the Living Arts Collective (LAC) is designed to foster artistic expression while creating a hub for the exchanging of resources, practices and ideas to develop socially progressive strategies for conscious living and cultural preservation through creative movement
we host classes, workshops, socials and performances while providing space for people to create, rehearse, teach and share ideas
To be a part of The Living Arts Collective event schedule
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 8:30 PM – 1 AM [Brought to you by LAC Fusion and RDU Blues Fusion crews] Summer Solstice—the longest day and shortest night of the year. The revels of Spring have come and gone, leaving echoes of laughter on the wind. The seeds in our garden - both personal and [...]
Center Blackness. Center Pleasure. Center Black Pleasure. Come join us for a day long retreat to practice centering our BLACK pleasure as an act of freedom! The space will reveal the erotic energy found in every moment, give you access to more pleasure in your body, and teach you new ways to have a pleasure [...]
Hip-Hop Classes With Jett Sett Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00-5:00pm Learn Hip-hop basics while also learning freestyle tactics. Class (3:00-4:30pm) Open session afterwards! (4:30-5:00pm) Ages: 8-15 $10 per class Presented by Living Arts Collective 410 W Geer St. Durham, NC 27701 To register/have questions please contact: (919) 402-6357
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 8:30 PM – 1 AM [Brought to you by LAC Fusion and RDU Blues Fusion crews] Summer Solstice—the longest day and shortest night of the year. The revels of Spring have come and gone, leaving echoes of laughter on the wind. The seeds in our garden - both personal and [...]
Center Blackness. Center Pleasure. Center Black Pleasure. Come join us for a day long retreat to practice centering our BLACK pleasure as an act of freedom! The space will reveal the erotic energy found in every moment, give you access to more pleasure in your body, and teach you new ways to have a pleasure [...]
Hip-Hop Classes With Jett Sett Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00-5:00pm Learn Hip-hop basics while also learning freestyle tactics. Class (3:00-4:30pm) Open session afterwards! (4:30-5:00pm) Ages: 8-15 $10 per class Presented by Living Arts Collective 410 W Geer St. Durham, NC 27701 To register/have questions please contact: (919) 402-6357
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Fully Clothed Sacred Sexual Awakening & Healing® for Women
June 1, 2019 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Your sexual energy is your most potent untapped resource. When you heal and celebrate your sexuality, you revitalize your entire LIFE!
♥ Reignite your innate sensuality ♥ Heal personal, lineage, & cultural trauma ♥ Reclaim your juicy vitality and passionate aliveness ♥ Activate your next level of feminine power & presence ♥ Deepen the connection to YOUR divine guidance ♥ Strengthen sisterhood bonds and community
Explore the next dimension of your feminine being through a foundation of consent with yourself and others, empowered boundaries, and embodiment of your life-force energy for healing, expansion, aliveness, pleasure, and a deep well of joy.
No nudity required… just a willingness to learn how to turn up the volume on your authentic presence, pleasure, healing, and fulfillment!
“This is the most beautiful, deep, healing work I have ever been witness to in my life and I have experienced a LOT of powerful work! What a profound honor to be with Amrita and all of our amazing sisters, and to continue spreading this work into the world. It is SO needed!” Kelly Stack, Chapel Hill, NC KellyStack.com
Taught by Amrita Grace, award-winning, bestselling author and Co-Founder of The Sacred Feminine Mystery School.
You must register with a deposit in advance to reserve your place. Space is limited. More info and register here: http://amritagrace.com/durham/
Where: In the LAC Movement Studio (downstairs). This studio has a yummy sprung cork floor, powerful sound system, good vibes and new lighting! Enter: *down the ramp next to Cocoa Cinnamon
Post below if you wanna work a door slot in trade to entry: Door slots – 8-9: Available! 9-10: Available! 10-11: Available!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What is Fusion?
Fusion is an improvised lead-follow approach to dancing to any style of music that does not have a strictly defined dance aesthetic. Just as music adopts, adapts to, and blends with various influences and styles, fusion accomplishes the same in the form of dance. It is a triad of connection between your movement, your partner’s movement, and the music. Depending on the music and the dancers, fusion can mean creating a new dance style to unique music, or combining two or more established dance aesthetics into a single dance to reflect the sound of a song combining multiple influences.
Many fusion dancers are versed in the fundamentals of various dances, be it blues, tango, west coast swing, Lindy Hop, waltz, or hip hop. By finding the commonalities between various dance styles, or creating new movements, dancers can actively adapt and improvise their dance style to music of all…
June 1, 2019 at 9:00 pm - June 2, 2019 at 11:45 pm
Get Ready for Fusion! It's Time! **EVERY FIRST SATURDAY**
When: First Saturday of each month!
OCT 6th// Dance 9:00p - 11:30p First set DJ Candace Bae 2nd set DJ TBA
NOV 3rd// 8pm Lesson w/ Aubrey Griffith-Zill - Rhythm and Connect DJs: Aaron Hawkins, Dave Warner (yum!)
DEC 1st// DJs: (tbd) …… ? maybe you? What would you like to contribute? Save these Dates on your calendar!
Where: In the LAC downstairs Movement Studio. This studio has a yummy sprung cork floor, powerful sound system, good vibes and new lighting! Enter: *down the ramp next to Cocoa Cinnamon
Post below if you wanna work a door slot in trade to entry: Door slots – 8:45-9:30 : Available! 9:30-10:15 : Available 10:15-11:00 : Available!
Fusion Crew holding it down and creating safe space for ALL:
Aaron Hawkins ErinRenee Murphy JJ Hurst Alan S Best Shantel Richardson Alix Arcuni Wicker Gareth Dicker Lydie Vanessa Aubrey Griffith-Zill Alegra-Ray Dilone Dave Warner and more....!
What if Fusion?
Fusion is an improvised lead-follow approach to dancing to any style of music that does not have a strictly defined dance aesthetic. Just as music adopts, adapts to, and blends with various influences and styles, fusion accomplishes the same in the form of dance. It is a…
June 2, 2019 at 11:11 am - 1:33 pm Living Arts Collective Dance Studio, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Experience authentic self-expression in a safe space free of judgment & instruction. This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to explore delicious states of being from stillness to unfettered wildness through self-directed freeform movement in community. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with musical texture and form.
SUNDAYS:
Doors open: 11:11am Open Circle: 11:30am Close Circle: 1:30pm
FRIDAYS:
Doors open: 7:20pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm
Living Arts Ecstatic Dance offers a shared experience and a shared place for spontaneous, free-form movement. What each of us brings to this shared place affects everyone, and we create this experience together with:
Awareness of others and ourselves Permission from others and ourselves Participation through movement and presence
We practice moving in healthy community by:
Arriving without strong scents (including perfumes, oils, and body scents) Dancing in bare feet, socks, or supportive footwear Maintaining a nonverbal dance space Encouraging a substance-free space Leaving electronic devices outside the dance space Honoring the physical space and bodies of others with awareness of consent
Pets (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed on the dance floor,…
Capoeira Angola (martial arts + dance) Beginner Classes at LAC *downstairs studio*
June 2, 2019 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Capoeira angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, music, and ritual. The game of capoeira is a dialogue of movements and energies - sometimes cooperative, sometimes competitive, and always unique!
All are welcome to join our capoeira class (no previous experience necessary). You'll learn capoeira kicks, dodges, and acrobatic movements, practiced both individually and in partners. We'll also practice musical instruments and sing capoeira songs, which are a rich source of cultural and historical insight.
SUNDAYS 3:00 – 4:30p Living Arts Collective (upstairs ballroom this week - June 2nd) $7 - $15
Please wear comfortable pants, a T-shirt that can be tucked in, and clean shoes.
Capoeira is a great way to challenge yourself and connect with others. Come try it out!
Fully Clothed Sacred Sexual Awakening & Healing® for Women
June 2, 2019 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Your sexual energy is your most potent untapped resource. When you heal and celebrate your sexuality, you revitalize your entire LIFE!
