Mindfulness, Art & Tradition:
A Conversation with
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre
What can Asian concepts of reverence and
meditation teach us about focus in the midst of
stressful lives?
Monday, March 31
Noon
Tate-Turner-Kuralt
What linkages can we draw to practice in the
helping professions?
How do dancers who are constantly in
motion remain aware of their presence and
maintain this focus?
The oldest Chinese contemporary dance company
in the world, Cloud Gate dancers receive training in
meditation, breathing exercises, and calligraphy in
addition to ballet, modern dance, and martial arts.
Dancers learn to blend traditional Asian approaches to
mindfulness with Western techniques. Hear from the
artists themselves and explore new ways to consider
mindfulness in practice.
Moderated by Mimi Chapman and Aaron Shackelford.