Young Lungs Dance Exchange

Tomorrow is our Annual General Meeting with a special presentation by Ian S. Mozdzen! Please email [email protected] to RSVP and for Zoom link.

WARNING The video contains fast flashing images. It may cause discomfort and trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Our Annual General Meeting is just a few days away and we’re excited to have a special presentation from Ian S. Mozdzen! Join us this Sunday, December 13 from 2:00 3:30 pm. Please email [email protected] to RSVP (and for Zoom link). This event is FREE, all are welcome to attend.... In this presentation, Ian will sketch out recent jaunts into Asia and how they seem to have shaped current practicing and sensibility. You can also check out Ian in Nav Jungle’s latest music video (link in bio)! About Ian: Ian S. Mozdzen grew up on a farm in rural Manitoba and has gained experience and practice in a range of forms from anti-art to ritual to performance art to classical to experimental. Performance and creation has seen numerous collaborations and travel across Canada as well as into Greece, USA, Netherlands, India, Sri Lanka and Mexico. Since August 2016, Ian had been living in Kerala, India to study, practice and perform classical Indian dance and theatre. Officially, Ian had been studying Kathakali and Nangiar Koothu at the Kerala Kalamandalam within the context of an International training program. Additionally, Ian was acquiring Mohiniyattam and Theyyam within private settings. In 2019 & 2020, Ian ventured to Japan to study and learn Odori and Butoh under various dancers and teachers. Ian also located to the India states of Himachal Pradesh & Goa to practice Butoh.

Tomorrow is the last day to apply for these two great opportunities!

CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS! Volunteer Opportunity (Starting at our AGM Dec. 13, 2-year term) YLDE is committed to increasing representation of Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour on our board of directors, and is seeking motivated individuals with 5-10 hours a month to contribute to supporting the evolution of dance in Manitoba! ... If you are interested, please email us at [email protected] with any questions you might have, and join us at our virtual AGM on December 13th, where we will be voting in new board members.

The Agreement Making for Creative Practice workshop with Alexandra Elliott and Ali Robson has been postponed until further notice. Check back for more updates soon! https://www.younglungs.ca//agreement-making-for-creative-/