Daniela Reina Téllez On The Power Of Workshops And Circles

Daniela moves "in the fields of experimental art and somatic work" and explores "the political, ecological, activist possibilities of workshops and body practices as artistic practices". What happiness and joy to meet this beautiful person at the Touch & Play festival! I was touched by her post on social media, where the script of her talk below was shared, with the words: "(...) Fellow and dear facilitaros and circle-holders: Thank you for the work you do ❤ Let's keep gatherings and circles alive, especially now; being virtual, outside, with distance, with safe(r) measures... Let's keep them and us alive!" And thank YOU for the work you do, Daniela! I hope that reading about her artistic career and her homage to workshops, gatherings, sessions and circles reaches and enriches many people. Because course and body work is immensely important, strangely enough sometimes ridiculed, yet it is one of the most meaningful events and creations that I have been able to experience and create in this life. Therefore - here we go...