♥ Reignite your innate sensuality ♥ Heal personal, lineage, & cultural trauma ♥ Reclaim your juicy vitality and passionate aliveness ♥ Activate your next level of feminine power & presence ♥ Deepen the connection to YOUR divine guidance ♥ Strengthen sisterhood bonds and community
Explore the next dimension of your feminine being through a foundation of consent with yourself and others, empowered boundaries, and embodiment of your life-force energy for healing, expansion, aliveness, pleasure, and a deep well of joy.
No nudity required… just a willingness to learn how to turn up the volume on your authentic presence, pleasure, healing, and fulfillment!
“This is the most beautiful, deep, healing work I have ever been witness to in my life and I have experienced a LOT of powerful work! What a profound honor to be with Amrita and all of our amazing sisters, and to continue spreading this work into the world. It is SO needed!” Kelly Stack, Chapel Hill, NC KellyStack.com
Taught by Amrita Grace, award-winning, bestselling author and Co-Founder of The Sacred Feminine Mystery School.
You must register with a deposit in advance to reserve your place. Space is limited. More info and register here: http://amritagrace.com/durham/
June 3, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Living Arts Collective Dance Studio, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Experience a Bollywood-inspired dance fitness program that combines exhilarating choreography and calorie-burning workouts with upbeat music from around the world.
Come dressed to sweat and ready to dance! All levels welcome.
June 4, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 7:50 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Check out our collaborative CI Summer Schedule: _______________
Month of MAY:
Curious about the improvisational qualities of Contact Improvisation? Looking for a language for all the funny, interesting, weird and wonderful moments that make up your dance? This 2-part class + Underscore is for you.
Tuesday 5/14 - Class lead by: Christopher Grohs
Tuesday 5/21 - Class lead by: Aubrey Griffith-Zill
Tuesday 5/28 - Brief talk through + Underscore: Facilitator: Amanda Abrams with LIVE music by John Osburn...
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Schedule for Month of JUNE:
June 4th: Class lead by John Bainbridge
June 9th: 2nd Sunday Contact Improvisation Jam facilitators Abigail Ruth and Amanda Abrams
June 11th: CI Underscore w/ Kathleen Hunter
June: 18th: Intermediate class w/ Toni Craige
June 25th: Contact Improv - CI JAM facilitator Toni Craige +LIVE music with John Osburn
*June 22nd: Global Underscore: facilitator Toni Craige (5:30-6:30pm talk through + 6:30-9:30pm underscore)
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Schedule for month of JULY:
July 2nd --- TBD - open level drop in class?
July 9th --- TBD
July 16th --- TBD
July 23rd: Intermediate class w/ Toni Craige
July 30th: Contact Improv - CI JAM facilitator Toni Craige
*Saturday workshop - August 3rd - 4:00 - 6:00pm workshop for beginners/ bring a friend
June 5, 2019 at 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Come zouk with us! Every Wednesday, you can come to the Living Arts Collective in downtown Durham to dance Brazilian zouk. This is a great opportunity for you to meet new people, get some exercise, and work your brain and body in new ways!
Most weeks we have either a class or a practica at 7:30pm where you can work on learning the dance. Check the Triangle Zouk Facebook page for details on this week's event. Some weeks the class or practica is designed for zouk dancers at an intermediate level, but all are always welcome to come for the social at 8:30. Our community is friendly and someone will be happy to show you the basic step!
Please note that we meet in the downstairs studio of the Living Arts Collective. When you arrive, go to the left side of the building down the ramp and enter through the glass doors. Turn right down the hallway and follow the beats!
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Who are we? Triangle Zouk is your local team of organizers dedicated to building a community around our shared passion, Brazilian zouk. We emphasize creating a safe space for all at our events. Come talk to an organizer if you have any questions, and see our safe…
June 6, 2019 at 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Cardio Dance Class with Marcos Napa, formerly of Peru's premier dance and music troupe Peru Negro, combines different Afro-Peruvian dances plus choreography for a full hour of fun! Come dressed for exercise and ready to move! All levels welcome. Thursday evenings beginning in May!
Acro & Handstand Conditioning at Living Arts Collective
June 6, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Join us for a fun pre-jam class on partner conditioning and handstand training! Katie Veleta, certified AcroYoga instructor, and Aimee Kresica, certified Lift Acrobatics instructor, will offer partner and group exercises and drills which increase strength, alignment, grip, balance, and dynamic movements fundamental to the practice of acro.
No experience needed for this all levels class! Partnerships will be honored but no partner is required. Cost is $15 cash at the door. Stay for the jam for free if you come to the class!
UPDATE: Please bring socks or a towel/rag for some of the drills we will do tonight in class! Thanks 🙂
June 6, 2019 at 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Living Arts Collective
"On Time In Time" is a spatially adventurous film program about time. With three screens, a dozen films more than 100 years old, and special music, this is Durham Cinematheque's big show of 2019. There's plenty of room, it's air conditioned, and chairs are provided! This entertaining and eclectic show includes films and clips by Louis Lumiere, Alice Guy, Jam Handy, the US Navy, the Walt Disney Studio, and many others. Live music tonight is by Evan Morgan and Courtney Werner, with projections by Jaclyn Bowie, Nyssa Collins, and Tom Whiteside. On the program is the current cream-of-the-crop title in the cinematheque's collection, the found reel called SWIM. Same show (with different musician) on Sunday. Tickets are $10 at the door for adults, $5 for people under 18. The program is challenging (it's not a "regular movie") but the material is appropriate for all ages.
June 6, 2019 at 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Come play with us this Thursday in Durham! Acro jams are non-structured events where we share skills and learn from one another. Cost is $7-15 sliding fee at the door!
June 7, 2019 at 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
This is a welcoming and informative way to enter and deepen into your Ecstatic Dance experience.
We will: Explore the framework of improvisational possibilities within this transformational creative practice.
Gain communication skills while navigating a "wordfree" space. Practicing the art of ever flowing introspection and self-discovery.
Embark on the journey of self discovery - exploring/understanding our needs and desires to better understand and empower our expression of boundaries.
Bring to light our self-organizing interactions and group dynamics by practicing spacial awareness, diving into energetic pathways and connections, and engaging in respectful interplay.
******** Influenced by the work of Robin Zill and Nancy Stark Smith, we will combined the study of: Ousia (a program that encourages personal understanding of self and nature). The Underscore (A score that guides humans through a series of “changing states” from solo deepening/ releasing and sensitizing to gravity and support; through group circulation and interaction).
"Simply put, nature is a living system that embraces the interplay between structure and randomness... it is not a thing to measure and dissect, but an energy event waiting to dance." - Robin Zill
Rooted in the exploration of OUSIA (ooh-see-ah) noun: true being: essence within Facilitated by Aubrey Griffith-Zill & Friends
When: Monthly on first Friday's 6:15-7:15pm Where: Living Arts Collective Who: Every Body Cost: $10 (no one turned…
June 7, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Durham Ballroom, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Experience authentic self-expression in a safe space free of judgment & instruction. This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to explore delicious states of being from stillness to unfettered wildness through self-directed freeform movement in community. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with musical texture and form.
SUNDAYS:
Doors open: 11:11am Open Circle: 11:30am Close Circle: 1:30pm
FRIDAYS:
Doors open: 7:20pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm
Living Arts Ecstatic Dance offers a shared experience and a shared place for spontaneous, free-form movement. What each of us brings to this shared place affects everyone, and we create this experience together with:
Awareness of others and ourselves Permission from others and ourselves Participation through movement and presence
We practice moving in healthy community by:
Arriving without strong scents (including perfumes, oils, and body scents) Dancing in bare feet, socks, or supportive footwear Maintaining a nonverbal dance space Encouraging a substance-free space Leaving electronic devices outside the dance space Honoring the physical space and bodies of others with awareness of consent
Pets (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed on the dance floor,…
June 7, 2019 at 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
The Living Room is a monthly - First Friday - open stage for performing and sharing un-amplified music and spoken word at the Living Arts Collective. (Located down the ramp next to Cocoa Cinnamon) Come at 9pm at the close of the Friday night dance wave to put your name in the hat if you have something to offer. Show starts at 9:30pm and ends around 11pm. Music, spoken word, slam, rap, and other creative endeavors are all welcome. This is a chance to share something meaningful with an intimate and attentive audience who will applaud you no matter what. A great place to try out new material, or to cover oldies. Bring a warm or hurting heart, have a seat or pillow, and settle into your Living Room evening. $3-5 sliding scale (no one turned away for lack of funds) See Facebook event here.
