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ODC Theater presents Mariana Valencia: Jacklean (Jacklean)

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Mariana Valencia: Jacklean (Jacklean)
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:30PM (ASL Interpretation)
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 7:30PM
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 5:30PM
60 minutes
Bay Area Premiere

Savor the thrill of the unexpected in Jacklean (Jacklean). Governed by play and collaborative improvisation, New York powerhouse choreographer and dancer Mariana Valencia’s improvised gestures are prompted by transmissions from Jazmin Romero’s vocal and instrumental repertoire of cumbia, punk, jazz, and electronic music. Can an everlasting process frame a final performance?

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The Rising Cobra: Embodying Sekhmet’s Creative Fire

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In the ancient Egyptian tradition, the Iaret—the rising cobra—was the symbol of creative fire and the inner spark that awakens the whole body. In this guided ritual movement, we explore the subtle undulation, pulse of erotic vitality, and the power that rises toward clarity and connection.

We begin with an introduction to Sekhmet and the symbols found on Her ancient statues. Through movement prompts and guided somatic imagery, we explore the cobra’s energy through the body, focused on the creative impulse and pleasure transformed from personal expression into a sacred offering to the Divine.

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BADW Butoh Dance class

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Directed Butoh improvisations lead by Mary Power. Our class offers creative outlet through dance embodied imagination, playful movement in finding your Butoh shapes, balances, rolls, walks, crawls. Be ready to make dance art together.

Dress in comfortable clothes, bring socks. Class will be filmed (non-commercial).

Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/badw-butoh-dance-class-2026-tickets-1986463091581

Plan to arrive 5 minutes early doors close at 12pm

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Dancing with Sex and Spirit

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What is sex? Is it an action? A location in your body? What does spirit mean to you? What is the relationship of sex to spirit? This 60 minute class creates a foundation for the exploration of the body in relation to each individual’s personal expression of spirit and sex. From the comfort of your own home, learn the basics of energy body movement exploring your relationship to the concepts of what sex means to you, and then diving into what the concept of spirit means to you. We will then invite the opportunity to integrate through dance with the forces of the two to weave and united.

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Whispers of the Woods: A Journey of Nature, Dance, and Creative Awakening

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Reconnect with your wild essence among the trees. This sensual nature-bathing experience is designed to awaken your “Creative Spirit.” We’ll gather in a lush clearing by a stream to reconnect with your body’s wisdom and feminine essence. Through free-flowing dance and nature-inspired writing, you’ll shed the noise of the city and reclaim your natural aliveness.

This is a gentle, low-impact journey focused on “being” rather than hiking. Come move with the trees and let the forest speak through your pen.

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Participatory Scoring and Open House

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The Performance Lab, which began under legendary dancer Anna Halprin, will open up its weekly practice to anyone who wants to witness or participate. For over 12 years, we have been creating movement scores using the RSVP Cycles, a method developed by Anna and her husband, Lawrence, for simultaneously generating and evolving creative work. Drawing from specific intentions and activities, each score makes meaningful movement out of our lives and the world around us. Come join us to move, learn about and create scores, and have fun! No experience needed.

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