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At a Glance
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no classes Friday May 22 - Saturday May 30 Happy Easter
New Session starts Monday May 2
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Jung-Ah Chung Modern Dance class
Tuesday April 19
Tuesday April 26
6:30 - 8:00pm
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Zumba! Latin Fitness party!
Fridays 9:30 - 10:30am Art House drop-in welcome
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Seattle Rhythm Fest April 22 - 24
make every day Earth day!
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Candle-light Meditation
Tuesday April 26th 7:45 - 8:45pm
by donation
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Dress Rehearsal Wednesday April 27th
Euro Studios 5:00 - 7:00pm
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Bhangra/Bollywood with Raji Basi
Thursday April 28th Thursday May 5th
6:30 - 7:30pm
at the Art House
(and Marielle's birthday ; )
Friday April 29th
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Syzygy: Celebration of Dance! 3:00pm Market Square *free*
Dancers/drummers: please arrive at 1:45pm
with thanks to all the dancers, teachers, and special guests: Bopoma Marimba
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Satsang
10am - 12pm
Art House
by donation
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NEW SESSION week of May 2
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Sacred Space
1st Thursday of each month
by donation
May 5th -
Madala Making + Meditation
with Cheryl Bakke-Martin
by donation
June 9th - tba
Art House
1756 Wilmot Ave, Shawnigan Lk
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Chakra Yoga + Chakra Aromatherapy
Friday May 6th 7:00 - 8:30pm Art House
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Acro Yoga Saturday May 7th 2:00pm Art House
Last workshop in the Art House workshop series. New series begins Sept 2011.
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Mother's Day
May 8th
(Julie & Hayden's wedding May 7th : )
_________________________ Every WomanWhistler! May 13 - 15
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Mark Lakeman
founder of City Repair placemaking projects in Portland
at OUR Ecovillage
Saturday May 21st
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No regular classes May 23 - 28
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Candle-light Meditation Tuesday May 24 7:45 - 8:45pm
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Family Dance! at the Art House
Friday May 27th 6:30 - 8:30pm
live music no food
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Hooping Workshop
Saturday May 28th 2:00 - 3:30pm
hoola hoop.... hoola hoop!
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Inspire! Shawnigan Arts, Culture, and Hertiage Collective meeting at the Art House time TBA
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Can't make and event/workshop, but wish you could?
Let us know!
Low turn out = low interest unless we hear otherwise.
We can offer workshops/events at other times with your feedback & suggestions.
250 743 5846
moondancearts@yahoo.ca
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| WONTANARA DRUM & DANCE | 
| Now in partnership with MoonDance Dynamic Arts School
Wontanara is available for dynamic high-energy performances! www.WontanaraDrumDance.ca
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Issue: # 34
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April/May 2011
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As always, full event details are online at www.MoonDanceArts.ca. Not sure if its for you? Call me. 250 743 5846. I'm happy to share more about our events, and help you find the ones that resonate for you. Praying for sun. Trusting the rain.
Lynn Weaver
Artistic Director
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_________________________________________________________ Candle-light Meditation Tuesday April 26th 7:45 - 8:45pm by donation
This is not a workshop or class, but a meditative gathering. Come share in the sacred space. _______________________________________________________
Sacred Space
1st Thursday of the month
7:30pm
by donation
Thursday May 5th: MANDALA MAKING + meditation with Cheryl Bakke-Martin
June 9th - TBA
(no Sacred Space July & August)
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Chakra Yoga + Chakra Aromatherapy with Sadie Bartram & Lynn Weaver
Friday May 6th 7:00 - 8:30pm $20 Mother's Day special: mother + daughter = 50% off! ___________________________________________
Acro-Yoga Workshop with Nicola Cusi and Pan Parkin of Kali Yoga Saturday May 7th 2:00pm $20  Remeber flyling like an "airplane" as a child, or doing that now with your children? That "flying" position creates the foundation for many of the acro-yoga moves. Fun! Come with or without a partner... the final workshop in the Art House workshop series (new series starts Sept 2011; workshops the 1st Saturday of the month 2:00pm) _________________________________________
Hoop Dance! with Liz Fraser
Saturday May 28th 2:00 - 3:30pm $20 no experience required; no hoop required
________________________________________ Self-Acupressure with Rosalind Adams  Tuesday May 31st 7:00 - 8:30pm $15 - 20 sliding scale
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Every Woman, Whistler
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every WOMAN™ Inspiring Through Physical Activity every 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.
No experience necessary. Humour recommended. Movement guaranteed. Enter code: MOONDANCE when you register for a $50 discount. (Lynn & Nika will be there rockin' the West African Dance, of course!) |
VICTORIA - new class
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Beginner West African Dance with Lynn Weaver
Euro Studios: 1821 Cook St, Victoria
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| What Does DANCE Mean to YOU? |
Put your mind to sleep Let your spirit be entranced by and endless dance... Let your soul guide your body and lead it to freedom.. dance dance dance.. Let the sound carry you away to a far off place. ..Let the vibrations run through you and work as your puppet master ...Let the rhythm bring you escape and joy... dance dance dance Let the music heal you by separating your mind from your soul dance dance dance
Linda O'Connor
Linda is now the recipient of MoonDance gear! You can be, too! Send in your poem, picture, collage, song..... of What Dance Means to You. moondancearts@yahoo.ca
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Safe Harbour
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MoonDance is a Safe Harbour. What does that mean?
The Safe Harbour: Respect for All
national diversity initiative is being implemented in BC by the Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC.
MoonDance staff is trained in the following key areas:
Equitable Treatment for All: welcoming all clients and/or customers in a respectful manner. If a concern is expressed regarding a lack of respectful treatment, employers and staff take steps to address it. An Immediate Safe Place: providing an immediate safe place for someone experiencing discrimination in or near the worksite which may include a place to sit, a glass of water, a phone to use, and access to a list of resources.
Prepared Employees and Worksites: preparing all staff to implement these commitments.
As a cultural-arts school, MoonDance is in a key position to help transform beliefs and move towards a discrimination-free society. www.SafeHarbour.ca |
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Earth Dance Summer Camp
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Music, Dance, and Eco-Activities
Aug 2 - 5th, 2011 OUR Ecovillage, Shawnigan Lake
Save the date! Full details available soon.
Registration opens May 2nd.
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The Practice of Courage
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I selected COURAGE this month in honour of the year-end performance (Apr 30). I know and honour the courage it takes to be on stage. It is a vulnerable place. But like any challenge, it can open us to many lessons and much growth. Thank you for practicing your courage, and thereby sharing your joy, energy, and gifts. - LW
Courage transforms fear into determination. It is embracing life fully, without holding back, doing what must be done even when it is difficult or risky. When we are tempted to give up, courage supports us to take the next step. It allows us to face adversity with confidence. Courage opens us to new possibilities. At times we need courage to accept the truth and to pick ourselves up after a mistake, ready to make amends and try again. Courage gives us the strength to make this journey with all our hearts.
"Heart, be brave. If you cannot be brave, just go. Love's glory is not a small thing." - Jalal-u-din Rumi
In your day, invite these thoughts:
I reach beyond my comfort zone.
I welcome new challenges.
I face the truth with humility and openness.
I don't allow my fears to hold me back.
I fully accept life's invitations.
I am thankful for the gift of Courage.
Adapted from the Virtues Project International.
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