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Daniela Reina Téllez on the Power of Workshops and Circles
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Daniela Reina Téllez on the Power of Workshops and Circles

Daniela works “in the fields of experimental art and somatic work” and explores “the political, ecological, and activist potential of workshops and body practices as artistic practices.” What a joy and pleasure it was to meet this wonderful person at the Touch & Play Festival! I was moved by her social media post, in which she shared the transcript of her talk below, with the words: “(…) Fellow and dear facilitators and circle-holders: Thank you for the work you do ❤ Let’s keep gatherings and circles alive, especially now; virtually, outdoors, 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 journey and her tribute to workshops, gatherings, sessions, and circles reaches and enriches many people. Because course and bodywork are immensely important, yet are sometimes, oddly enough, met with derision, even though they count among the most meaningful events and creations I have been able to experience and shape myself in this life. That’s why—here we go…

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Testimonial for our "Trial & Eros" workshop by Claire
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Testimonial for our "Trial & Eros" workshop by Claire

This time we would like to share with you a longer reflection by a participant in one of our workshops. During the wonderful week-long gathering "Touch & Play" in southern Germany, Beata facilitated an intensive session she called "Trial & Eros – Engineering Fantasies and Navigating Playspaces," which was all about figuring out what erotic fantasies you have, how to make them come true, how to use the group and the atmosphere to actually make it happen, how to reflect with others on how it went, and then doing it again—but better! Basically, it aimed to motivate participants not just to float around in a playspace like a jellyfish and see where they end up (chances are it’ll just be a cuddle puddle…), but rather to approach it like an architect or a group of savvy researchers who want to harvest the good stuff and proactively build their dreams.

And here is what Claire experienced...

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