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
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Friday, March 22nd, 10p – 2a Come celebrate all our wonderful performers and party with us after PRSM Season3.SHOWCASE at the Living Arts Collective!! More info to come!! Much love, PRSM #PRSMdance #0E0516 Big thank you to our co-hosts, Living Arts Collective! TICKET PRICES With showcase wristband: $5 Without showcase wristband $8 Follow PRSM on [...]
Saturday, March 23rd, 3p – 12a Calling all Creatives!!!! Capo Vintage presents: Pop-up Shop Block Party! From 3-8pm there will be vendors, performances, food trucks, dancing, producers, video games and more! The After (dance) party will start immediately afterwards at 8:00pm at the Living Arts Collective across the street! $7 cover charge! DJ line-up :: [...]
Saturday, March 23rd, 11a – 2p Join us for this powerful gathering of women who come together to brew powerful healing for ourselves and our community. We will hold a container to support each other in entering expanded states of consciousness to access spiritual allies, healers, and teachers in the unseen transcendent realms.The focus of [...]
Saturday, March 23rd, 3:30 – 6:30p Africa Unplugged and Living Arts Collective present AfroCuban Music and Dance Workshops with Vladimir Espinosa. These classes are for all levels. Drumming will be from 3:30-4:45 and dance from 5-6:15. Classes with be held at Living Arts Collective on 410 W. Geer St. in Durham NC. For more info [...]
Friday, March 22nd, 10p – 2a Come celebrate all our wonderful performers and party with us after PRSM Season3.SHOWCASE at the Living Arts Collective!! More info to come!! Much love, PRSM #PRSMdance #0E0516 Big thank you to our co-hosts, Living Arts Collective! TICKET PRICES With showcase wristband: $5 Without showcase wristband $8 Follow PRSM on [...]
Saturday, March 23rd, 3p – 12a Calling all Creatives!!!! Capo Vintage presents: Pop-up Shop Block Party! From 3-8pm there will be vendors, performances, food trucks, dancing, producers, video games and more! The After (dance) party will start immediately afterwards at 8:00pm at the Living Arts Collective across the street! $7 cover charge! DJ line-up :: [...]
Saturday, March 23rd, 11a – 2p Join us for this powerful gathering of women who come together to brew powerful healing for ourselves and our community. We will hold a container to support each other in entering expanded states of consciousness to access spiritual allies, healers, and teachers in the unseen transcendent realms.The focus of [...]
Saturday, March 23rd, 3:30 – 6:30p Africa Unplugged and Living Arts Collective present AfroCuban Music and Dance Workshops with Vladimir Espinosa. These classes are for all levels. Drumming will be from 3:30-4:45 and dance from 5-6:15. Classes with be held at Living Arts Collective on 410 W. Geer St. in Durham NC. For more info [...]
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Essence of Ecstatic Dance
March 1, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Whether this is your first dance or your 32133rd, this is a welcoming way to enter into the Ecstatic Dance experience.
Explore the framework of improvisational possibilities within this creative arts container. Gain communication & interaction skills while navigating a "wordfree" space. Bring to light our individual and group dynamics by practicing spacial awareness, diving into energetic pathways and engaging in respectful interplay.
Facilitated by Aubrey Griffith-Zill & Friends
OUSIA (ooh-see-ah)ou·sia: noun: true being: essence within
Cost: $7 - $20* (no one turned away for lack of funds)
*FREE entry into the Living Arts Ecstatic Dance that follows if you join in this class*
*We at the Living Arts Collective, embrace all forms of diversity, including gender, race, age, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, and we work to understand and dismantle all kinds of oppression present within our community.
March 1, 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,…
March 2, 2019 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Join us March 2 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Living Arts Collective in Durham to learn more about yourself, your edges and your boundaries in this interactive workshop co-facilitated by sexual health educators Bonnie MacDougall and Christy Croft. This will be an interactive class with embodied practice asserting, receiving, and noticing boundaries. It will involve opportunities to ask for, say yes to, and say no to consensual, platonic touch ("May I touch your shoulder?" or "Would you like a hug?"), but will not involve sexual touch at all.
Class is capped at 20 participants, so pre-registration through eventbrite is recommended at $25-50 sliding scale and may be paid in person if class is still open. We don't want money to be a reason for some one to be turned away, so if money is an issue and you have a powerful call to attend, please email us in advance of the workshop at . A handful of spots will be reserved on a first-come, first served basis for less resourced attendees. Email for information.
Facilitators have extensive experience working with survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence, and intend to hold space in a trauma-informed and healing-centered way. It might bring up challenging feelings, but will provide an intentional container for holding those feelings with gentleness. This is event will be trauma-informed and LGBTQ-friendly.
March 2, 2019 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Living Arts is excited to announce a new fusion community workshop series - the LAC Fusion Retreat!
We're bringing out the mega dance babes of the local fusion scene for a deep dive into their dance style! The goal is to unpack and share their unique approach, movement language, and/or partner dance theory so that we can all collectively grow our skills and take our community to the next level.
After the workshop (5-7 pm) you are all welcome to join us for a community dinner together somewhere in the vicinity or do your own thing and come back for the community dance starting at 9 pm.
These workshops are intended for *intermediate* dancers - the goal here is to get a little deeper in our practice and technique and elevate the community level - we will NOT cover the basics of partner dancing. Generally speaking this workshop is suited for people who have been social dancing 6 months or more. If you have any questions please contact the organizers to discuss.
[Note - There WILL STILL be a beginner lesson from 8-9 before the social dance which runs from 9-12, as per usual]
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Cost: Workshop only $20-60 [Workshop + dance $25-75]
Schedule:
5-7 pm: Workshop with teachers
7-9 pm: Community dinner and hangout somewhere close to LAC
9-12 pm: First Sat Fusion dance downstairs at LAC (https://www.facebook.com/events/1972498586377675/)
Come join us at the Living Arts Collective for the 1st Saturday salsa Social. It's a beautiful space and great atmosphere to dance, smile, and share an evening with friends!
March 2, 2019 at 8:00 pm - 12:00 am Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
**EVERY FIRST SATURDAY**
When: First Saturday of each month!
$7-15 sliding scale
Feb 2nd//
8pm Lesson: Ben Thomas
DJs: Dave Warner, Robert Pehlman, Amanda Marron
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 please email:
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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 influences.
