<div dir="ltr"><div class=""><p>Theory
in Practice Workshop and Pre-Conference: Meditation, Movement, and
Being Present hosted by ATHE's Theory and Criticism Focus Group</p><p> </p><p>
Please consider joining us in Montreal in advance of the 2015 ATHE
conference for a workshop experience that asks participants to consider
their embodied practices as theorists, critics, artists, and scholars.
Rather than provide a space for the presentation of scholarship, this
pre-conference will provide a space for practicing and contemplating the
work of scholarship. In advance of the meeting, participants will read
2-3 articles/chapters to prepare for group discussion. Once in
Montreal, workshops in beginning meditation and simple yoga for multiple
abilities (led by Deanna Fitzgerald, University of Arizona) will
encourage participants to practice mindfulness to create an openness for
cultivating new ideas and creative work. A writing workshop (lead by
Josh Abrams, University of Roehampton) will provide an opportunity for
participants to translate their experience of a group dinner (analyzed
as live performance) into critical thought and language. Participants
will be able to continue their mindful practice and critical reflection
during the larger ATHE conference during shorter, informal moments of
gathering.</p><p> </p><p> Wednesday, July 29th:</p><p> • Arrive in Montreal, Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel</p><p> • 4:00-4:15, pre-conference check-in</p><p> • 4:15-4:45, Introduction of the pre-conference, participants, and workshop leaders.</p><p> • 4:45-5:35, Meditation and yoga with Deanna Fitzgerald</p><p> • 5:34-5:45, Break</p><p> • 5:45-6:45, Discussion of pre-assigned readings</p><p> • 6:45, Adjourn for dinner</p><p> • 7:30, Dinner with participants in Montreal</p><p> </p><p> Thursday, July 30th:</p><p> • 8:00-8:30, Coffee service, provided by ATHE</p><p> • 8:30-9:30, Meditation and yoga with Deanna Fitzgerald</p><p> • 9:30-10:00, Continued discussion of readings and reflection on group dinner</p><p> • 10:00-10:10, Break</p><p> • 10:10-11:30, Writing workshop with Josh Abrams</p><p> • 11:30-12:00, Final discussion</p><p> • Adjourn to join the ATHE conference</p><p> </p><p>
All participants with ATHE affiliation are welcome. There will be no
registration fee, but all participants are responsible for arranging
their lodgings and paying for their meals, including dinner on Wed.
evening (expect $40-65/person).</p><p> </p><p> To register, please send an email with your intent to attend to:</p><p> Christin Essin (<a href="mailto:christinessin@gmail.com">christinessin@gmail.com</a>) and Jane Barnette (<a href="mailto:jane@ku.edu">jane@ku.edu</a>)</p></div></div>