# Event Details - **Event Name**: Movement Philosophy ::::: Spring Session - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A weekly gathering of moving, reading, and creative exploration of academic texts, poetry, essays and more alongside community.About this EventTHE WHATS:Movement Philosophy is a space to gather together to read writings (articles, poems, songs, essays, & more) and explore them through movement, the arts, and community. In an attempt to take the academy outside of the institutional walls, in an attempt to tap into the wisdom innate within our bodies, in an attempt to trust the wisdom of the land, how might we be in relationship to the text alongside one another? Your favorite elements of a college lecture (the discussion, duh), meets embodiment explorations, meets community engagement, meets reading circle adjacent! We will gather for a small meditation and check-in, followed by a quick guided movement, reading of our texts together, discussion, followed by more movement, creative exploration (writing/drawing/making of any kind), before we close out with a final discussion time.THE TICKETS:This spring series will run for 4 weeks (4/27-5/18/26).* a makeup class is pre-scheduled for 5/25/26, in the event of canceling a session due to illness or life events.*It's recommended to come for the whole series, however, not required! Tickets can be bought for the whole series or for a drop-in session. Tickets will close at 6:30 pm on each Monday of the event.CLASS PASS, ENTIRE 4 WEEK SERIES (APRIL 27-MAY 18)$80 ($20 per class)sliding scale $40-$120DROP-IN CLASS:$25sliding scale $15-$35THE WHO: This is for all people wanting to explore embodiment, somatics, writings, world building/dreaming alongside others in community. All bodies, physical abilities**, and experiences to writing, academic texts, somatics, the arts, and more are welcomed.**If needing certain mobility accomodations, please email the event organizer.THE WHAT:What we will be reading during this 4 week series will be announced early April.All reading materials will be provided by PDF to your email before the event.THE FACILITATOR:Movement Philosophy is led and organized by Madison Mae Parker (MFA, RSME/T).Madison Mae Parker is a white, queer, chronically ill, neurodivergent ritual artist and witch. Parker holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute and is a registered somatic movement educator through ISMETA by way of the Tamalpa Institute (founded by Anna Halprin). They deeply believe our bodies are our first source of wisdom, our way to build another world. MadisonMaeParker.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/movement-philosophy-spring-session/100001981233357305 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, health-wellness, fine-arts, literary-art, meditation - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 87.21, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: bim bom studios - **lat**: 41.9388613 - **long**: -87.7577663 - **full address**: bim bom studios, 5226 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Movement Philosophy ::::: Spring Session - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/008c9bcd0ad35ebd7aabf5401742dbe9204af125268ec4e252781d53972d9290-rimg-w1200-h854-dca6937d-gmir.jpg?v=1769037368 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Movement Philosophy ::::: Spring Session being held? - **A:** Movement Philosophy ::::: Spring Session takes place on Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at bim bom studios, 5226 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Movement Philosophy ::::: Spring Session? - **A:** Movement Philosophy ::::: Spring Session is organized by Madison Mae Parker. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Movement Philosophy ::::: Spring Session is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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