Societal

Embodying Change in Our Society

Want to uncover something through art and creativity that there isn’t an answer to? We explore how to deepen conversations in society through art as a powerful way to get to the root of what we want and need. Access to culture change comes from seeing into an emergent future that is beneficial for all of us.

Fun Fact: In numerology, 5 is the number of embodied completion.
 


Proposals to Humanity


Vision | Manifest

A Dance Short Film by Tanya Birl-Torres

A Dance Short Film by Tanya Birl-Torres

A dance short film on the full spectrum of humanity that is a black woman. An invitation for society to see the black body as one that is beautifully complex, vulnerable and resilient. This piece is dedicated to the black mother  and all of the ancestors who have been birthing humanity from the beginning of time. It is our time to rise up and be witnessed as the process of healing seven generations past and future is woven into our very presence. This is also a call to action for the church. No longer does a personal God who only takes care of me and mine acceptable. It is time to risk an act of great love.

When a black woman heals, all of humanity heals.
— Tanya Birl-Torres

Embodied Scripture Meditations

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Tanya weaves together her passions for the body and sacred scripture in a series of short meditations that explore text beyond the written word and into a living, breathing experience. Check out her YouTube channel below!


 

Stage Presence

With SoHumanity, Tanya has taken her years of experience as a Broadway performer and melded it with her love and passion for social justice. With a deep and grounded sense of presence and urgency, Tanya uses her voice to provoke curiosity, promote love and empower others to create change from standing in their own authentic light.

Engagements include:


When you are present, you are prepared.
— Tanya Birl-Torres

REALITY PEDAGOGY AS PRESENCING

Chris Emdin & Tanya at Mast High in Queens. NY

Chris Emdin & Tanya at Mast High in Queens. NY

Tanya has created a workshop with revolutionary educator Chris Emdin and founder of Hip-Hop Ed on Reality Pedagogy as Presencing. Equipping educators and administartors with the power of embodying the knowledge that we receive. 

I create spaces. I know how to create a container to learn.
— Tanya Birl-Torres

Bridges: A Salon Event

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In partnership with the Jewish Community Center of Harlem, Tanya and Patria Diaz created an intimate evening of conversation, connection and creativity all around the artist as prophet and how to be bridges in our home, work and spiritual lives. They gathered an eclectic group of artists, activists, spiritual leaders and seekers to explore the themes around A Play in Three Movements’. They explored what does social justice mean and how does our perception of history and lineage shape who we are in the here and now?


 

Conversations

What began with an inner circle of artists has now expanded to educators, triathletes, pastors, and former inmates who are using their experiences as fuel to make the world brighter. They are creating intersectional conversations to connect with themselves and others. Scroll through the library and join the conversation.