June 8, 2019 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Community Massage Clinic
Connect to a sense of comfort in your body and freedom in your being through our unique combination of massage therapy and guided group rest. We delight in caring for you from the moment you arrive, until you walk out feeling relaxed and connected and ready to re-enter the world.
Our model aims to support all human bodies with clothed massage to promote comfort and safety, wheelchair access, a flexible sliding scale, and a team that practices anti-oppression and anti-racism.
June 8, 2019 at 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Living Arts Collective
LET’S DANCE!! Matriarch Dance Co. will be co-hosting a West African Dance class on June 8th at Living Arts Collective located at 410 West Geer St., Durham, NC 27701. Matiarch Dance Co. will be leading classes from 3PM to 4:15pm & 4:30 to 5:45pm. Read the information below for further details -You can register through MatriarchDanceCo.com (in the bio) -ALL ages are welcome. -Student discount: $7. -Early bird price of $10, but same day admission will be $15 at the door.
Come join us at the Living Arts Collective for the 1st Saturday salsa Social, on the 2nd Saturday for this month! It's a beautiful space and great atmosphere to dance, smile, and share an evening with friends!
June 9, 2019 at 11:11 am - 1:33 pm Living Arts Collective Dance Studio, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Experience authentic self-expression in a safe space free of judgment & instruction. This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to explore delicious states of being from stillness to unfettered wildness through self-directed freeform movement in community. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with musical texture and form.
SUNDAYS:
Doors open: 11:11am Open Circle: 11:30am Close Circle: 1:30pm
FRIDAYS:
Doors open: 7:20pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm
Living Arts Ecstatic Dance offers a shared experience and a shared place for spontaneous, free-form movement. What each of us brings to this shared place affects everyone, and we create this experience together with:
Awareness of others and ourselves Permission from others and ourselves Participation through movement and presence
We practice moving in healthy community by:
Arriving without strong scents (including perfumes, oils, and body scents) Dancing in bare feet, socks, or supportive footwear Maintaining a nonverbal dance space Encouraging a substance-free space Leaving electronic devices outside the dance space Honoring the physical space and bodies of others with awareness of consent
Pets (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed on the dance floor,…
June 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Living Arts Collective
2nd Sunday Contact Improvisation Jam Facilitated by Abby Ruth
Cost: Sliding scale $10-20
Jam Description: open level contact improvisation jam. In the opening and closing circles, we will introduce ourselves and participants to each other and standard guidelines for the jam. Participants can expect touch, weight baring and improvisation wrapped in quirky, inspiring and experimental sounds and music.
CI Description: Contact Improvisation is an improvisational, weigh-baring social dance form founded int he US in the 1970s. It is a training tool practiced by professional dancers, an educational tool for training in partner dances, as well as a therapeutic, creative and strengthening practice for people of all walks of life. What distinguishes CI from other partner dances is its unique combination of improvisation, fluidity of leader/follower roles, the potential for full weight-sharing, all practiced under the watchful eye of a seasoned facilitator.
Capoeira Angola (martial arts + dance) Beginner Classes at LAC *downstairs studio*
June 9, 2019 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Capoeira angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, music, and ritual. The game of capoeira is a dialogue of movements and energies - sometimes cooperative, sometimes competitive, and always unique!
All are welcome to join our capoeira class (no previous experience necessary). You'll learn capoeira kicks, dodges, and acrobatic movements, practiced both individually and in partners. We'll also practice musical instruments and sing capoeira songs, which are a rich source of cultural and historical insight.
SUNDAYS 3:00 – 4:30p Living Arts Collective (downstairs studio) $7 - $15
Please wear comfortable pants, a T-shirt that can be tucked in, and clean shoes.
Capoeira is a great way to challenge yourself and connect with others. Come try it out!
June 9, 2019 at 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Living Arts Collective
"On Time In Time" is a spatially adventurous film program about time. With three screens, a dozen films more than 100 years old, and special music, this is Durham Cinematheque's big show of 2019. There's plenty of room, it's air conditioned, and chairs are provided! This entertaining and eclectic show includes films and clips by Louis Lumiere, Alice Guy, Jam Handy, the US Navy, the Walt Disney Studio, and many others. Live music tonight is by Evan Morgan and Courtney Werner, with projections by Jaclyn Bowie, Nyssa Collins, and Tom Whiteside. On the program is the current cream-of-the-crop title in the cinematheque's collection, the found reel called SWIM. Same show (with different musician) on Sunday. Tickets are $10 at the door for adults, $5 for people under 18. The program is challenging (it's not a "regular movie") but the material is appropriate for all ages.
June 10, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Living Arts Collective Dance Studio, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Experience a Bollywood-inspired dance fitness program that combines exhilarating choreography and calorie-burning workouts with upbeat music from around the world.
Come dressed to sweat and ready to dance! All levels welcome.
June 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 7:50 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Check out our collaborative CI Summer Schedule: _______________
Month of MAY:
Curious about the improvisational qualities of Contact Improvisation? Looking for a language for all the funny, interesting, weird and wonderful moments that make up your dance? This 2-part class + Underscore is for you.
Tuesday 5/14 - Class lead by: Christopher Grohs
Tuesday 5/21 - Class lead by: Aubrey Griffith-Zill
Tuesday 5/28 - Brief talk through + Underscore: Facilitator: Amanda Abrams with LIVE music by John Osburn...
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Schedule for Month of JUNE:
June 4th: Class lead by John Bainbridge
June 9th: 2nd Sunday Contact Improvisation Jam facilitators Abigail Ruth and Amanda Abrams
June 11th: CI Underscore w/ Kathleen Hunter
June: 18th: Intermediate class w/ Toni Craige
June 25th: Contact Improv - CI JAM facilitator Toni Craige +LIVE music with John Osburn
*June 22nd: Global Underscore: facilitator Toni Craige (5:30-6:30pm talk through + 6:30-9:30pm underscore)
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Schedule for month of JULY:
July 2nd --- TBD - open level drop in class?
July 9th --- TBD
July 16th --- TBD
July 23rd: Intermediate class w/ Toni Craige
July 30th: Contact Improv - CI JAM facilitator Toni Craige
*Saturday workshop - August 3rd - 4:00 - 6:00pm workshop for beginners/ bring a friend
Sahaja S p a c e Pop-Up at LAC: Prana Vinyasa Flow Yoga w Carson
June 12, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Prana Vinyasa is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers. Students of all levels are empowered to experience Prana - the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence - as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living. Practitioners learn classical and innovative approaches to Vinyasa yoga and the state of flow drawn from Krishnamacharya's teachings, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, somatics and Shiva's teaching experience from the last twenty years. Learn more at PranaVinyasaFlow.com.
Everybody's welcome. Prana Vinyasa classes provide the community and inspiration of a one room class room in which all kramas (steps), modifications and variations, are offered to meet you where you are as you are.
This drop-in class is sliding scale $11-18 at the door S P A C E permitting. Cash, check or cards are welcome. Or, reserve your S P A C E online for $18. Class cards are also available online and in studio for sliding scale rates. There is currently no cancellation policy in effect for this drop-in class.
Carson Efird, MFA, E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP, is a dancing yogini living in North Carolina. An enthusiastic student and teacher of Prana Flow yoga, the Carson is inspired by nature, evolutionary Vinyasa, circular pathways, modern dance, somatics, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, her teacher, Shiva Rea, and the Sahaja Spirit - the spontaneous flow of consciousness.
June 12, 2019 at 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Come zouk with us! Every Wednesday, you can come to the Living Arts Collective in downtown Durham to dance Brazilian zouk. This is a great opportunity for you to meet new people, get some exercise, and work your brain and body in new ways!
Most weeks we have either a class or a practica at 7:30pm where you can work on learning the dance. Check the Triangle Zouk Facebook page for details on this week's event. Some weeks the class or practica is designed for zouk dancers at an intermediate level, but all are always welcome to come for the social at 8:30. Our community is friendly and someone will be happy to show you the basic step!