March 2, 2019 at 9:00 pm - March 3, 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…
March 3, 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*
March 3, 2019 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Living Arts Collective
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 2:00-3:30 PM
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!
Djembe FUNdamentals for Adults & Mature Youth *downstairs lobby*
March 3, 2019 at 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Living Arts Collective
Welcome to Djembe FUNdamentals
In Africa life moves to the beat. Make rhythm the soundtrack of YOUR life. This winter, Teli Shabu teams up with Atiba Rorie of Africa Unplugged! Atiba, a Durham favorite has honed his musical skill from a life of studying, performing, and teaching the music of Africa and the diaspora internationally as well as nationally. Atiba brings his extensive knowledge and mellow teaching style to the course. Students will explore the rich legacy of the Djembe. Using the music of West Africa, we will begin to hone the basic techniques to enjoy playing Djembe music comfortably. Come jam!
Febuary 3rd - March 17th (Skipping February 24th)
Living Arts Collective 410 W Geer Street Durham, North Carolina
Cost: $84.00 for the course, $19.00 per individual class
Payment can be made in two $42.00 installments, or three $28.00 installments
5:00 pm-6:30 pm
Adults & Mature youth
Drums are available for rent, $10.00 for the entire course, $5 per individual class
please contact me ahead of time to reserve a drum
Family rates available, for more info please contact me
After February 17th, walk-ins & new registrations will be accepted on a case by case basis
For more info on Atiba Rorie & Africa Unplugged including tour dates & music downloads click the links below
March 3, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Living Arts Collective
The new moon invites us to slow down, ground intentions, and release what we no longer need. This monthly restorative class includes mindful movement, gentle stretches, and quiet reflection inspired by the seasons, stars, and cycles of the moon.
$15-40 sliding scale. No one turned away for lack of funds. Classes led by Rachel Cotterman, yoga teacher and healing arts practitioner from Hillsborough, NC.
March 4, 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.
March 5, 2019 at 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Join me for a lunch time meditation practice to awaken your inner landscape, connect with your body & transform the way you experience being. This meditation isn't about sitting like a statue or struggling to arrest your thoughts. You will move into a peace filled release of stagnant emotions, while increasing awareness of energy circulating throughout your being. Come, open to explore. There's no judgement. All are welcome.
Hosted by Abstract Emergence & Living Arts Collective
March 5, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Living Arts Collective
We will build a practice of Contact Improvisation over the course of a semester. Christopher, Aubrey and Megan will rotate in as lead teachers. Each month builds to take us from beginner to life-long student, honing our skills of embodiment, listening, and presence.
Contact Improvisation is a movement practice focused on:
- sharing weight
- maintaining attention
- improving physicality
- developing community
Each Month will include a structured class from 6-7 and a practitioner's lab (details below) from 7-8, with the last Tuesday of every month scheduled as an open jam. Open jams invite in the larger community to dance and play, allowing us to grow in new ways!
Register:
PM Christopher via Facebook and/or
Venmo @Christopher-Grohs a class deposit ($65 for January – 4 classes, 4 labs, and 1 jam!)
Limit: 20 Students
Cost:
Full Experience from 6-8pm:
Pay for each month in advance for a discount and the jam is included! (Class, lab and jam!)
4 or 5 Tuesdays - $50 / $65
Lab only (7-8): $15 for the month, or $5-10 drop-in
No one turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out if you need a sliding scale rate.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 6-8 pm starting Jan 8th
Structured Class from 6-7: Class will explore technical skills of CI dance. Detailed themes below.
**Beginner's required to take the 6-7 class prior to the lab for 2 months before…
March 5, 2019 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Moving the Solo Body is a low-impact, introductory class for movers of all skill levels who are interested in developing facility with learning movement sequences, transitioning into and out of the floor, and integrating a variety of movement qualities into their dancing. Students will be guided through exercises and movement sequences inspired by various movement patterning systems and contemporary dance practices for the solo body. Light weight sharing may be included.
This class compliments contact improvisation, ecstatic dance and meditation practices by helping students attend to their breath and increase proprioceptive abilities. Kneepads are encouraged.
$10-20 drop in, $40 for full February session (3 classes), $50 for full April session (4 classes), OR $80 for both series. No one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay (message Megan to discuss.) Payments can be made directly to Megan in cash or via Paypal:
Reserve your spot now!
Teacher Bio:
Megan Yankee is an performer, experimental choreographer and award-winning movement educator. Her movement lineage is comprised of an eclectic mix of contemporary dance techniques, gymnastics, colorguard, contact improvisation, as well as somatic and releasing techniques. In her choreographic, educational and administrative work, she prioritizes welcoming people and children of all income, experience and ability levels, ages, heritages, and walks of life into the dance world. Megan holds an MFA in Dance from Texas Woman’s University and resides in Durham, North Carolina with her partner-in-crime and musician/sound engineer, John…
SHAGA Community Class! *canceled this week due to flu*
March 6, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Back by popular demand, our Weekly Community Shaga Class kicks off Wednesday, February 20th, at Living Arts Collective!
Shaga is inspired by the movement language of Gaga, developed by Ohad Naharin. Durham-based Shaleigh Comerford, who trained with Ohad, has created an accessible, empowering and fun practice for anyone interested in liberating their body & their mind.
In this community class we will learn to approach movement as a dynamic, healing, and ever-changing power, using evocative ideas and imagery in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Class begins slowly and builds in intensity to continuous motion, providing enjoyable exercise for both body and soul. Shaga allows us to actively explore our habits, expand our range and discover the endless possibilities of healing ways of moving in a welcoming, accepting atmosphere.
This community class is open to ALL and is designed for individuals who wish to open themselves to movement in new ways. Dancers, yogis, and movers of all kinds and abilities are invited to participate. No prior experience necessary.
Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and to move barefoot or in socks.
Price: Suggested Donation $15-20 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds)
About ShaLeigh:
ShaLeigh Comerford is an Irish & Native American dancer, choreographer and artistic director of ShaLeigh Dance Works in Durham, NC. ShaLeigh was personally invited to train in the Gaga movement language with Ohad Naharin and the Batsheva Dance Company…
March 6, 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…
March 7, 2019 at 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Living Arts Collective
Kick off the New Year with the powerful self-healing practice of Qi Gong! Qi Gong is a powerful yet gentle dynamic movement exercise from China. This class involves 45m of Gift of the Tao movement sets with 15m of warm up and explanations.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Qi Gong is best felt and experienced so one does not need to have any form memorized or practiced.
