Theory in Practice: Meditation, Movement, and Being Present ATHE pre-conference workshop

[Susanne Shawyer]

Theory in Practice Workshop and Pre-Conference: Meditation, Movement, and
Being Present hosted by ATHE's Theory and Criticism Focus Group

 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.

 Wednesday, July 29th:

• Arrive in Montreal, Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel

• 4:00-4:15, pre-conference check-in

• 4:15-4:45, Introduction of the pre-conference, participants, and workshop
leaders.

• 4:45-5:35, Meditation and yoga with Deanna Fitzgerald

• 5:34-5:45, Break

• 5:45-6:45, Discussion of pre-assigned readings

• 6:45, Adjourn for dinner

• 7:30, Dinner with participants in Montreal

 Thursday, July 30th:

• 8:00-8:30, Coffee service, provided by ATHE

• 8:30-9:30, Meditation and yoga with Deanna Fitzgerald

• 9:30-10:00, Continued discussion of readings and reflection on group
dinner

• 10:00-10:10, Break

• 10:10-11:30, Writing workshop with Josh Abrams

• 11:30-12:00, Final discussion

• Adjourn to join the ATHE conference

 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).

 To register, please send an email with your intent to attend to:

Christin Essin (christinessin at gmail.com) and Jane Barnette (jane at ku.edu)
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