Please note that we meet in the downstairs studio of the Living Arts Collective. When you arrive, go to the left side of the building down the ramp and enter through the glass doors. Turn right down the hallway and follow the beats!
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Who are we? Triangle Zouk is your local team of organizers dedicated to building a community around our shared passion, Brazilian zouk. We emphasize creating a safe space for all at our events. Come talk to an organizer if you have any questions, and see our safe…
Sahaja S p a c e Pop-Up at LAC: Prana Vinyasa + Shamanic Reiki
June 13, 2019 at 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Living Arts Collective
This hybrid yoga + Reiki experience with Carson Efird invites the healing intelligence of Prana, Ki + nature spirit energy to intuitively flow through your whole being. Beginning with a Prana Vinyasa Flow Yoga practice you will open the energetic rivers through which Prana flows through you. Resting on your back in a culminating savasana, you will then be guided on a yoga nidra-like Shamanic journey that cleanses + balances your elemental being while deepening your connection to the earth. While in this healing state, Reiki, gentle hands-on channeling universal life-force, will be offered.
Prana Vinyasa is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers. Students of all levels are empowered to experience Prana - the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence - as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living. Practitioners learn classical and innovative approaches to Vinyasa yoga and the state of flow drawn from Krishnamacharya's teachings, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, somatics and Shiva's teaching experience from the last twenty years. Learn more at PranaVinyasaFlow.com.
Shamanic Reiki intuitively integrates healing practices from both Shamanic traditions + Reiki. Both lineages share a deep respect for nature spirit energy as the great healer, and empower us to heal our earthly beings and the planet simultaneously. Learn more at ShamanicReikiWorldwide.com.
Everybody's welcome. Prana Vinyasa classes provide the community and inspiration of a one room class room in which all…
June 13, 2019 at 7:15 pm - 8:50 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
This contemplative, somatic, and soul-oriented monthly practice group invites participants into an ongoing exploration of our unfolding initiatory journeys, featuring guided individual inquiries, paired processes, and optional opportunities for working directly with the class facilitator. Drawing on meditative traditions, depth psychology, understandings of soul-centric human development, and Focusing—a mindfulness-based, embodied approach to growth and healing—this class supports us in working with inner material in a transformative space, deepening our contact with the core of our being, and walking our most authentic and purposeful path. Each month will feature different guided explorations and processes; feel free to journey with us month-to-month, or drop in for individual classes as you like.
About the facilitator: Simon Spire brings to his facilitation years of exploration of self-inquiry, non-dual wisdom traditions, and meditative practices; the perspectives of post-conventional human development and soul-centric depth psychology; and his long experience with artistry and the creative process. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Auckland; a master’s degree in psychology from Columbia University; is a Certified Trainer of Focusing, a mindfulness-based, somatic approach to psychological healing and development; has completed a yearlong soulcraft immersion and vision quest with Bill Plotkin and Animas Valley Institute; and is currently pursuing doctoral studies. He has been a director with organizations active in social entrepreneurship, leadership development, and mental health, and was led from his New Zealand homeland to the US by his career as a recording artist and songwriter. Learn…
June 13, 2019 at 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Cardio Dance Class with Marcos Napa, formerly of Peru's premier dance and music troupe Peru Negro, combines different Afro-Peruvian dances plus choreography for a full hour of fun! Come dressed for exercise and ready to move! All levels welcome. Thursday evenings beginning in May!
June 14, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Living Arts Collective
We will gather monthly to discuss, contemplate and learn techniques for intuitive tarot reading. All levels of experience are welcome. We will explore the archetypes, use of symbolism in the tarot, and get to know the arcanas, four suits, court cards, & numerology embedded in the cards. This class will help in creating a holistic and intuitive method to reading any deck & the signs all around us. $10-$30 suggested donation.
June 14, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Durham Ballroom, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Experience authentic self-expression in a safe space free of judgment & instruction. This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to explore delicious states of being from stillness to unfettered wildness through self-directed freeform movement in community. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with musical texture and form.
SUNDAYS:
Doors open: 11:11am Open Circle: 11:30am Close Circle: 1:30pm
FRIDAYS:
Doors open: 7:20pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm
Living Arts Ecstatic Dance offers a shared experience and a shared place for spontaneous, free-form movement. What each of us brings to this shared place affects everyone, and we create this experience together with:
Awareness of others and ourselves Permission from others and ourselves Participation through movement and presence
We practice moving in healthy community by:
Arriving without strong scents (including perfumes, oils, and body scents) Dancing in bare feet, socks, or supportive footwear Maintaining a nonverbal dance space Encouraging a substance-free space Leaving electronic devices outside the dance space Honoring the physical space and bodies of others with awareness of consent
Pets (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed on the dance floor,…
June 14, 2019 at 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm Living Arts Collective
Join Me AFTER DANCE Second Friday's for a relaxing and trance-formative guided meditation. A visualization journey to soothe your nervous system and introduce you to your inner landscape. Come connect, explore, relax, center, & awaken! All are welcome! $5-$25 suggested donation.
June 15, 2019 at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Living Arts Collective
Feldenkrais classes emphasize learning to develop more refined movement patterns, designed to bring you more grace, flow, and power in your dancing, athletics, and everyday activities. Replacing excess effort, Feldenkrais engages the neuroplasticity of the brain to learn how to move and function with more ease, efficiency and joy. Each class is individual and unique. Drop in! $20, cash or check.
Sahaja S p a c e Pop-Up at LAC: Sacred SUNday Prana Vinyasa Yoga
June 16, 2019 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am Living Arts Collective
We are all rays of the one Sun!
In Vedic Astrology Sunday is the day of the week connected to the Sun. Let’s come together to align the microcosm of the sun in our hearts with the macrocosm of the sun in the sky. We will awaken our illuminated spirits by moving at an invigorating rhythm through Surya Namaskars honoring the radiance of the sun within and above, as well as activating Kriyas, Pranayama and Mantra. Enliven your sacred body, mind and soul while re-charging and balancing your sustainable energy center. Completing with a sun-kissed meditation, you will leave shining from within!
Everybody's welcome. Prana Vinyasa classes provide the community and inspiration of a one room class room in which all kramas (steps), modifications and variations, are offered to meet you where you are as you are.
This drop-in class is sliding scale $11-18 at the door S P A C E permitting. Cash, check or cards are welcome. Or, reserve your S P A C E online for $18. Class cards are also available online and in studio for sliding scale rates. There is currently no cancellation policy in effect for this drop-in class.
Carson Efird, MFA, E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP, is a dancing yogini living in North Carolina. An enthusiastic student and teacher of Prana Flow yoga, the Carson is inspired by nature, evolutionary Vinyasa, circular pathways, modern dance, somatics, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, her teacher, Shiva Rea, and the Sahaja…
June 16, 2019 at 11:11 am - 1:33 pm Living Arts Collective Dance Studio, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Experience authentic self-expression in a safe space free of judgment & instruction. This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to explore delicious states of being from stillness to unfettered wildness through self-directed freeform movement in community. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with musical texture and form.
SUNDAYS:
Doors open: 11:11am Open Circle: 11:30am Close Circle: 1:30pm
FRIDAYS:
Doors open: 7:20pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm
Living Arts Ecstatic Dance offers a shared experience and a shared place for spontaneous, free-form movement. What each of us brings to this shared place affects everyone, and we create this experience together with:
Awareness of others and ourselves Permission from others and ourselves Participation through movement and presence
We practice moving in healthy community by:
Arriving without strong scents (including perfumes, oils, and body scents) Dancing in bare feet, socks, or supportive footwear Maintaining a nonverbal dance space Encouraging a substance-free space Leaving electronic devices outside the dance space Honoring the physical space and bodies of others with awareness of consent
Pets (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed on the dance floor,…
Capoeira Angola (martial arts + dance) Beginner Classes at LAC *downstairs studio*
June 16, 2019 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Capoeira angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, music, and ritual. The game of capoeira is a dialogue of movements and energies - sometimes cooperative, sometimes competitive, and always unique!
All are welcome to join our capoeira class (no previous experience necessary). You'll learn capoeira kicks, dodges, and acrobatic movements, practiced both individually and in partners. We'll also practice musical instruments and sing capoeira songs, which are a rich source of cultural and historical insight.