What makes Gift of the Tao (GoT) a unique form of Qi Gong is its nonlinear approach to spiritual growth. Rather than a rigid outline for progression in the system, GoT adapts to your particular needs. This ensures every session will be beneficial and suited for integrating your Body Mind and Spirit.
The atmosphere I aim to create with each class is one of unconditional positive regard for where you’re at Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually. Also called “Sacred Space” in many lineages. The Living Arts Collective in Durham is an amazing space to practice, and I am truly honored to be co-hosting with them!
You can leave your fear of judgement at the door! I want you to feel welcome and free to experience Spirit and the energy states we shift through without needing to worry about whether you’re getting any of the moves “right.” The foundation is in building our connection to our Highest Self, Source, God, etc. and adjustments and refinement comes with time.
Acro & Handstand Conditioning at Living Arts Collective
March 7, 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 🙂
March 7, 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!
March 8, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Whether this is your first dance or your 32133rd, this is a welcoming way to enter into the Ecstatic Dance experience.
Explore the framework of improvisational possibilities within this creative arts container. Gain communication & interaction skills while navigating a "wordfree" space. Bring to light our individual and group dynamics by practicing spacial awareness, diving into energetic pathways and engaging in respectful interplay.
Facilitated by Aubrey Griffith-Zill & Friends
OUSIA (ooh-see-ah)ou·sia: noun: true being: essence within
Cost: $7 - $20* (no one turned away for lack of funds)
*FREE entry into the Living Arts Ecstatic Dance that follows if you join in this class*
*We at the Living Arts Collective, embrace all forms of diversity, including gender, race, age, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, and we work to understand and dismantle all kinds of oppression present within our community.
March 8, 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,…
March 9, 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.
March 9, 2019 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Please join Allegro Dance Center for our first ever spring showcase. We are so excited to share what we've been working on this season with our friends and family! There will be performances by all of our current dance students including our 2018-2019 competition team members. Admission to the event is free. We hope to see you there!
March 10, 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,…
March 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Living Arts Collective
2nd Sunday Contact Improvisation Jam
Facilitated by Megan Yankee
Sound Design by John Osburn
Cost: Sliding scale $10-20
Jam Description: Megan and John facilitate an 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. Megan and John have been jointly facilitating CI jams since 2010.
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.
Megan is an performer, experimental choreographer and award-winning movement educator. Her movement lineage is comprised of an eclectic mix of contemporary dance techniques, gymnastics, colorguard, contact improvisation, as well as somatic and releasing techniques. In her choreographic, educational and administrative work, she prioritizes welcoming people and children of all income, experience and ability levels, ages, heritages, and walks of life into the dance world. Megan’s choreography highlights non-linear spontaneous composition, site-responsivity, performer wellbeing, and direct interaction…
Capoeira Angola (martial arts + dance) Beginner Classes at LAC *downstairs studio*
March 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Living Arts Collective
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 2:00-3:30 PM
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!
Djembe FUNdamentals for Adults & Mature Youth *downstairs lobby*
March 10, 2019 at 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Living Arts Collective
Welcome to Djembe FUNdamentals
In Africa life moves to the beat. Make rhythm the soundtrack of YOUR life. This winter, Teli Shabu teams up with Atiba Rorie of Africa Unplugged! Atiba, a Durham favorite has honed his musical skill from a life of studying, performing, and teaching the music of Africa and the diaspora internationally as well as nationally. Atiba brings his extensive knowledge and mellow teaching style to the course. Students will explore the rich legacy of the Djembe. Using the music of West Africa, we will begin to hone the basic techniques to enjoy playing Djembe music comfortably. Come jam!
Febuary 3rd - March 17th (Skipping February 24th)
Living Arts Collective 410 W Geer Street Durham, North Carolina
Cost: $84.00 for the course, $19.00 per individual class
Payment can be made in two $42.00 installments, or three $28.00 installments
5:00 pm-6:30 pm
Adults & Mature youth
Drums are available for rent, $10.00 for the entire course, $5 per individual class
please contact me ahead of time to reserve a drum
Family rates available, for more info please contact me
After February 17th, walk-ins & new registrations will be accepted on a case by case basis
For more info on Atiba Rorie & Africa Unplugged including tour dates & music downloads click the links below
March 11, 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.
March 12, 2019 at 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Join me for a lunch time meditation practice to awaken your inner landscape, connect with your body & transform the way you experience being. This meditation isn't about sitting like a statue or struggling to arrest your thoughts. You will move into a peace filled release of stagnant emotions, while increasing awareness of energy circulating throughout your being. Come, open to explore. There's no judgement. All are welcome.
Hosted by Abstract Emergence & Living Arts Collective
March 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Living Arts Collective
We will build a practice of Contact Improvisation over the course of a semester. Christopher, Aubrey and Megan will rotate in as lead teachers. Each month builds to take us from beginner to life-long student, honing our skills of embodiment, listening, and presence.
Contact Improvisation is a movement practice focused on:
- sharing weight
- maintaining attention
- improving physicality
- developing community
Each Month will include a structured class from 6-7 and a practitioner's lab (details below) from 7-8, with the last Tuesday of every month scheduled as an open jam. Open jams invite in the larger community to dance and play, allowing us to grow in new ways!
Register:
PM Christopher via Facebook and/or
Venmo @Christopher-Grohs a class deposit ($65 for January – 4 classes, 4 labs, and 1 jam!)
Limit: 20 Students
Cost:
Full Experience from 6-8pm:
Pay for each month in advance for a discount and the jam is included! (Class, lab and jam!)
4 or 5 Tuesdays - $50 / $65
Lab only (7-8): $15 for the month, or $5-10 drop-in
No one turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out if you need a sliding scale rate.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 6-8 pm starting Jan 8th
Structured Class from 6-7: Class will explore technical skills of CI dance. Detailed themes below.
