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At a Glance
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Full calendar online at
www.MoonDanceArts.ca
"Events" page.
Africa in Art Opening
Thursday August 27th
Discovery Coffee Lounge
664 Discovery Street, Victoria
6:30 - 9:30pm
FREE
Art Show runs Aug 27 - Sept 10
Thursday September 3rd
Orange Hall
1620 Fernwood Rd, Victoria
doors @ 7:30
8:00 - 10:30
performances & dance circle
$15
Denbaya West African Intensive
Sept 4 - 7
Camp Pringle
Shawnigan Lake
4 days; 4 incredible teachers; Lakefront
This is not to missed!
Forum
Saturday September 5th
Camp Pringle, Shawnigan
Denbaya West African Intensive
5:30pm
free
Guiean DinnerSaturday September 5th Camp Pringle, ShawniganDenbaya West African Intensive$155:30pm(free for Denbaya participants)
DoundounbaSaturday September 5th Camp Pringle, Shawnigan Denbaya West African Intensive
By donation
(free for Denbaya participants)
Sat Sept 12
1:00pm
Leighton & Bank, Victoria
free family event
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| Dancing on the Edge of a Dream |
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Journey through Lynn's eyes to Guinea, West Africa for
DANCE AND OTHER ADVENTURES!
http://lynnweaver.blogspot.com/
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| Health and Wellness |
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Aromatherapy has an history stretching back to the beginning of time. Aromas from plants gave humans clues about safety, nutrition, healing ~ many of the properties of a plant are revealed by its essential oil.
A French chemist re-kindled popular interest in aromatherapy in our times. Having burned his hand, he stuck it in a vat of lavender oil, and noticing that the pain and scarring were dramatically reduced, set about to study the properties of the oil.
Essential Oils have three main functions:
- physical-chemical reactions
- emotional-physiological reactions
- spiritual reactions, based on folklore, history, and ritual.
One of aromatherapy's gifts is in empowering the "patient". While an aromatherapist can provide information about the oils, intuition is really the best guide. Once an individual appreciates that her/his wellness is in her/his own hands, dramatic improvements are seen in health, lifestyle, and wellness.
Here's my favourite recipe ~ my Peacefulness Blend:
Bergamot
Ylang Ylang
Sweet Orange
Sandalwood
Geranium
Rose
Neroli
I tend to use seven oils in each blend, one for balancing each chakra. All things have vibrations, and those waves interact with each other (this is what music is, for example). Don't be afraid to try multiple oils together.
Now what?
Use the blend:
in your bath,
in a diffuser (aka oil burner),
in a carrier oil (olive, avocado, grapeseed, carrot seed, etc) to apply to skin,
in a spritzer bottle with distilled water (air freshener or face & body spray)
add it to un-scented dish soap, laundry soap, shampoo, etc.
ENJOY.
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As many of you know, MoonDance is affiliated with a non-profit Society named Matoto.
Our Board is made up of seven "MoonDancers", five of whom have been in Guinea, and were involved directly in the Kubian School Project.
our vision
A world in which art and culture have meaning, are the inspiration for emerging human potential, and are the impetus for peace.
our mission
By engaging in multicultural partnerships and artistic collaborations, we achieve dynamic exchanges of knowledge and inspire contribution to community initiatives.
SHARE the arts INSPIRE change
We looking for volunteers in a variety of capacities ~ please inquire!
Memberships are only $10/year!
Donations can made online at www.Matoto.org, or at www.MoonDanceArts.ca when you register for classes.
www.Matoto.org
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Issue: # 17
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September 2009 |
Wow ~ really? September?
I trust that August was everything you hoped it would be.
For my end-of-Summer reflection, I've re-instated my gratitude practice: every day (every moment, really) noting what I'm grateful for.
