me on JCWK Dance Lab presents The Greater Reading Area Dance Exchange on BCTV.org. </p><p>Check out this promo: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tr4nwyzPcAE" width="420" youtube-src-id="Tr4nwyzPcAE"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> </div>Watch the episode: <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="399" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1r_GgQL5ZZc" width="480" youtube-src-id="1r_GgQL5ZZc"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-85501412956583102592023-12-17T10:40:00.000-08:002023-12-21T10:44:57.775-08:00Tiny Dances, Big Impact<p> JCWK Dance Lab performed at DanceLink's Ten Tiny Dances at the Bethlehem SteelStacks on Dec. 16th. Dance Artist Arielle Ridley and I revisited a piece she performed in 2021, "No Thing."</p><p>At the time, we were still in Covid land. A lot has changed since then and it was fun to remember where we were in our bodies and in our mental/ emotional states. </p><p>Thank you, DanceLink, for the opportunity to build our communities. It was such fun to meet new artists and audiences and to reconnect with some long-time friends. </p><p>Thank you, Reading Theater Project and Sean Sassaman for giving us permission to remount the work. "No Thing" was originally created for RTP's "Mixed MESSages". Sean Sassaman wrote and recorded the soundscore. </p><p>Thank you, Arielle, for continuing on this journey with me! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="354" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cUZv4PaIDT0" width="495" youtube-src-id="cUZv4PaIDT0"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-45523077396308944662023-12-05T10:38:00.000-08:002023-12-21T10:40:05.995-08:00New York, New Adventure<p>JCWK Dance Lab is heading to NYC for the International Human Rights Arts Festival. We've been selected to perform on the Climate Change Action evening. </p><p>It's been quite a few years since I've been to NYC. I'm excited to be joined by this group of artists. Check out what they're excited about: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="363" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wsul3H1VUtM" width="474" youtube-src-id="Wsul3H1VUtM"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-62070702398764048562023-11-18T12:58:00.000-08:002023-11-18T12:58:22.873-08:00New research, new logo. #NovemberRe(new)al<p>In researching design for business, I've found that dates are often associated with campaigns. </p><p>As a creative entrepreneur, my research and development (in essence, a campaign) to create a series of products (staged performances) doesn't always align with calendar dates. </p><p>The creative process has its own timeline. </p><p>Artists listen to the work. Pay attention to the needs of the work. Adjust and adapt. Reframe. Rework. Renew. </p><p>Capitalism and academia declare that we have deadlines. Life and creativity don't always fit into their neat models (but we try). </p><p>Close cut to JCWK Dance Lab's work. I expected the "We Are StarDust" campaign to last 3-5 years at its inception. That's a long time for R & D. <br /></p><p>But here we are in 2023 and I've fallen from the stars to the earth with an interest in soil regeneration, agriculture and sustainable models for life, business, and food. </p><p>I've also partnered with<a href="https://jersey-ink.printavo.com/merch/jcwkdancelab" target="_blank"> JerseyInk</a> to do a super-quick merch sale. (Check out the <a href="https://jcwarchalking.blogspot.com/2023/11/joy-looks-good-on-you.html" target="_blank">Joy Looks Good on You</a> post... because it does!)</p><p>To honor the process, I've decided to slightly alter JCWK Dance Lab's logo to reflect our current research. We're looking at soil regeneration, socio-cultural regeneration, business regeneration, and the sharing of stories across generations with our Cultural Exchange at The Heritage of Green Hills. </p><p>I don't know how long this particular campaign will go on, but I'm excited. </p><p>So, for this research period, JCWK Dance Lab's logo looks a little bit different. Get your merch now because it'll be different again in a little bit. You can track time and your journey with us through merch and our logo. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1mAMW-y8sX2Q7K1t0mIwARI0rFezeJEVjEajqLZXLCLKgxy4oPX_vEDWgWcX3hiauRfdEepRifLsAgx-3bm_U3gU54YWMtFy4WFmgYPgrQq5_940Emf7kD-J1SI9cDO_x-SaHo9JXGL6aQGOYWiqIdkwedDjcKxokOuAjxW4dAVNFrcrlgpSvGA3H5OH/s500/JCWK%20Dance%20Lab%20logo%20Regeneration%202023.