Rebecca Lemme

FOCUSED STUDY 11 June 26-28, 2026 @stompinggroundla Join us for 3 days of connection, community, and collective processing. Looking forward to this now maybe more than ever. Let’s be in community, joy, resistance, and space together. Early Bird Application due April 1 • $350 Priority Registration due June 1 • $400 Link bio for details, including facilitator announcements. /focused-study Scholarships and Work Study positions available $25 off full tuition for previous FS + miniSTUDY participants FOCUSED STUDY is grounded in the values and the mission of Acts of Matter: to bring diverse people together to enhance each others’ experience in life and in dance through sharing, listening, and learning. We are excited to work with mature individuals with various ranges of experience who have an interest in a deep dive over three days into investigation, self-reflection, rigor, joy, and community. Most (but not all) applicants will have a shared goal of pursuing dance professionally. Mature movers are encouraged to apply. Rebecca Lemme will be leading the majority of the experiences and will be joined by a diverse collection of esteemed guest faculty. PC @jodiiwatts

SPRING RELEASE TUESDAYS starting January 13 no class March 24 10-11:30a @stompinggroundla $15/class 5 for $50 Please register in advance actsofmatter.com/class ABOUT THE CLASS Open Company Class // Significantly informed by both Release and Laban/Bartenieff techniques, the class encourages investigation, problem solving, and versatility. Release technique is a method of movement discovery in which the superficial musculature of the body gives way to essential skeletal mechanisms, ultimately revealing greater dimension throughout the body. Class work will be grounded in the principle that self-exploration is the dancer’s most effective tool of development and is essential to finding authenticity of movement. While designed for intermediate to advanced movers, beginning movers with a deep curiosity are also encouraged to attend. MORE INFO ABOUT REBECCA LEMME Rebecca Lemme is a choreographer, performer, educator, visual artist, and also the Founder and Artistic Director of the performance group Acts of Matter. Thematically and physically, Acts of Matter engages with work grounded in an unfettered willingness to attempt something while accepting the possibility of its failure. This physical exertion—this act of trying—is the core of humanity in the work. Rebecca’s choreographic work has been commissioned for numerous universities and professional companies, and she teaches extensively in contemporary, ballet, and improvisation. She has created a unique movement style for the stage and the classroom that encourages investigation, problem solving, and versatility. A Professor at California State University, Long Beach and formerly a full-time faculty member at CalArts, Rebecca holds a degree from Princeton University in English and Theater and California Institute of the Arts in Choreography. PC @lostheartproductions

I will remember it this way. My first home. A respite from the rest of the world. A place of community and sharing. I am SO GRATEFUL to have hosted Fête there last year. I will cherish these memories always. My home burned down in the Eaton Fire last night. I was able to drive by today and saw the ashes. It was difficult, but I’ll be ok. I am safe. Kit is safe. I have so many people who are already looking after me. Thank you to you all. I appreciate everyone reaching out. I can’t get back to all of you right now, but it means a lot. I love you. New beginnings are ahead.

announcing… Our Spring series ends May 19. Release Tuesdays will continue this summer in July + August, and then the open class series will be on hiatus for a little while. Come join us when you can! @stompinggroundla Sign up—> actsofmatter.com/class Advance registration is always appreciated. $15 single class $50/5 class card—no expiration

Dear friends and community 💛 As you may know, my dear collaborator Serena and I have been working on putting together CMIX. The Claremont Movement Improv Exchange. We’re so excited to take on this endeavor, especially amidst everything happening in the world right now. For me personally, this project feels deeply meaningful. As someone coming from Iran and not always having had access to inclusive dance spaces, I feel really called to put my energy into creating something tangible: a space where people can move, connect, and feel a sense of belonging. This is my way of channeling energy into something rooted in care, community, and creativity. I would truly love for you to join us 🫶

Weekly sojourn to the house. Unbelievable. 🤍 Altadena Thank you everyone for the support in all the ways. actsofmatter.com/support