From big-picture stuff like I'M GRATEFUL FOR JIYA (my daughter),
to the mundane: I'M GLAD THIS REALLY SLOW DRIVER IS IN FRONT OF ME, SO THAT I'M NOT SPEEDING ; ) to the subtle: I AM GRATEFUL FOR BEING PART OF THE ONE ENERGY OF THE UNIVERSE. Right at this moment: what are you grateful for?
Blessings,
Lynn
 photo: Prairie Child
Fall Session registration is now online.
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Denbaya West African
Intensive
balafon
dance
djembe (hand drums)
doundouns (bass drums)
song
Guinean greetings!
all with four amazing Guinean instructors
plus special events!
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Friday September 4th -
Monday September 7th (Labour Day)
www.MoonDanceArts.ca for information or TO REGISTER.
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| Denbaya / Matoto events |
Africa in Art
Opening
Thursday August 27th
6:30 - 9:30
Discovery Coffee Lounge
664 Discovery Street, Victoria
Art showing runs for two weeks:
Aug 27 - Sept 10
Paintings, quilts, jewellery, entertainment, and more.
Forum - Contemporary Issues in West Africa
Saturday Sept 5th
5:30pm
Denbaya Guinean Intensive
Camp Pringle, Shawnigan Lake
An informal discussion addressing various audience-led topics, as well as exploring what we, as Canadians, can learn from West African culture, and what we can offer.
Doundounba - West African Dance Circle
Saturday Sept 5th
7:30pm
Denbaya Guinean Intensive
Camp Pringle, Shawnigan Lake
Picture a big dance party! The Circle creates the space for movement, exploration, and fun!
Guinea music & dance Performance
+ dinner (camp fare!)
6:30 dinner
dinner & show $20!
FREE if registered in Denbaya
Performance at 7:30pm
(performance only by donation to
Matoto Society, suggested minimum $5)
The talented instructors for Denbaya West African Intensive will give a taste of what's in store for the weekend!
Why is it all about West Africa? West African music and dance embody poetry, history, community, and transformation.
Immersion in this amazing culture and all its gifts allows us to celebrate life, ourselves, our bodies, our Community.
Every instance of deep learning from another culture involves an inherent respect for the people of that culture. Each person who participates contributes to the preservation of multicultural life on this planet.
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| Keyké Faré |
MoonDance's high-energy performance troupe, Keyké Faré performs at various events, from major festivals to birthday parties!
Keyké Faré means "MoonDance" in Susu, the language of our family and teachers in Guinea.
Catch the energy, enthusiasm, and camaraderie of this dynamic ensemble!
photo: Pete Sperling
Next public performance:
West African Spectacle!
Thursday September 3rd Orange Hall, Victoria 8:00pm - 10:30pm With special guests: Wontanara Drum & Dance Mohamed Duranteau N'nato Camara and more! Includes dance circle! Tickets are $15 with proceeds to the guest artists, and to Matoto Multicultural Society
South Jubilee Street Fest Saturday Sept 12 KF performs at 1:00pm free family event
Leighton & Bank St, Victoria
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| Garden Party! |
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SO FUN!
Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us:
Friendship, Community, Summer, MoonDance's 10 years!
(don't worry, we'll have an anniversary party, too!) and of course
MUSIC and vegan FOOD!
Yahoo!
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| Food For Thought |
 The Practice of Gratitude
Gratitude is a constant attitude of thankfulness and appreciation for life as it unfolds. Living in the moment, we are open to the abundance around us and within us. We express appreciation freely. We contemplate the richness of our life. In life's trials, we seek to understand, to accept, to learn. Gratitude is a continual celebration of life.
"Happiness cannot be travelled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude."
- D. Waitley
Affirm:
I am grateful for my life.
I perceive the blessings in each moment.
I continually express appreciation.
I reflect on the good things of life.
I discern the gifts in my tests.
I am open to the joys of life.
I celebrate my life.
Adapted from the Virtues Project International.
Remember: its not happiness that makes us grateful, its gratitude that allows us to be happy. | |
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