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At a Glance
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www.MoonDanceArts.ca
"Events" page.
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Earth Dance Winter Camp
Lake Cowichan
4 - 6 yr olds & 7 - 9 yr olds
Dance, eco-activities
and crafts
Monday December 20 -
Thursday December 23
9:30am - 12:30pm
Register via Lk Cow Rec:
Ph: 250.749.6742
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Solstice and Full Moon
Tuesday December 21
_________________________ Registration at Euro Studios *NEW* If you want to reserve your spot before classes begin, but don't want to use your credit card online, come to Euro Studios to pre-register in person. A great opportunity to meet some of the instructors, ask questions, etc. Monday January 3rd5:30 - 7:00pmcash or cheque only __________________________ Registration at the
Art HouseIf you want to reserve your spot before classes begin, but don't want to pay online, come to the Art House to pre-register in person. A great opportunity to ask questions, etc.
Monday January 3rd
9:30 - 11:30am
cash, cheque or credit card
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An Inside/Out Approach to Relationships
workshop with Mariette West
www.claimyourlife.ca
Saturday January 8th
2:00 - 3:30pm
Art House
1756 Wilmot Ave
Shawnigan Village
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Art House Open House
Sunday January 9th
2:00 - 5:00pm
Free workshops, demos, and performances!
(See article to the right for details, and rsvp the FB invite)
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Every Woman Victoria
8am - 5pm
Victoria Conference Centre
A full day of introductory-level workshops! Try something new...
www.everywoman.caEnter promo code "moondance" when registering to receive a discount!
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Dance Victoria's
DANCE DAYS
Celebrate the amazing dance community that resides in Victoria.
Free classes, performances, family events, and more!
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| MATOTO Multicultural Arts Society | 
| Get Involved
Whether you have 5 minutes,
5 hours, or 5 years, we have a way for you to get involved.
Life is more fun when you are involved...so go on, find out the
3 things you can do in 3 minutes or less to help us achieve our goal - world peace.
Yes really - peace.
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Gift Ideas for DANCERS!
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Winter Holiday gifts for the dancers in your life...
Dance Victoria tickets or subscription
gift certificate for dance classes
an African basket or funky
dance bag
stainless steel water bottle
foot scrub (best of all: foot scrub that comes with a foot massage!)
new sarong/pagne
donation to an Arts organisation you belive in
donation Matoto ; )
massage
bath salts
Matoto calendar or art cards
subscription to Conscious Dancer or Dance Current
your dream dance gift not mentioned: email it to moondancearts@yahoo.ca
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| Every WOMAN in Victoria |
| | every WOMAN founders, Kerri & Lynn K. |
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January 22nd, 2011 Victoria Conference Centre every WOMAN
Inspiring Through Physical Activityevery WOMAN is an interactive and fun health conference to inspire everyday women and to promote the opportunity to try fitness, dance and wellness workshops in a comfortable setting. All shapes and sizes welcome. No experience necessary. Humour recommended. Movement guaranteed. www.everywoman.caUse promo code: MoonDance when registering to receive a $50 discount!
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What Does DANCE Mean to You?
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| Share your:
picture, poem, paragraph, photo, collage, painting, video, drawing,
piece of music, etc.
~ whatever represents your best vision of
dance in your life.
Seven selections will be made to share in the MoonDance newsletter, and those seven folks will receive a MoonDance t-shirt or waterbottle!
Pieces may be sent until
February 15th, 2011.
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| WONTANARA DRUM & DANCE | 
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Now in partnership with MoonDance Dynamic Arts School
www.WontanaraDrumDance.ca
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Issue: # 31
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December 2010
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Here's to the return of the Light. Blessings for peaceful times during these Dark Days of Winter.
Lynn Weaver
Artistic Director
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Cowichan Valley Updates
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Art House classes begin
January 4th!
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Open House
Sunday January 9th, 2011
2:00 - 5:00pm
*FREE*
Get a taste of classes you're interested in.
Meet the instructors and be inspired, enthused, and moved (literally!).