SUNDAYS 3:00 – 4:30p Living Arts Collective (downstairs studio) $7 - $15
Please wear comfortable pants, a T-shirt that can be tucked in, and clean shoes.
Capoeira is a great way to challenge yourself and connect with others. Come try it out!
June 17, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Living Arts Collective Dance Studio, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Experience a Bollywood-inspired dance fitness program that combines exhilarating choreography and calorie-burning workouts with upbeat music from around the world.
Come dressed to sweat and ready to dance! All levels welcome.
Sahaja S p a c e Pop-Up at LAC: Prana Vinyasa Yoga + Meditation
June 18, 2019 at 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Living Arts Collective
This hybrid yoga + meditation practice with Carson Efird unifies your body, breath and mind in a Prana Vinyasa Flow Yoga practice that opens to the wisdom of your heart in a guided Bliss Consciousness Meditation. You will integrate your experience in a culminating savasana that invites you to rest in this unified state of bliss consciousness flowing through your whole being.
Prana Vinyasa is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers. Students of all levels are empowered to experience Prana - the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence - as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living. Practitioners learn classical and innovative approaches to Vinyasa yoga and the state of flow drawn from Krishnamacharya's teachings, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, somatics and Shiva's teaching experience from the last twenty years. Learn more at PranaVinyasaFlow.com.
Bliss Consciousness Meditation teaches traditional yogic meditation tools + techniques to begin the journey inwards to the heart. Guided by the map of the Pancha Koshas, the five layers, we explore asana, pranayama, mantra, mudra and visualization to awaken bliss consciousness throughout our whole beings.
Everybody's welcome. Prana Vinyasa classes provide the community and inspiration of a one room class room in which all kramas (steps), modifications and variations, are offered to meet you where you are as you are.
This drop-in class is sliding scale $11-18 at the door…
June 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 7:50 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Check out our collaborative CI Summer Schedule: _______________
Month of MAY:
Curious about the improvisational qualities of Contact Improvisation? Looking for a language for all the funny, interesting, weird and wonderful moments that make up your dance? This 2-part class + Underscore is for you.
Tuesday 5/14 - Class lead by: Christopher Grohs
Tuesday 5/21 - Class lead by: Aubrey Griffith-Zill
Tuesday 5/28 - Brief talk through + Underscore: Facilitator: Amanda Abrams with LIVE music by John Osburn...
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Schedule for Month of JUNE:
June 4th: Class lead by John Bainbridge
June 9th: 2nd Sunday Contact Improvisation Jam facilitators Abigail Ruth and Amanda Abrams
June 11th: CI Underscore w/ Kathleen Hunter
June: 18th: Intermediate class w/ Toni Craige
June 25th: Contact Improv - CI JAM facilitator Toni Craige +LIVE music with John Osburn
*June 22nd: Global Underscore: facilitator Toni Craige (5:30-6:30pm talk through + 6:30-9:30pm underscore)
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Schedule for month of JULY:
July 2nd --- TBD - open level drop in class?
July 9th --- TBD
July 16th --- TBD
July 23rd: Intermediate class w/ Toni Craige
July 30th: Contact Improv - CI JAM facilitator Toni Craige
*Saturday workshop - August 3rd - 4:00 - 6:00pm workshop for beginners/ bring a friend
Sahaja S p a c e Pop-Up at LAC: Prana Vinyasa Flow Yoga w Carson
June 19, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Prana Vinyasa is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers. Students of all levels are empowered to experience Prana - the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence - as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living. Practitioners learn classical and innovative approaches to Vinyasa yoga and the state of flow drawn from Krishnamacharya's teachings, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, somatics and Shiva's teaching experience from the last twenty years. Learn more at PranaVinyasaFlow.com.
Everybody's welcome. Prana Vinyasa classes provide the community and inspiration of a one room class room in which all kramas (steps), modifications and variations, are offered to meet you where you are as you are.
This drop-in class is sliding scale $11-18 at the door S P A C E permitting. Cash, check or cards are welcome. Or, reserve your S P A C E online for $18. Class cards are also available online and in studio for sliding scale rates. There is currently no cancellation policy in effect for this drop-in class.
Carson Efird, MFA, E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP, is a dancing yogini living in North Carolina. An enthusiastic student and teacher of Prana Flow yoga, the Carson is inspired by nature, evolutionary Vinyasa, circular pathways, modern dance, somatics, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, her teacher, Shiva Rea, and the Sahaja Spirit - the spontaneous flow of consciousness.
June 19, 2019 at 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Come zouk with us! Every Wednesday, you can come to the Living Arts Collective in downtown Durham to dance Brazilian zouk. This is a great opportunity for you to meet new people, get some exercise, and work your brain and body in new ways!
Most weeks we have either a class or a practica at 7:30pm where you can work on learning the dance. Check the Triangle Zouk Facebook page for details on this week's event. Some weeks the class or practica is designed for zouk dancers at an intermediate level, but all are always welcome to come for the social at 8:30. Our community is friendly and someone will be happy to show you the basic step!
Please note that we meet in the downstairs studio of the Living Arts Collective. When you arrive, go to the left side of the building down the ramp and enter through the glass doors. Turn right down the hallway and follow the beats!
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Who are we? Triangle Zouk is your local team of organizers dedicated to building a community around our shared passion, Brazilian zouk. We emphasize creating a safe space for all at our events. Come talk to an organizer if you have any questions, and see our safe…
Sahaja S p a c e Pop-Up at LAC: Prana Vinyasa + Shamanic Reiki
June 20, 2019 at 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Living Arts Collective
This hybrid yoga + Reiki experience with Carson Efird invites the healing intelligence of Prana, Ki + nature spirit energy to intuitively flow through your whole being. Beginning with a Prana Vinyasa Flow Yoga practice you will open the energetic rivers through which Prana flows through you. Resting on your back in a culminating savasana, you will then be guided on a yoga nidra-like Shamanic journey that cleanses + balances your elemental being while deepening your connection to the earth. While in this healing state, Reiki, gentle hands-on channeling universal life-force, will be offered.
Prana Vinyasa is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers. Students of all levels are empowered to experience Prana - the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence - as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living. Practitioners learn classical and innovative approaches to Vinyasa yoga and the state of flow drawn from Krishnamacharya's teachings, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, somatics and Shiva's teaching experience from the last twenty years. Learn more at PranaVinyasaFlow.com.
Shamanic Reiki intuitively integrates healing practices from both Shamanic traditions + Reiki. Both lineages share a deep respect for nature spirit energy as the great healer, and empower us to heal our earthly beings and the planet simultaneously. Learn more at ShamanicReikiWorldwide.com.
Everybody's welcome. Prana Vinyasa classes provide the community and inspiration of a one room class room in which all…
June 20, 2019 at 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Cardio Dance Class with Marcos Napa, formerly of Peru's premier dance and music troupe Peru Negro, combines different Afro-Peruvian dances plus choreography for a full hour of fun! Come dressed for exercise and ready to move! All levels welcome. Thursday evenings beginning in May!
June 20, 2019 at 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Come play with us this Thursday in Durham! Acro jams are non-structured events where we share skills and learn from one another. Cost is $7-15 sliding fee at the door!
June 21, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Durham Ballroom, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Experience authentic self-expression in a safe space free of judgment & instruction. This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to explore delicious states of being from stillness to unfettered wildness through self-directed freeform movement in community. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with musical texture and form.
SUNDAYS:
Doors open: 11:11am Open Circle: 11:30am Close Circle: 1:30pm
FRIDAYS:
Doors open: 7:20pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm
Living Arts Ecstatic Dance offers a shared experience and a shared place for spontaneous, free-form movement. What each of us brings to this shared place affects everyone, and we create this experience together with:
Awareness of others and ourselves Permission from others and ourselves Participation through movement and presence
We practice moving in healthy community by:
Arriving without strong scents (including perfumes, oils, and body scents) Dancing in bare feet, socks, or supportive footwear Maintaining a nonverbal dance space Encouraging a substance-free space Leaving electronic devices outside the dance space Honoring the physical space and bodies of others with awareness of consent
Pets (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed on the dance floor,…
June 22, 2019 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am Durham Central Park
Monthly community dance wave is a FREE event hosted by the Living Arts Collective (and friends) at the Durham Central Park in collaboration with the Durham Farmers' Market and the Durham Ecstatic Dance (LAC) community on last Saturdays.
