empowering women through art & healthcare education

Choreographed by Ali McClellan and Adelita Hinojosa-Martin, this piece delves into the connection between dance and healthcare. As a dance movement therapist and a registered nurse, we recognize the vulnerability our patients face and the extent of emotions they navigate, from denial to grief and acceptance. Through this work, we cultivate an environment that honors their experiences, offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support. We celebrate the essence of human connection and resilience. Music: "Dance of Death" by Andrew Bird & "Peace Piece" by Bill Evans (we do not own the rights to this music).

Larga Vista Dance is a Brooklyn-based dance company, empowering women through art and health. We held a fundraiser at The Brooklyn Artery, in Ditmas Park, to help raise money for our 2025 Season. This was a free admission evening of art & women's healthcare education. The evening included a short performance by Larga Vista Dance Company, with guest artist Miho Ryo, a Watch Party of "The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause," followed by a short Q&A with a menopause coach and a raffle. Women walked away with new education on how their bodies work and how to better support themselves during this transition. The performance was a structured improvisation, inspired by the words of women's real perimenopausal experience. Guest artist Alexis Borth read the words of the women. (Pardon the video angle.) Our 2025 goal is $11,000. This money will fund our upcoming show, set for October 19, 2025. Read about our company at our website and donate, www.LargaVistaDance.org Help us reach our goal! Speaking portion May 17th Larga Vista Dance Presentation: How has perimenopause impacted my life? How HASN’T perimenopause impacted my life?! Even as a hyper-educated person on the subject, it kicks my ass on a daily. It isn’t one “thing” per se…I have so many symptoms. Brain fog, relentless self judgement, lack of control or agency over my moods, my output, and my energy – at work and at home. I just can’t seem to push through or “will myself” like I used to. For me, it’s the physical symptoms: the joint pain, the sudden injuries that seem to come out of nowhere, the irregular periods, breast changes and weight gain. Not knowing when it will change makes it feel like a rollercoaster. It has taught me that there are still things we cannot control, no matter how much we try. There is still a mystery to our bodies, our cycles and our rhythms. On the positive, it has forced me to give myself grace and hold my boundaries more steady than ever. I used to be a huge people pleaser, going above and beyond in order not to disappoint others - even if it exhausted me. Now, I can say “No” and put guardrails around what I can and can’t do. Most women I speak to say the same thing…the “I DON’T GIVE A FUCK” switch gets turned on….and it’s incredibly FREEING. (Music: a1 by Ólafur Arnalds & Nils Frahm - we do not own the rights to the music).

"Notes from Daughters" is a touching project created by Leah Elimeliah, presented at a charming art gallery on the Upper West Side. The event honored a variety of artists, each expressing how their fathers influenced their development into the women they are today. Larga Vista Dance showcased an extraordinary performance, directed by Adelita Hinojosa-Martin and Ali McClellan. The captivating guitar melodies from "Gipsy Kings" resonated the deep appreciation Adelita has for her Dad. Impressively, she delivered this piece following a demanding 12-hour shift at a NYC hospital, highlighting her commitment and passion. As this work continues to develop, the vision includes exploring the incorporation of videography, ideally performed in a larger space to amplify its effect. Music is Faena by Gipsy Kings (we do NOT own the rights to the music). The goal of Larga Vista Dance is to bring healthcare education and performing arts together. Ali is a dance therapist, and Adelita is a registered nurse.