ART & MOVEMENT PROGRAM SERIES at Albany Center Gallery

ART & MOVEMENT PROGRAM SERIES at Albany Center Gallery

This free and open to the public program series celebrates movement, rhythm, wellness, and creative expression through community-centered experiences and workshops. In collaboration with regional artists and movement practitioners, this series invites participants of all backgrounds to connect through dance, music, and mindfulness.

Ages 18+. No prior experience necessary.

Free and open to the public at ACG, 48 N Pearl St, Downtown Albany, NY.

This program series is part of ACG’s on-going efforts for additional programs for adults and activating “After Hours” evenings. Come downtown and move with us!

Schedule:
- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., featuring Jordan Taylor Hill
- WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., featuring Nikki Rogers
- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., featuring Rachelle Smith-Stallman

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. — Jordan Taylor Hill
Rhythm as Memory: An Introduction to Afro-Diasporic Drumming and Dance
An immersive one-hour introduction to West African and Afro-Cuban drumming and dance traditions. Rooted in the rhythms of the diaspora, this interactive session blends live drumming, movement, and cultural storytelling, inviting participants to experience rhythm as a living form of cultural memory.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. — Nikki Rogers
Lifted Vision: Community Yoga
A welcoming community yoga experience focused on mindfulness, movement, and collective wellness. Participants will be guided through accessible practices designed to restore balance, connection, and presence.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. — Rachelle Smith-Stallman
ACTIVATE YOUR GROOVE
Clear guidance. Endless possibilities. Pure fun.
Move to great music, follow simple prompts, and discover your own groove. There’s no right or wrong, just joy, curiosity, creativity, and movement.