Blue Lapis Light

"I wanted to transcend that and to see this planet and all the creatures and the environment that we share as a whole and to create works that touched people, along with the collaborators, that touched people in the soul and the heart," Jacques said. "That was not a verbal language, but an imagistic language of beauty and transcendence that incorporated the human journey."

Jacques said performing outside of a theater is an experience she enjoys and allows the piece to fully connect with the audience.

Classes

To further the connection between the public and art, the nonprofit goes beyond engaging performances to help spread knowledge and experience of the craft through classes. There are four levels of instruction offered by Blue Lapis Light for students of all ages.

Nicole Whiteside, associate artistic director and performer, said classes are a way for the craft and the medium to be passed along and helps to bring out people's creativity.

"I love the uniqueness of all people, and this is a place where we learn how to express ourselves and how to safely explore our creativity and who we are," Whiteside said. "It's a very nurturing environment."

The nonprofit would like to keep that nurturing environment in a new space it is looking to purchase in Southwest Austin. Members are trying to raise $77,000 by April 27 for the new space. To donate to the nonprofit, visit www.bluelapislight.org.

'Heaven/Earth/One'

May 19–26

Blue Lapis Light is reprising one of its sold-out shows from its 2012 performance list.

Sally Jacques, founder of the nonprofit, said the show is about the "miraculousness" of being human and the connection between people, the earthly world and the spiritual world.

For more details on the show, see this month's calendar on Page 17 of this issue.

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