MindFull Movement

Southern Border San Diego County Intercultural Latino/a/x Dance Samoan 2024

Mindfull Movement, founded by artist Daja Marks is more than a name—it’s a philosophy rooted in the belief that healing and growth come from letting go. By fostering both physical and mental movement, it creates spaces where communities connect in relational, not transactional, ways. Focused on empowering Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (NHPI), and BIPOC individuals, MindFull Movement bridges gaps in representation, visibility, and support at the intersection of wellness, mental health, and creative expression. Through movement, storytelling, and community engagement, it offers a platform for resilience and collective growth, encouraging participants to navigate complex identities and reclaim their stories. Collaborations with spaces like The Hill Street Country Club, which shares the vision of art as personal, communal, and universal, help create environments for healing and connection. MindFull Movement fosters creativity, healing, and community growth.

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Living Cultures

2024

Mindfull Movement: Cultural Capital Through Movement

Funds to individual artist grantee, Daja Marks, will support in establishing the nonprofit Mindfull Movement , secure venue rental, and support 20-40 workshops that offer the community innovative ways to reimagine health and wellness through street dance and hip-hop aerobics. This initiative will amplify NHPI and BIPOC voices, fostering cultural expression and community empowerment in San Diego.

 

 

 

 

 

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