Many images of women and encouraging slogans are arranged on a circular green backing to create a collage. Some figures are dancing, doing yoga, jumping, holding children, and modelling.
An hour before Zumba class last Friday, instructors Mike Tan and Kim Melecio temporarily ceded their stage to a glorious mess of pictures, wrapping paper, stickers, and press-on jewels.
In this collage, numerous images of women and several uplifting quotes have been placed on a circular black backing. The women are dancing, knitting, cooking, singing, and giving speeches.
As the dancers started choosing materials and arranging them on the backings, I loved hearing stories about the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and female artists who have inspired them.
Close-up of the centre of the green collage focuses on seven pictures of women of varying ages, an image of a tiger lily, and two LGBTQ+ Pride Flags, one of which displays the words “Y’all Means All.”
It was also beautiful to witness how members helped one another as a matter of course, natural as breathing. This can be seen in Mike’s video of the collage activity, for it captures the intuitive collaborative energy that makes the dance squad sparkle.
This Zoomed-in section of the second collage features two phrases: “You are my home” and “Take time to make your soul happy.” Images of women surround the slogans.
I love how our Zumba circle composes enchanting mosaics of kinetic and visual art, breathing hope into every step and image. Celebrating International Women’s Day with this creative community meant a lot to me, and I adore the two collages that flourished in the care of many hands.
This close-up of the green collage focuses on a quotation, which reads, “When one of us shines, we all sparkle.” It comes from a previous post inspired by Mike and Kim’s class, (Thank you for requesting the quote, Mike! Thanks also go to Nicole for bringing the sparkly jewels!).
2 Responses to “International Women’s Day Collages Sparkle with Zumba Spirit!”
Mischell A
It’s beautiful! Thank you so much for initiating and sharing this . We truly appreciate all the positive things you do. They’re contagious!????
catheraine
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words, Mischell! It was so much fun to facilitate the collage session, and I’m delighted that participants enjoyed the experience. I’m inspired by all the positive energy that radiates from the Zumba community, so maybe the contagiousness flows in all directions!
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