**Beginner's required to take the 6-7 class prior to the lab for 2 months before…
March 12, 2019 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Moving the Solo Body is a low-impact, introductory class for movers of all skill levels who are interested in developing facility with learning movement sequences, transitioning into and out of the floor, and integrating a variety of movement qualities into their dancing. Students will be guided through exercises and movement sequences inspired by various movement patterning systems and contemporary dance practices for the solo body. Light weight sharing may be included.
This class compliments contact improvisation, ecstatic dance and meditation practices by helping students attend to their breath and increase proprioceptive abilities. Kneepads are encouraged.
$10-20 drop in, $40 for full February session (3 classes), $50 for full April session (4 classes), OR $80 for both series. No one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay (message Megan to discuss.) Payments can be made directly to Megan in cash or via Paypal:
Reserve your spot now!
Teacher Bio:
Megan Yankee is an performer, experimental choreographer and award-winning movement educator. Her movement lineage is comprised of an eclectic mix of contemporary dance techniques, gymnastics, colorguard, contact improvisation, as well as somatic and releasing techniques. In her choreographic, educational and administrative work, she prioritizes welcoming people and children of all income, experience and ability levels, ages, heritages, and walks of life into the dance world. Megan holds an MFA in Dance from Texas Woman’s University and resides in Durham, North Carolina with her partner-in-crime and musician/sound engineer, John…
March 13, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Back by popular demand, our Weekly Community Shaga Class kicks off Wednesday, February 20th, at Living Arts Collective!
Shaga is inspired by the movement language of Gaga, developed by Ohad Naharin. Durham-based Shaleigh Comerford, who trained with Ohad, has created an accessible, empowering and fun practice for anyone interested in liberating their body & their mind.
In this community class we will learn to approach movement as a dynamic, healing, and ever-changing power, using evocative ideas and imagery in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Class begins slowly and builds in intensity to continuous motion, providing enjoyable exercise for both body and soul. Shaga allows us to actively explore our habits, expand our range and discover the endless possibilities of healing ways of moving in a welcoming, accepting atmosphere.
This community class is open to ALL and is designed for individuals who wish to open themselves to movement in new ways. Dancers, yogis, and movers of all kinds and abilities are invited to participate. No prior experience necessary.
Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and to move barefoot or in socks.
Price: Suggested Donation $15-20 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds)
About ShaLeigh:
ShaLeigh Comerford is an Irish & Native American dancer, choreographer and artistic director of ShaLeigh Dance Works in Durham, NC. ShaLeigh was personally invited to train in the Gaga movement language with Ohad Naharin and the Batsheva Dance Company…
March 13, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Living Arts Collective
Woot woot! It's practica time! And this week we have a special mix n' match theme, which covers anything from role switching, partner stealing and/or switching, and three-way and four-way dancing. We'll have some cool videos from top world instructors showing these concepts, but as always, you are welcome to bring other videos/moves/concepts you want to work on outside of this theme. Some of us have been interested in some three-way dancing for a while, and are super stocked about this practica!
Our practicas are open to intermediate-level dancers who know the fundamental moves and dance patterns of zouk and are ready to experiment in learning advanced moves. In this space, we'll experiment with moves we are not yet confident to try on the social dance, moves we've seen on YouTube videos or learned on a weekender and want to ingrain into our dance routine. We ask that dancers consider committing to coming to the practicas as much as possible, so we can create a community that grows and learns together. This week's theme is going to be lambada zouk!
The practicas will happen every week when we don't have class. They cost $10, and include entrance to the social afterwards.
March 13, 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!
****
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…
March 14, 2019 at 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Living Arts Collective
Kick off the New Year with the powerful self-healing practice of Qi Gong! Qi Gong is a powerful yet gentle dynamic movement exercise from China. This class involves 45m of Gift of the Tao movement sets with 15m of warm up and explanations.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Qi Gong is best felt and experienced so one does not need to have any form memorized or practiced.
What makes Gift of the Tao (GoT) a unique form of Qi Gong is its nonlinear approach to spiritual growth. Rather than a rigid outline for progression in the system, GoT adapts to your particular needs. This ensures every session will be beneficial and suited for integrating your Body Mind and Spirit.
The atmosphere I aim to create with each class is one of unconditional positive regard for where you’re at Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually. Also called “Sacred Space” in many lineages. The Living Arts Collective in Durham is an amazing space to practice, and I am truly honored to be co-hosting with them!
You can leave your fear of judgement at the door! I want you to feel welcome and free to experience Spirit and the energy states we shift through without needing to worry about whether you’re getting any of the moves “right.” The foundation is in building our connection to our Highest Self, Source, God, etc. and adjustments and refinement comes with time.
March 14, 2019 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Arts Collective
🕉️✨ Ho'oponopono Sound Journey✨🕉️
"Through the act of Forgiveness, we choose to live in the state of “Now.”
In Huna, the ancient Hawaiian discipline of energy and healing, the ho‘oponopono process is essential if we want to be pono (right and congruent with ourselves).
The Hawaiian word ho‘oponopono comes from ho‘o ("to make") and pono ("right"). The repetition of the word pono means "doubly right" or is a process by which we can forgive ourselves and others.
Join us as channel the healing properties of goddess cacao, dance, and sound in order to release energies that no longer serve us and deepen our connection to self and community.
The evening will be woven with::
‣ Opening Circle by Mahina Lee, traditional Lomilomi and Reiki practitioner from Big Island, who will share the sacred wisdom of the ho'oponopono prayer and lead us through a forgiveness meditation.
‣ Cacao blessing:: A raw, organic, dynamically farmed ceremonial grade Cacao bean paste from Ecuador will be served in an carefully crafted herbal elixir that will open the heart and allow for a powerful journey through sound that will allow space for releasing, balancing, and harmonizing the emotional body.
‣ Sound Journey:: Live set by Inner Space Journeys & Donovan Moran of XYLEM :: The Sound journey will be crafted with Live instrumentation and acoustic music to provide a container of movement exploration, mediation, and connection.
*CANCELLED on third friday!* Essence of Ecstatic Dance
March 15, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Whether this is your first dance or your 32133rd, this is a welcoming way to enter into the Ecstatic Dance experience.
Explore the framework of improvisational possibilities within this creative arts container. Gain communication & interaction skills while navigating a "wordfree" space. Bring to light our individual and group dynamics by practicing spacial awareness, diving into energetic pathways and engaging in respectful interplay.
