May 4th, 4 pm & 7 pm | Luminary Arts Center
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we present ‘Touching Two Worlds: Integration’, a cirque performance that explores the beauty and diversity of our inner worlds.
A collaboration between psychologist, Dr. Sherry Walling, and professional circus performer and coach, Lynn Lunny, this one-of-a-kind show offers the beauty and thrill of cirque woven with a powerful narrative about mental well-being.
About the show
A cast of artists and acrobats will mesmerize you with their contortion, daring trapeze, and dance-on-fabrics acts.
Visiting artists will include Rain Anya of Paper Doll Militia and Saffron Van Rossem of Circus with Purpose.
Book Your Ticket Now:
Circus explorer
Regular Price: $35
Ticket includes:
90-minute circus show
Premier
Pass
Regular Price: $55
Ticket includes:
90-minute circus show
Signed copy of “Touching Two Worlds” by Sherry Walling PhD
Priority seating for an up-close view of the magic.
Raffle for classes at professional circus, yoga and movement studios.
Sky-Dancer's Package
Regular Price: $150
Ticket includes:
90-minute circus show
Signed copy of “Touching Two Worlds” by Sherry Walling PhD
Priority seating for an up-close view of the magic.
Small group circus class experience at Twin Cities Trapeze - 10 am to 1 pm on Sunday, May 5th
Continuing Education Special Show
May 3rd, 6:30 pm
Luminary Arts Center.
Join us for a captivating circus performance exploring a holistic journey into the healing power of artistic movement. This three-credit CEU program tailored for mental health professionals offers a meaningful learning experience:
Here's what you can expect:
Witness the power of artistic movement firsthand! This unique course involves a private screening of a captivating circus performance featuring artists and acrobats showcasing their contortion, trapeze, and dance-on-fabric acts
Gain deep insights into how artistic movement can promote mental wellness and aid in the recovery process from grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression
Learn theoretical frameworks and specific strategies for integrating artistic movement into your treatment planning and self-care practices.
Presenters:Elizabeth Vogt, PsyD (moderator)
Sherry Walling, PhD
Alissa Kaasa MSW, LICSW
Nastaaja Johnson, MA
Robert McCauley, LICSW
Engage in experiential activities, including breathwork practices and simple movement sequences, designed for your self-care and to be of use with your clients.
Participate in a Q&A session and network with other professionals.
This program is open to psychologists, social workers, and counselors looking to deepen their understanding of the healing potential of artistic movement in the context of mental health.
The learning session has been approved for three CEU credits by the Minnesota Board of Psychology (for licensed psychologists), the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (for licensed counselors and clinical counselors), and the Minnesota Board of Social Work (for licensed social workers.)
We look forward to welcoming you to this one-of-a-kind fusion of art and psychology!
If you require any additional information or have specific questions about the event, reach out and let’s talk!
Groups of 10 or more- Special rate available. To obtain group rate, please contact the MN Opera Box Office by calling 612-333-6669.
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Sponsor an Acrobat
Can’t attend the show but want to support this project? Consider sponsoring an acrobat for $100, and we’ll donate two tickets in your honor. We have a number of mental health and arts organizations in our community that would love the opportunity to attend the show, such as Vivid Black Paint and Girls Rise Up. Click below to make a meaningful contribution.
Performers