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Strike, Dance, and Rise with the National Museum of Dance! (Start a Rising)

Dance to the rhythm of the drum circle to end violence against women and girls, or grab your own drum and join the beat of unity! Stop in for 10 minutes, 20 minutes, an hour! However, long you want. It will be an ongoing event of dancing, drumming, and sharing. 

It is free and open to everyone! All donations will go to the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Service of Saratoga County.

Join your community in an effort to raise awareness about the epidemic of violence against women and rise in solidarity with the One Billion Rising around the world! 

 

Schedule:

12:00-1:00pm Opening and Blessing by Kay Olan, followed by Mohawk storytelling and Mohawk womens dance

1:00-2:00pm Sharing Circle led by DVRC

2:00-4:30pm Dancing of all genres we have bellydancing, freestyle, Guatemalan, and more!

4:30-5:00pm 2nd Opening and Blessing by Kay Olan

5:00-7:00pm Drum Circle led by Chrys Ballerano of NYSCASA

7:00-8:00pm Sharing Circle led by DVRC Closing led by Kay Olan

Time:
Host: Sarah Detwiler
Location:
The National Museum of Dance (Saratoga Springs, NY)
99 South Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Directions: From Interstate 87 (Northway) Exit at 13N. Heading north on Route 9, continue for approximately 3 miles. The museum is located on the west side of the road, just past the Saratoga Spa State Park and Lincoln Bathhouse. From Western NY Take I-90 to exit 28 at Fultonville, to Johnstown and Route 29 to Saratoga Springs, or exit 27 at Amsterdam, Route 67 East to Ballston Spa and Route 50 North to Saratoga Springs.

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