Centennial Square, Victoria
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Shawnigan Lake

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 Another year of dance, music, creativity, community...

Thank you to all of the MoonDance musicians,
students & instructors!

 To celebrate all the learning, skill-building, fitness, and fun MoonDance will host its annual year-end student showcase, Syzygy.
 Mark your calendar:
Saturday June 9th
3:00pm at Dance Victoria
Studio 1

See you there!  

 

 

 

West African Dance Workshop Series

with live percussion 

ALL LEVELS

Only TWO LEFT! 

 

• Saturday, June 16, 4-6pm
• Saturday, July 28, 4-6pm

Location: Studio 2 at Dance Victoria,  

Quadra St (this is the large Studio upstairs at the back;  

not the same Studio we use for class)

Current MoonDance students (including waitlist!) $20 or $35 for June & July pre-paid.

 

For the public: $25 each or $45 for June & July  

  

We complete an entire (short) choreography during each workshop!

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Syzygy: The Moon's Dance

 

Saturday June 9th 

3:00pm

Dance Victoria, Studio 1

Performers:

 

Bopoma Marimba

Laurel Singers

 

 

 WEDNESDAYS in May:
May 23rd * May 30th
7:00 - 8:30 PM

Exploring the healing synthesis of sound, colour and aroma through chant.

the Art House -- 1756 Wilmot Avenue (at Dundas), Shawnigan Lake Village

No experience is necessary.
Drop-ins are welcome.
Admission is by donation.

MORE INFORMATION:
Call Laurel at 250-743-1249

 

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The Art House Collective enjoyed being a part of  

Verse & Vision, a Cowichan Valley Arts Council  

(CVAC) event.   

 

Many thanks to:

 

Chris O'Connor & CVAC 

choreographers/dancers:  

Genevieve Charbonneau

Zena Green

Lynn Weaver

Musicians:

Byron Weaver (guitar) 

Laurel Collins  (piano)

Poet:

Bruce Burnett

 

 

 

 

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Year-End Showcase with the Laurel Collins Singers

June 2nd

 

 

 

An open house with:

• the Art House Collective
• Laurel Collins Singers
• and MoonDance!

 

7:00pm

by donation

 

 

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Workshops & Lessons with Manimou Camara 

 

 

 

Sunday June 9th, 2012

one day only!

 

Join Manimou at the Art House for a fun afternoon of classes.  Manimou is an excellent instructor - a true educator, with a genuine desire to share his knowledge, skill, and culture.  A generous leader, who makes learning fun & accessible.  

 

 

 

Private lessons  

(djembe, douns, or dance)  

are available between 11:00am - 1:30pm ($25/hr).

 

DRUM WORKSHOP 1:30 - 3:00pm

DANCE WORKSHOP 3:00 - 4:30pm

 

$15 each or $25 for both

 

Manimou's background includes study with Sekou Dico Sylla , Karamoko Daman, and the nationally recognized Ballet Saamato. He has played lead dunduns for Kemoko Sano's world renowned Ballet Merveille and conducted rhythm and dance camps for people from Europe, Japan,  

and the United States.

Manimou now resides in the Seattle metropolitan area where he shares his passion for rhythms and life. More about Manimou at dounaidjembe.com  

 

 

 

by donation (suggested $5 - 10)

Father's Day weekend!  Bring Dad : )

About Brad:
"The real magic of Brad Prevedoros is the man himself...the moment this performer touches the strings he far exceeds expectations...go listen to him live."
Grant Hayter-Menzies - Black Press Group Music Critic

From Galiano Island on Canada's beautiful West Coast comes this extraordinary acoustic guitarist. Brad Prevedoros is renowned for his instrumental virtuosity, exuberant live performances, original compositions and innovative interpretation of works by other composers. His repertoire of multi-genre music engages his audience through a mix of Jazz, Latin, Pop, Classical, Celtic, and Folk.

Brad has performed on live television and radio, his music can be heard regularly on CBC national and regional radio. It can also be heard on college and co-op radio stations throughout the world. His original compositions have been used in television, theatre and commercial video productions.

Having toured across Canada, the United States, and Europe he has won audience approval appealing to all ages.

The centerpiece of Brad's music rests with his varied and beautiful acoustic guitar sounds.  

 

LEAVE YOUR HOUSE

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURS

BE TV-FREE

GREET PEOPLE

LOOK UP WHEN YOU'RE WALKING

SIT ON YOUR STOOP

PLANT FLOWERS

USE YOUR LIBRARY

BUT FROM LOCAL MERCHANTS

SHARE

HELP

GO TO THE PARK

HONOR ELDERS

SUPPORT NEIGHBOURHOOD SCHOOLS

FIX IT EVEN IF YOU DIDN'T BREAK IT

GARDEN TOGETHER

PICK UP LITTER

LISTEN TO THE BIRDS

BARTER

HIRE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR ODD JOBS

HAVE A BLOCK PARTY

ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT

TURN UP THE MUSIC

TURN DOWN THE MUSIC

SEEK TO UNDERSTAND

DON'T GOSSIP

MEDIATE A CONFLICT