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1mAMW-y8sX2Q7K1t0mIwARI0rFezeJEVjEajqLZXLCLKgxy4oPX_vEDWgWcX3hiauRfdEepRifLsAgx-3bm_U3gU54YWMtFy4WFmgYPgrQq5_940Emf7kD-J1SI9cDO_x-SaHo9JXGL6aQGOYWiqIdkwedDjcKxokOuAjxW4dAVNFrcrlgpSvGA3H5OH/s320/JCWK%20Dance%20Lab%20logo%20Regeneration%202023.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-38623592664173670582023-11-16T12:35:00.000-08:002023-11-25T14:24:52.575-08:00Thanks, BerkOne and JerseyInk for creating Kinesthetic Stories! <p>In light of our acceptance to the <a href="https://humanrightsartmovement.org/ihraf-festival-2023" target="_blank">International Human Rights Arts Festival</a>, a friend asked if I could give them something tangible - a card or physical advertisement - to share with their family who lived in the area of the venue. </p><p>I hadn't thought of creating a postcard for our local friends because the festival is in NYC and is doing their own marketing. We live in a digital world and printing is sometimes a questionable use of resources and impact. Research suggests that most printed materials get thrown out and not recycled appropriately. BUT, research also shows that tangible reminders create cognitive and emotional connections to a brand. (Read more on the science <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/science-behind-print-how-materials-influence-consumer/" target="_blank">here</a>.)</p><p>Great idea, Friend! Your suggestion developed an opportunity to 1) create a reminder of several of the projects we have going on right now, 2) increase our brand awareness, and 3) further Connect with our communities through Kinesthetic stories (now, tangible products, instead of movement).</p><p>So, I went to work. </p><p>The team at <a href="https://berkone.com/contact-us/" target="_blank">BerkOne</a> printed these quickly and beautifully. Thank you for helping us to share our Joy by Connecting with our communities in a tangible way! </p><p>Another local company, <a href="https://www.jerseyink.net/" target="_blank">JerseyInk</a>, has been working diligently with us to develop some swag with our latest logo. I'm learning to listen to my communities and what they need. <a href="http://jcwarchalking.blogspot.com/2023/11/joy-looks-good-on-you.html" target="_blank">Read more about that process here. </a></p><p>In addition to advertising the IHRAF, the post card allowed me to create a reminder for our online store, which is running for a limited time, right before the festival. <a href="https://jersey-ink.printavo.com/merch/jcwkdancelab" target="_blank">Click here to check it out. </a></p><p>Check out the postcards: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="386" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/48OF3-ZMWPg" width="499" youtube-src-id="48OF3-ZMWPg"></iframe></div><br /><p>Thanks, BerkOne! Thanks, JerseyInk! Thanks, Friends, for inspiring me to think and work differently than I would have on my own!</p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-59461397927640304232023-11-14T07:47:00.000-08:002023-11-14T09:17:18.198-08:00Joy looks good on you!<p>For a limited time (only until November 27!) <a href="https://jcwkdancelab.org/" target="_blank">JCWK Dance Lab</a> swag with our current research logo is available.</p><p>I'm making small adjustments to our logo as we embark on a new campaign and adventure. You can still get some "We Are StarDust" gear by <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/jcwk-dance-lab/" target="_blank">clicking here.</a> </p><p><a href="https://jersey-ink.printavo.com/merch/jcwkdancelab" target="_blank">Click here to get your <i>Regeneration</i> inspired merch! </a></p><p>So... why swag and why now? </p><p>As JCWK Dance Lab is growing - in our artistry and in our outreach, I recognize that branding is important. Visual elements - like clothing - build community and create a sense of belonging. So many people are personally supporting our work and mission on a weekly basis. I want to say "thank you" by creating a visual expression for us to physically support each other and be reminded of JCWK Dance Lab's mission of Creating Joy, Connection and Wellness through Kinesthetic stories when we're not together. </p><p>Research takes time. So, instead of getting new gear every year, I'm adjusting the logo to represent our current research. Currently, I'm investigating "regeneration" which is a movement in the agricultural world and also in the business world. </p><p><a href="https://www.jerseyink.net/" target="_blank">JersyInk </a>is a local company - so in purchasing JCWK Dance Lab merch, you're multiplying your local support. </p><p>The swag they have is SUPER SOFT! </p><p>And Joy looks good on everyone! