Temple of Expression
A Community Talent Showcase & Ceremonial Performance Experience
A family-friendly community performance evening for dance, music, spoken word, theater, and creative expression.
Upcoming Event
December 11, 2026 · 6–9 PM Pacific · Laguna Lab, Sebastopol
Winter Wonderland
Celebrate winter with music, dance, song, storytelling, and sacred expression in a showcase for all ages.
Join Chris Young-Ginzburg, Heather Starr, and Astra Fox of Seraflame for an evening of creativity and community. All experience levels are welcome.
Laguna Lab · 117 Morris Street, Sebastopol
$20 audience entry · Children 12 and under free.
Want to perform? Eight performance spots are available, with a $20 performer fee (children 12 and under perform free). Submit your audition through our performance submission form before November 15. All acts must be suitable for all ages and five minutes or less; selected performers will be contacted.
Follow @templeofexpression for updates.
Past Events
June Showcase Recap
Temple of Expression Talent Showcase
For a recap of our June gathering, visit the Temple of Expression post on Instagram.
Pictures from our June 2026 event
Video moments from our June event
Stage images shown on this page are visual references only. They are not the literal stages performers will be on.
What It Is
A showcase with intention, connection, and creative expression.
Temple of Expression is a family-friendly, community-centered performance evening that blends live art with intention, connection, and creative expression.
Performers of all experience levels share short acts such as dance, music, spoken word, theater, and more in a space designed to feel welcoming, uplifting, and fun for both kids and adults alike.
This is not just a traditional talent showcase
We are intending that it will be a place to express, be seen and witnessed within a supportive community that values authenticity, creativity and belonging.
The space is held with care, encouraging:
- Authentic expression over perfection
- Support and encouragement over judgment
- A sense of presence, connection, and community
For Performers
Interested in performing?
Open to first-time and experienced performers.
Whether you have been on stage for years or are just beginning, you are welcome here.
Solo or collaborative acts are welcome, including parent and child performances. All performances must be appropriate for a family-friendly audience and must be 5 minutes in duration or less.
Limited spaces available.
We are looking for (5 min. time slot at most):
- A dance or movement piece
- A song or musical performance
- A poem, story, or spoken word
- A short theatrical piece
- Any creative expression that feels authentic to you
About the Host
Chris Young-Ginzburg is an intuitive healer, sound healer, and performer with over 20 years of experience in dance, theater, and creative expression.
She creates spaces that blend performance and healing, inviting people to reconnect with their voice, body, and authentic self.
She is the creator of Sound & Voice Activation, a class designed to help individuals unlock their voice and express themselves more freely.