Monday 7.00 - 9.00 pm
Natural States - Embodiment Studies & Exploration 5 week series
Natural States is an ongoing workshop series focused on in-depth embodiment studies & movement exploration. The workshops follow a developmental line of inquiry continually returning to an organic, felt-sense of being-presence - our own natural state of movement function and expression. The primary vehicles for these explorations will be: Body-Mind Centering® theory and practice; contact improvisation, yoga, contemplative movement; and solo and ensemble dance work. This pathway will be supported by philosophy and practice from contemplative traditions that honour direct experience, awareness and self liberated states. Workshops may be of interest to: dancers, dance educators, dance/movement therapists; choreographers, performers; yoga practitioners & teachers; athletes, meditation practitioners and those engaged in the study of somatics. Natural States is a project of Embodied Life International.
Dates:
Series III - 9 Aug - 6 Sept 2010
Series IV - 25 Oct - 22 Nov 2010
Time: Series 3 & 4, 7 - 9 pm, Series 2
Cost: $85.00 (Full) $75.00 (Conc./Dancehouse/Ausdance Members) per 5 week series. No casual classes.
Contact: Llewellyn Wishart 0408 210 076 or Email info@embodied-life.net Skype: embodied-life
Tuesday 10.15 - 11.00 am
Sprout: Music | Movement | Dance
SPROUT Music | Movement | Dance is a Body-Mind Centering® approach to early years education being developed by Llewellyn Wishart and associates. It is a developmental and multisensory approach emphasizing embodied learning through: music, movement and dance. Classes are for young children of a mixed age range (birth - 5 years). Parents, extended family or friends are welcome to participate. Active collaboration between children and adults in the routines and rituals of the class is encouraged.
Children and adults will have the opportunity to:
-learn and share songs (contemporary, traditional and cross cultural);
-share rhythms, movement and dance explorations with a variety of engaging stimuli, themes and stories,
-make dances, exploring themes of interest to young children and use props - all in a play-based environment.
Dates:
Term 2 13/4 - 25/5 (6 weeks term 2 )
Term 3 13/7 - 14/9 (10 weeks Term 3 )
Term 4 5/10 - 14/12 (10 weeks Term 4)
Cost: Fees $130 / $110 Conc) (10 weeks Term 3 & 4) No casual classes.
Time: 10.15 - 11.00 am
Contact: Llewellyn Wishart 0408 210 076 or Email info@embodied-life.net Skype: embodied-life
Tuesday 6.30 - 9.30 pm
Alchemy - from impulse to expression
This improvisation intensive is for dancers wishing to explore the freedom and beauty of the present moment.
With a focus on IMPROVISATION, we develop trust in our inner world - embracing the unique qualities that make us who we are, and allowing them to activate and inspire the dance. Together, we embark on a deep excavation of the connections between inner self and outer expression - through dance, writing, drawing and sharing. In a dynamic process of affirmation and transformation, we explore and integrate our sensations, feelings, memories and imaginings through the body and breath. Alchemy engages the heart and enriches the spirit in a joyful celebration of the moving moment.
For the last nine years Anne has been running Alchemy at Dancehouse in 8-week blocks, comprising of 8 Tuesdays with an additional evening in the eighth week for a performance showing. There are 9 sequential sessions in each Alchemy series overall - a layering of content week by week.
Dates: Series three July 27 - Sept 14 Showing 18/9
Next Showing: Saturday June 12, 7:30pm.
Time: 6.30 - 9.30pm
Cost: $310 (Full) $280 (Conc.) Full Term Bookings only; casual classes not available.
Contact: Anne O'Keeffe: 9531 8331/0411 218 101 Website: www.alchemydance.com.au Email:aok@alchemydance.com.au
Wednesday 6.30 - 8.00 pm
Congolese Dancing "soukous style"
Bring along a friend and you will receive one half-price class. Offer ends May 31st
This dance class is for anyone with a love of dance or African rhythm and dance in particular. The term 'soukous' literally means to shake or dance energetically. Soukous dancing and music is explosive, fun, lively and playful, connecting the body and the spirit. It has evolved from the classic folkloric Rumba style of Congolese music. Passi Jo will incorporate the traditional Rumba with the more modern Soukous style, adding a hint of Latin American Salsa. Classes will cater for all age groups, and be taught in a structured class situation that is fun and easy to follow. The complex polyrhythms of the rumba/soukous style of dance will be broken down into a number of segments, each incorporating a specific part of the body. It is preferred that participants dance with bare feet, and wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in.
Date: Feb 17 - Nov 10 (Exc: 16/6, 21/7, 6/10)
Time: 6.30 - 8.00 pm
Cost: 8 week season - $160 Full; $140 Concession/Dancehouse Members.
