The Dancing Flowers for Peace was conceived in 2005 by Lesly Fredman, Noel Marts and me-three creative, social activists committed to the vision of transforming negative actions into peaceful engagement. We chose movement, humor, and collaboration as the most effective instigators of change. These entities are cultivated in bi-weekly classes for women over fifty. The performance troupe is a smaller group, represented as individual flowers. We become “peace messengers” in cleverly designed costumes and perform choreographic work that addresses environmental issues (colony collapse syndrome, pollution) and social justice issues. Our main goal is sustaining peace and wellness in the body. The Dancing Flowers for Peace offer free workshops in Atlanta and perform throughout Georgia (festivals, parades, showcases).  

New Dance at the Decatur Arts Festival 2023  

The Dancing Flowers for Peace share values they have practiced since 2005. They will facilitate an introduction to movement improvisation that emphasizes play, collaboration, sensing, and relating. Dance for your own health and well-being! Movers will explore how we communicate with each other; how we uniquely express our identities; and how play transforms into moving with purpose. (no dance experience necessary)-