Posts by Lara McIntosh
Photos from our 16th Annual Thanks-Giving dance by donation with Village Volunteers
We had a glorious time! Here are just a few shots from this beloved and successful fundraiser. Many thanks to our beautiful musicians, Caxambu, Denny Stern, Thierno Diop, Shemayim Elohim, Jay Braverman and Lance Lu. And to all who participated and contributed to this event. We’ve raised close to $3,000 so far which translates into…
Read MoreWassa Dance and Village Volunteers’ 16th annual Thanks-Giving Dance by Donation
You are invited to our 16th Annual Thanks-Giving Dance by Donation.
We are thrilled to be offering this beloved community event again this year. Come celebrate with us!
Thursday, November 28, 2019
9:00 -10:15 a.m.
9250 14th Ave. NW, Seattle WA 98117 (Ballard)
Wassa’s Live! Music Sunday Dance 11/10/19
We have a wonderful line up of percussion musicians coming to inspire this month’s special Sunday session. Join us!
Read MoreWe’re back with live music Sundays!
One way and another we’ve been doing these live cross-cultural percussion and movement events for 25 years. So happy the next series is back for the 2019 September- December season! Come move in the heart of September rhythms with our live music session Sunday 9/8/19.
Read MoreMuse for Autumn
This beautiful Gita came back from Mali with me from the first trip there. It’s a beautiful instrument. For me, its all about the parts as well. Calabash, pyromancy, cowries, being hand made, acoustic… These alchemical things are among my current autumn muses.
Read MoreWassa’s Savory Autumn Intensive
Madrona MindBody Institute Port Townsend, WA October 11-13, 2019 Come move in the heart of autumn rhythms for a delicious weekend of Wassa Dance with Lara McIntosh. This workshop is designed for folks who love to move in a nourishing, structured environment with some of the best music the world has to offer. Fee for…
Read MoreWassa Dance – March Rhythms
Wassa Dance – March Rhythms Madrona MindBody Institute Port Townsend, WA March 1-3, 2019 Come as you are and let the rhythms take you deeper. You are invited for a special weekend of dance and movement meditation as we tune into the transition from late Winter into early Spring with some of the best music the…
Read MoreWassa’s Savory Autumn Residency 2018
This annual residency at MMI is a favorite of mine. This year, I am especially excited to include Marie Chong’s offering in the mix. Her insight and expertise will be a beautiful component of this year’s creative exploration and inspiration. Wassa’s Savory Autumn Intensive Madrona MindBody Institute Port Townsend, WA October 5 – 7, 2018 You are invited…
Read MoreWassa Dance & Village Volunteers’ 14th Annual Thanks-Giving Dance Fundraiser
Wassa Dance & Village Volunteers’ 14th Annual Thanks-Giving Dance by Donation is happening and you are invited! Thursday November 23, 2017 9-10:15 a.m. Crown Hill Community Building Gym 9250 14th Ave. NW Seattle WA 98117 This gathering has become a beloved event for many who enjoy community, fun and good works as part of…
Read MoreOur next Hawaii dance residency is happening! Feb 11-18, 2018
WASSA DANCES WITH ALOHA February 11-18, 2018 Kalani Oceanside Retreat Center Big Island, Hawaii Join us for a very special week of inspiration, ease and joyful vitality. Come as you are, let the rhythms dance you deeper. This sweet 7 night island style intensive features daily sessions of movement meditations and personal tuning leading into spirited…
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