Finding Your Voice: An Intro to Poetry from The Soul (Week 1)

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Every writer has a unique writing voice that is deeply connected to lived experience. This weekly exploratory public program will engage participants in both theatre-based embodied practices and writing exercises designed to assist them in tapping into a deeper process of crafting poetry.

The progression of the program will be as follows:
Week 1- A brief exploration of the questions, "What is a poem?", “What makes a good poet?” and "Why do write poetry?". Participants will bring their favorite selection of poetry to discuss why they feel connected to both the writing and the poet. This is in preparation for Week 2.

Extra informatie

All classes are virtual. Appropriate technology is required. Additionally, please bring a writing tool and a journal.

Locatie

Online vanuit Verenigde Staten

Over

Courtney is an Ohio-born poetess and multidisciplinary artist. Her background in Cultural Anthropology and Sociology, Theater, and Media fuels her passion for connecting people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The American Folklore Society, Assembly for the Arts, Fernland Studios, GrubStreet’s Boston Writers of Color, and the National Social Science Association have all supported her creative ventures. Her ongoing work includes readings from her poetry collection ANIMALIA (2020) and her work as Artistic Director of Sankofa Sol Arts Inquiry Collective (SSAIC) and the prize-winning project, The Nanny Project: Centering the Experiences of Black and Brown Nannies During the COVID-19 Pandemic Era (2020–2023) amongst other multimedia projects.

divides her time between her hometown of Cleveland (where she is the Artistic Director of Lillie B’s House) and wherever her spirit leads her.

Opleiding

Long Island University Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY —Bachelor of Arts
January 2014-August 2019
Major: Cultural Anthropology/Sociology
Minor: Media Arts & Theater

CERTIFICATIONS: CITI Certification: Social Behavior/Independent Research, IPS/Security

Leservaring

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Studied and conducted field research in Italy, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and France, focusing on art, politics, and the intersectionality of religion and identity.

Leeftijd

Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Senioren (65+ jaar oud)

Niveau van de leerling

Beginner

Duur

60 minuten

90 minuten

De les wordt gegeven in

Engels

Vaardigheden

Poëzie

Creatief schrijven (universitair niveau)

Publiek spreken

Beschikbaarheid typische week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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