Fall Equinox Dance Workshop with Nejla Yatkin: Exploring Nature’s Rhythms
Join renowned dancer and choreographer Nejla Yatkin for an invigorating two-hour workshop celebrating the Fall Equinox at Yogaview in Chicago on September 22nd, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drawing inspiration from nature’s rhythms and the balance of light and dark, Nejla will guide participants through a dynamic exploration of movement and connection. Experience the magic of the equinox through expressive exercises and guided improvisations, exploring the elements and the harmony of this natural phenomenon. All levels are welcome. Bring comfortable clothing, a water bottle, and an open heart. Reserve your spot by contacting Yogaview. Let’s dance into the balance of the equinox together!
Join Nejla Yatkin as we dance our way into the fall season, embracing the harmonious energy of the equinox and the rhythms of nature. Come ready to move, connect, and experience the magic of the equinox in this unforgettable workshop.
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Date: September 22nd, 2024 (Fall Equinox)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Yogaview Chicago
Price: $30, $35 on the day of
Chicago, 2211 N. Elston Ave. Suite 200
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Phone: 773-342-9642
lisa@yogaview.com
Nejla Yatkin’s BIO
Described by The New York Times as "a magician, telling tales and creating worlds" and "a fierce and supple performer," Chicago-based choreographer and master teacher Nejla Yatkin travels around the globe inspiring empathic connection between people and their environments. She creates solos, choreographs ensemble dances for stages and sites, collaborates on plays and film/video projects, and educates young artists. She is the recipient of multiple grants and awards from the 2023 Guggenheim Foundation , 2023 National Dance Project, Princess Grace Foundation, the Jay Pritzker Foundation, the Turkish Cultural Foundation, the National Performance Network, 3Arts, the Chicago Dancemakers Forum, the Illinois Arts Council, and the City of Chicago, among others.
Nejla hails from Germany and weaves multiple cultural influences into choreographic tapestries of her own design. Nejla also has been practicing Yoga for the last 30 years and has been infusing her dance classes with Yoga fundamentals. She has been harnessing the healing power of movement for many years and in 2021 completed here her 200/h Yoga teacher training. As a dancer she finds a deep connection between Modern Dance and Yoga especially the fluidity, beauty and meditative qualities in Vinyasa style yoga captured her heart. Nejla is also a Reiki master and infuses all her classes with a loving and healing energy. You can find more about Nejla on her website at www.ny2dance.com