Presence Studio 501(c)(3)
~~~~ The Non-Profit Organization ~~~~
Presence Studio is dedicated to the practice of conscious embodiment and expression. Located in Bellingham, Washington, the studio was founded by Jenny Macke, opening its doors in 2008. Presence Studio is now run as a non-profit 501(c)(3) collective by volunteer stewards and a board of directors.
~~~~ The Mission ~~~~
Our mission is to nurture interconnected communities through dance and the movement arts – offering spaces and events that celebrate embodiment and bring people together.
~~~~ The Teachers ~~~~
Presence Studio has been blessed with many teachers and forms of movement over the years. Technique, exercise, cultural expression, and mindful embodiment all have a place here. Our mission is to nurture a community where people of all ages and backgrounds can explore the full spectrum of the movement arts. See our list of teachers and space tenders.
~~~~The Community ~~~~
Thich Nhat Hanh says that "Community is the next Buddha." We believe it takes showing up and being present to be part of a community. That's it. We all have gifts and ways to contribute, and we welcome each individual as they find their place and space in a moving community. We welcome people of all races, religions, orientations, and diverse backgrounds who are interested in being more embodied and present, and who are dedicated to learning how to create more space within themselves for the basic goodness for self and others. We love our home community of Bellingham dancers, and we also enjoy hosting workshops that draw people from all over the country and world.