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9480KeMDmFj5CtvfagKdciu1tCqxBR3X_F76-VGSMH-chq9IShxdi4B2rw15uvB9zgoSd7eEu38oFqvEw6OKKS8fIwgmL79egYP6Dj3O6TfWAaMrDAWenWH1Q_AVMIPlXVt4IN6gvXbArBSpmyZgIYVGT1ql4UYUqdX3rwTSVw5HQoYdEtoLMZGsBWczh/s1170/Screenshot%202023-11-14%20at%2010.48.08%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="944" data-original-width="1170" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9480KeMDmFj5CtvfagKdciu1tCqxBR3X_F76-VGSMH-chq9IShxdi4B2rw15uvB9zgoSd7eEu38oFqvEw6OKKS8fIwgmL79egYP6Dj3O6TfWAaMrDAWenWH1Q_AVMIPlXVt4IN6gvXbArBSpmyZgIYVGT1ql4UYUqdX3rwTSVw5HQoYdEtoLMZGsBWczh/w423-h341/Screenshot%202023-11-14%20at%2010.48.08%20AM.png" width="423" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-85432717039069909512023-11-14T07:19:00.000-08:002023-11-14T07:19:49.376-08:00Thank you, Tyson-Schoener Elementary!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="378" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bADIAqy2oR4" width="455" youtube-src-id="bADIAqy2oR4"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you, Tyson- Schoener Elementary School for inviting us into your space and dancing with us! We experienced so much Joy Connecting with you through movement! </div><br /><p></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-8897201609294307902023-11-01T07:00:00.000-07:002023-11-14T07:17:33.655-08:00November re(NEW)al<p> "Autumn leaves shower, like gold, like rainbows as winds of change begin to blow." </p><p>~ Dan Millman</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZCAAtT_uzvuk78d83jZ1YnVLJCKt2qVlkwrEhb78AsHruhaPSgpSAoLaa01nvzPSJiNyMYyG0vCw7TxChEeGGgvmkyVKIGTejPrq23EfeUUI6mBf8aFiGpkpDSv-Oytpz-_5TDSh2MWJXoSr82Xt8P78ySY5Snz-zY8kcQq9EamM4F3ki2jaxw4LnEtCb" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="1295" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZCAAtT_uzvuk78d83jZ1YnVLJCKt2qVlkwrEhb78AsHruhaPSgpSAoLaa01nvzPSJiNyMYyG0vCw7TxChEeGGgvmkyVKIGTejPrq23EfeUUI6mBf8aFiGpkpDSv-Oytpz-_5TDSh2MWJXoSr82Xt8P78ySY5Snz-zY8kcQq9EamM4F3ki2jaxw4LnEtCb=w400-h144" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Hi, Friend!</p><p>Happy November! </p><p>The change of seasons is clearly evident where I am. The trees blaze with rainbows of orange, gold, red and brown. The morning grass glitters with frost and my breath visibly dance on the air as I exhale. </p><p>What is changing where you are? What has shifted in your world?</p><p>For <a href="https://jcwkdancelab.org/" target="_blank">JCWK Dance Lab</a>, September and October were months of pausing after a plethora of performances in 2023. In July, the company began developing monthly hashtags to keep us focused on our mission and engage in some social media fun. #JulyJoy and #AugustAdventure led us into #SelfCareSeptember and #OctoberObjectives. </p><p>We're now in #NovemberRe(NEW)al. (November Renewal)</p><p>November reNEWal news! I'm thrilled to share that JCWK Dance Lab has been invited and accepted into the <a href="https://humanrightsartmovement.org/ihraf-festival-2023" target="_blank">International Human Rights Arts Festival in NYC.</a> The Festival is in December, has five areas of focus, and over 55 performances. We are sharing our latest research project, <i>Regeneration</i>, during the evening focused on Climate Change Action. </p><p><i>Regeneration</i> is an organic growth from our "We Are StarDust" campaign of the past three years. Like meteorites, we've moved from the stars into the earth and are exploring research initiated by <a href="https://rodaleinstitute.org/" target="_blank">the Rodale Institute</a>. The Rodale Institute is an international leader in soil regeneration and organic farming practices (and is also located in my hometown of Berks County, PA).</p><p>I'm over the moon to be recognized for our work in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) and positive social change through IHRAF. I'm also honored that JCWK Dance Lab is aligned with the constellation of social and political stars that support the Festival. Some of them include Norman Lear, Barbara Streisand, and Senator Charles Schumer - <a href="https://humanrightsartmovement.org/partners" target="_blank">learn more by clicking here. </a></p><p>JCWK Dance Lab is taking this time in #NovemberRe(new)al to root down and grow up from the work of #SelfCareSeptember and #OctoberObjectives. In addition to the performance, we are expanding our outreach workshops for seniors, folks with movement challenges, and Pre-K-12. <a href="https://jcwkdancelab.org/outreach-education/" target="_blank">Click here </a>to learn more about those! </p><p>I'm excited! </p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-65516628748071675982023-10-19T07:20:00.000-07:002023-11-14T07:32:59.900-08:00PADEO on the