Come and Join the Dance!

Teri McNeil Invites you to SHINE!

DANCE! FOR FREE

This Friday! August 27th 2010 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

St Johns Uniting Church

567 Glenhuntly Rd

Elsternwick

SHINE

is a free-form expressive dance.
There is no level of fitness or ability that one needs to do
this dance. It is simply releasing your mind, listening to your
body, and moving accordingly.
...
Through DANCE we can:
- Heal body, mind and spirit
- Strengthen the bonds of community
- Commune with spirit –
to discover deeper aspects of ourselves
-Release stress
-Have FUN
-Let our LIGHT SHINE!

Contact Teri McNeil 0431 662 755

Dance.grl@hotmail.com

SHINE is a weekly event!

Next weeks cost will be $15.00

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The Dance of Connection
A weekend Workshop with Jo Cobbett from LA

the Dance of Connection

to the self, to the soul to the heart we all are

What continues to keep us dimming our light when it can shine so brightly?

What keeps us distant from those around us?

These same qualities rob us of our vitality, creative expression and our inner compassion.

Using dance we explore the terrain of forgiveness,

with meaningful, expressive and playful interaction we heal old scars and find the joy and clarity that opens our dance to prosperity and fulfillment.

However long you have been dancing, the Dance of Connection will assist your finding resources in this movement process to guide your path.

Using the 5 Rhythms™ and the spaciousness of Soul Motion® we weave a dance of interaction and wonder into our daily endeavours.

Join Jo Cobbett as she visits Australia on her 10th tour, bringing her unique blend of embodied movement, writing, visual play and theater games.
for over 15 years, Jo has been guiding explorational movement in Los Angeles and around the world. http://movinground.com
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Flyers are being distributed around in 5Rhythm Classes, venues & cafes etc...so keep an eye out for them so you can have all this info on your fridge!

Practical details:

Dates: Friday Night, November 5th 7:00-9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, November 6th & 7th 10:30am-5:30pm

Venue: St John's School Hall. Murwillumbah St. Mullumbimby

Price: Friday night only: $20
Full Workshop (Fri/Sat/Sun) $250/$230 Concession
One day $150/$130 Concession

Early Bird: 10% Discount on all above prices (except Friday Dance) if paid in full by OCT 1st

Payment Options: Electronic Bank Transfer to: Liat Sokal Commonwealth Bank. BSB: 062665 Account: 10133899
Cheque/Money Order made out to: Liat Sokal. Email me for address.

If you are making an electronic payment, please send me an email advising me you have done so, so I may send you a confirmation email.


I hope this covers all the information you need... please email me with any other questions or requests. Jo is an exceptionally gifted facilitator and teacher and I look forward to dancing with you at this very special workshop.

If you are experiencing genuine financial hardship and would really like to attend, please email me. I am creating a few Partial-Exchange places for this weekend.. so please let me know WAY in advance. Also, there will be a few interstate dancers and if you feel like opening your home to a fellow dancer please let me know... this is always a beautiful way to extend your heart and the practice...

Much love, Liat

Web: www.divinedance.com.au
Ph. Australia: +61(0) 408 148 654

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BIODANZA COMES TO AUSTRALIA!

Saturday workshop in Sydney - Sat 14 August 2010
Introduction to Biodanza by Kate Clement

Saturday workshop in Canberra - Sat 21 August 2010
Introduction to Biodanza by Kate Clement

Weekend workshop in Sydney - Sat 4 & Sun 5 September 2010
Dancing the 4 Elements - Earth, Water, Fire & Air
by Catherine Borgeaud

Biodanza workshop in Brisbane - Sat 21 & Sun 22 August 2010
Body, Heart & Soul dancing in Harmony - by Catherine

Biodanza workshop in Byron Bay - Sat 18 & Sun 19 Sept 2010
Dancing the 4 Elements - Earth, Water, Fire & Air - by Catherine

All information, price and registration options are on the attached pdf brochures. All weekend workshops are on website biodanza.com.au

Contact 07 4057 8549 - 0415 794 182 - catherine@biodanza.com.au

Contemporary for Beginners

New Block Starts 31st July

Saturday 12 - 1.30 pm

@ Dancehouse- upstairs studio

Current block: 31st July to 4th September

Dates: Jan 18 - Dec 11 (Exc: June 5 - July 24)

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.

*People with all types of dance experience, including no dance experience, are welcome to come along to these classes. please make sure you bring along warm, long layers of clothes because we often do floor work which is more fun if you can slide. bare feet or socks is all that is needed for your feet.

http://www.dancehouse.com.au/training/trainingdetails.php?id=44

Soul Moves

VENUE: AUGUSTINE CENTRE 2 Minona St. Hawthorn

TIME: 7.30 - 9.30pm

WHEN: Tuesdays August 3^rd / 10^th / 17^th / 24^th /31^st & Sept. 7^th 6 weeks

COST: $ 150

Phone Tiana on (03) 9574 9016 m: 0421 045 438

Email: tianamoves@ hotmail.com

~ Inquiries welcome. Bookings essential.

Tiana is a Somatic Movement Therapist, and an associate teacher of the Halprin Life/Art Process taught at Tamalpa Institute in California.