3mos of rebuild after 1yr of devastation. Jan-Apr 2025 Jan-Apr 2026 I am so grateful for the progress we’ve made and the continued support from everyone in this community. We are hopefully on track to complete the rebuild by the end of the year. It’s been a long road, but I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Just look at this transformation! Continued support via donation humbly accepted. actsofmatter.com/support Link in bio

FOCUSED STUDY 11 June 26-28, 2026 @stompinggroundla Join us for 3 days of connection, community, and collective processing. Priority Registration due June 1 • $400 Link bio for details. FS11 FACILITATORS Arletta Anderson | SOUL: Yoga* Veronica deSoyza | SOUL: Yoga* + BODYWORK: Massage MJ Wolff | BODY TALK: heels energy, without the heels Annie Ishimoto | SOUL: Pilates* Steve Rosa | SOCIAL: Latin dance Rebecca Lemme | RELEASE*, BALLET*, IMPROVISATION, DIALOGUE, and PROCESS Bib Cal Bauer | BODYWORK: Ilan Lev Method /focused-study Scholarships and Work Study positions available $25 off full tuition for previous FS + miniSTUDY participants FOCUSED STUDY is grounded in the values and the mission of Acts of Matter: to bring diverse people together to enhance each others’ experience in life and in dance through sharing, listening, and learning. We are excited to work with mature individuals with various ranges of experience who have an interest in a deep dive over three days into investigation, self-reflection, rigor, joy, and community. Most (but not all) applicants will have a shared goal of pursuing dance professionally. Mature movers are encouraged to apply.

STEVE ROSA + FOCUSED STUDY June 26-28 | Los Angeles ONE WEEK left for EARLY BIRD. Join us for three days of cultivation, community, and connection. ANNOUNCING our FS11 FACILITATORS Steve Rosa | SOCIAL: Latin Dance We are honored and excited to welcome Steve Rosa as a first time facilitator with Focused Study. Steve has an incredibly generous, infectious spirit, and we can’t wait for you to experience their love of movement in June. ABOUT THE CLASS: This gender-inclusive class will focus on foundational aspects of Latin social partner dancing while deepening understanding of footwork, rhythms, leading, and following. We will build community in gozadera! STEVE ROSA (elle/them) completed their Master of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of California, Irvine in 2015. Their emphasis was on Dance and Technology, with works centered on Latinidad. Rosa also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, with a minor in Visual and Performing Arts Education, from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2011. Additionally, they are alumni of Cypress College (A.A. in Dance and Dance Teaching Certificate) and Cerritos College (A.A. in Photography). At present, Rosa holds the position of tenured professor and chair of the dance department at Saddleback College. In this capacity, they not only teach a diverse range of studio and lecture courses but also direct productions, spearhead the development of inclusive dance curriculum, and actively participate in equity-based initiatives within the broader campus community. Most recently, they have completed a 300-HR yoga teacher training program at the Yoga Vidya Mandiram school in Rishikesh, India. Apply by APRIL 1 | $350 JUNE 1 | $400 /focused-study @stompinggroundla PC Marisa Klug-Morataya

REBECCA LEMME + FOCUSED STUDY June 26-28 | Los Angeles ONE WEEK left for EARLY BIRD! Join us for three days of cultivation, community, and connection. ANNOUNCING our FS11 FACILITATORS Rebecca Lemme | PROCESS, DIALOGUE, RELEASE,* BALLET,* IMPROVISATION *available for drop in REBECCA LEMME (she/her) is the Founder and Artistic Director of Acts of Matter. She launched Focused Study in 2020, just prior to the pandemic, out of an interest to delve deeper into community, curiosity, and creativity with a diverse group of committed individuals. Becca will guide discussion throughout the weekend. She will lead RELEASE, BALLET, IMPROVISATION, and PROCESS at the end of each day. PROCESS sessions are opportunities for participants to synthesize the various experiences from the weekend through improvisation while continuing to explore their own artistic curiosities in collaboration with the collective. REBECCA LEMME is a choreographer, performer, educator, and visual artist. Founded in 2014, she is also Artistic Director of the performance group Acts of Matter. Thematically and physically, Acts of Matter engages with work grounded in an unfettered willingness to attempt something while accepting the possibility of its failure. This physical exertion—this act of trying—is the core of humanity in the work. Rebecca’s choreographic work has been commissioned for numerous universities and professional companies, and she teaches extensively in release and ballet. Currently an Associate Professor at California State University, Long Beach and formerly a full-time faculty member at CalArts, Rebecca holds a degree from Princeton University in English and Theater and California Institute of the Arts in Choreography. Apply by APRIL 1 | $350 JUNE 1 | $400 /focused-study @stompinggroundla PC Maya Umemoto Gorman