GRADE<p>I'm honored and thrilled to be able to share the <a href="https://www.padeo.org/" target="_blank">Pennsylvania Dance Education Organization </a>on October's episode of The Greater Reading Area Dance Exchange on <a href="http://BCTV.org">BCTV.org</a>! </p><p>Dr. Miriam Giguere and Rosemary Battista joined me and JCWK Dance Lab artist Arielle Ridley to talk about PADEO and opportunities for dancers and dance educators in PA! </p><p><a href="https://jcwkdancelab.org/grade/" target="_blank">The GRADE (Greater Reading Area Dance Exchange)</a> is an outreach initiative by <a href="https://jcwkdancelab.org/" target="_blank">JCWK Dance Lab</a> designed to bring awareness to dance opportunities for adults in Reading, PA and the surrounding communities. It embodies JCWK Dance Lab's "Connection" cornerstone. </p><p>Check out the episode here: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="414" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/947c65UWn-Y" width="532" youtube-src-id="947c65UWn-Y"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-29819513455719114882023-09-27T18:44:00.035-07:002023-10-12T19:05:34.893-07:00#SelfCareSeptember<p>Did you ever have a moment when you felt like you were just out of steam? </p><p>You're frustrated. You're anxious. You need to move forward but you feel stuck? The world is spinning faster and you're just trying to hold on? <br /></p><p><br /></p><p>That was the end of August for me. </p><p><br /></p><p>And then September came. </p><p><br /></p><p>I designated September #SelfCareSeptember because I was stuck. </p><p><br /></p><p>Enter the grant report that demanded I document everything I had done in the past year. As frustrating as it can be, looking back offered me a moment of perspective to not only use #SelfCareSeptember as a necessary pause in a hurricane of movement, but also to halt the feeling/ desire/ need to constantly fight for forward motion.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#SelfCareSeptember was necessary because I as me, as JCWK Dance Lab, and as Artist in Residence at Alvernia University had done a lot in the past year. (I think I documented some of it here on <i>Fieldnotes.</i> Feel free to explore the past with me.)<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I'm grateful to all of my dancers (those I've known and those I've met) for trusting me on this journey from September 2022 to August 2023. We've created so much. We've proved that we can #nevernotdanceagain. </p><p>I led JCWK Dance Lab on a September of focusing on somatic training, alignment, strength and flexibility. We shared our different backgrounds and asked hard questions of each other. We individually and collectively unpacked the ways we experience (or don't) physical and mental Wellness. This work is/was necessary so that we can dance longer, dance stronger, and dance with a deeper awareness of our physical/ emotional/ psychological/ social bodies. </p><p>How do you make self care happen? </p><p>Here are some of our reflections, in short video form: </p><p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="323" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/inRfLu6_PxM" width="493" youtube-src-id="inRfLu6_PxM"></iframe> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p0cuz1Qmwjw" width="448" youtube-src-id="p0cuz1Qmwjw"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-90612626117555149452023-08-28T07:26:00.000-07:002023-11-14T07:32:27.651-08:00Dancing for Wellness with Penn State Health<p>Shout out to our friends at <a href="https://yourcare.pennstatehealth.org/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/34718/p/p-006f/t/page/fm/0" target="_blank">Penn State Health for hosting Rec Fest</a>!</p><p>Rec Fest is a day that brings together organizations that provide adaptative movement equipment and opportunities with folks who might need them. </p><p><a href="https://jcwkdancelab.org/" target="_blank">JCWK Dance Lab</a> shared Dance for Wellness and Dance for Parkinson's Disease demos. </p><p>What Joy! We had so much fun Connecting with new friends through dance and Wellness!</p><p>Learn more about Rec Fest: </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="332" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FQoHp9UF6mA" width="599" youtube-src-id="FQoHp9UF6mA"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-21223775435840343172023-08-04T15:23:00.001-07:002023-08-22T15:56:20.660-07:00#AugustAdventure<p> "When was the last time you did something for the first time?" ~John C. Maxwell</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyN2_nW9klyoqystWQf_CJ2HnRC-cLoOP1ZYnhlBoqKXIaPEzcMx-PkLUwj7yfgBBCU2770CGBqmOlG8omF0GzrPqNbOMFDcsJkIrw3nI242i93dGkWZNGnigSmBuuZryjikR-U6BtpFwNOCeGaVYoHc23kloKq5TbmyTetvLt3qQgstcVk_iTfPBMpr6/s1200/July%20Intertwined.