Facilitated by Aubrey Griffith-Zill & Friends
OUSIA (ooh-see-ah)ou·sia: noun: true being: essence within
Cost: $7 - $20* (no one turned away for lack of funds)
*FREE entry into the Living Arts Ecstatic Dance that follows if you join in this class*
*We at the Living Arts Collective, embrace all forms of diversity, including gender, race, age, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, and we work to understand and dismantle all kinds of oppression present within our community.
March 15, 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,…
March 15, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Living Arts Collective
Third Friday Durham ARTWAVE
ARTShowcase + EcstaticDANCE + openMIC
(Starting @ 6pm every Third Friday)
Join us for a beautiful evening of dancing, singing and exploring surrounded by cosmic art and talent!
This Friday we have an amazing lineup of artists, alchemists, poets, jewelers and painters:
Featured Artists:
🌀 Rhett Hissam
🌀 Lea Fi
🌀 Maret Kunze-Roche
🌀 Edward Rubio
🌀 Ariana Gershman
Delicious, organic, and medicinal food:
🔺 SUPERFREE plant based goodness
🔺 XAXAO medicine cacao chocolates
🔺 Home:bucha kombucha made with love
Live Painting in the ballroom during DanceWAVE by:
🔹Edward Rubio (Inner Space Journeys, LLC)
Stellar handmade gems by vendors:
🌀 Capo Vintage
🌀 Bonafide Jewelry
🌀 Tiffany Ruhlman Stained Glass
🌀 Moon Rabbit Studio
ECSTATIC DANCE WAVE (7:30-9:30pm)
Join in on the dancefloor and bust out some moves- free of judgement.
ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC (9:30-11:30pm)
A great place to share your talent or to cover oldies. All forms of performance art are welcome! Bring a warm or hurting heart, have a seat or pillow, and settle into your Living Room evening. This will be a simple, intimate, acoustic, pillows-on-the-floor venue for us to share a bit of who we are with each other. Facilitated by Gareth Dicker, Aubrey Griffith-Zill + LAC Crew!
We are proud to support and collaborate with Third Friday Durham!
Half-Day Intro-Sacred Sexual Awakening & Healing® for Women
March 16, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Living Arts Collective
The need for healing feminine sexuality is greater than ever. Amrita Grace offers a safe, gentle, powerful, and effective fully-clothed modality that empowers women (and non-binary people in female bodies) to activate their next level of feminine presence, vitality, and aliveness.
This event is open to cis and trans women and nonbinary femmes.
High-Vibe Plant Food Snacks for sale by Superfree Foods.
March 17, 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*
March 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Living Arts Collective
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 2:00-3:30 PM
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!
Djembe FUNdamentals for Adults & Mature Youth *downstairs lobby*
March 17, 2019 at 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Living Arts Collective
Welcome to Djembe FUNdamentals
In Africa life moves to the beat. Make rhythm the soundtrack of YOUR life. This winter, Teli Shabu teams up with Atiba Rorie of Africa Unplugged! Atiba, a Durham favorite has honed his musical skill from a life of studying, performing, and teaching the music of Africa and the diaspora internationally as well as nationally. Atiba brings his extensive knowledge and mellow teaching style to the course. Students will explore the rich legacy of the Djembe. Using the music of West Africa, we will begin to hone the basic techniques to enjoy playing Djembe music comfortably. Come jam!
Febuary 3rd - March 17th (Skipping February 24th)
Living Arts Collective 410 W Geer Street Durham, North Carolina
Cost: $84.00 for the course, $19.00 per individual class
Payment can be made in two $42.00 installments, or three $28.00 installments
5:00 pm-6:30 pm
Adults & Mature youth
Drums are available for rent, $10.00 for the entire course, $5 per individual class
please contact me ahead of time to reserve a drum
Family rates available, for more info please contact me
After February 17th, walk-ins & new registrations will be accepted on a case by case basis
For more info on Atiba Rorie & Africa Unplugged including tour dates & music downloads click the links below
March 18, 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.
March 19, 2019 at 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Join me for a lunch time meditation practice to awaken your inner landscape, connect with your body & transform the way you experience being. This meditation isn't about sitting like a statue or struggling to arrest your thoughts. You will move into a peace filled release of stagnant emotions, while increasing awareness of energy circulating throughout your being. Come, open to explore. There's no judgement. All are welcome.
Hosted by Abstract Emergence & Living Arts Collective
March 19, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Living Arts Collective
We will build a practice of Contact Improvisation over the course of a semester. Christopher, Aubrey and Megan will rotate in as lead teachers. Each month builds to take us from beginner to life-long student, honing our skills of embodiment, listening, and presence.
Contact Improvisation is a movement practice focused on:
- sharing weight
- maintaining attention
- improving physicality
- developing community
Each Month will include a structured class from 6-7 and a practitioner's lab (details below) from 7-8, with the last Tuesday of every month scheduled as an open jam. Open jams invite in the larger community to dance and play, allowing us to grow in new ways!
Register:
PM Christopher via Facebook and/or
Venmo @Christopher-Grohs a class deposit ($65 for January – 4 classes, 4 labs, and 1 jam!)
Limit: 20 Students
Cost:
Full Experience from 6-8pm:
Pay for each month in advance for a discount and the jam is included! (Class, lab and jam!)
4 or 5 Tuesdays - $50 / $65
Lab only (7-8): $15 for the month, or $5-10 drop-in
No one turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out if you need a sliding scale rate.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 6-8 pm starting Jan 8th
Structured Class from 6-7: Class will explore technical skills of CI dance. Detailed themes below.
**Beginner's required to take the 6-7 class prior to the lab for 2 months before…
March 19, 2019 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Moving the Solo Body is a low-impact, introductory class for movers of all skill levels who are interested in developing facility with learning movement sequences, transitioning into and out of the floor, and integrating a variety of movement qualities into their dancing. Students will be guided through exercises and movement sequences inspired by various movement patterning systems and contemporary dance practices for the solo body. Light weight sharing may be included.
This class compliments contact improvisation, ecstatic dance and meditation practices by helping students attend to their breath and increase proprioceptive abilities. Kneepads are encouraged.
