Artist's Statement

My art, Movement, is a true manifestation of my life as it continues to unfold. There are many stories to be told and our body landscape is the purest form of expressing them. My approach is unique in the sense that having a background in therapy gives me a sensibility of the mind and dance a sensibility of the body. I have found thoughtful ways to merge these philosophies, creating a well-rounded practice. My offering is heart-healing and human-centered, with the purpose of bridging gaps in personal growth for all ages. I believe in curating a space that allows playfulness, safe risk-taking, and self-discovery. I enrich the mind, body, and spirit of all who enter my movement spaces, giving them a deeper awareness of their significance as human beings.

Bio

Lisa Green is a performer, arts administrator, and movement educator based in New York City. With over 20 years of experience with the public school system, working in in-school and out-of-school programs, Lisa has worked closely with teachers, collaborating to integrate arts and social justice pedagogy into the curriculum. She also has extensive experience as a training facilitator, including conducting workshops on literacy through arts, as well as topics that focus on social justice, wellness, youth, and community development. Lisa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree as a Child & Youth Counselor, working with at-risk children and their families. An accomplished performing artist, she is skilled in several dance forms and has performed with many dance companies locally and internationally. The skills she has acquired in the counseling field have informed her work as a dance educator and performing artist, which led her to develop and implement dance programming for children focusing on their social and emotional growth through movement. To add to her credits, Lisa also specializes in many fitness and healing modalities, including certification in Holistic Health Counseling (Ayurveda), Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba Instruction.