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyN2_nW9klyoqystWQf_CJ2HnRC-cLoOP1ZYnhlBoqKXIaPEzcMx-PkLUwj7yfgBBCU2770CGBqmOlG8omF0GzrPqNbOMFDcsJkIrw3nI242i93dGkWZNGnigSmBuuZryjikR-U6BtpFwNOCeGaVYoHc23kloKq5TbmyTetvLt3qQgstcVk_iTfPBMpr6/w400-h225/July%20Intertwined.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Hi, Friend!</p><p>Happy August! Summer is coming to a close, but #AugustAdventure is just starting!</p><p>To kick off our '23-'24 season, JCWK Dance Lab decided to create a monthly focus which we share on the socials with a hashtag. This is also a way to keep us anchored in our mission of Creating Joy, Connection, and Wellness through Kinesthetic stories. July was #JulyJoy. August is #AugustAdventure. Do you have ideas for other months? Let me know!</p><p>Tomorrow (Sunday, August 6), we're embodying the Connection and Kinesthetic stories cornerstones by adventuring to Philadelphia. JCWK Dance Lab is on tour and is co-presenting "Flowing Forms." I'm looking forward to connecting with old friends, meeting new acquaintances, and sharing our latest research. For our next projects, JCWK Dance Lab is investing the science of soil regeneration, biodiversity, and the interconnection between humans and nature. Pictured above is a performance of "Inter/Twined" in Reading Public Museum's Arboretum as part of the <a href="https://readingtheaterproject.org/" target="_blank">Reading Theater Project's</a> <i>In Nature's Studio 2023. </i></p><p>The Broad Street Review previewed "Flowing Forms." <a href="https://www.broadstreetreview.com/previews/mijkalena-smith-and-company-present-flowing-forms" target="_blank">Click here to read about the performance. </a></p><p><a href="https://mijkalena-smith.ticketleap.com/flowing-forms/" target="_blank">Click here for more information and tickets. </a></p><p>We have more adventures on the horizon this month, including the finale of our pilot modern dance class series, The Greater Reading Area Dance Exchange on BCTV.org, and regional wellness festivals. </p><p style="text-align: center;">***********************************</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>What was #JulyJoy? </b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Tg3d-qf2xbA" target="_blank">Click here for a short video</a> about the start of our hashtag challenge. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rQa3Mzo6YMlYjFtW_UDzElxHtXL8ActyNfgX0UXGsVmvuALIinKRgZfSQE9p6EU2AIKemuVEgb0IcxEHbt7hh_WXYqXQt1UScwSjJcHaq4QFjxdNu40IY-6jEDUwtK6Z9yjEWeRipcFb89YXBLqurEBONKtL-Q3S4W9o5HdGqk-egtPeN49Cxc1MqHRr/s1200/July%20RTP.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rQa3Mzo6YMlYjFtW_UDzElxHtXL8ActyNfgX0UXGsVmvuALIinKRgZfSQE9p6EU2AIKemuVEgb0IcxEHbt7hh_WXYqXQt1UScwSjJcHaq4QFjxdNu40IY-6jEDUwtK6Z9yjEWeRipcFb89YXBLqurEBONKtL-Q3S4W9o5HdGqk-egtPeN49Cxc1MqHRr/s320/July%20RTP.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">July 23, I co-directed RTP's <i>In Nature's Studio. </i>JCWK Dance Lab partnered to present this special event. It was a great Joy to Connect with local actors, musicians, painters, and dancers through this platform. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZjkyxZO1Qiw" target="_blank">Click here</a> to watch a short behind the scenes video. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.barrioalegria.com/" target="_blank">Barrio Alegria</a> invited JCWK Dance Lab to participate in their annual <i>Storytelling through Dance</i> performance. Pictured is JCWK Dance Lab artist Cady Monasmith. The performance was on the steps of the Reading Public Library. <a href="https://www.readingeagle.com/2023/07/29/reading-arts-organization-brings-comic-book-heroes-to-life-at-the-city-library/" target="_blank">Reading more about it here.</a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocauiIS_cYftKRok93I17yJXkcCpsvs7FJEC7YZKjYQq4_GQvflf8P062ElvJ-nxMMcBbdU3kzYUzIzCDX3MRGILGm2mmK5NgoyVPi0NyX0XcNtzFCs1ZGcmx8WOqjECW-IfT6nbaxSq_e90K3-Rrc3Ut2eOLJY0lKUKtI22h4rxdyWG0GQtpeHNPDt5x/s1170/July%20Cady.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1170" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocauiIS_cYftKRok93I17yJXkcCpsvs7FJEC7YZKjYQq4_GQvflf8P062ElvJ-nxMMcBbdU3kzYUzIzCDX3MRGILGm2mmK5NgoyVPi0NyX0XcNtzFCs1ZGcmx8WOqjECW-IfT6nbaxSq_e90K3-Rrc3Ut2eOLJY0lKUKtI22h4rxdyWG0GQtpeHNPDt5x/s320/July%20Cady.