DIANE TOMASI -performs on the ground and in the air, as a dancer and aerialist. She began as a gymnast at the young age of 2, later began to dance, and then was introduced to aerial through an inclusive, abled/disabled body workshop with Blue-Eyed Soul Dance Company in the UK. Diane has performed at Galapagos Art Space, The Slipper Room, Jacob’s Pillow, The Wild Project, Dance New Amsterdam, and The Muse Brooklyn among other places, and with Phaedra’s Cabaret, Ko-Ryo Dance Theater as well as in her own work. Diane is a founder of a community of artists called This Body, whose mission is to unite to ease the challenging aspects of creating work in New York City and to bring together artists looking for community. This Body hosts a range of events including community potlucks, workshops,  performances, and classes in dance, acrobatics, and aerial, as well as Thai massage sessions. Diane is interested in bettering herself, building community, and challenging internal and external biases and ‘social norms’ through research and performance.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREES:
Simonson Method of Teacher Training, 2013
Thai Massage Adv Studies Sen Theory & Application, 2010
Thai Massage Basic Studies Level I & II, 2009
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts BA (HONS) Perf Arts (Dance), 2005
Adelphi University, Dance Major (9/98-5/00)
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS:
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 03/31/2018
Creative Aging Training, ESTA’s (Elders Share the Arts), 11/09/17
Introduction to Anti-Bias Teaching, The Human Root, 10/12/17
Understanding & Undoing Racism®,The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond, 10/14/16-10/16/16
Remove the Fear, Create the Art, A discussion on Collaborating and Creating with Artists with Disabilities, ALMA, NYC, 04/23/18

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