ARLETTA ANDERSON + FOCUSED STUDY June 26-28 | Los Angeles TWO WEEKS left to get the EARLY BIRD rate for Focused Study 11. Join us for three days of cultivation, community, and connection. Apply today! ANNOUNCING our FS11 FACILITATORS Arletta Anderson | SOUL: Yoga We are so honored to have Arletta back for Focused Study this summer. Arletta has been a collaborating performer with AOM and is a true gem of the community. This class is open for drop in participants. ABOUT THE CLASS: A gentle yet invigorating yoga class to start the workshop weekend, this class will engage with specificity of form and flow of movement to bring us into more subtle bodily awareness. Through physical postures, breathwork, and stillness, we will cultivate our individual and collective capacity to be present. ARLETTA ANDERSON (she/her) is a Los Angeles-based movement artist, educator, and yoga teacher. As both a choreographer and performer, her work and dancing have been seen locally and nationally. Arletta is currently on the faculty at Orange County School of the Arts and Loyola Marymount University, is part of the Ground Grooves teaching staff, and teaches yoga classes publicly and privately. Apply by APRIL 1 | $350 JUNE 1 | $400 LINK IN BIO /focused-study #focusedstudy11 @stompinggroundla PC Adam Smith

VERONICA DESOYZA + FOCUSED STUDY June 26-28 | Los Angeles THREE WEEKS left for EARLY BIRD. Join us for three days of cultivation, community, and connection. ANNOUNCING our FS11 FACILITATORS Veronica deSoyza | SOUL: Yoga* + BODYWORK: Massage *available for drop in Veronica is a founding facilitator with Focused Study, and we are so excited to have her back offering both yoga and massage sessions. Becca has been taking her class consistently since 2016 and is ecstatic for others to experience her magic. From VERONICA: I discovered Yoga while honing a career in the performing arts. My practice started off as just another way to move my body through space. I was obsessed with movement. Dancing gave me so much joy for so many years and here was one more way to find ecstatic movement on a daily basis. It wasn’t until years later I discovered what a vital role Yoga was playing in my mental and spiritual health and evolution. Yoga became my church. It was where I went to find peace of mind, to seek higher purpose, and to connect deeply with community. Yoga has helped me live truthfully with passion and compassion. With yoga as my foundation, I was able to successfully launch my career as a dancer, singer, and aerialist. There is no greater path for me now than to share my joy and success with others. I believe that yoga is our way back to community. It is our way back to understanding, our connection to all life around us, way beyond our physical realm. It’s a way of knowing who we are, discovering our full potential, and understanding the power we hold to heal ourselves and our world. VERONICA DESOYZA (she/her) is an E-RYT and an LMT. She is a former ballerina and Broadway dancer/singer/aerialist. She has been practicing Yoga for over 20 yrs and teaching for 18. Her certifications include Kundalini, Vinyasa, and AIReal Yoga. She has led Kirtan workshops and teacher trainings in Vinyasa and AIReal Yoga. She has been inspired by teachers such as Brian Kest, Seane Corn, Ira Rosen (Govindas), Baron Baptiste, BKS Iyengar, and Lea Kraemer. Apply by APRIL 1 | $350 JUNE 1 | $400 /focused-study @stompinggroundla PC Cameron Jordan