This conscious dance experience creates a space to put your body in motion, in whatever way feels best. This is a kids of all ages event. We focus on letting go of how dance “should look” to access creative expression, inner awareness, playfulness, solo movement and mutual connection. (Think: dancing around in your bedroom + a great DJ + friends!)
ANY dance level/style/age/experience/ability welcome.
House of Pleasure: A Day Long Retreat For Black Folks
June 22, 2019 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Center Blackness.
Center Pleasure.
Center Black Pleasure.
Come join us for a day long retreat to practice centering our BLACK pleasure as an act of freedom! The space will reveal the erotic energy found in every moment, give you access to more pleasure in your body, and teach you new ways to have a pleasure centered life.
(Thank you to Black Love Convergence Host Spirit McIntyre for uttering the words Black Pleasure together and adrienne maree brown for making pleasure tangible through her new work Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good, get your copy now! This is a Black Love Convergence Activation in partnership with Living Arts Collective and The Mothership)
DATE : Saturday, June 22, 2019 LOCATION: DURHAM
TICKET SALES END JUNE 5 ONLY 30 SLOTS AVAILABLE!
Retreat Program
10am - 11am - Pleasure of the Body: Movement, Sound and Breath
11am - 12:30pm - Erotic in the Everyday & Creating Consent Culture
12:20pm - 1:30pm- The Pleasure of Food (Lunch is provided)
1:30pm - 2:00pm - Sharing Pleasure
2:000pm - 3:30pm - What’s in your BAG?: Unpacking attraction, desire and sex.
3:30pm - 4:00pm - Turn Up for the Turn On
(4pm - 9pm) - We invite people to rest, restore and get ready for the Pleasure Party!
9pm - 12am - The Pleasure Party - Open to Retreat…
June 22, 2019 at 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm living arts collective
Join practitioners all over the world on June 22nd for the Global Underscore!
The Underscore will be facilitated by Toni Craige, an experienced contact dancer and practitioner of the Underscore. Toni has been practicing the Underscore in Northampton, Massachusetts this past semester in a group led by Nancy Stark Smith and is excited to share her current take the practice.
Cost: With Talk-Through - $15-45, sliding scale (suggested amount, $30). Just Underscore $15-40, sliding scale (suggested amount $25). No one turned away for lack of funds.
* * * Dancers are asked to come on time and stay for the entire duration of the event* * *
SCHEDULE * Talk-Through - 5:00-6:00pm (in yoga studio next door to LAC) The Talk-Through is mandatory for folks who have never received a detailed Talk-Through of the Underscore, and suggested for anyone who wants a refresher. It will definitely deepen your experience to attend the Talk-Through. * Underscore - 6:00-8:30pm - Please arrive on time and stay for the entire duration! 5:45-6:05 - Arriving physically and energetically - please arrive into the space in silence. Keep social talking in the lobby. Use this as a time to ground. Take care of payment and other needs so that you can be present. 6:05-6:15 - Assembly - Dancers introduce themselves and any "seeds" or intentions they wish to bring to the space. 6:15-8:00 - The dancing! - Remember that you are "always in" and contributing to the…
June 22, 2019 at 8:30 pm - June 23, 2019 at 1:00 am Living Arts Collective
[Brought to you by LAC Fusion and RDU Blues Fusion crews]
Summer Solstice—the longest day and shortest night of the year. The revels of Spring have come and gone, leaving echoes of laughter on the wind. The seeds in our garden - both personal and collective - have put forth their searching, sturdy taproots. Amidst the buzzing pollinators, the plovers and treefrogs, these tender seedlings reach upwards, yawning towards the sky.
Faeries and fusion-kin, seeking respite from their daily toils, gather in the fading light of the evening. They survey the fields where their hopes and dreams are growing, watching the minute dance of greenery as the plants shudder and sing. Luscious life! Oh what a sight to behold!
Come join us and dance in the fullness of light! Whatever you’ve planted, whatever you’ve been tending, whatever your color or costume, whatever your weirdness or dreams may be - if they be grounded in love for all - come and dance with us on this special night!
This summer solstice is for celebration! - Celebrate yourself and what you’re growing! - Celebrate your garden and the ones lucky enough to share your sweet fruits! - And most of all, celebrate ya’ booty with a little shake, shake, - shake…
Sahaja S p a c e Pop-Up at LAC: Sacred SUNday Prana Vinyasa Yoga
June 23, 2019 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am Living Arts Collective
We are all rays of the one Sun!
In Vedic Astrology Sunday is the day of the week connected to the Sun. Let’s come together to align the microcosm of the sun in our hearts with the macrocosm of the sun in the sky. We will awaken our illuminated spirits by moving at an invigorating rhythm through Surya Namaskars honoring the radiance of the sun within and above, as well as activating Kriyas, Pranayama and Mantra. Enliven your sacred body, mind and soul while re-charging and balancing your sustainable energy center. Completing with a sun-kissed meditation, you will leave shining from within!
Everybody's welcome. Prana Vinyasa classes provide the community and inspiration of a one room class room in which all kramas (steps), modifications and variations, are offered to meet you where you are as you are.
This drop-in class is sliding scale $11-18 at the door S P A C E permitting. Cash, check or cards are welcome. Or, reserve your S P A C E online for $18. Class cards are also available online and in studio for sliding scale rates. There is currently no cancellation policy in effect for this drop-in class.
Carson Efird, MFA, E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP, is a dancing yogini living in North Carolina. An enthusiastic student and teacher of Prana Flow yoga, the Carson is inspired by nature, evolutionary Vinyasa, circular pathways, modern dance, somatics, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, her teacher, Shiva Rea, and the Sahaja…
June 23, 2019 at 11:11 am - 1:33 pm Living Arts Collective Dance Studio, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Experience authentic self-expression in a safe space free of judgment & instruction. This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to explore delicious states of being from stillness to unfettered wildness through self-directed freeform movement in community. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with musical texture and form.
SUNDAYS:
Doors open: 11:11am Open Circle: 11:30am Close Circle: 1:30pm
FRIDAYS:
Doors open: 7:20pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm
Living Arts Ecstatic Dance offers a shared experience and a shared place for spontaneous, free-form movement. What each of us brings to this shared place affects everyone, and we create this experience together with:
Awareness of others and ourselves Permission from others and ourselves Participation through movement and presence
We practice moving in healthy community by:
Arriving without strong scents (including perfumes, oils, and body scents) Dancing in bare feet, socks, or supportive footwear Maintaining a nonverbal dance space Encouraging a substance-free space Leaving electronic devices outside the dance space Honoring the physical space and bodies of others with awareness of consent
Pets (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed on the dance floor,…
Capoeira Angola (martial arts + dance) Beginner Classes at LAC *downstairs studio*
June 23, 2019 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Capoeira angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, music, and ritual. The game of capoeira is a dialogue of movements and energies - sometimes cooperative, sometimes competitive, and always unique!
All are welcome to join our capoeira class (no previous experience necessary). You'll learn capoeira kicks, dodges, and acrobatic movements, practiced both individually and in partners. We'll also practice musical instruments and sing capoeira songs, which are a rich source of cultural and historical insight.
SUNDAYS 3:00 – 4:30p Living Arts Collective (downstairs studio) $7 - $15
Please wear comfortable pants, a T-shirt that can be tucked in, and clean shoes.
Capoeira is a great way to challenge yourself and connect with others. Come try it out!
June 23, 2019 at 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
The highly respected salsa band in North Carolina - Orquesta GarDel, returns for a second year in residence at Living Arts Collective.
Every fourth Sunday of the month.
Salsa Class for Beginners 2:00-3:00pm- Taught by: Anna-Caterina Fiore
Two sets of music starting at 3:30pm. Doors at 3.
ChaCha/Bachata Shine Play with Aubrey and Friends!
