Artist in Residence in Shanondoah Valley
Mar
23
to Apr 6

Artist in Residence in Shanondoah Valley

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Elana was invited to the Shenandoah Valley to be Artist in Residence with Rockingham Fine Arts Association. The AiR will be time for her to refine a new work entitled, "full head of hair" -- a performance about the changing texture of time and new motherhood. This new project also investigates feminine intuition, body literacy, and the idea that supple is another word for strength.
This personal new work, “full head of hair”, will premiere Fall 2020 in New Orleans with a cast of talented local musicians/dancers. Stay tuned!

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Art & Core: pace yourself
Mar
22
11:00 AM11:00

Art & Core: pace yourself

Tomorrow I will be facilitating a free 40-minute Art & Core class on zoom. The theme is “pace yourself.”
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Sunday, March 22 at 11:00AM-11:40AM (CDT)
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As some of you know, Art & Core is a series I created that connects the body and mind. Art & Core bridges the gap between my work as an artist and a Pilates instructor. Each session includes Pilates, guided meditation, and writing. The purpose of the class is to find core strength through connecting to inner creativity. In this time of quarantine, the theme for our sessions will be "pace yourself." In addition to the usual repertoire, I will teach a few pelvic floor exercises I have learned from @carolyne_anthony in my recent certification as a pre/postnatal specialist. All levels are welcome.

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Art & Core at The Martin (CHI)
Oct
6
11:30 AM11:30

Art & Core at The Martin (CHI)

Open to the public, Elana will facilitate Art & Core at The Martin. The Martin is a new Chicago events + performance space owned by two woman artists and entrepreneurs. The theme of this event will be "Healing Arts".

This event will be free with a suggested donation of $10. We will finish the workshop with some refreshments and time to chat.

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"More Than A Trace" installation at HPAC
Sep
15
11:00 AM11:00

"More Than A Trace" installation at HPAC

"More than a trace" is CabinFever's upcoming installation to premiere alongside Hyde Park Art Center's new exhibition, "The Art of Being Dangerous," on September 15th.  Based on a combination of nterviews with the artists exhibiting at this sho, an exploration of heir work, and the specific lens throug which CabinFever artists see the world, artistic director Elana Jacobs and her dancers will ask the question, "how can I love you?" Jacobs believes that when we respond to an artist and their work, we can't help but express love. "More than a trace" consists of ersonal storie, artistic expression, and the act of seeing the human as whole. CabinFever will create 19 tiny movement phrases dedicated to each of the rtists. Through this process, the company hope to mimic the energetic exchange that transpires between the viewer and artist at the museum – in which the art makes an impression on the body that lingers far beyond the exhibition space. 

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Art & Core: Spring Cleaning Weekend Workshop
Apr
20
to Apr 22

Art & Core: Spring Cleaning Weekend Workshop

This weekend workshop is for artists and creatives of all types (writers, dancers, musicians, filmakers, performers, etc.) with the purpose of finding our core strength and connecting to our creative trajectories. Each session will include Pilates exercises, guided meditation, cardio movement, writing prompts, personal goal setting, and community-building with a variety of other artists. We will examine where our blocks are in the mind and in the body, and how to break through to a healthy artistic practice. In this April workshop, we will work on "spring cleaning" the old habits and stories stored in the body/mind that no longer serve us.  Space is limited, RSVP to book a spot. 

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Art & Core 2018
Jan
5
to Feb 23

Art & Core 2018

Every Friday in January & February 2018, we will be continuing the Art & Core series at Outerspace Studios.  A continuous exploration of our creative trajectories, artistic support, and core strength. We will also try to understand the connection between the mind and body in the context of being in artist.  Art & Core will serve as a weekly check-in for Chicago artists of all kinds in an effort to lift each other up in our perspective pursuits.  Details TBD

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