The Arroyo Arts Collective and Curator Mary Cheung invite you to join us for What Do You See – What Do You Hear? THE SEQUEL, a collaboration of dance and musical instruments, set within the beautiful Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock.
Three sets of musicians and dancers rotate with one another so that no two performances are identical. Coming together as strangers turned partners, the improvised creation between Dancer and Musician is designed to open lines of communication and connection – musicians interpret their dance partner, while dancers respond and contribute to the music so that each elevates the other’s art.
There will be a free workshop for the public at the beginning of the event
February 22nd • Let’s Make Music: Join Sam Shinnick for an exploration into the art of making music. No music experience required! Have you ever wanted to write a song or play music, but don’t know where to start without experience? Sam will walk the class through the process of making music, and we will all be making a song together! Think of it like songwriting MadLibs—starting with a basic song framework and then using your ideas to “fill in the blanks”. We will be jamming with all kinds of creative and strange instruments, from buckets to silverware to keyboards. Come on by and let’s jam!
March 1st • Bellydance for **ALL** Bodies: Join Zoë DeRose for an adventure into the land of belly dance to get in touch with YOUR body as it is right now – no experience necessary! Zoë will guide the class through 30 minutes of an introduction to basic belly dance technique with an emphasis on how the diversity and dynamics of this dance form offer opportunities for everyone to shine. Learn a fun combination to take home, and Zoë will end class with a short demonstration of a classic belly dance set!
Admission is Free, RSVP is required. Register for your tickets, space is limited.
Curated by Mary Cheung
About
Mary Cheung is an innovative artist and award-winning Costume Designer. Her works contain a strong sense of story and combine multiple visual and performance mediums. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and has worked as a Designer and Stylist on over 40 films. She is a recipient of the Best Costume Design Award from the NAACP. Movement is very important to Mary and she dances whenever possible.
The Arroyo Arts Collective: Established in 1989 as a community organization of artists, writers and performers who live and work in Northeast Los Angeles, the mission of the Arroyo Arts Collective is to develop and present creative events that educate while fostering an awareness of the artistic vitality which exists in northeast Los Angeles. arroyoartscollective.org
The Center for the Arts Eagle Rock: The Center’s mission is to be innovative in providing multidisciplinary, arts-inclusive programming to the diverse communities of northeast Los Angeles… and beyond.. cfaer.org
WHAT DO YOU SEE – WHAT DO YOU HEAR? THE SEQUEL is made possible through the generous support of the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, LA County Department of Arts and Culture as part of Creative Recovery LA, an initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan, the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program as funded by the State of California and administered by CalOSBA. This programming is presented in partnership with the Center for the Arts Eagle Rock.