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I piloted a 5-week Modern Dance class series in partnership with Alvernia University to measure interest for ongoing classes. The outpouring of interest has been a huge part of my personal #JulyJoy. All of the classes have been full and other folks have written that the timing didn't work out, but are interested in future classes. <a href="https://jcwarchalking.blogspot.com/2023/07/modern-dance-for-adults-faqs.html" target="_blank">Read more here. </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE0iOGmNVkfobcUQOQUJi0GL03SizSU1UEn2Z1PCAgi-U8Pp5kL7PfvugaiSXFgdE-nlb5KjPJJ2lNK3fZWyACuz9VbtAdtMKTNAeMY_QufKpphpjuy_tY-F2aMu8MvGNkc9t-7BfXKB9cCir0lplFIkXr7hCI_QhHr8uE4vx6HE50vVH43fs20YQxhFf4/s2048/IMG_3006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="2048" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE0iOGmNVkfobcUQOQUJi0GL03SizSU1UEn2Z1PCAgi-U8Pp5kL7PfvugaiSXFgdE-nlb5KjPJJ2lNK3fZWyACuz9VbtAdtMKTNAeMY_QufKpphpjuy_tY-F2aMu8MvGNkc9t-7BfXKB9cCir0lplFIkXr7hCI_QhHr8uE4vx6HE50vVH43fs20YQxhFf4/s320/IMG_3006.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">Dance artists Sarena Gable and Arielle Ridley joined me in leading Dance for Parkinson's classes around Berks County. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uda6fFGNGJk" target="_blank">Click here to watch a short video</a> about Dance for Wellness. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Long-time Philly artist, Charles Tyson and I re-Connected for PhiladelphiaDance.org's Dance Talk Radio. <a href="https://philadelphiadance.org/dancejournal/philadelphia-dance-talk-radio/" target="_blank">Listen to the podcast here. </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq2O86Zz8twPvIAJz7LwQcFDB3BbANJ3z22RtBcpChlkjcBZ8ShqDITFL8rrcvWIYJbz9MUv7FkfAeMq6jv_cgS5Q8dhn3Rl0Vhr678nA-u5E_C__hF8NIQNHUQTGAzx4WW9bR4CXPtmdK9LIGV_7kt2aULt6Jo9dvYKVh5SyuBUumZPT4lr5zmcRLyl2k/s837/July%20Charles.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq2O86Zz8twPvIAJz7LwQcFDB3BbANJ3z22RtBcpChlkjcBZ8ShqDITFL8rrcvWIYJbz9MUv7FkfAeMq6jv_cgS5Q8dhn3Rl0Vhr678nA-u5E_C__hF8NIQNHUQTGAzx4WW9bR4CXPtmdK9LIGV_7kt2aULt6Jo9dvYKVh5SyuBUumZPT4lr5zmcRLyl2k/s320/July%20Charles.jpeg" width="306" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">When you catch us at a Wellness Festival, we'll ask you to add to our "Joy Board". <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MWTzhByu58A" target="_blank">Watch this video</a> to see how folks at the <i>Encompass Summer Resource Fair</i> Connect with Joy. </p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-25481343724284386132023-07-21T06:49:00.001-07:002023-07-23T06:52:14.378-07:00Art in Nature<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuOLxjkbMVu8vp5Pnbg76wE1V40TZiKnjSI1NEl7M1LHW5zGxAOjapWlC5WAd1VtWsK2tbR9HgEQGKBjsvW1xBCMM-jZwIr8oDJlu9SZgLnCEHxJeOa8uDMhDuV2SB3lemUF3ER3rDG8YIvf-Ry_tISTTK8Asba1wBgd39ACZ_KepV9K3jHe_mb22BvIiE/s680/rtp%202023.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="680" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuOLxjkbMVu8vp5Pnbg76wE1V40TZiKnjSI1NEl7M1LHW5zGxAOjapWlC5WAd1VtWsK2tbR9HgEQGKBjsvW1xBCMM-jZwIr8oDJlu9SZgLnCEHxJeOa8uDMhDuV2SB3lemUF3ER3rDG8YIvf-Ry_tISTTK8Asba1wBgd39ACZ_KepV9K3jHe_mb22BvIiE/w400-h225/rtp%202023.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>JCWK Dance Lab and Reading Theater Project are partnering AGAIN with the Reading Public Museum for "In Nature's Studio" on Sunday, July 23 at 4pm. </p><p>The event is free and open to the public. You're welcome to wander through the RPM's Arboretum or sign up for a guided tour. </p><p><a href="https://readingtheaterproject.org/in-natures-studio-2023/" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a>. It's gonna be a great day! <br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-32038305584073687242023-07-17T15:56:00.000-07:002023-07-17T15:56:32.693-07:00Modern Dance for Adults - FAQ's <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtByzhY3Mee_sJcbSd0Z6KR30HbsBT4ma7TKILWtg8T8ocAqLcFvajN6BPaeEuE4znxI6YRQPJkw7SgO9FVhe6Q2eH38NpgvIKcGcVITBd4sXwf9b4-Cpmty1qooeqkgCGwu9RRLb6A80bYRkLs_ZGMiZX1Oo7Fcfu16_FaNQbk31XF62yDPuHEEJYuaU7/s2048/IMG_3006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtByzhY3Mee_sJcbSd0Z6KR30HbsBT4ma7TKILWtg8T8ocAqLcFvajN6BPaeEuE4znxI6YRQPJkw7SgO9FVhe6Q2eH38NpgvIKcGcVITBd4sXwf9b4-Cpmty1qooeqkgCGwu9RRLb6A80bYRkLs_ZGMiZX1Oo7Fcfu16_FaNQbk31XF62yDPuHEEJYuaU7/w400-h200/IMG_3006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Modern Dance: A Summer Class Series for Adults</i> has begun! We had an awesome first class last week and I met so many new dancers (some dancers who were new to me, and some folks who were new to dance)! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I received some questions about the class, so here are some more details. