Physical Storytelling with Moscelyne ParkeHarrison

Description

On a Sunday afternoon at Decentered Arts Studio, the Physical Storytelling series welcomed movement artist and choreographer Moscelyne ParkeHarrison for a workshop exploring the rich terrain between language and embodiment.

Participants arrived carrying fragments of text that inspired them—poems, song lyrics, messages, articles, and personal writings. Through guided movement practice, they began to explore how words could live beyond the page, transforming language into gesture, rhythm, expression, and physical presence.

The workshop unfolded as an investigation into the relationship between text and movement. Participants remixed their chosen materials, experimented with literal and abstract interpretations, and discovered new ways of communicating through the body. Under Moscelyne’s guidance, the group explored how meaning shifts when language is embodied rather than spoken.

Throughout the afternoon, beginners and experienced movers alike shared discoveries, questions, and creative experiments. What emerged was a playful exchange between writing and movement—one where stories, emotions, and ideas could be felt as much as understood.

Following the workshop, many participants stayed to connect, reflect, and continue conversations sparked by the day’s exploration, extending the spirit of curiosity and community that defines the Physical Storytelling series at Decentered Arts.