The Journey is a transformative two-day workshop designed to support BIPOC participants (16+) in exploring the connections between movement, generational trauma, and healing. Through an intentional blend of lecture and embodied practice, this event creates space for reflection, creative expression, and community connection. Each evening begins with a brief lecture on generational trauma, led by Dazaun Soleyn—an artist whose interdisciplinary practice spans dance, architecture, and healing arts. Following the lecture, participants will engage in an immersive, body-centered workshop (April 8th – 5th-Quarter Bantaba | April 10th Talawa Technique) facilitated by the incredible Latanya D. Tigner.

Body Centered Workshop Descriptions :
April 8th – 5th Quarter Bantaba
5th-Quarter Bantaba w/ Latanya d. Tigner Learn the history and purpose of 5th-Quarter Bantaba. Hear the initial research and JSU drum majors’ (J-5) workshop findings. Experience the shared movement vocabulary of Doundouba, Sabar, and the J 5 dance traditions. Ask questions and be ready to get your groove on!

April 10th Talawa Technique™ – Ancient Power/Contemporary Use
Talawa Technique™ structures elements of African & Caribbean practices uniquely designed to facilitate poly-centrism, multiple movement qualities, grounding and poly-rhythm. It deconstructs and reconstructs these practices in such a way as to reveal the quality of each unique element by themselves as well as the added accumulative potential achieved when these elements are intentionally recombined.