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At a Glance
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www.MoonDanceArts.ca
"Events" page.
_______________________ Fall Session began September 12th www.MoonDanceArts.cafor registration/schedule Its not too late to register. Please call ahead to ensure there is space/the class is running.
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Book Club
at the Art House
The Year of the Flood
Margaret Atwood
Thursday September 22
7:30 - 9:30pm
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Hula Hoop Dance
with Liz Fraser of
Parlay Hoop Dance
Saturday September 24th
12:30 - 1:45pm
$15
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Chant Circle
at the Art House
Thursday September 29th
7:30 - 8:30pm
by donation
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Culture Days Sept 30 and Oct 1 FREE classes and workshops full details posted soon. www.CultureDays.ca
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MoonDance merch
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Stainless Steel MoonDance waterbottles for $20
From now until Oct 1, 10% of each sale goes to Matoto.
(the one on the right is our bottle, except with the Dancing Man, of course!)
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African Baskets
Fair trade. Made in Ghana.
Beautiful, colourful baskets...
From now until Oct 1, 10% of each sale goes to Matoto.
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Contact MoonDance:
250 743 5846
moondancearts@yahoo.ca
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| Isaac Graziano Vanoli |  | Congratulations to Amalia & Federico!
Welcome to the World Isaac!
Just when you think you know Love, something little comes along to show you just how BIG it really is.
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Dance Victoria Dance Card
| | As a MoonDance student, you are eligible for Dance Victoria's DANCE CARD
Why You Want to Become a Dance Victoria Dance Card Member- Discounted Tickets Present your Dance Card and a piece of picture ID at the McPherson Box Office and you can purchase one ticket for any Dance Victoria performance at 20% off the regular price.
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- Free Workshops, Intensives and Daily Class Priority discounted or free registration for workshops with companies like Ballet Nacional de Cuba or Wayne McGregor | Random Dance.
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- Volunteer & See a Show for Free Be first in line to volunteer at a Dance Victoria presentation and see the performance for free.
Submit the:
application form online
www.DanceVictoria.com
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| Barter @ the Art House |  | Want free dance classes? The Art House is looking for someone to clean the Studio once/week in exchange for dance class.
Call: 250 743 5846
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| Your MoonDance Story | 
Bring it on! What's your MoonDance story?
| What do you love about MoonDance? I know - - its a long list : ) If you can narrow it down, please share your thoughts with Jude for an article going out about our school.
"How have MoonDance, dancing, music and/or cultural activities in general, touched your life?"
Email: buddha_breath@yahoo.com
Thank you for your support!
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Issue: # 37
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September 2011
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 I can feel the change in the air. My hands, recently covered with dirt, still smell of the herbs I've been harvesting all day. I have a sweater on. I am looking forward to dancing with you, except that it means Summer is over. I hope you were blessed with beautiful beach moments, relaxation, work and play, as I was this year. Blessings for the harvet season.
Lynn
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Fall Schedule online... Dance with Nikko (kids' instructor) Marielle & Mohamed Duranteau and Lynn Weaver
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Art House
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New Classes at the Art House see our website for dates & times, except where noted below. www.MoonDanceArts.ca Introduction to Flamenco Dance (starts Sept 24)
Experience the magic of Spanish Romany (gypsy) tradition through the artful movements of flamenco dance. Learn 4- and 12- count rhythm structures, hand-clapping (palmas), footwork and upper-body styling. Character shoes (preferable) or bare feet. Instructor: Farideh  Introduction to North African Dance (starts Sept 24)
The traditional dances of Morocco, Tunisia, and upper Egypt offer an ancient method for developing co-ordination and strengthening core muscles, while integrating posture and balance. Classes include deep stretches. Taught by a professional dancer with forty years experience. Instructor: Farideh Big PlayThe class engages ideas and methods of presentation, is multidisciplinary, and grounded in movement. Ideas for this session are around mythical monsters, poetry and space. Instructor: Chris O'Connor  Yoga ShimmyYoga Shimmy is a fun fusion of Hatha Yoga and introductory / beginner level Middle Eastern Dance (aka belly dance) instruction. The blend is provided to introduce you to the basics of belly dance while enjoying the benefits of a body, mind & spirit connection through yoga and its philosophies. Instructor: Robin Massey (The Om Tree) 
Hilwi Learn to Bellydance: FOR GIRLS AGES 8 - 15 NO PREVIOUS DANCE EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Every Thursday 3:30-4:30pm at the Art House. There is great joy in seeing young girls discover the art of Belly dance. It truly is a blessing to witness the transformation as they become more aware and comfortable in their own bodies, regardless of shape, size or ability. Instructor: Robin Massey (The Om Tree)
Monthly drum circle with Aboubacar Camara
Come enjoy participating in the cultural beat.
Bring your drum or any instrument and your dancing feet.
All levels and ages are welcome. By donation.
Immerse yourself in a rhythmic journey. This is a night not to be missed.
And all your favourites: West African drumming West African dance Hip Hop Asana Dance Modern Dance with Jung-Ah Chung Zumba Yin Yoga Doun Dance and more! |
Every Woman, Victoria
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every WOMAN™ - Victoria - November 19
at The Parkside Hotel in Victoria.
Alice Bracegirdle | Bellyfit Creator
Photo Credit: Veronique da Silva
Try something new! No experience necessary: Yoga, African Dancing, Drum Circle, Nia, Bellyfit, Hatha Yoga, Health Benefits of Tea, Zumba, Water Running, The Groove and more! Enter "MoonDance" when you register for a discounted price! www.EveryWoman.ca
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Matoto Garage Sale
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Items can be donated for the Garage Sale
&/or come on to shop... Date announced soon.
All proceeds from the Garage Sale will go to the school in Kubian, due to open in OCTOBER!! YEAH!! YEAH!
Now we are looking at start up costs and operating costs...
Donations:
please contact Sheryl at sheryl_steve@shaw.ca to arrange drop-off.
Matoto Multicultural Arts Society is MoonDance's sister non-profit. Please see our website for more information and for photos of the school! www.Matoto.org 
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The Practice of Commitment
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Commitment is caring deeply about a person, a goal, or a belief.
Once we discern a direction, we go for it wholeheartedly. We don't hold back, second-guess our decision or hesitate to act on it fully.
We set goals and achieve them. We make promises and keep them. We go the extra mile. We are faithful to our relationships and allow problems to make us waver. Keeping our commitments strenthens our integrity. It deepens our capacity to carry responsibility with grace.
"Until one is comitted , there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness... the moment one commits oneself, then Providence moves too."
- Johann Walfgang von Goethe
I think of our commitment to our routines in the Fall, things like Dance Class, Community, Personal Development, Friendship. And the word commitment makes me think of the Earth. Our obligation to Gaia and to one another.
I am thankful for the gift of Commitment.
It brings passion to my purpose..
Adapted from the Virtues Project International.
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