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poet.
performer. activist. teacher.
DORA'S
WORKSHOP AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Creativity, Writing, Performance and Empowerment Programs:
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2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000
2007
Youth Mentorship Program, Society of The Muse of The Southwest
Taos, NM, Youth and Family Center, Tuesday February 20, 2007 - 5:30pm
Arts and Activism Workshop: Exploring the use of music as a medium for social and political change in terms of the peace movement, civil rights, gay and lesbian rights, and Native American Indian rights by musicians Michael Franti and Spearhead, U2, Patty Griffin, Elton John and Robbie Robertson. Will also explore how your voice can positively influence your community, and a number of creative writing and poetry exercises. Offered to mentors and mentees in the Youth Mentorship Program and the general public.
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2006
Project Coffeehouse
Lockhaven, PA, Monday April 10, 2006 - 5:00pm
Poetry Writing Workshop: "A String of Words and Voices"
Creativity, writing and performance-based workshop for 15 teenagers identified as at-risk and served by Project Coffeehouse, a Pennsylvania Council on The Arts granted community program. This is open to the entire community.
Penn State University, Communication Arts and Sciences, Spring 2006
CAS 398A: Public Argument and Social Activism
Through small -group discussion and a workshop setting, PUBLIC ARGUMENT AND SOCIAL ACTIVISM will provide students with opportunities to explore the theoretical, practical, and performative approaches to community-based dialogue, public argument, and civic engagement, and the intersections of private life, performing arts and the public forum. Emphasis is on issues of free speech, civil rights, and the communicative methods used by all manner of activists and dissenters to address social and political issues and inequities. Emphasis is also on the private life experience as both: 1) the motivation to engage in the public, political forum, and; 2) the basis of the messages that are made within the public forum as part of social justice movements.
My goal for the weekly readings is to explore the intersections between the general interest of the class members in terms of activism, social justice, and the arts, current community needs, and my objectives for the course. The topics that we will be exploring include the issues of the AIDS Pandemic, the Native American Indian and Latino/Latina experience, and various forms of interpersonal violence (bullying, sexual assault, and dating violence), as well as other topics identified by class discussion during the first two weeks of class.
2005
Pennsylvania Commission On Crime and Delinquency Annual Statewide Pathways Conference www.pccd.state.pa.us
Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, November 16, 2005 - 1:30-4:30pm
Book-signing to follow in front lobby of The Penn Stater Conference Center.
Empowering the Survivor's Voice: Writing Programs as a Means of Healing Workshop: Original 3-hour workshop for outreach services individuals to develop writing workshops for survivors of domestic or sexual violence, offering:
- Key elements for implementation of writing programs
- Workshop management concerns
- Specific writing exercises that may be used to build a workshop
- Actual writing exercises to explore together
- Bibliography of writing, healing and self-empowerment resources
The State College Boal Barn Community Theatre Apprenticeship Program
The Boal Barn Playhouse, Boalsburg, PA. July 2005
Creativity and Performance Workshop to explore connections between creative process and performative approaches with 27 theatre apprentices.
WORDSTOCK 2005: State College's Annual Festival of Language
Throughout downtown - please check schedule for dates, times, and locations
Both workshops I had scheduled were cancelled due to illness. My apologies. However, my latest project, an original photography and poetry show, Along The Path, is now up at Webster's Bookstore Café.
www.wordstockfestival.org
The 11th Annual Performance Studies International Conference: Becoming Uncomfortable
Brown University, Providence, RI, April 1, 2005 - check schedule for time and location
Round Table/Panel Discussion with members of The Neo-Spinsters, including Dora McQuaid, Pat Payne, Reina Prado, and Evie Shockly, exploring collaborative performance process in development of the show Second Wind.
Penn State University, Communication Arts and Sciences
CAS 498B: Theory of Social Action, Spring Semester 2005
Through small -group discussion and a workshop setting, Theory of Social Action will provide students with opportunities to learn theoretical, practical, and performative approaches to community-based dialogue, civic engagement, and to explore the intersections of private life, performing arts, and the public forum.
We will explore the arts address of address of issues of race, gender, identity politics, sexual orientation, disability, and the HIV crisis, and individual, community and global efforts to impact these social and political issues. Students will actively participate in the development and practical planning of WORDSTOCK: State College's Annual Festival of Language, as it serves the public interest by strengthening private, diverse, and collaborative voices across campus and community forums ( www.wordstockfestival.org).
2004
Pennsylvania Commission On Crime and Delinquency Annual Statewide Pathways Conference
Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, December 1-3, 2004
Book-signing to follow in front lobby of The Penn Stater Conference Center.
Check schedule for time and location - www.pccd.state.pa.us
Empowering The Survivor: Writing as a Means of Healing: A 90-minute workshop offering strategies for outreach service providers interested in developing, implementing and managing a writing workshop for victims and survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence.
WORDSTOCK 2004: State College's Annual Festival of Language
Throughout downtown - please check schedule for dates, times, and locations
The Artist's Way 3-Hour Intensive at Webster's Bookstore Café
Based on Julia Cameron's best-selling book The Artist's Way.
A String of Words: Poetry and Prose Writing Workshop.
www.wordstockfestival.org
The 10th Anniversary Celebration of The Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence Conference: The Journey to End Violence Against Women:
The History of Our Walk and the Path Ahead
Wilmington, DE. May 17, 2004 - check conference schedule for times and locations.
