Ajayi Dance LLC
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Ajayi Dance is currently seeking volunteers to take part in a series of focus groups to inform the research and development of a bold new contemporary dance work examining masculinity. As part of the creative process, choreographer and director, Melissa Ajayi is interested in hearing from men in our community about their experiences with and understanding of masculinity in their lives: how it benefits them, how it might inhibit them, and how they see themselves fitting into this construct? Ajayi Dance is offering four opportunities for men (ages 18+) to connect with other men in the community and take part in a discussion about masculinity in our society and culture, facilitated by Dr. Will Ajayi, PhD and hosted by our generous community supporter, Master Marr’s Taekwon-do. ​ Each session will center on a different topic or question related to masculinity. Participants may participate in any or all sessions. Refreshments will be provided! The ultimate goal of these discussions is to inform the creative process of a future public performance by Ajayi Dance; participants will not be asked to perform. Participants will be credited for their insights, perspectives, and contributions and will have the option to remain anonymous.
About the Facilitator
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Dr. Will Ajayi is the Head of Wellbeing at Netflix, with prior roles as Organizational Well-Being Consultant and Positive Psychology Program Manager at Google. He also served as a Mental Health Specialist at YouTube, supporting teams exposed to sensitive content and developing well-being programs in partnership with executive leadership to help foster a culture of well-being and resilience from the top down. Prior to his work in the tech/media industry, Will worked in healthcare (VA), private practice, and the criminal justice system (Federal Bureau of Prisons). Originally from Nigeria and raised in Cleveland, OH, he earned his Ph.D. from Kent State University, specializing in psychological & forensic assessment. A Clinical Psychologist by trade, Will has spent the majority of his career and clinical practice exploring ways in which we can collectively make the experience of seeking and receiving mental health support a stigma free, open, and fulfilling experience.
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