Casual - $25 Full; $20 Concession/Dancehouse Members.
Signing up for a season of classes is preferred, but single casual classes will be accepted and accommodated.
Contact: 0417 707 288 or email info@tokolonga.com.au
Wednesday 6.30 - 8.00 pm
Bollywood for beginners.
Dance to the fast and exciting beats of Bollywood. Give the body the leap it deserves. Classes include a variety of styles: classical Indian, western, funk, hip swing and hip hop; contemporary dancing with Bollywood style. Routines are designed to cater for all age groups and are taught in a fun and easy to follow manner. We bring joy, unity, culture, happiness and coordination all under the Bollywood Dance banner. Our motto is to have fun while learning, get the moves right and keep on smiling. Perform as part of a Bollywood troupe for official programs, festivals and events?
Mai Nachungi Dance Company Inc is a non profit Bollywood Dance company based in southeast Melbourne. Choreographer's, Pushpa has 8 to 15 years of dance and choreography experience. Pushpa, is a talented teacher who has choreographed dance and drama shows for a variety of ages and audiences as well as being an ISKCON Temple cultural coordinator. Wear 3/4 length black pants and loose comfortable t-shirts.
Dates: Jan 13 - Dec 15 (Exc: (16/6, 14/7, 21/7, 6/10,17/11) Plus rehearsal first Wed. of every month 8 - 9pm after class.
Time: 6.30 - 8.00pm
Cost: $150 - per term for 10 classes or Casual $18/15 Dancehouse Members/Conc.
Contact: 0432058729 or 0432235205 or E: Pushpa.arvind@hotmail.com website www.mndc.com.au
Thursday 10.30 - 11.30 am
Thursday 6.30 - 8.00 pm
Bollywood Intermediate
Perform as part of a Bollywood troupe for official programs, festivals and events? Group of outstanding professional bollywood indian dance teachers who has also danced in various indian bollywood films are part of Mai Nachungi Dance Company.
Join the fun and fast filled bollywood dance routines to bring body, mind and soul together. Intermediate the students must be 18 +.
Dates: Mar 4 - Dec 16 (Exc: ( 29/4, 6/5, 13/5, 20/5, 17/6, 15/7, 22/7, 7/10, 18/11)
Plus rehearsal first Wed of every month 8 - 9pm after class.
Time: 6.30 - 8.00pm
Cost: $150 - per term for 10 classes or Casual $18/15 Dancehouse Members/Conc.
Contact: 0432058729 or 0432235205 or E: Pushpa.arvind@hotmail.com website www.mndc.com.au
Saturday 10.30 - 12.00 pm
Open Contemporary class
This class involves a combination of technical exercises and phrase material, designed to increase fitness, strength, flexibility and movement language. Heidi's training in Classical, Martha Graham and Release techniques has influenced her contemporary style, as is evident throughout the class, which reflect each of these styles at times, melded together with her own movement. The class is offered at an intermediate level however less experienced dancers who would like a challenge are welcome.
Dates: Jan 23 - Dec 11 (Exc: 29/5, 19/6, 10/7, 17/7, 20/11? TBC)
Time: 10.30 - 12.00pm
Cost: $14/$11 Dancehouse Members/Conc.
Contact: Heidi on 0422 195 668 or E: heidi.mckerrow@gmail.com
Saturday 12 - 1.30 pm
Contemporary for Beginners
These classes are relaxed, with a high-energy approach to movement. They provide an introduction to contemporary dance and are suitable for those new to the style and those returning to the basics. The classes are built around foundations of movement like falling, reaching, swinging and spiraling, combined together with contemporary dance phrases. Warm up routines are aimed at promoting fitness, flexibility and strength as well as providing a basis for dancing. The focus is on getting our bodies moving up, down and out through space with ease, providing a worked body and an enjoyable dance experience. Attention to alignment and body awareness is given throughout.
This class is run in 6-week blocks for beginners to contemporary dance or on a casual basis for those with prior dance experience. However, for casual participants, it is recommended that you only attend week 5 and 6 if you have attended a prior class or two in that same 6-week block. The block will conclude in week 6 by combining the routines already learnt into a longer continuous dance, and concentrating more on dance qualities, timing and group awareness.
Note: This class includes floor routines that require comfortable and long layers of clothes to enable rolling and sliding on the floor.
Please check website or contact Sophia for the start dates of each block or for any other queries.
Dates: Jan 18 - Dec 11 (Exc: June 5 - July 17)
Time: 12.00 - 1.30pm
Cost: $15/12 Dancehouse Members/Conc. for casual classes. Or $75/ $60 for 6 week block.
*Note that the package deal is open to any participant, not required by any participant.
Contact: Sophia 0415 326 507 or E:sophiacowen@gmail.com
