Back again with open slots at @equilibriumclimbingstation and @chaosfaktory . There’s only a couple of spots left at each space since our community is going strong and growing. 🥹 DM to sign up and I’ll help you with dates and fees. x
So, I played the @hoer.berlin gig in protest against oppression and oppressive systems last week. You can stream the set - it’s a link in my bio, and includes some poetry, music that people have created to fundraise for aid on ground, a monologue and music historically symbolising resistance to oppressive systems at play. This really challenged me to move out of my comfort zone, but well, I was already pretty uncomfortable. It was controversial because why get on a platform that censored representation for a free Palestine? Why this platform? What about reclamation of spaces, occupation as a form of protest? What makes it legitimate? Boycott for what outcome and for how long?
It’s been painful that people assumed my position and context, my research and intention - both, people who know me and my heart and those who don’t; it’s disappointing nonetheless. I can’t forget all the things people have said and done in the cancel culture and I think it’s easy to be cruel online. But, this was never about me. I’m sad though, about how quickly “communities” divide.
The left-wing, academic and queer communities, where people pride themselves in being able to see shades of grey and colors (instead of just black and white), where people pride themselves for seeing spectrums instead of binaries, where people promote pluralism & diversity, I just wished for more nuanced judgement, instead of being paraded as a convenient token for individual political aims. I wished for perspectives I have missed instead of being slammed for diverging. I’m grateful for the dialogue from friends and strangers because it helped me think.
I believe organisations can learn, change and make repairs to the communities they have harmed. I hold out hope that promoters will take accountability for the harm they have caused and put in the work. We aren’t designed to be perfect, and so I saw reason even if I’m so angry and sad. I’d rather say I’m angry and be angry than shun and shame. May be others can think too and be better in the future instead of just being afraid of punishment. All we can do is introspect and try not turn into the same people who oppress.
Radical but fucking shit up in way that’s real to me. Existing in spaces and places that are difficult and holding your breath about what you believe so an opportunity to scream and have it be heard is possible.
As valid as the critiques of this method are, I am not sure how I feel about policing each other's activism. Right now, more people than ever before are paying attention. Let's work on liberation, of envisioning a different future, rather than creating an atmosphere in which people are afraid and ashamed. Until all of us are free, none of us are.
Bookings open for June 2024. What’s on offer?
✅ Build strength & flexibility
✅ Conquer your fears
✅ Discover your movement style
✅ Friendships for life
✅ Level up
✅ Circus socials
No prior experience is required, but, consistent practice is key, as with any other form of training. Come take flight. Semi private classes will only run with 2 or more students, if a class only has 1 sign up, this will be treated as a private class.
PRIVATE SESSIONS are available outside these slots for those who would like the convenience of time and privacy as well. This is most ideal for people who would like more air time, and have a particular goal they would like to meet. ✨
Send me a DM with your preferred center and time slot to reserve, I will pass on information about dates and other details.
WHAT ARE CIRCUS SOCIALS? We will meet once a month outside the training space and engage in an activity of the cohort’s choice. 💜💃