Cha Cha Shines - with Aubrey & Friends (during intermission)
Dancers - Friendly social dance for all skill levels. Luxurious sprung wood floor. There's nothing like live music to inspire your movements! Music lovers - There is no 'right' way to dance. You don't have to dance salsa. Come move your body, or just sit on the couches, lay on the floor, get in the zone with the Afro-Cuban polyrhythms, angular jazz solos, exciting arrangements.
Bring Your Own Booze Family Friendly Ear protection recommended for those sensitive to loud music
Admission - suggested $7 to $25 per person. Pay what you can to support the artists.
June 24, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Living Arts Collective Dance Studio, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Experience a Bollywood-inspired dance fitness program that combines exhilarating choreography and calorie-burning workouts with upbeat music from around the world.
Come dressed to sweat and ready to dance! All levels welcome.
June 25, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 7:50 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Check out our collaborative CI Summer Schedule: _______________
Month of MAY:
Curious about the improvisational qualities of Contact Improvisation? Looking for a language for all the funny, interesting, weird and wonderful moments that make up your dance? This 2-part class + Underscore is for you.
Tuesday 5/14 - Class lead by: Christopher Grohs
Tuesday 5/21 - Class lead by: Aubrey Griffith-Zill
Tuesday 5/28 - Brief talk through + Underscore: Facilitator: Amanda Abrams with LIVE music by John Osburn...
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Schedule for Month of JUNE:
June 4th: Class lead by John Bainbridge
June 9th: 2nd Sunday Contact Improvisation Jam facilitators Abigail Ruth and Amanda Abrams
June 11th: CI Underscore w/ Kathleen Hunter
June: 18th: Intermediate class w/ Toni Craige
June 25th: Contact Improv - CI JAM facilitator Toni Craige +LIVE music with John Osburn
*June 22nd: Global Underscore: facilitator Toni Craige (5:30-6:30pm talk through + 6:30-9:30pm underscore)
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Schedule for month of JULY:
July 2nd --- TBD - open level drop in class?
July 9th --- TBD
July 16th --- TBD
July 23rd: Intermediate class w/ Toni Craige
July 30th: Contact Improv - CI JAM facilitator Toni Craige
*Saturday workshop - August 3rd - 4:00 - 6:00pm workshop for beginners/ bring a friend
Sahaja S p a c e Pop-Up at LAC: Prana Vinyasa Flow Yoga w Carson
June 26, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Prana Vinyasa is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers. Students of all levels are empowered to experience Prana - the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence - as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living. Practitioners learn classical and innovative approaches to Vinyasa yoga and the state of flow drawn from Krishnamacharya's teachings, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, somatics and Shiva's teaching experience from the last twenty years. Learn more at PranaVinyasaFlow.com.
Everybody's welcome. Prana Vinyasa classes provide the community and inspiration of a one room class room in which all kramas (steps), modifications and variations, are offered to meet you where you are as you are.
This drop-in class is sliding scale $11-18 at the door S P A C E permitting. Cash, check or cards are welcome. Or, reserve your S P A C E online for $18. Class cards are also available online and in studio for sliding scale rates. There is currently no cancellation policy in effect for this drop-in class.
Carson Efird, MFA, E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP, is a dancing yogini living in North Carolina. An enthusiastic student and teacher of Prana Flow yoga, the Carson is inspired by nature, evolutionary Vinyasa, circular pathways, modern dance, somatics, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, her teacher, Shiva Rea, and the Sahaja Spirit - the spontaneous flow of consciousness.
June 26, 2019 at 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Come zouk with us! Every Wednesday, you can come to the Living Arts Collective in downtown Durham to dance Brazilian zouk. This is a great opportunity for you to meet new people, get some exercise, and work your brain and body in new ways!
Most weeks we have either a class or a practica at 7:30pm where you can work on learning the dance. Check the Triangle Zouk Facebook page for details on this week's event. Some weeks the class or practica is designed for zouk dancers at an intermediate level, but all are always welcome to come for the social at 8:30. Our community is friendly and someone will be happy to show you the basic step!
Please note that we meet in the downstairs studio of the Living Arts Collective. When you arrive, go to the left side of the building down the ramp and enter through the glass doors. Turn right down the hallway and follow the beats!
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Who are we? Triangle Zouk is your local team of organizers dedicated to building a community around our shared passion, Brazilian zouk. We emphasize creating a safe space for all at our events. Come talk to an organizer if you have any questions, and see our safe…
Sahaja S p a c e Pop-Up at LAC: Prana Vinyasa + Shamanic Reiki
June 27, 2019 at 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Living Arts Collective
This hybrid yoga + Reiki experience with Carson Efird invites the healing intelligence of Prana, Ki + nature spirit energy to intuitively flow through your whole being. Beginning with a Prana Vinyasa Flow Yoga practice you will open the energetic rivers through which Prana flows through you. Resting on your back in a culminating savasana, you will then be guided on a yoga nidra-like Shamanic journey that cleanses + balances your elemental being while deepening your connection to the earth. While in this healing state, Reiki, gentle hands-on channeling universal life-force, will be offered.
Prana Vinyasa is an energetic, creative, full-spectrum approach to embodying the flow of yoga cultivated by Shiva Rea and the Global Vinyasa Collective of Teachers. Students of all levels are empowered to experience Prana - the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence - as the navigating source of yoga practice and vital living. Practitioners learn classical and innovative approaches to Vinyasa yoga and the state of flow drawn from Krishnamacharya's teachings, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, somatics and Shiva's teaching experience from the last twenty years. Learn more at PranaVinyasaFlow.com.
Shamanic Reiki intuitively integrates healing practices from both Shamanic traditions + Reiki. Both lineages share a deep respect for nature spirit energy as the great healer, and empower us to heal our earthly beings and the planet simultaneously. Learn more at ShamanicReikiWorldwide.com.
Everybody's welcome. Prana Vinyasa classes provide the community and inspiration of a one room class room in which all…
June 27, 2019 at 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Cardio Dance Class with Marcos Napa, formerly of Peru's premier dance and music troupe Peru Negro, combines different Afro-Peruvian dances plus choreography for a full hour of fun! Come dressed for exercise and ready to move! All levels welcome. Thursday evenings beginning in May!
June 28, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Durham Ballroom, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Experience authentic self-expression in a safe space free of judgment & instruction. This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to explore delicious states of being from stillness to unfettered wildness through self-directed freeform movement in community. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with musical texture and form.
SUNDAYS:
Doors open: 11:11am Open Circle: 11:30am Close Circle: 1:30pm
FRIDAYS:
Doors open: 7:20pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm
Living Arts Ecstatic Dance offers a shared experience and a shared place for spontaneous, free-form movement. What each of us brings to this shared place affects everyone, and we create this experience together with:
Awareness of others and ourselves Permission from others and ourselves Participation through movement and presence
We practice moving in healthy community by:
Arriving without strong scents (including perfumes, oils, and body scents) Dancing in bare feet, socks, or supportive footwear Maintaining a nonverbal dance space Encouraging a substance-free space Leaving electronic devices outside the dance space Honoring the physical space and bodies of others with awareness of consent
Pets (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed on the dance floor,…
June 29, 2019 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am Durham Central Park
Monthly community dance wave is a FREE event hosted by the Living Arts Collective (and friends) at the Durham Central Park in collaboration with the Durham Farmers' Market and the Durham Ecstatic Dance (LAC) community on last Saturdays.
This conscious dance experience creates a space to put your body in motion, in whatever way feels best. This is a kids of all ages event. We focus on letting go of how dance “should look” to access creative expression, inner awareness, playfulness, solo movement and mutual connection. (Think: dancing around in your bedroom + a great DJ + friends!)
ANY dance level/style/age/experience/ability welcome.
Playful Regulation ~ A yoga class for your nervous system
June 29, 2019 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
We talk about health in many forms: strength, nutrition, flexibility, and on and on. But we don't often talk about the health of our nervous systems specifically. There are lots of things we can do to help our nervous systems have a full range of expression, be able to respond to novel stimulus, and be effective in the world.
And thankfully, a lot of it is really fun.
Consider this a yoga class for your nervous system, or a playful way to find regulation.
