WE CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE THIS PERFORMANCE-RITUAL WITH YOU!
So much has gone into These are the bodies that have not borne. and we’re just about ready to invite witness-participants into our ritual. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to:
Original composition by Mankwe Ndosi
This year, we’ve had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with music maker and culture weaver, Mankwe Ndosi, on an original composition. The score beautifully layers the dancers’ voices as they offer incantations that have been created and curated throughout the process—baby dreams, uterine stories, ambivalence, and more. We truly cannot wait to share Mankwe’s magic with you! Read more about Mankwe’s work here.
These are the bodies… Zine Production
A whisper. A seed. An archive. We’re pleased to annouce that we’re making a ‘zine! The ‘zine centers the experiences of those of us who have not birthed a child through our bodies through archives of our performance-ritual and through recipes, collages, essays and more from our community. This self-published ‘zine is a seed of healing for our bodies and this planet. It is a manifesto, a reclaiming of space and a reminder to ourselves and each other in the pastpresentfuture, that we are here. More details coming soon!
These are the bodies that have not borne. will be unveiled August 23rd and 24th. Join us at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden for our performance-ritual artwork. From fourteen distinctive botanical gardens to majestic buildings of classical architecture, the grounds at Snug Harbor are truly a sight to behold. We can’t wait for you to experience the beautiful colors, fragrances, and living poetry of Snug Harbor in full bloom.
Stay tuned for more information regarding RSVP. In the meantime, save the weekend and please join us outside at beautiful Snug Harbor! Ferries are free and run 24/7. Click here for the full ferry schedule!
August 23-24, 2025 | 6:00pm
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
1000 Richmond Terr. Staten Island, NY 10301
FREE with RSVP