Juneteenth

An IN PERSON Conscious Dance and Rest workshop designed for People of African Descent

Saturday, June 20th, 2026 11am-5pm PST

WITH: Sara Crowell, Oya Heart Warrior and special guest teachers

WHERE: Berkeley Unitarian Church, 1924 Cedar St. (at Bonita), Berkeley, CA 94709

REGISTRATION: Registration is required. We offer sliding scale from $88-$1,008. For participants who are economically secure, we respectfully ask you to donate at the level you are able to join us, and support our teachers who have dedicated their lives to cultivating the skills and presence required for this work. Offer what makes you feel generous, rather than contracted, so as to support those who are experiencing financial hardship at this time. Thanks to Reverend Angel Kyodo Williams for this economic model.

WHAT: You are invited to a daylong workshop of movement and rest with Movement Liberation. We welcome all movers of African descent to join in this collective liberatory experience.

As People of African descent, we rarely get a chance to breathe, move, play, rest, or dream together. This workshop invites us all into a state of rejuvenation and nourishment. We will explore what it means to heal within our historical and cultural context.

In this daylong we will use the platforms of conscious dance, and the power of ritual to embody presence, cultivate awareness of self and others, lean into community, and become a source of inspiration and support for each other. We will reconnect with our JOY, legacy, and reimagine our futures.

ACCESS INFORMATION: Street parking is free on Saturdays. Please arrive early if you need accessible parking, as spaces are very limited. The accessible entrance is located on Bonita Avenue. Please see our accessibility statement for more information.

COVID SAFETY: Please bring your negative Covid test with you! we want to ensure that we keep each other safe. Come ready with this in hand for a smooth registration process. Masks are welcome but not required. Please note that due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic, our schedule and guidelines are subject to change.

REFUND INFORMATION: Full refunds minus the Eventbrite fee will be provided if cancellation is before June 1st. After that date, no refunds will be given. If you are registered for the event and find you cannot make it, please email us to let us know so we can offer your spot to someone else.