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Q. What exactly is Modern Dance? </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A. Modern Dance is an umbrella term for a style of dance characterized by artistic and individual expression. It, like other dance genres, has a web of influencers, a specific movement language, and a general class flow. My personal style is informed by finding efficient movement pathways to reflect an idea or image. For example, I LOVE talking about the ebb and flow of the ocean as a metaphor for the way I want my dancers to move across the space. Other genres might focus more on the rhythm of movement or creating a specific shape. There's volumes more - you'll have to come to find out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Q. What should I wear?</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A. Please wear clothes in which you feel comfortable moving. "Workout" clothes or "Yoga" clothes are most appropriate. For your safety, leave the big jewelry and personal adornments at home. Please take off your shoes when you come in the studio. You might want to take off your socks, depending on your personal preference and/or the texture of the floor. I suggest layers so you can shed clothes as you get warm or put clothes on (like long pants or a long-sleeved shirt) when we do floor work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Q. Floor Work?</i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A. Yep. In finding efficiently of movement, we'll explore anatomical planes of the body and different ways our bodies respond to gravity. We'll explore movement standing, traveling across the floor, and with a majority of our body on the floor. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Q. Is that safe?</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A. Yes. If you're uncomfortable with anything, I will provide accommodations. For example, if you have cranky knees we have tools to help you achieve the idea of the movement that works best for you and the specific exercise. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Q. Is this a fitness class?</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A. Not really. Modern Dance is more focused on artistry. That being said, you will get your heart rate up, sweat, build core, upper and lower strength, increase flexibility and multidimensional movement patterns, laugh, and work!</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Q. I've never danced before. Can I still attend?</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A. Absolutely! Thank you for taking the risk and for being interested. We're all here to learn together and we'll all learn something new, together!</div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Q. Do I have to come to every class?</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A. Nope. This is a trial series to see if and who might be interested in learning (more) about Modern Dance (and dance in general). Come when you can! Please register so I can plan appropriately for each class. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOAoF93e6itGy-4hxqj1hnKPVn9o-GyaIOvyWJFh3VnoM5wQ/viewform?pli=1" target="_blank">Register by following this link. </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Q. I'm interested, but I can't make those times. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A. Great! Thank you! Please let me know! After this series, I'll be analyzing the data I receive through the class itself, registration, and folks who are interested to see how we move forward. Please email me at jessica@jcwkdancelab.org or jessica.warchal-king@alvernia.edu.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Q. Where's the studio? </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A. It's on Alvernia University's Main Campus in the Campus Commons Building. The Commons has a Fitness Center on the first floor. Enter the Fitness Center and go up the stairs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Q. Is there parking?</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A. Yes, Alvernia has visitors parking available. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Q. Where's Alvernia?</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A. <a href="https://www.alvernia.edu/media/1661" target="_blank">Click here for a campus map</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Q. The cost for class is $10-15 sliding scale. What does that mean?