Physical Storytelling with Ava

Description

On a gentle Sunday afternoon in April, Decentered Arts opened the doors of Decentered Arts Studio for Physical Storytelling with Ava Maag--a two-hour movement workshop devoted to imagination, presence, and the quiet stories our bodies hold.

Part of the ongoing Physical Storytelling series, the gathering invited participants into a beginner-friendly space where movement became a language of curiosity and discovery. Each month, the series alternated between Physical Storytelling sessions and Group Movement Labs, cultivating a community that explored connection through the body.

The afternoon began inward. Through guided prompts, participants allowed their imaginations to wander through the inner landscapes of the body, letting intuitive gestures and spontaneous motion unfold. Slowly, attention widened outward--toward the room, the rhythm of shared space, and the subtle influence of moving alongside others.

Throughout the workshop, participants practiced witnessing: learning to hold space for themselves and one another with care.