What are the ways fatphobia lives within us, and how does that translate to the way we educate our students and ourselves about movement?
About this event
What are the ways fatphobia lives within us, and how does that translate to the way we educate our students and ourselves about movement? This event is intended to bring fat into the conversation of embodiment practices and educate how fat is a resource for energy, power, and creativity.
The purpose of this event is to educate Rae Studios’ instructors and the larger Rae Studios community about how conversations around fatphobia are crucial in any space where people work with bodies. We aim to educate on inclusive language, best practices for modifications, and shifting our mindset about how we see fat.
This event will be hosted In-Person and online.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 21st, 2022
Time: 1:30pm- 3:00pm PT
Location: Rae Studios, 414 Mason St. 705, San Francisco, CA 94102 and Online livestream via ZOOM
Moderator: Taylor Washington @xotaylorrae
Panelists: Jordan Singletary, Diamond Jarrell, Adam Haeed, Solasta McIntyre, Jessica Rae
IG: @ohlordyitsjordy, @dia.mondgenesis, @askcoachadam, @solasta_mcintyre_ethridge @jraesf
Tickets:
Ticketing is a suggested price tier based on income:
A sliding scale is a tool for building economic justice. If implemented effectively, everyone pays a similar percentage of their income for the same produces or services
Annual Income Suggested Payment
Under 25k $10
25K-50K $20
Over 50K $30
About More Than Movements:
Rae Studios’ More Than Movement is a professional development program dedicated to helping instructors and staff grow as artists and individuals. Through curated resources, educational workshops, guest speakers, and special events, More Than Movement is committed to building an inclusive movement environment for the Rae Studios community. We focus on the following topics to achieve this goal: being responsible and respectful guests of Black dance forms (e.g., Hip-Hop, Jazz), educating our students on the history and culture of dance forms from around the world, addressing implicit and explicit biases (e.g., sizeism/fatphobia), and more. To learn more about More Than Movement, click here.
https://www.raestudios-sf.com/post/morethanmovement
Adam Hameed (he/him) is a Personal Trainer/Online Coach from Manchester, United Kingdom. After working in the fitness industry for over a decade, Adam has a multitude of experience working with people from regaining strength post cancer treatment/strokes to athletes wanting to win championships.
Adam has a successful presence across multiple social media platforms trying to create impact by calling out BS in the fitness industry and always challenging people to think differently and be the best version of themselves.
Since the start of her tenure at Rae Studios as a Studio Host, Diamond Jarrell (she/her) has also begun her dance journey. From taking classes like Beginner Hip Hop, Pop Jam, Brazilian Pop and more she has grown a love for dance as well as a passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel comfortable and be their most confident selfs.
As a Black trans woman, she strives everyday to push the barrier of what is normal or conventional and do whatever it takes to live happily and in her truth. In the world of art, she considers herself to be a jack of all trades having experience in drawing, painting, printmaking and most recently make-up, fashion and dance. Over the course of the past few years since discovering her trans identity, Diamond has dealt with body dysmorphia and it was a big challenge to overcome as a dancer. Overtime dance has helped her to realize her femininity and really helped her to find her sexy, something she believes every woman should be allowed to experience.
Jessica Rae (she/her) is the owner and director of Rae Model & Talent Agency LLC and Rae Studios, a local dance and fitness studio located in San Francisco's Union Square. Jessica's teaching dance background and certifications include Cardio Dance, Cize Live, Pound Pro, Kickboxing, and Barre along with various styles of dance choreography.
Currently Jessica teaches weekly classes at Rae Studios, Studiomix, Bay Club & GAP HQ along with various brands/clients like Athleta, William Sonoma, Airbnb, Facebook, Lorna Jane, Lucy, Marriott, Crunch Gym & W Hotel. In addition to her teaching background, Jessica's has also been seen dancing for celebrity artists like Lady Gaga, Ludacris, Kid Rock, E-40 and Too Short.
On her spare time, she enjoys training through martial arts and kickboxing.
Jordan Singletary (she/her) is a powerhouse of versatility and passion. After high school, she spent 4 years on NBA’s Phoenix Suns pro dance team and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad. The experience allowed her to travel overseas, choreograph routines, and host live game entertainment. She proceeded to acquire her 200 hr yoga certification and dove deeply into the philosophies and benefits of yoga. She now teaches dance and yoga classes in the Bay Area. She blends her background of dance and yoga into artfully articulated classes. In any style class, students will expect to be challenged in a safe, supportive, and uplifting environment. Guiding others on how to get out of their heads, and into their bodies.