Every Journey Begins Somewhere |
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Inner Reformation began in the womb.
The opening photographs on this page are from the first movements of my dance, portraying life before birth — the hiddenness and vulnerability of our earliest beginnings. From there, Inner Reformation unfolded as an autobiographical journey through healing, embodiment, and becoming whole. |
Photos by Philip Koenig, 2020
WelcomeWelcome to Inner Reformation — I’m so glad you’re here.
My name is Tessa Priem. Inner Reformation began as a solo dance show in 2016. The dance was (and is) my life story, told through movement. 
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Over time, I came to understand it as part of my life’s work — a
living expression of healing and becoming whole.
It was born out of a health crisis I experienced and
grew from there — with a lot of heart, faith, and devotion.
living expression of healing and becoming whole.
It was born out of a health crisis I experienced and
grew from there — with a lot of heart, faith, and devotion.
Inner Reformation: An Autobiography Danced
Photos by Melanie Rodriguez, 2018
Photos by Melanie Rodriguez, 2018
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Today, this work lives not only on stage, but within the wider mission of Inner Reformation: to tend gently to the nervous system, the body, the heart, and the soul. |
The Question at the Heart of the Dance
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At the heart of this work is a simple, enduring question:
“What do you love most?” It arose from my own lived journey and is explored through powerful movement. |
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In this way, the dance becomes a form of witness — an offering of presence and tenderness — and a doorway into reflection, restoration, and healing. |
Experiencing the Work |
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Would you like to see the dance?
I hope to continue making this work accessible on Patreon and in other forms, alongside my written and communal offerings within Inner Reformation. Below, you can watch the trailer and explore archived images and reflections from the dance. Enjoy 💛 |
The trailer to "Inner Reformation." Filmed by Shawn Johnston.
More About the Show
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Other Projects of Inner Reformation
Alongside solo performance, this work extends into other creative and reflective expressions:
• Written work - including my journal and written autobiography
• Outdoor Dance Projects and movement-based films
• Dance slideshows for contemplative viewing
• Luke / Acts 2020 devotional study
• Finding a Way to Thrive and other reflective projects
• Dance Classes and guided movement practices
• Dance Improvisation, movement research, and embodied prayer
• Singing and Cantoring
Collaborative work, including partnership with the Canary Collective,
and My Blog that reveals the artistic journey of my book and the past 10 years of Inner Reformation.
• Written work - including my journal and written autobiography
• Outdoor Dance Projects and movement-based films
• Dance slideshows for contemplative viewing
• Luke / Acts 2020 devotional study
• Finding a Way to Thrive and other reflective projects
• Dance Classes and guided movement practices
• Dance Improvisation, movement research, and embodied prayer
• Singing and Cantoring
Collaborative work, including partnership with the Canary Collective,
and My Blog that reveals the artistic journey of my book and the past 10 years of Inner Reformation.
Staying Connected
If you would like to stay connected with The Dance,
the best way is through YouTube, Patreon,
the Newsletter, and social media.
YouTube
Instagram
Patreon
Newsletter
Thank you for being here 💛
Sending my love and
God's peace,
Tessa
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the best way is through YouTube, Patreon,
the Newsletter, and social media.
YouTube
Patreon
Newsletter
Thank you for being here 💛
Sending my love and
God's peace,
Tessa
🌹
More on Inner Reformation, the Dance
Photos by Roshan Paiva
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