Downward Facing Fringe stretches out to September 16
Jennica Grienke, co-artistic and managing director of Carousel Theatre, leads free classes

Jennica Grienke.
Vancouver Fringe Festival presents Downward Facing Fringe September 12 at 10 am, September 13 at 11 am, September 14 at 11 am, September 15 at 11 am, and September 16 at 10 am at Lot 55 Activation Space, Granville Island
HERE’S PUTTING A new twist on things: Vancouver Fringe Festival is offering Downward Facing Fringe.
The free stretch sessions are led by Jennica Grienke, co-artistic and managing director of Carousel Theatre for Young People. Not only is she a dedicated theatre maker; she’s also a certified yoga instructor.
The focus is on building strength and flexibility while having fun. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat and to register in advance. Due to limited availability, people will go right to a wait list then with confirmations to follow shortly after on a first-come-first-served basis.
Festival Membership is not required to participate.
To see what you can take in after your sun salutations, see Stir’s related Fringe coverage.
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