$10-20 drop in, $40 for full February session (3 classes), $50 for full April session (4 classes), OR $80 for both series. No one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay (message Megan to discuss.) Payments can be made directly to Megan in cash or via Paypal:
Reserve your spot now!
Teacher Bio:
Megan Yankee is an performer, experimental choreographer and award-winning movement educator. Her movement lineage is comprised of an eclectic mix of contemporary dance techniques, gymnastics, colorguard, contact improvisation, as well as somatic and releasing techniques. In her choreographic, educational and administrative work, she prioritizes welcoming people and children of all income, experience and ability levels, ages, heritages, and walks of life into the dance world. Megan holds an MFA in Dance from Texas Woman’s University and resides in Durham, North Carolina with her partner-in-crime and musician/sound engineer, John…
March 20, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Back by popular demand, our Weekly Community Shaga Class kicks off Wednesday, February 20th, at Living Arts Collective!
Shaga is inspired by the movement language of Gaga, developed by Ohad Naharin. Durham-based Shaleigh Comerford, who trained with Ohad, has created an accessible, empowering and fun practice for anyone interested in liberating their body & their mind.
In this community class we will learn to approach movement as a dynamic, healing, and ever-changing power, using evocative ideas and imagery in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Class begins slowly and builds in intensity to continuous motion, providing enjoyable exercise for both body and soul. Shaga allows us to actively explore our habits, expand our range and discover the endless possibilities of healing ways of moving in a welcoming, accepting atmosphere.
This community class is open to ALL and is designed for individuals who wish to open themselves to movement in new ways. Dancers, yogis, and movers of all kinds and abilities are invited to participate. No prior experience necessary.
Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and to move barefoot or in socks.
Price: Suggested Donation $15-20 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds)
About ShaLeigh:
ShaLeigh Comerford is an Irish & Native American dancer, choreographer and artistic director of ShaLeigh Dance Works in Durham, NC. ShaLeigh was personally invited to train in the Gaga movement language with Ohad Naharin and the Batsheva Dance Company…
March 20, 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!
****
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…
March 21, 2019 at 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Living Arts Collective
Kick off the New Year with the powerful self-healing practice of Qi Gong! Qi Gong is a powerful yet gentle dynamic movement exercise from China. This class involves 45m of Gift of the Tao movement sets with 15m of warm up and explanations.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Qi Gong is best felt and experienced so one does not need to have any form memorized or practiced.
What makes Gift of the Tao (GoT) a unique form of Qi Gong is its nonlinear approach to spiritual growth. Rather than a rigid outline for progression in the system, GoT adapts to your particular needs. This ensures every session will be beneficial and suited for integrating your Body Mind and Spirit.
The atmosphere I aim to create with each class is one of unconditional positive regard for where you’re at Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually. Also called “Sacred Space” in many lineages. The Living Arts Collective in Durham is an amazing space to practice, and I am truly honored to be co-hosting with them!
You can leave your fear of judgement at the door! I want you to feel welcome and free to experience Spirit and the energy states we shift through without needing to worry about whether you’re getting any of the moves “right.” The foundation is in building our connection to our Highest Self, Source, God, etc. and adjustments and refinement comes with time.
March 21, 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!
March 22, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Whether this is your first dance or your 32133rd, this is a welcoming way to enter into the Ecstatic Dance experience.
Explore the framework of improvisational possibilities within this creative arts container. Gain communication & interaction skills while navigating a "wordfree" space. Bring to light our individual and group dynamics by practicing spacial awareness, diving into energetic pathways and engaging in respectful interplay.
Facilitated by Aubrey Griffith-Zill & Friends
OUSIA (ooh-see-ah)ou·sia: noun: true being: essence within
Cost: $7 - $20* (no one turned away for lack of funds)
*FREE entry into the Living Arts Ecstatic Dance that follows if you join in this class*
*We at the Living Arts Collective, embrace all forms of diversity, including gender, race, age, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, and we work to understand and dismantle all kinds of oppression present within our community.
March 22, 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,…
Women’s Medicine Circle : Shamanic Journeying for Guidance and Healing
March 23, 2019 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Join us for this powerful gathering of women who come together to brew powerful healing for ourselves and our community. We will hold a container to support each other in entering expanded states of consciousness to access spiritual allies, healers, and teachers in the unseen transcendent realms.The focus of this workshop is to develop a trusting and healing relationship with your inner guides and teachers.
By entering into direct relationship with compassionate helping spirits you will greatly expand your sense of perception, empowerment, intuition and healing ability.You will also gain a felt sense that you are loved and supported beyond your wildest dreams.
The focus of this workshop will be on the healing heart Chakra.
You will learn how to –
Radiate light for yourself and others.
Restore healthy energetic boundaries.
Create a healing sanctuary in non-ordinary reality to work safely with compassionate helping and healing spirits and wise guides.
Enter and heal your heart chakra.
Fee: $30-60
Lauren Jubelirer is a spiritual healer, acupuncturist, coach, and astrologer. For over 30 years she has studied with shamans, mystics, and healers including Hank Wesselman, Sandra Ingerman, Dhyani Ywahoo, and many others.She is delighted to share her practical magic with you.
March 23, 2019 at 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Living Arts Collective
Africa Unplugged and Living Arts Collective present AfroCuban Music and Dance Workshops with Vladimir Espinosa. These classes are for all levels. Drumming will be from 3:30-4:45 and dance from 5-6:15. Classes with be held at Living Arts Collective on 410 W. Geer St. in Durham NC. For more info contact
early bird tickets: $5
student/senior advance: $7, door $10
adult advance $10, Door $15
both classes advance $20, door $25
Vladimir Espinosa is a musician, actor, and choreographer born in Havana, Cuba. He graduated from the ENA (school of national arts in Cuba) in 1985.He also studied with the National Folkloric de Cuba with Regino Jimenes and Pelladito: both having taught at ENA. After he graduated he became a professor and instructor in the school of the arts and the house of the culture in Havana, Cuba. Then he started a professional career for different companies as an actor, dancer, and choreographer the companies he worked with included: Teatro Caribeno (Cuba), Teatro Orile (Cuba), Compania National De Danza (Ecuador), and Rojo Oscuro (Ecuador). In 1996, Vladimir was the Artistic Director and Choreographer for the election ceremonies Miss Ecuador. Also he has been a teacher, instructor, and musician accompanist for the American Dance festival (Duram, North Carolina) since 2005. He propagandized a movie (El Accidente De La Libertad) and a co-production with Germany and Venezuela. Vladimir was part of many different groups and bands like Savuka Son, Havana Express, Coral y Esmeralda, Los Gatos, Las Manos Del Sol, Solazo,…
March 23, 2019 at 8:00 pm - 12:00 am Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Calling all Creatives!!!! Capo Vintage presents: Pop-up Shop Block Party!
