Next Session

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SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2026

10am-12pm

Bancroft Street Market

2702 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108

Free/no cost

 

Register by emailing laurensimpsondance@gmail.com

 

THEME 

Back to basics

We will get reacquainted with ourselves, each other, the space, and return to the rhythm of our monthly embodied explorations.

 

FORMAT 

9:50am Optional early arrival to warm up on your own

10am Circle and introduction

10:10am Meditation and arrival

10:30am Group exercise

11am Partner exercise

11:30 Individual exercise and reflection

12pm Close

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What is Horseplay?

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Horseplay offers simple movement structures, for solo exploration, partner and group work punctuated by verbal and written real-time processing and reflection. Through this embodied practice we attempt to deepen the connection between mind and body and the creative space within.

 

What are our values?

Community and Togetherness

Embodied Inquiry

Co-creation

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Who attends Horseplay?

Open to everyone. Artists, teachers, accountants, lawyers, designers, dancers, musicians, athletes, writers, and creative humans of all kinds are encouraged to attend. 

No prior experience necessary, all abilities welcome.

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What should I wear to Horseplay?

Wear loose fitting clothes in layers so you can move comfortably and regulate your body temperature. We will remove our shoes. Accessories/jewelry/etc. tend to get in the way of moving freely and could get caught, so less is better in this context. That said, please wear what makes you feel good! Personally, I will wear loose pants, t-shirt, sweatshirt, and socks. I stay away from yoga/workout clothes as they tend to be constricting. 

 

What supplies do I need?

Bring a notebook, pen, and water to each workshop. If other materials are needed, we will let you know. There is a water fountain available.

 

What does access look like at Horseplay?

There is free street parking and a small parking lot on the west side of Bancroft Street Market. There are wide sidewalks on the north and east side of the building leading to the double-door entrance on the northeast corner. The inside of the space is open and bright with wood flooring and a few columns. There are two bathrooms and a water fountain. 

 

On an especially hot or cold day, the space’s temperature may be slightly higher or lower than normal. Please reach out to Lauren with any questions about access.

 

What norms have been established for the workshops?

1. Come as you are.

2. Come in the spirit of good will toward yourself, the space, each other.

3. The two-hour workshop is a co-creation, unfolding by and within the group members who are present. We accept shared responsibility for our experiences. We enter and begin with a sense of well-meaning participation toward the suggestions brought forth by me or members of the group. We can expect to do so with discernment and critical eye. Feedback and critical discussion are welcome and encouraged.

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What does consent mean at Horseplay?

During the workshops, each individual will rely on continuous attention and attunement to what is happening within themselves, and potentially with a movement partner and/or the group. This attunement is a tool that helps us create a safer space for everyone, and is foundational for a connected and collaborative atmosphere. The word “consent” is from the Latin consentire, which means “to feel together.” We work toward a positive consent culture in the workshops. 

 

Consent is an ongoing process and is reversible.

 

In a movement workshop such as this one, most of our communication cues are nonverbal, however, verbal no’s and yes’s are encouraged. 

 

You are free to step out and reenter at any time. 

 

Facilitators are offering guidelines to shape the experience for the group; however, we expect all directives to be treated as choices, not rules.​​