Alya Howe

• Locations: News By Will Buzzerd Published Oct. 5, 2022

  Moving freely with ecstatic dance

  There’s no wrong way to go about an ecstatic dance, and it often makes for a spiritually rejuvenating experience for anyone inclined to participate. Photo by William Buzzerd

  On Sunday, Oct. 9, Valley residents can travel up the Crystal River for a chance to express themselves to the utmost — that is, through their body.
  Guided and organized by longtime Roaring Fork resident Alya Howe, The Full Moon Ecstatic Dance is an opportunity for participants to dance… read more →

• Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Aug. 3, 2022

  Mountain Fair 2022: New Moon Magic

  Friends of the fair embrace their fearless leaders, Queen Miss Moon (Amy Kimberly) and King Mark Taylor. Photo by James Steindler

  By Alya Howe

  Hey, you, and me
  Say yes to WE
  For only in Unity
  Can this be,
  the “land of the free.”

  United States of mind  
  Is it… read more →

• Locations: News By Myki Jones Published Apr. 20, 2022

  Moving beyond abuse: ‘Expressive Journeys’

  "Walls of Waiting" by Alya Howe is one of several artistic pieces featured in "Express Journeys." Courtesy photo

  Trigger warning: the following content touches on topics of sexual assault and abuse.

  Aspen Dance Connection is partnering with nonprofit the Empowered Voice to present “Expressive Journeys” at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue on April 24 at 7 p.m. This artistic event is intended to amplify the voices of survivors of… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Jan. 19, 2022

  Salon Series returns with courage and strength

  Samantha Altenau is one of five women performing at the upcoming Salon on Jan. 23. Courtesy photo

  “At its linguistic root, the word ‘courage’ comes from the word ‘heart’ — an invitation to meet what is most difficult in our lives with our hearts flung wide and willing to risk. And ‘strength,’ in my experience, can be a paradox. The more vulnerable I am, the more… read more →