Join artists Reggie Wilson and Michel Kouakou of Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group for this welcoming workshop. Community Shouts are joyful, participatory sing-alongs that invite people to connect with their rhythmic voices, bodies, and one another. Through songs, rhythms, and storytelling from Africa and the African Diaspora – including the Caribbean and the American South – participants explore shared traditions and cultural connections. No prior experience is needed, and everyone is encouraged to participate at their own comfort level.

Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group creates dance and multi-disciplinary performance work, which often articulates the intricate relationship individuals and communities have to ritual, their bodies and their cultures. Workshops offered by the Company are a reflection of its performance articulation and these concerns.

This free community workshop is open to all ages and abilities; comfortable clothing is recommended. he Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged online or by calling 413.243.9919 x166. Tickets are available at the door, pending availability. Open to all ages and abilities

Jacob’s Pillow is committed to creating accessible spaces and experiences. Please contact [email protected] or call 413.243.9919 x166 with accessibility questions or accommodation requests.