May 24th-26 and 27th-29th: Theater of the Oppressed, Forum Theater 1 and 2 The Brecht Forum

Monday May 24th, 2010 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
3-DAY WORKSHOP BEGINS
Co-sponsor: Theater of the Oppressed Laboratory
Forum Theater 1
A Theater of the Oppressed Technique
Facilitated by Julian Boal

"This first of two 3-day intensive workshops will teach exercises, games, and improvised scene work from the Theater of the Oppressed (TO) repertory, developed by the late Brazilian director, popular educator and Workers Party activist Augusto Boal. (Note: Workshop #2 will teach techniques that are not covered in this first workshop. Each workshop is designed to stand alone, and participation in the first workshop is not a pre-requisite for enrollment in workshop #2. Participants can enroll in either workshop, or both.) Boal's interactive approach to theatrical expression emphasizes physical dialogues, non-verbal imagery, consensus-building and problem-solving processes, and techniques for developing awareness of both external and internalized forms of oppression."

Forum Theater 2 takes place Thursday May 27th - May 29th

Note: Workshop require an application. Please make online payment AFTER your application is approved.

Info and Application: The Brecht Forum

Sat-Sun May 22-23: Education for Liberation | The Brecht Forum

Saturday May 22nd, 2010 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
2-DAY WORKSHOP BEGINS

Education for Liberation
An Introduction to Paulo Freire’s Concepts & Techniques
Carmelina Cartei, Shoshana Brown, Kate Cavanagh, Esperanza Martell, Ruben Mina, Onaji Muid, Julie Novas & Javier Salamanca

This is an introductory hands-on workshop in the use of popular education concepts and techniques based on the complementary approaches to Education for Liberation developed by two Brazilian Marxist educators and political cultural activists: philosopher and educator Paulo Freire, author of Pedagogy of the Oppressed, and theater director Augusto Boal, Workers Party (PT) activist and founder of the Theater of the Oppressed.

In this introduction to the theory of the pedagogy of the oppressed and its practical application, participants will learn through practice the three basic steps of the Freire methodology:
1. to express and see reality as it is experienced by the participants; 2. to understand this reality by analyzing it and exploring the root causes of problems; and 3. to act in order to change this reality.

Framed as a class, race, gender power analysis for decolonizing the mind and self-empowering oppressed communities in struggle. The 2-day workshop is designed for community organizers as well as educators and labor, political and solidarity activists."

Sliding scale: $65-$85 per Day

Info: The Brecht Forum

Thursday May 6 - May 9: The Affordable Art Fair - 7 West New York

AAF NYC 2010
Thursday May 6 - Sunday May 9
7 W New York (7 West 34th St, near 5th Ave, NYC)

"AAF NYC is the place to discover and buy works of art from today's hottest young talent and well-known names, with all works priced from just $100 up to $10,000. AAF is for everyone, including the art savvy collector and the first time buyer. So come find something you love from the international array of over 70 established and emerging galleries!

This May, AAF NYC will feature amazing programming including an I ♥ Brooklyn party, children's programs, Foto Focus walking tours, sculpture, print making classes and more. Mark your calendar and come to AAF NYC 2010!"

Info: The Affordable Art Fair

Satu and Sun Mar 27/28: The Ailey Extension Host 'Ladies Get Down' Workshop

The Ailey Extension Host 'Ladies Get Down' Workshop, 3/27 & 3/28

The Ailey Extension and E.D. Entertainment in association with Divine Rhythm Productions, is proud to present Ladies Get Down (LGD), an event created by hip hop's well-known and respected, Robin Dunn (E.D. Entertainment) celebrating women in hip hop, on Saturday, March 27 from 5pm - 9:30pm and Sunday, March 28 from 2pm - 9pm.

In honor of Women's History Month, the event will feature 8 dance workshop classes taught by New York's top female hip-hop artists, including Robin Dunn, Violeta Galagarza, Kim Holmes, Honey Rockwell, Miriam Morgan, Marjory Smarth, Snapshot & Wandeepop and Tweetie, and will take place at The Ailey Studios located at The Joan Weill Center for Dance (405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue).

The first annual LGD Salute Awards Presentation and Open Cypher on Sunday, March 28th will pay homage to women who have contributed to the proliferation of hip hop dance and culture working as artists, performers and community leaders. There will be special guests and honorary performances in addition to a Cypher where these amazing women will have the opportunity to show off their skills. Participation by both men and women of all ages and levels is highly encouraged!"

Info: The Ailey Extension

Sat/Sun, Jan 30-31: Undoing Racism Workshop @ New York University Kimmel Center

Are You Challenged by How to Deal with Race Issues in Your Practice, Institution or in the Classroom? Are You Concerned about the Impact of Racism in your city and state?

The Undoing Racism/Community Organizing workshop is an intensive 2 day workshop designed to educate, challenge and empower people to undo the racist structures that hinder effective social change. The training is based on the premise that racism has been systematically constructed and that it can be undone when people understand where it comes from, how it functions, why it is perpetuated, and what we can do to dismantle it.

The workshop is offered by the Peoples Institute for Survival and Beyond, a national, multiracial, anti-racist collective of veteran organizers and educators dedicated to building an effective movement for social change. Since its founding in 1980, The Peoples Institute has trained over 200,000 people in hundreds of communities throughout the United States and internationally. It is recognized as one of the most effective anti-racist training and organizing institutions in the nation.

Price: $175 - $350 (Get your school/job to sponsor you!)

Phone: (914) 723-3222

Info: NY Daily News