From 3-8pm there will be vendors, performances, food trucks, dancing, producers, video games and more!
The After (dance) party will start immediately afterwards at 8:00pm at the Living Arts Collective across the street!
$7 cover charge!
DJ line-up ::
ZEVi
DJ Gelato
DJ Dbl AA
GABi
Se7enth Sister
Event is sponsored by The Mothership, The Living Arts Collective, and DOPECAUSEWESAID.
March 24, 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*
March 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Living Arts Collective
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 2:00-3:30 PM
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!
March 24, 2019 at 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
The biggest and best salsa band in North Carolina - Orquesta GarDel, returns for a second year in residence at Living Arts Collective.
Every fourth Sunday of the month.
Two sets of music starting at 3:30pm. Doors at 3.
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.
March 25, 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.
March 26, 2019 at 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Join me for a lunch time meditation practice to awaken your inner landscape, connect with your body & transform the way you experience being. This meditation isn't about sitting like a statue or struggling to arrest your thoughts. You will move into a peace filled release of stagnant emotions, while increasing awareness of energy circulating throughout your being. Come, open to explore. There's no judgement. All are welcome.
Hosted by Abstract Emergence & Living Arts Collective
March 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Living Arts Collective
We will build a practice of Contact Improvisation over the course of a semester. Christopher, Aubrey and Megan will rotate in as lead teachers. Each month builds to take us from beginner to life-long student, honing our skills of embodiment, listening, and presence.
Contact Improvisation is a movement practice focused on:
- sharing weight
- maintaining attention
- improving physicality
- developing community
Each Month will include a structured class from 6-7 and a practitioner's lab (details below) from 7-8, with the last Tuesday of every month scheduled as an open jam. Open jams invite in the larger community to dance and play, allowing us to grow in new ways!
Register:
PM Christopher via Facebook and/or
Venmo @Christopher-Grohs a class deposit ($65 for January – 4 classes, 4 labs, and 1 jam!)
Limit: 20 Students
Cost:
Full Experience from 6-8pm:
Pay for each month in advance for a discount and the jam is included! (Class, lab and jam!)
4 or 5 Tuesdays - $50 / $65
Lab only (7-8): $15 for the month, or $5-10 drop-in
No one turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out if you need a sliding scale rate.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 6-8 pm starting Jan 8th
Structured Class from 6-7: Class will explore technical skills of CI dance. Detailed themes below.
**Beginner's required to take the 6-7 class prior to the lab for 2 months before…
March 26, 2019 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Moving the Solo Body is a low-impact, introductory class for movers of all skill levels who are interested in developing facility with learning movement sequences, transitioning into and out of the floor, and integrating a variety of movement qualities into their dancing. Students will be guided through exercises and movement sequences inspired by various movement patterning systems and contemporary dance practices for the solo body. Light weight sharing may be included.
This class compliments contact improvisation, ecstatic dance and meditation practices by helping students attend to their breath and increase proprioceptive abilities. Kneepads are encouraged.
$10-20 drop in, $40 for full February session (3 classes), $50 for full April session (4 classes), OR $80 for both series. No one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay (message Megan to discuss.) Payments can be made directly to Megan in cash or via Paypal:
Reserve your spot now!
Teacher Bio:
Megan Yankee is an performer, experimental choreographer and award-winning movement educator. Her movement lineage is comprised of an eclectic mix of contemporary dance techniques, gymnastics, colorguard, contact improvisation, as well as somatic and releasing techniques. In her choreographic, educational and administrative work, she prioritizes welcoming people and children of all income, experience and ability levels, ages, heritages, and walks of life into the dance world. Megan holds an MFA in Dance from Texas Woman’s University and resides in Durham, North Carolina with her partner-in-crime and musician/sound engineer, John…
March 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Back by popular demand, our Weekly Community Shaga Class kicks off Wednesday, February 20th, at Living Arts Collective!
Shaga is inspired by the movement language of Gaga, developed by Ohad Naharin. Durham-based Shaleigh Comerford, who trained with Ohad, has created an accessible, empowering and fun practice for anyone interested in liberating their body & their mind.
In this community class we will learn to approach movement as a dynamic, healing, and ever-changing power, using evocative ideas and imagery in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Class begins slowly and builds in intensity to continuous motion, providing enjoyable exercise for both body and soul. Shaga allows us to actively explore our habits, expand our range and discover the endless possibilities of healing ways of moving in a welcoming, accepting atmosphere.
This community class is open to ALL and is designed for individuals who wish to open themselves to movement in new ways. Dancers, yogis, and movers of all kinds and abilities are invited to participate. No prior experience necessary.
Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and to move barefoot or in socks.
Price: Suggested Donation $15-20 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds)
About ShaLeigh:
ShaLeigh Comerford is an Irish & Native American dancer, choreographer and artistic director of ShaLeigh Dance Works in Durham, NC. ShaLeigh was personally invited to train in the Gaga movement language with Ohad Naharin and the Batsheva Dance Company…
March 27, 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…
March 28, 2019 at 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Living Arts Collective
Kick off the New Year with the powerful self-healing practice of Qi Gong! Qi Gong is a powerful yet gentle dynamic movement exercise from China. This class involves 45m of Gift of the Tao movement sets with 15m of warm up and explanations.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Qi Gong is best felt and experienced so one does not need to have any form memorized or practiced.
What makes Gift of the Tao (GoT) a unique form of Qi Gong is its nonlinear approach to spiritual growth. Rather than a rigid outline for progression in the system, GoT adapts to your particular needs. This ensures every session will be beneficial and suited for integrating your Body Mind and Spirit.
The atmosphere I aim to create with each class is one of unconditional positive regard for where you’re at Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually. Also called “Sacred Space” in many lineages. The Living Arts Collective in Durham is an amazing space to practice, and I am truly honored to be co-hosting with them!