</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A. I don't believe that financial constraints should be a barrier to artistic experiences. That being said, art making and doing has value and incurs costs. Please pay what you wish or what you can within that range. (Or more if you feel so compelled). PayPal - jcwkdancelab Venmo - JCWarchal-King</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Q. I don't have PayPal or Venmo. Can I pay in cash?</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A. Sure! If you want to pay by check, please make that out to JCWK Dance Lab. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Q. I still have questions. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A. Great! I'm into life-long learning. Please email me at jessica@jcwkdancelab.org or jessica.warchal-king@alvernia.edu.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't wait to dance with you! </div><br /><p></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-4711928491039959492023-07-12T06:32:00.003-07:002023-07-17T06:38:50.400-07:00#JulyJoy is creating new Connections through Wellness<p>JCWK Dance Lab has been sharing Dance for Wellness in a pilot class at <a href="https://encompasshealth.com/locations/readingrehab" target="_blank">Encompass Rehab Hospital</a>. We've had so much fun getting to know some of the residents at the Rehab Hospital and those who come to visit the Hospital, just to dance with us. </p><p>Encompass hosted a Wellness Fair and I met so many other professionals who were dedicated to serving the aging and senior populations (and other adults and people, too). </p><p>I asked folks to share their Joy, and together we created a Joy Board of the day. This is a practice in which <a href="https://jcwkdancelab.org/" target="_blank">JCWK Dance Lab</a> engages regularly. Check it out: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="362" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MWTzhByu58A" width="468" youtube-src-id="MWTzhByu58A"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-656098722996588592023-07-09T06:39:00.001-07:002023-07-17T06:49:02.845-07:00Modern Dance Summer Series for Adults<p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcK30RTmGlQxyaIBiE-HiSPu7_m47BdW8YRNtgTOGMOKeU0-Gq1x8IS94dIRgJ47h-YAoghf0MutELeH-zWLxeM6MU5Oel9pTkEtVFvlBhzRLKq_5EIJjQuMmFk7p8IZncSYtF1U4Zfo_DkQGKk7yMA-nFb9rx_tPjhiyJzz8VZ3Pt3zgwy3twIu0PJTpp/s2048/IMG_3006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcK30RTmGlQxyaIBiE-HiSPu7_m47BdW8YRNtgTOGMOKeU0-Gq1x8IS94dIRgJ47h-YAoghf0MutELeH-zWLxeM6MU5Oel9pTkEtVFvlBhzRLKq_5EIJjQuMmFk7p8IZncSYtF1U4Zfo_DkQGKk7yMA-nFb9rx_tPjhiyJzz8VZ3Pt3zgwy3twIu0PJTpp/w400-h200/IMG_3006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>What is Modern Dance? </p><p>Does and can Modern Dance exist in Reading, PA?</p><p>Is anyone actually interested? </p><p>I'm going to find out! </p><p><a href="https://www.alvernia.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/majors-minors/theatre" target="_blank">Alvernia University</a> and <a href="https://jcwkdancelab.org/" target="_blank">JCWK Dance Lab</a> are partnering to present Modern Dance: A Summer Class Series for Adults. </p><p>When: 5 Tuesdays in July and August (7/11- 8/8) from 6:30-8pm</p><p>Where: Alvernia University's Dance Studio (Second Floor of the Campus Commons Building)</p><p>What does a class look like?: The class will introduce and reinforce modern dance vocabulary and concepts. The class begins with a warm up, will move on and across the floor, and end in a full body combination. JCWK Dance Lab's teaching philosophy develops wellness of the whole dancer through connecting the imagination with the physical body to find joy. </p><p>Cost: Sliding scale $10-$15</p><p>Interested? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOAoF93e6itGy-4hxqj1hnKPVn9o-GyaIOvyWJFh3VnoM5wQ/viewform" target="_blank">Register here! </a><br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494571564640473575.post-45017158411770356332023-07-06T06:29:00.003-07:002023-07-17T06:34:31.429-07:00#JulyJoy Challenge<p>Throughout the month of Joy, <a href="https://jcwkdancelab.org/" target="_blank">JCWK Dance Lab</a> is taking time to reflect and share on the things that bring us joy. </p><p>Here are some moments from our Cultural Exchange with the Heritage of Green Hills. (What's a Cultural Exchange? <a href="http://jcwarchalking.blogspot.com/2023/04/cultural-exchange-individual-impact.html" target="_blank">Read more about it here</a>.)<br /></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="321" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tg3d-qf2xbA" width="465" youtube-src-id="Tg3d-qf2xbA"></iframe></div><p></p><p></p><p>What brings you Joy? How do you create Joy? <br /> <br /></p>Jessica C. Warchal-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870731216307816918noreply@blogger.com0