The Ceremony
The Ceremony is a Black Sacred Space that calls us to remember the Black Technologies that have kept us alive. It is an immersive experience that uses Music, Dance, art installation, Communion, and Prayer to remind us of who we are in a world that is actively trying to erase us.
We. Get. Bigger.
Comprised of multiple components - The Sanctuary, an interactive art installation; The Anthology, a collection of stories, rituals, and affirmations; The Album, a blend of classic 90s gospel and Black music genres; and The Communion, a series of performances and workshops - The Ceremony promises to be a Spirit-forward experience for, curated, performed, and held by Black people.
The Ceremony calls forth our innovative ways to RECLAIM our power and move with audacity to create change in our lives and ultimately, our Communities.
Two years since its inception, Body Prayers has partnered with Public Functionary and over 71 Artists to bring this culturally rich experience to Minneapolis
We owe ourselves celebrations and reflection; we deserve to see beyond today, to dream about futures. We expand without permission. We exist not despite but because we simply ARE.
Featuring works by Mychal Fisher (MMYYKK), BLAQ, Vie Boheme, Al’ Tawam, Maiya Hartman, Jordan Hamilton, Omar Abdulkarim, Remnant Dance Conservatory, and more!
Where: Public Functionary, 1500 Jackson Street NE, Studio 144, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Ceremony Dates:
Friday, Aug 14 - 7 pm
Saturday, Aug 15 - 7 pm
Sunday, Aug 16 - 4 pm
Open Sanctuary:
✨ THE SCHEDULE ✨
Sat, Aug 22
Open Sanctuary — 1-6pm
Sun, Aug 23
Open Sanctuary — 1-3:30pm
The Ceremony: Processing Circle — 4-6pm (Sacred Black Space)
Sat, Aug 29
Open Sanctuary — 1-3pm
With Our Own Hands: Our Worlds and How We Build Them w/ Leanna Browne & Atlese Robinson — 3-5pm (Sacred Black Space)
Sun, Aug 30
Communion — 3-6pm (Sacred Black Space)
Come as you are. Take what you need.
This activity is made possible by the Bridge Fund for Dance program through the City of Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs Department.
A collective offering of Prayers, Stories, Rituals, and Affirmations.
In 2024, we called on Community to submit their Prayers, Stories, Rituals, and Affirmations — and this anthology is what came back. It's a tangible piece to hold onto and return to whenever you need to feel connected, grounded, or lifted.
The Book of Prayers is also the spiritual root of The Ceremony — the original music for the show was composed from these very pages. Whether or not you make it to the performance, this book lets you connect in spirit.
Preorder now — books ship October 1st.
A collective offering of Prayers, Stories, Rituals, and Affirmations.
In 2024, we called on Community to submit their Prayers, Stories, Rituals, and Affirmations — and this anthology is what came back. It's a tangible piece to hold onto and return to whenever you need to feel connected, grounded, or lifted.
The Book of Prayers is also the spiritual root of The Ceremony — the original music for the show was composed from these very pages. Whether or not you make it to the performance, this book lets you connect in spirit.
Preorder now — books ship October 1st.