
Music, Dance, Art with Creativity Alive


Unfurling the Wings Within

SEEN Premiere, April 2023 with Creativity Alive

Healing Journey Series Promo with Creativity Alive 2023

Authentic Movement with Creativity Alive
No events at the moment
Ongoing Events

Circle Singing in Boulder
Facilitated by Roy Willey. Hosted by Creativity Alive.
2nd Thursdays in the Labyrinth, 7-8:30 pm
First United Methodist Church,
1421 Spruce, Boulder
See details and register now through Voice Circle Colorado >>
FUMC congregation special discount available
Authentic Movement & Sounding
Facilitated by Founder of Creativity Alive, Merlyn Holmes
Most Mondays outdoors when weather is beautiful, or in the Labyrinth, 9:30-11:30 am
First United Methodist Church,
1421 Spruce, Boulder
$25 drop-in by Cash or Venmo>> Punch card discounts available.
$20 FUMC members
Open to a few new members now, so we can dive in deeper together.
Contact Merlyn if interested, and to confirm location, mer@hottea.com
“Movement, to be experienced, has to be “found” in the body, not put on like a dress or a coat. There is that in us which has moved from the very beginning. It is that which can liberate us.” – Mary Whitehouse, Pioneer of Authentic Movement
Authentic Movement is a subtle yet powerful therapeutic practice that allows individuals to explore the relationship between the creative, psychological and sacred dimensions of their experience through bodily expression. Tap into the wisdom of your subconscious to help you grow and evolve, root and spread your wings, through movement and sounding. Developing kinesthetic awareness, interpersonal skills, empathy, and a sense of embodied presence are often natural outgrowths of the practice. The sensing world is awakened, perceptions clarified, and feelings affirmed – restoring a sense of authority to one’s own bodily-knowing.
Meeting in First United's labyrinth provides a uniquely sacred, inspiring space for this practice.


What others say:
"Authentic movement has been an empowering experience, where I get in touch with my inner voice. It has allowed me to connect in a deeper way with my body, leaving behind thoughts, limiting beliefs and expectations.
"Merlyn holds a safe space where you can flow and your body can express freely. Attuning yourself with the group energy is magical for a self and group healing. Each experience feels like peeling several layers of heaviness that I've been carrying around. After every session, I leave the room feeling lighter and re-energized." - Laura Casillas
There is movement in the circle: loud; expressive; honest; desire - a want.
And... in this moment, a part of me shies - fear in my belly.
Something calls me, not sure I am hearing it, how it calls, what it calls, how to hear....?
It is palpable. It holds a truth. Can I reach....?
And... in this moment, I feel, even though it is hard for me to open and participate in the circle of movement, I also feel, simultaneously there is an opening up in the energy space for me to enter, and I am able to feel welcomed into the dynamic, a new part of myself blossoming......
I can explore this feeling: internal & connected (to the movers/others) vs. internal & hiding - a powerful analogy for my life. -- Loretta Luchau
Upcoming Events
Come see Creativity Alive & Merlyn at the BLISS Colorado Sacred Chant & Sound Festival
August 15-17, 2025
Vermillion Hill Farm, Longmont
"Into the Labyrinth: A Sacred Sound & Sounding Journey"
Saturday, August 16, 9-10 am in the Barn
Move, dance, walk, sound, meditate or even levitate through the labyrinth of our minds, hearts, souls, spirits and bodies in this Healing Sound Journey created with gongs, guzheng, bowls, bells, percussion, and voice, including your voice. Release – Receive – and Return with the inner wisdom you need in This moment.
Also come hang out at the Creativity Alive booth all weekend long where we'll continue Inspiring Creativity & Building Community. Make music / jam with us, make art / see art, connect with kindred spirits & future collaborators.
See festival details and buy (early-bird!) tickets >>
Use discount code 2025BLISS50 for 50% off ticket price for family and special circumstances.
Use discount code 2025BLISS10 for 10% off ticket price for anyone connected with Creativity Alive.

Creativity Alive has been working with Boulder teens and adults to cultivate mental health, creative expression, and human connection in this difficult world through the intergenerational
SEEN exhibit and performance series.
In the Press
Numerous Daily Camera "Picks of the Day"
SEEN:
Carnaval Dance:
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KGNU Interview about Carnaval Dance





Street Mural in Melody Catalpa
We organized the painting of a perfectly Mmmwhahsome street mural in Boulder's Melody Catalpa neighborhood in 2022
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KGNU Radio: “Neighborhood Creates Street Mural as Functional Art”


Transformation of the Bustop "Gentleman's Club":
See details and photos at www.mmmwhah.com/transforming-bustop, 2018
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Daily Camera >>

Many Pandemic Events...