You can leave your fear of judgement at the door! I want you to feel welcome and free to experience Spirit and the energy states we shift through without needing to worry about whether you’re getting any of the moves “right.” The foundation is in building our connection to our Highest Self, Source, God, etc. and adjustments and refinement comes with time.
March 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Living Arts Collective
Greetings!
I invite you to join me while we traverse and transcend these corporal bodies as we are guided into a deep meditation with ancient sounds from around the globe including guitar, overtone singing, chimes, Tibetan Bowls, flute, gong, frame drum, Shurti Box, tuning forks and didgeridoo. We open a sacred space together, calling on many of energies that surround us to come forth and be present for the session..
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This session has a suggested donation of $15-30 - none turned away for lack of funds.
You may receive this experience in whatever way feels the most authentic to you. Sitting up, laying down, gentle yoga, and light movement are all acceptable in the context of staying aware of your neighbors experience. The floor is sprung, so dancing may be noticable to the group. If you choose to lay down, please bring whatever you need to be comfortable on the floor. There are a couple yoga mats in the space, but please bring your own if you have it.
Every object has a natural vibratory rate; it's resonance. One of the principles of using frequency as a transformative and healing modality is to understand that the body is in a constant state of vibration. Every organ, every bone, every tissue, every system--all are in a state of vibration. When we are in a state of health, the body projects an overall harmonic of health. External frequencies along…
March 29, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Whether this is your first dance or your 32133rd, this is a welcoming way to enter into the Ecstatic Dance experience.
Explore the framework of improvisational possibilities within this creative arts container. Gain communication & interaction skills while navigating a "wordfree" space. Bring to light our individual and group dynamics by practicing spacial awareness, diving into energetic pathways and engaging in respectful interplay.
Facilitated by Aubrey Griffith-Zill & Friends
OUSIA (ooh-see-ah)ou·sia: noun: true being: essence within
Cost: $7 - $20* (no one turned away for lack of funds)
*FREE entry into the Living Arts Ecstatic Dance that follows if you join in this class*
*We at the Living Arts Collective, embrace all forms of diversity, including gender, race, age, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, and we work to understand and dismantle all kinds of oppression present within our community.
March 29, 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,…
March 30, 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 and efficiency. As sensorimotor function improves, we enhance strength, comfort, suppleness, finesse, and…the joy of movement. All levels welcome.
No need to preregister, just show up.
$20-Cash or check only please!
March 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Gardeners, Wild Ones, Dancers, Plant People, Troublemakers, Earth Grievers, & All Eternal Beginners: let us root in the deep soil of Living Arts Collective and together become a forest dark and kind enough for endangered questions waiting too long at the margins to enter our hearts and nest.
What are humans for? How do wolves make rivers? What does all this rain want from us? What can our own restless hands do to mend the earth in this time-like-no-other-time?
In this 3 workshop series - open to all who want to act to regenerate the living earth - we’ll explore the art called Permaculture – a new and ancient path back into active kinship with all life. Beauty will be the foxfire we follow into the trembling grove of relation. Music, poetry, movement, meditation, story and discussion will take us down a more experiential track to catalyze our work as everyday earth-healers.
Workshop guided by Matt Watersong
In collaboration with Aubrey Griffith-Zill and Bruce Rozeboom
March 31, 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*
March 31, 2019 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Living Arts Collective
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 2:00-3:30 PM
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!
March 31, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Qoya, which means "Queen," in Quechua, is a unique movement practice which blends dance, yoga and sensual movement. 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.
Workshop Investment: $40. 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.
Sunday, April 21st and May 19th, 7 – 8:30p Queer Ecstatic Dance at Living Arts Collective Sunday April 21, 7-8:30 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 [...]
Thursday, April 25th, 7 – 9p ~An interactive, inward journey of music and movement; combining deep listening, healing touch and collaborative sound There is indeed a Music of the Heart; a subtle, ever changing tapestry of feelings and emotions flowing through our inner world, that is often drowned out by the hubbub of everyday life. [...]
Saturday, April 6th, 12 – 2p NVC can be seen as a technique, a tool, a process, a language, or a set of principles. Most powerfully it is a consciousness which inspires compassion and mutuality and helps us to connect in a way that makes natural giving possible. NVC provides practical, concrete skills for daily living [...]
Friday, March 22nd, 10p – 2a Come celebrate all our wonderful performers and party with us after PRSM Season3.SHOWCASE at the Living Arts Collective!! More info to come!! Much love, PRSM #PRSMdance #0E0516 Big thank you to our co-hosts, Living Arts Collective! TICKET PRICES With showcase wristband: $5 Without showcase wristband $8 Follow PRSM on [...]
Saturday, March 30th, April 27th, and May 25th, 6 – 9p Gardeners, Wild Ones, Dancers, Plant People, Troublemakers, Earth Grievers, & All Eternal Beginners: let us root in the deep soil of Living Arts Collective and together become a forest dark and kind enough for endangered questions waiting too long at the margins to enter [...]
Thursday, April 11th, 7 – 8:30p This contemplative, somatic, and soul-oriented monthly class invites participants into an ongoing inner exploration 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 [...]
Saturday, March 30th, 11a – 12:30p 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 and efficiency. As [...]
Thursdays, April 11th through May 16th, 4 – 6p Spirited! Courageous! Willing to face the unexpected! To be a Mettlesome Kid is to be willing to express yourself and share your creative spirit. Our program puts young people in the director’s chair. Over the course of six weeks, the Mettlesome Kids work in small teams [...]
Thursday, March 14th, 7 – 9p 🕉️✨ Ho'oponopono Sound Journey✨🕉️ "Through the act of Forgiveness, we choose to live in the state of “Now.” In Huna, the ancient Hawaiian discipline of energy and healing, the ho‘oponopono process is essential if we want to be pono (right and congruent with ourselves). The Hawaiian word ho‘oponopono comes [...]
Saturday, March 23rd, 3p – 12a Calling all Creatives!!!! Capo Vintage presents: Pop-up Shop Block Party! From 3-8pm there will be vendors, performances, food trucks, dancing, producers, video games and more! The After (dance) party will start immediately afterwards at 8:00pm at the Living Arts Collective across the street! $7 cover charge! DJ line-up :: [...]
