Family Movement Workshop Scheduled at Mass MoCA

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— A family movement workshop led by professional dancer and teaching artist Helen Styring Tocci will take place on Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m.

The workshop is being held in conjunction with the Trisha Brown Dance Company’s performance at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

Inspired by "Trisha Brown: Roof Piece" and the surroundings of Mass MoCA, including its natural and architectural elements, the workshop will involve participants in movement explorations specific to the museum's grounds and outdoor artworks, as well as group creation activities. The workshop is open to individuals with no prior dance experience and is recommended for those aged six and older. Adult caregivers are required to remain with their children and are encouraged to participate.

Tickets for the workshop are priced at $5 in advance, and admission is free for museum members.

 


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By Wayne SoaresSpecial to iBerkshires
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The "Spaceman" is the last Boston Red Sox player to miss time for active duty. 
 
William Francis Lee III, grew up in Burbank, Calif., and was born into a history of former semipro and professional baseball players. His grandfather William was an infielder in the Pacific Coast League and his aunt Annabelle Lee was an All-American Girls Professional Baseball player. 
 
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