A String of Words and Voices Workshop: a 75-minute workshop to explore through writing the creative voices that often get lost in the efforts to meet the demands of our lives. Designed specifically for outreach service providers.
Empowering the Survivor: Writing as a Means of Healing: a 75-minute workshop offering strategies for outreach service providers interested in developing, implementing and managing a writing workshop for victims and survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Both programs developed for program-facilitators interested in implementing writing workshops for victims and survivors of violence.
Penn State University, Communication Arts and Sciences
CAS 498D: Private Lives, Public Voices, Spring Semester, 2004
\Through small -group discussion and a workshop setting, Private Lives, Public Voices will provide students with opportunities to learn theoretical, practical, and performative approaches to community-based dialogue, civic engagement, and to explore the intersections of private life, performing arts, and the public forum.
We will explore the spoken word revolution, and the arts address of address of issues of race, gender, identity politics, sexual orientation, disability, and the HIV crisis, and community efforts to impact these social and political issues. Students will actively participate in the development and practical planning of WORDSTOCK: State College's Annual Festival of Language, sponsored by and offered as part of the Central PA Festival of the Arts as it serves the public interest by strengthening private, diverse, and collaborative voices across campus and community forums (www.wordstockfestival.org).
2003
WORDSTOCK 2003: State College's Annual Festival of Language
July 2003, throughout downtown - please check schedule for dates, times, and locations
A String of Words: Poetry and Prose Writing Workshop
Tuesday, July 8, 5:00-7:00pm, Webster's Warehouse
A String of Voices: Performance Workshop
Wednesday July 9, 4:00-6:00pm, Webster's Warehouse
www.wordstockfestival.org
Penn State University, Communication Arts and Sciences,
CAS 497J: Private Lives, Public Voices, Second Summer Session, 2003
Through small-group discussion and a workshop setting, Private Lives, Public Voices will provide students with opportunities to learn theoretical, practical, and performative approaches to community-based dialogue, civic engagement, and to explore the intersections of private life, performing arts, and the public forum. We will explore the spoken word revolution, and the arts address of address of issues of race, gender, identity politics, sexual orientation, disability, and the HIV crisis, and community efforts to impact these social and political issues.
This course will run during second summer session and will coincide with WORDSTOCK, an annual language festival sponsored by and offered as part of the Central PA Festival of the Arts. Students will actively participate in the development and practical management of WORDSTOCK as it serves the public interest by strengthening private, diverse, and collaborative voices across campus and community forums.
The Artist's Way Creativity Program
Based on Julia Cameron's best-selling books The Artist's Way, The Artist's Way at Work, The Vein of Gold, The Right To Write, and Supplies.
State College, PA, programs:
13 week program, January - May 2003, beginning on January 27, 2003
Webster's Bookstore Café, 120 S. Allen St, State College, PA
Contact Dora via phone or email for details
The 94th Annual Eastern Communication Association Conference
Washington, DC April 2003 - check schedule for time and location
Civic Engagement on Campus: Building a Center for the Public Good. Short Course developed and presented with Dr. Rosa Eberly.
2002
WORDSTOCK 2002: State College's Annual Festival of Language
July 2002, throughout downtown - please check schedule for dates, times
Both workshops are in The Creative Oasis, Beaver Avenue, below The Phyrst.
A String of Words: Poetry and Prose Writing Workshop
A String of Voices: Performance Workshop
The Conference on Women's Health and Wellness
Penn State University, University Park, PA, Thomas Building, March 2002
Claiming Voice: Empowerment after the Violence. (2002). Original 2-hour workshop exploring writing and speaking as a means of healing and empowerment.
2001
WORDSTOCK 2001: State College's Annual Festival of Language
July 2001, throughout downtown - please check schedule for dates, times.
Both workshops are in The Creative Oasis, Beaver Avenue, below The Phyrst.
A String of Words: Poetry and Prose Writing Workshop
Own Your Voice, Own The Room: Performance Workshop
The Artist's Way Creativity Program
Based on Julia Cameron's best-selling books The Artist's Way, The Artist's Way at Work, The Vein of Gold, The Right To Write, and Supplies.
State College, PA, programs:
13 week program, January - May 2001 6:30-9:00pm, Mondays
Webster's Bookstore Café, 120 S. Allen St, State College, PA
6 week intensive for women survivors of violence - June - July 2001
Wednesday evenings 6:00-8:30 pm at Dora's house. Contact Dora for details.
Developed course specifically for women survivors of domestic and sexual violence by incorporating exercises for survivors of violence.
2000
THE FIRST WORDSTOCK 2001: State College's Annual Festival of Language
July 2000, throughout downtown - please check schedule for dates, times
Both workshops are in The Creative Oasis, Beaver Avenue, below The Phyrst.
Poetry Writing - The Basics: Poetry and Prose Writing Workshop
A String of Voices: Performance Workshop
The Artist's Way Creativity Program
Based on Julia Cameron's best-selling books The Artist's Way, The Artist's Way at Work, The Vein of Gold, The Right To Write, and Supplies
13 week program, January - May 2001
Webster's Bookstore Café, 120 S. Allen St, State College, PA
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