This class might be for you if any of the following are true... You love learning weird things about your body. You enjoy reverse engineering how to be a more awesome you. You love playing and being silly. You could use a bit more range and capacity as you move through your day.
Saturday, June 29th 2-4 PM $20
Amy is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, dancer, and all around goofball. She combines her training in nervous system health and trauma resolution with her love of fun and games. Expect to come away feeling more joy and better understanding and having more choice in the way you respond to the world.
Sahaja S p a c e Pop-Up at LAC: Sacred SUNday Prana Vinyasa Yoga
June 30, 2019 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am Living Arts Collective
We are all rays of the one Sun!
In Vedic Astrology Sunday is the day of the week connected to the Sun. Let’s come together to align the microcosm of the sun in our hearts with the macrocosm of the sun in the sky. We will awaken our illuminated spirits by moving at an invigorating rhythm through Surya Namaskars honoring the radiance of the sun within and above, as well as activating Kriyas, Pranayama and Mantra. Enliven your sacred body, mind and soul while re-charging and balancing your sustainable energy center. Completing with a sun-kissed meditation, you will leave shining from within!
Everybody's welcome. Prana Vinyasa classes provide the community and inspiration of a one room class room in which all kramas (steps), modifications and variations, are offered to meet you where you are as you are.
This drop-in class is sliding scale $11-18 at the door S P A C E permitting. Cash, check or cards are welcome. Or, reserve your S P A C E online for $18. Class cards are also available online and in studio for sliding scale rates. There is currently no cancellation policy in effect for this drop-in class.
Carson Efird, MFA, E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP, is a dancing yogini living in North Carolina. An enthusiastic student and teacher of Prana Flow yoga, the Carson is inspired by nature, evolutionary Vinyasa, circular pathways, modern dance, somatics, Tantra, Ayurveda, Bhakti, her teacher, Shiva Rea, and the Sahaja…
June 30, 2019 at 11:11 am - 1:33 pm Living Arts Collective Dance Studio, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Experience authentic self-expression in a safe space free of judgment & instruction. This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to explore delicious states of being from stillness to unfettered wildness through self-directed freeform movement in community. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with musical texture and form.
SUNDAYS:
Doors open: 11:11am Open Circle: 11:30am Close Circle: 1:30pm
FRIDAYS:
Doors open: 7:20pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm
Living Arts Ecstatic Dance offers a shared experience and a shared place for spontaneous, free-form movement. What each of us brings to this shared place affects everyone, and we create this experience together with:
Awareness of others and ourselves Permission from others and ourselves Participation through movement and presence
We practice moving in healthy community by:
Arriving without strong scents (including perfumes, oils, and body scents) Dancing in bare feet, socks, or supportive footwear Maintaining a nonverbal dance space Encouraging a substance-free space Leaving electronic devices outside the dance space Honoring the physical space and bodies of others with awareness of consent
Pets (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed on the dance floor,…
Capoeira Angola (martial arts + dance) Beginner Classes at LAC *downstairs studio*
June 30, 2019 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Capoeira angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, music, and ritual. The game of capoeira is a dialogue of movements and energies - sometimes cooperative, sometimes competitive, and always unique!
All are welcome to join our capoeira class (no previous experience necessary). You'll learn capoeira kicks, dodges, and acrobatic movements, practiced both individually and in partners. We'll also practice musical instruments and sing capoeira songs, which are a rich source of cultural and historical insight.
SUNDAYS 3:00 – 4:30p Living Arts Collective (downstairs studio) $7 - $15
Please wear comfortable pants, a T-shirt that can be tucked in, and clean shoes.
Capoeira is a great way to challenge yourself and connect with others. Come try it out!
June 30, 2019 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Qoya, which means "Queen," in Quechua, is a unique movement practice which blends dance, yoga and sensual movement. 2hrs of part sacred ceremony and part dance party!
Through movement we remember: we remember our essence is Wise, Wild, and Free. Wise draws upon the ancient wisdom of yoga. Wild represents the wild nature you feel when dancing for the pure joy of it without trying to make it look "good." Free is the freedom to feel pleasure in the body; reorienting from performing our pleasure to instead feeling for what feels true and good to YOU and no one else! This practice is for all who identify as female.
Investment: $30. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Come join me on this sweet, sacred Sunday evening to dive into ceremony, move and groove our heart's prayers by candlelight, and re-member ourselves as Qoyas! ♥ ♥ ♥ Each participant will receive a gift to take home and integrate our time together. Copious chocolate and flowers provided 😉 ♥ ♥ ♥
Please bring water, yoga mat (optional), and optional altar item.
June 30, 2019 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Queer Ecstatic Dance at Living Arts Collective Sunday June 30, 7-9 pm
Living Arts Collective presents a new space for LGBTQIA+ MOVEment!
Queer Ecstatic Dance creates a space to put your body in motion, in whatever way feels best. We focus on letting go of how dance "should look" to access creative expression, inner awareness, playfulness, solo movement and consensual connection. (Think: dancing around in your bedroom + a great DJ + friends!) ANY dance level/experience/ability welcome.
Because not all bodies and identities move through the world equally, this space is reserved for LGBTQIA+ folks. People of all sexual orientations and gender expressions are welcome at the weekly Ecstatic Dances at LAC on Fridays (7:15pm) and Sundays (11:11am).
Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 3 PM – 5 PM “What shape waits in the seed of you to grow and spread its branches against a future sky?”—David Whyte How do we hear the mysterious call of what is wanting to emerge in our lives? What does it mean to live in service to one’s [...]
Saturday, June 22, 2019 - 5 PM – 8:30 PM Join practitioners all over the world on June 22nd for the Global Underscore! The Underscore will be facilitated by Toni Craige, an experienced contact dancer and practitioner of the Underscore. Toni has been practicing the Underscore in Northampton, Massachusetts this past semester in a group [...]
Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 2 PM – 4 PM We talk about health in many forms: strength, nutrition, flexibility, and on and on. But we don't often talk about the health of our nervous systems specifically. There are lots of things we can do to help our nervous systems have a full range of [...]
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 8:30 PM – 1 AM [Brought to you by LAC Fusion and RDU Blues Fusion crews] Summer Solstice—the longest day and shortest night of the year. The revels of Spring have come and gone, leaving echoes of laughter on the wind. The seeds in our garden - both personal and [...]
Thursday June 6, 8-9:30pm Sunday June 9, 8-9:30pm "On Time In Time" is a spatially adventurous film program about time. With three screens, a dozen films more than 100 years old, and special music, this is Durham Cinematheque's big show of 2019. There's plenty of room, it's air conditioned, and chairs are provided! This entertaining [...]
Sunday June, 30 5-7pm Qoya, which means "Queen," in Quechua, is a unique movement practice which blends dance, yoga and sensual movement. 2hrs of part sacred ceremony and part dance party! Through movement we remember: we remember our essence is Wise, Wild, and Free. Wise draws upon the ancient wisdom of yoga. Wild represents the [...]
Center Blackness. Center Pleasure. Center Black Pleasure. Come join us for a day long retreat to practice centering our BLACK pleasure as an act of freedom! The space will reveal the erotic energy found in every moment, give you access to more pleasure in your body, and teach you new ways to have a pleasure [...]
Hip-Hop Classes With Jett Sett Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00-5:00pm Learn Hip-hop basics while also learning freestyle tactics. Class (3:00-4:30pm) Open session afterwards! (4:30-5:00pm) Ages: 8-15 $10 per class Presented by Living Arts Collective 410 W Geer St. Durham, NC 27701 To register/have questions please contact: (919) 402-6357
Saturday, May 4th, 12:30 – 1:30p All ages and abilities welcome! Sat 12:30 - Dance Tent! Experience authentic self-expression in a safe space free of judgment & instruction. Ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to explore delicious states of being from stillness to unfettered wildness through self-directed free form movement to the LIVE sounds of [...]
Fridays, May 10th, June 14th, July 12th, 6 – 7p We will gather monthly to discuss, contemplate and learn techniques for intuitive tarot reading. All levels of experience are welcome. We will explore the archetypes, use of symbolism in the tarot, and get to know the arcanas, four suits, court cards, & numerology embedded in [...]
