Arts for everyone
I have worked within the disability and disadvantaged fields for over 20 years, and in that time frame there has been much discussion about inclusion.
The arts-dance, music, drama, singing, and cross art forms are the tools that can show us how to value the unique expression of all beings. Its is not that artists are special people but that all people are special artists, who have their own expression of a point of veiw, of a story to tell, an insight or vision to be shared.
It is in this space that a person can find the ability to communicate without linear verbal language. It is in the arts space that safety is created for differences to be explored and valued. This offers the community and the world diversity of experienceas platform to share our humanity.
It is also in this art space that people who at times receive their world through rigid control mechanisms can find their voice. Sexuality, and a the right to experience sexuality's freedom is offered as a right to be discussed, expressed, danced, sung and made into theatre.
It is often shocking to concerned parents and guardians that this topic is so passionately celebrated in the arts. To dance is to feel alive and "sexy", to feel good about yourself, without the loud voices of judgement condeming you to be quiet and lack confidence, to make theatre is to explore human relationships and this involves sexuality. Sexuality is a part of who we are as a human being where we are experiencing a disability or not.
The arts-dance, music, drama, singing, and cross art forms are the tools that can show us how to value the unique expression of all beings. Its is not that artists are special people but that all people are special artists, who have their own expression of a point of veiw, of a story to tell, an insight or vision to be shared.
It is in this space that a person can find the ability to communicate without linear verbal language. It is in the arts space that safety is created for differences to be explored and valued. This offers the community and the world diversity of experienceas platform to share our humanity.
It is also in this art space that people who at times receive their world through rigid control mechanisms can find their voice. Sexuality, and a the right to experience sexuality's freedom is offered as a right to be discussed, expressed, danced, sung and made into theatre.
It is often shocking to concerned parents and guardians that this topic is so passionately celebrated in the arts. To dance is to feel alive and "sexy", to feel good about yourself, without the loud voices of judgement condeming you to be quiet and lack confidence, to make theatre is to explore human relationships and this involves sexuality. Sexuality is a part of who we are as a human being where we are experiencing a disability or not.
I am impressed by the work you do Velvet!
Expressing and experiencing sexuality is often misunderstood by society who beliefs that the more "sexual partners" you have the more you expressing your sexuality, which is seen wrong in the eyes of some and good by others. I think we shouldn't make such fuzz about sexuality and move on integrating it and celebrating it as a very important part of every human being's life. As long as you don't hurt others physically and emotionally with your doing, I believe all should be allowed. Suppressing sexuality creates tension in your body and over the years inevitably will show up in various forms of imbalance, e.g. physical or mental symptoms.
Some parents need to loosen up and stop making their kids feel guilty about their sexuality. Support them through the inquisitive years of adolescence, be open and honest about questions around sexuality and be prepared to let go as your child moves into adulthood.
I am impressed by the work you do Velvet!
Expressing and experiencing sexuality is often misunderstood by society who beliefs that the more "sexual partners" you have the more you expressing your sexuality, which is seen wrong in the eyes of some and good by others. I think we shouldn't make such fuzz about sexuality and move on integrating it and celebrating it as a very important part of every human being's life. As long as you don't hurt others physically and emotionally with your doing, I believe all should be allowed. Suppressing sexuality creates tension in your body and over the years inevitably will show up in various forms of imbalance, e.g. physical or mental symptoms.
Some parents need to loosen up and stop making their kids feel guilty about their sexuality. Support them through the inquisitive years of adolescence, be open and honest about questions around sexuality and be prepared to let go as your child moves into adulthood.
Keep up that important work!!
Love and Light.
Velvet, CONGRATULATIONS on your very successful and wonderful production Homo Apocalypse. It was FANTASTIC.
You are so divinely skilled. What a shame you can't just do theatre work all the time. It bought enormous enjoyment to Julie and I.
You know you have started a groupie in me now! When is your next production?
Hello Velevet, I have just dropped by to say g'day from one Secret Santa to another and to let you know that I am intrigued by your dance marketing. Will be coming along for a tryout sometime soon.
anyway here is to a luvly weekend full of fun and laughter.
OMGawd...I am left in awe of such a wonderful and fulfilling experience. As my first ever play..Homo Apocalype was just brilliant.
PLEASE add me to any mailing list for future plays...Another groupie here too...
Standing ovation...
The Little Dun Pony...aka Julie
http://thelittledunpony.blogspot.com/
Hi fellahina Christmas Spirits~ yeah Julie, Homo Apocalype was awesome!!! Well done with the directing and lighting~ your nerves are steel.
Velvet~ we want more posts and tunes lists ~:-)) hee hee know you sooo busy with Busker's Festival.