Manuel is one of five co-directors of RECLAIM, where he explores the contemplative and spiritual dimensions of movement. In just one year, RECLAIM has evolved from a dance party into a healing, liberatory space that centers BIPOC and queer voices. Each monthly gathering at Bandaloop Studios in West Oakland includes guided decompression and community dialogue, inviting reflection on play, justice, and compassion within a safe, inclusive environment.

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