#62 - Wendy Kinal

Wendy (She/Her) delights in finding connections between people and connections between modalities/concepts: poetry and martial arts, rhythm and partner work, ritual and strength training, comedy and circus. She is a clown (theatrical and healthcare settings), a musician, a mover-dancer, and currently holds a purple belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. Her other explorations have included Xin Yi Liu He Quan, capoeira, boxing and kickboxing, contact improv, parkour, rock climbing, aerial arts and more. As a flying trapeze instructor and catcher in a recreational setting for a number of years, she learned to move through her fear of free fall (which she still has). Wendy created a Master of Arts Degree at Lesley University whose official title was MA in Play: Clowning, Ritual, and Transformation. Her performance thesis was a collaboration with other artists that looked at the rituals across the lifespan through the eyes of a clown. Stay tuned for her burgeoning work combining play, movement, vocal work and empowerment-based practical self-defense. Wendy has moved through the world with Crohn’s Disease for 30+ years and hopes to add more to discussions of mental health, disability, and chronic illness, especially in movement circles. Link to episode transcript: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/YUca9yMC1EUxY0_6SzMsa993cTeNudNN4uYmzf0GuCOCbqBvODfRBJZ6D2m_hm94Qw-iFoSQt-AKuSUe4yvU3vwlS0g?loadFrom=SharedLink