A summer workshop series:

Listening, Moving and Improvising across distance

Dancing with Echoes grows out of a recent research and development process exploring connection, body, and movement across distance using hybrid approaches. Rooted in disability dance, this workshop explores how we can improvise together to build collective, hybrid ensemble movement—whether we are sharing the same room or connecting through a screen.

Dates & Location

  • Dates: August 24, 25, and 26, 2026

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

  • Format: Hybrid (In-Person & Online options available)

  • Cost: Free (Registration required)

Access Details

We are committed to creating a welcoming and accessible space. Access measures in place for this workshop include:

  • Relaxed Environment: Moving, stretching, stimming, entering/exiting, and taking breaks whenever you need to are always welcome and supported.

  • Captions: Captions will be enabled for online participants on Zoom.

  • Scent-Reduced: For in-person attendees, we ask that you arrive free of fragrances or scented personal products.

  • Individual Support: We encourage you to share any additional access requirements (broadly understood) when you register so we can best support your participation.

In-Person

  • Venue: The Dance Centre (Studio details provided upon registration)

  • Environment: Fully wheelchair accessible. This is a scent-reduced space—please refrain from wearing scented products.

Online

  • Platform: Zoom (Link provided upon registration)

Who This Is For

This workshop is open to dancers and movers of all experience levels—no prior background in dance or improvisation is required. We welcome disabled and non-disabled participants alike.

What to Wear & Bring

  • Clothing: Wear whatever feels comfortable and allows you to move freely.

  • For Online Participants:

    • Space: A setup with enough room to move comfortably—whether seated, standing, or travelling across your space.

    • Tech: A device with a working camera and microphone, connected to a stable internet connection on Zoom.

How to Register

This workshop is offered free of charge, but registration is required to reserve your spot.

To register, please email office@harmanierose.com and let us know:

  1. Whether you plan to attend in person at The Dance Centre or online via Zoom.

  2. If you are attending for all three days or specific dates (August 24, 25, or 26).

  3. Any access requirements or accommodations you would like us to know about.

Facilitator Bios

Harmanie Rose is committed to inclusive movement and authentic representation. She brings a deep practice in somatic movement, contemporary improvisation, and accessible dance spaces to her work as a choreographer and facilitator.

Kelsie Acton is a researcher at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, an access consultant, and an occasional dancer whose work focuses on accessibility, particularly relaxed approaches to practice and performance.