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If Her Eyes Could Talk

Support a piece, about the trauma of the past shaping who we think we are, and how we breakthrough.

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If Her Eyes Could Talk

If Her Eyes Could Talk

If Her Eyes Could Talk

If Her Eyes Could Talk

If Her Eyes Could Talk

Support a piece, about the trauma of the past shaping who we think we are, and how we breakthrough.

Support a piece, about the trauma of the past shaping who we think we are, and how we breakthrough.

Support a piece, about the trauma of the past shaping who we think we are, and how we breakthrough.

Support a piece, about the trauma of the past shaping who we think we are, and how we breakthrough.

Saya Baker
Saya Baker
Saya Baker
Saya Baker
1 Campaign |
Brooklyn, United States
$955 USD 16 backers
38% of $2,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
"If Her Eyes Could Talk" is a piece about the traumas and abuse of my past, and how they effected my relationships with others, myself, and shaped the woman I thought I was meant to be. This piece gets to be the breakthrough for me to remember the real and authentic Saya.

Short Summary

My name is Saya Baker, I am a 20 year old Pilates Instructor, Reiki Practitioner, and artist/dancer based in NYC. I have been dancing for 15  years, and I have recently begun choreographing to perform. 

I am building this campaign to grow funds for my new dance piece "If Her Eyes Could Talk". The piece is about my life, the trauma I have experienced up until this point, and the subconscious narrative and conversations created because of it. This work is extremely close to my heart, and I get to make my vision come to life. 

What We Need 

I need to raise at least  $2,000!

What this pays for:

  • Rehearsal Space ($200+)
  • Theater Rental ($1,000)
  • Musician stipend ($150+)
  • Dancers stipend ($100+)
  • Production Manager/Lighting Designer ($225+) 
  • Costumes ($250+)
  • Accessories ($75 - 100)

If the entire goal of $2,000 is not reached, the funds will immediately go to theater rental. 

The Impact

"If Her Eyes Could Talk" is a piece that speaks to hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. The trauma that we experience as children has a direct effect on the person we grow up to be. Every relationship that we build, the way we communicate, the way we see the world, and the way we see ourselves is shaped by our history. In my case - and I'm sure many others - I grew into only resentment, bitterness, and pain. I felt that the world was against me, and that every relationship I built - intimate or not - would result in the same pain I felt as a child.

And sure enough, it did.  

I manifested my past into my present and continued to experience traumatic event, after traumatic event. It became too much. All I wanted was to feel peace, and joy. It didn't feel possible up until this past August. 

I want to share my life, and my vision with people, to show them that they are not alone.  

Risks & Challenges

Creating a piece and performing it in 2 months is difficult process. For example, finding dancers that are available on all rehearsal dates, finding affordable rehearsal space, stage and lighting design could not happen if sufficient funds are not generated, etc. 

This piece gets to be shared with the world, and although it may be challenging, I am committed to having it happen no matter what. 

Other Ways You Can Help

If you are unable to support financially, don't let that stop you from supporting another way!

Spread this campaign around, use the Indiegogo share tools, show up to the performance, MAKE SOME NOISE!  

 

Thank you for the love, 

 

Saya

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Private Pilates Session

$50 USD $100 USD (50% off)
Pilates is a series of exercises that strengthens and tones muscle, and builds flexibility. Focusing on the stomach and core, Pilates corrects postural imbalance that we develop over the years based on our daily habits.
Included Items
  • Private Pilates Session
Estimated Shipping
February 2019
4 claimed

Reiki Session

$50 USD $100 USD (50% off)
Reiki is hands on stress relief and energy healing practice. It cleanses out your energy, and gives you a fresh headspace.
Included Items
  • Reiki Session
Estimated Shipping
February 2019
2 claimed
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