2:00pm
Drum Circle (Byron Weaver & Josh Nachtigal)
(first come first on a skin, as numbers are limited)
2:30pm
Family Creative Dance (Chris O'Connor)
3:00pm
Claim Your Life (Mariette West)
3:20pm
Yoga Wild.calm (William McKay)
3:35pm
Afro Colombian & Afro Contemp. (Danny Mosquera)
4:00pm
West African Dance & Modern Dance (Lynn Weaver)
4:30 - 5:00pm
PERFORMANCES
by Chris O'Connor, Danny Mosquera, Lynn Weaver, William McKay, the MoonDance (Cowichan Valley)
Drum Ensemble
Please note: these times are estimates, and will include time for mingling, questions, etc. Enjoy.
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Full class schedule online.
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Art House Workshop Series
Mariette West's
An Inside/Out Approach to Relationships
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Saturday Jan 8
2:00 - 3:30pm
at the Art House (really!)
see poster here:
An Inside/Out Approach to Relationships
www.ClaimYourLife.ca
Experience growth, love, and connection
by starting with yourself.
Pre-registration required:
email: Mariette@ClaimYourLife.ca
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FREE Bellyfit classes at the Art House
For women's bodies only! Take your fitness into sacred space. Find out more: www.bellyfit.ca
Tuesday December 28 10:00 - 11:00am
Tuesday January 18th 10:00 - 11:00am
250 743 5846
moondancearts@yahoo.ca
for information or to pre-register
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Victoria updates
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Pre-registration is urged for all Victoria classes. Registration is available online. For those who prefer not to book online, we are hosting a new Registration Day: Monday January 3rd
5:30 - 7:00pm
Euro Studios
Come meet your instructors, ask questions, and register by cash or cheque (for credit card, payment must be made online).
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African-Jazz Dance
for KIDS age 7 - 10 yrs
with Nikko Snow
Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:10pm
Jump, shimmy, turn and swing in an exciting new West African and Jazz rhythm and dance class! Some live percussion to accompany the dancing.
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Doundoun Dance ClassLove making music AND moving to it? In this class you don't have to choose. Play rhythms on the West African bass drum (doundoun) with sticks, while simultaneously carrying out dance moves! Even if you've never drummed or danced before, Mohamed makes it easy to follow. Treat yourself to a challenging new experience! Mondays 5:15 - 6:15pm at Euro Studios*DRUMS PROVIDED*Instructors: Mohamed & Marielle Duranteau |
| Monthly Challenge |
Did you discover your creative powers? What dreams did you discover, and what creative ways are you going to reach them?
Share with us on MoonDance's Facebook page. Click Discussions to read/contribute to a thread for each month's challenge.
December Challenge:
Treat Yourself!
'Tis the Season! Indulge!
That doesn't have to mean have another helping of Christmas baking. Though it could...
Focus on something each day for YOU. Avoid the seasonal stress. The dark days are a time for rejuvenation.
Take a quiet, candle-lit bath (if you're not a parent you may not know: trust me, this is a major indulgence!). Have a chocolate. Dance. Read a novel. Play. Paint. Go for a walk. Call an old friend. Whatever your deepest self needs that day to feel fulfilled, even if only a whim.
your challenge, should you accept:
Each day for the remainder of December, allow yourself one treat each day.
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| Photos! |
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At long last (thank you for your patience) photos from Syzygy 2010 (yes, I know it was in May!) are online : ) HUGE thank you to Federico Vanoli who donated his time and skill capturing the fabulous energy of our annual year-end student performance. Click here MoonDance Photo Galleriesto view the photos (Syzygy 2010 (1)) (speaking of which, save the date: April 30th, 2011...)
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The Practice of Mindfulness
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Mindfulness is living reflectively, with conscious awareness of our actions, words, and thoughts. Awake to the World around us, we fully experience our senses. We are attentive to others. Living mindfully lightens our lives by helping us to detach from reaction in emotion. We transform anger to justice. We seek joy instead of desire. We cultivate inner vision, aware of life's lessons as the unfold. Mindfulness brings us serenity.
"Can you cleanse your inner vision until you see nothing but the Light?... Can you step back from your own mind and thus understand all things?."
- Tao Te Ching
In your day, invite these thoughts:
I seek to be awake and aware.
I am considerate of the needs of others.
I keep a pace of grace.
I cultivate my spiritual awareness.
I am a lifelong learner.
I am thankful for the gift of Mindfulness.
It keeps me present.
Adapted from the Virtues Project International.
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