She has many years experience in creative movement & dance listing her influences as Tony Norquay, Anna & Daria Halprin & G. Hoffman Soto.

Tiana is an associate member of the DTAA. Her facilitation supports a safe & vibrant environment for participants.

www.tamalpa .org

JO COBBETT WORKSHOPS AROUND AUSTRALIA!!! Byron Bay the first weekend in November 5th, 6th & 7th 2010 for info on the Byron Bay weekend, contact Liat Sokal liat@divine-dance.org Canberra the next 13th & 14th November 2010 for my time in Canberra, contact Joani & Marie-ange marie-ange@iinet.net.au then a weekend in Melbourne thurs the 19th as an open night 21st & 22nd November in St Brigid's parish hall finishing in Sydney 27-28 November for information on my final weekends in Australia, contact Michelle Mahrer: mmahrer@bigpond.net.au

http://www.spiritdance.com.au/

Dance of Life Yoga Studio

1st Floor, 250 George Street Fitzroy

8pm - 10pm

Dates for 2010

Friday 16th July

Friday 20th August

Friday 24th September

Beginner Ballet classes

Mondays 6.30pm at Footscray Victoria University!

http://www.adultballet.com.au/footscray.php

29th June 2010

CHUNKY MOVE CLASS SCHEDULE DAY TIME CLASS DETAILS TEACHER Mon 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM HIP HOP (Beginners - Intermediate) Sid Mathur 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM BALLET (Beginners) Ben Kazlauskas Tue 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CONTEMPORARY (Beginners) *see below 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM YOGA (Beginners-Intermediate) Staton Laws Wed 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM FUNK (Beginners - Intermediate) *see below 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM BALLET (Intermediate) Tim Harbour Thur 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CONTEMPORARY (Beginners) *see below 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CONTEMPORARY (Intermediate) *see below Sat 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CONTEMPORARY (Beginners) Kristy Ayre 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM CONTEMPORARY (Intermediate) Julia Robinson *Please note Saturday Contemporary (Intermediate) classes will now start at 11.45am instead of 11.30am. Tuesday Contemporary (Beginners) Adam Wheeler - July 6 & 13 Tim Harvey - July 20 Jo Lloyd - July 27 Wednesday Funk (Beginners - Intermediate) Michelle Ledwith - July 28 Kate Lister - July 7, 14 & 21 Thursday Contemporary (Beginners) Deanne Butterworth - July 1, 8, 15 & 29 Kyle Kremerskothen - July 22 Contemporary (Intermediate) Adam Wheeler - July 1 & 8 Tim Harvey - July 15 & 22 Kyle Kremerskothen - July 29 Single Class $16 / Movers and Shakers $13 5 Class Card* $75 / Movers and Shakers $60 11 Class Card* $160 / Movers and Shakers $130

5 Rhythms Dance Tuesday nights 7.30pm – 9.30pm St Brigids Parish Hall Corner Nicholson St and Alexander Pde, Nth Fitzroy Off street parking is available (enter off Nicholson St ) and tram no 96 stops out the front. The cost is $15. Wear comfortable clothes to dance in. The hall is heated but lots of layers help if it is a cool evening, although you’ll heat up fast! A bottle of drinking water is also useful. The 5Rhythms is an authentic movement practice that is exhilarating, creative and healing. It is suitable for all ages and abilities. You can find more about the practice at www.5rhythms.com or www.gabrielleroth.com Hope to see you on the dance floor soon! Meredith and David 5Rhythms Dance® dance5rhythms@bigpond.com 0408 881 557 or 0409 992 656 Mangala Studios of Yoga & Creative Dance 73 Grattan St Carlton / 9663 5603 http://www.mangalastudios.com.au/creative_adult.html Beginners to Intermediate Tuesdays 8.00pm to 9.00pm Intermediate (Some experience preferred) Thursdays 1.45pm to 2.45pm Advanced (Previous experience necessary) Tuesdays 11.45am to 12.45pm Find a Zumba class anywhere any day of the week! http://search.zumba.com/classes The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba® class! Mail List 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 26-31 AUGUST 2010 THE DANCE OF ESSENCE IN BALI starting in ubud and finishing at the private retreat center pondok pisang, we will offer our dances to the magic of bali for 7 days and 6 nights, your meals your accommodations and transfers will be included. just find a way to bali and join us! $900 ananda cottages in ubud ( http://www.anandaubud.com )and pondok pisang (http://www.pondokpisang.com )in candidasa, bali indonesia jo cobbett 310 821 1144 with and questions. this is a marvelous dive into the core of your essence. jo@movinground.com www.paypal.com

CHuNKy DANCE*

Join dancers and choreographers from

Australia’s leading contemporary

dance company Chunky Move for a

fun and funky dance class designed for

beginners who wanna shake what their

mama gave them.

Tutors: Artists from Chunky Move

Tuesdays 6.30–8pm

$15 casual (single session)

Footscray Community Arts Centre

45 Moreland Street

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Phone: + 61 3 9362 8888

Fax: + 61 3 9362 8866

Email: reception@footscrayarts.com

Website: www.footscrayarts.com

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