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Reframing Opera Through Movement

MANX, or Movement Arts Nature Exchange, is a sustainability forward arts organization blending dance and opera by curating classes and workshops that integrate movement with singing, and by using podcasting and blogging platforms to further the discussions around interdisciplinary creation. In addition, MANX produces dance/opera fusion performances with minimal production overhead to encourage sustainable art making practices.

MANX Calendar

MANX Monthly Movement/ Singing Workshop

Sunday April 27, 2025 @ 2:00-4:00pm
In-Person @ MOtiVE
This community-focused, donation based workshop is a great opportunity to integrate dance with singing in accessible, creative, and engaging ways.

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MANX Weekly Movement/ Singing Classes

Tuesdays @ 2:30-4:00pm, in-person at MOtiVE
Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM EST (live/online)
For singers and dancers looking to integrate singing and dancing together on a consistent basis.

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MANX Mini Sessions

Tuesday April 15, between 4:00-6:00pm
In-person @ MOtiVE
MANX offers affordable 30 minute “mini sessions” for dancers interested in one-on-one vocal coaching, or for opera singers who want help staging or choreographing their arias.

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MOtiVE Artist Support Program

Spring 2025
MANX is part of the Artist Support Program with MOtiVE, a Brooklyn movement studio and community space, with subsidized rentals for in-person MANX events, and connecting MANX to other emerging New York based artists and arts entities.

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Guest Artist, Brooklyn Motion Capture Dance Ensemble

May 23 @ 7:30 pm EST
The DiMenna Center, 450 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
MANX joins the Brooklyn Motion Capture Dance Ensemble for a performance with ChaosSpaceNYC'.

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Artist Residency, Moulin Belle

July 2025
MANX is in residence at Moulin Belle in Mareuil en Perigord, France, leading a community Movement for Singing workshop and presenting a community driven “apero hour” style performance.

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