Saturday, February 9th, 8p – 1a Come dance with us on this very special night, where we celebrate one year as Triangle Zouk, the Triangle's first organization dedicated to teaching, promoting, and dancing Zouk, run collectively by a team of 6 organizers. We'll have a fun lesson downstairs from 8-9 pm, with the social dance [...]
Saturday, February 9th, 2:30 – 8:30p A DAY OF SELF LOVE, FEMININE RITUALS, DANCE AND INTENTIONAL RITES OF PASSAGES for the Maiden, Mother and Sage Facilitators: Aylah Mayim, Rebecca Foster and Rebecca Lawson WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO ON THIS SPECIAL DAY: Womb wisdom, Ritual, CACAO, DANCE waves, CONTINUUM, PLANT TEACHINGS, Tactile integrations, AND MORE… [...]
Saturday, February 2nd, 5 – 7pm 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, [...]
Sunday, February 17th, 2:30 – 4:30p Celebrating the healing power of dance and community5th Annual 1 Billion Rising Nia Dance Jam Fundraiser3PM Sunday 2/17 * Doors open 2:30pm410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701-2114, United States$10 suggested donation supports the work of Durham Crisis Response Center DCRC One Billion Rising events bring people together the [...]
Saturday and Sunday, January 26th and 27th, 8 – 10p Lou Reed and John Cale's album honoring Andy Warhol performed to live animation by Jaclyn Bowie and Nyssa Collins.Starring William Dawson & Jaybird OBerski, featuring Louis Landry, and Dan Rucca.Living Arts Collective, DurhamJan. 26 & 278pm$10 Door Sales Only
Saturday, February 2nd, 12 – 4p 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 [...]
Saturday, February 9th, 8p – 1a Come dance with us on this very special night, where we celebrate one year as Triangle Zouk, the Triangle's first organization dedicated to teaching, promoting, and dancing Zouk, run collectively by a team of 6 organizers. We'll have a fun lesson downstairs from 8-9 pm, with the social dance [...]
Saturday, February 9th, 2:30 – 8:30p A DAY OF SELF LOVE, FEMININE RITUALS, DANCE AND INTENTIONAL RITES OF PASSAGES for the Maiden, Mother and Sage Facilitators: Aylah Mayim, Rebecca Foster and Rebecca Lawson WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO ON THIS SPECIAL DAY: Womb wisdom, Ritual, CACAO, DANCE waves, CONTINUUM, PLANT TEACHINGS, Tactile integrations, AND MORE… [...]
Saturday, February 2nd, 5 – 7pm 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, [...]
Sunday, February 17th, 2:30 – 4:30p Celebrating the healing power of dance and community5th Annual 1 Billion Rising Nia Dance Jam Fundraiser3PM Sunday 2/17 * Doors open 2:30pm410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701-2114, United States$10 suggested donation supports the work of Durham Crisis Response Center DCRC One Billion Rising events bring people together the [...]
Saturday and Sunday, January 26th and 27th, 8 – 10p Lou Reed and John Cale's album honoring Andy Warhol performed to live animation by Jaclyn Bowie and Nyssa Collins.Starring William Dawson & Jaybird OBerski, featuring Louis Landry, and Dan Rucca.Living Arts Collective, DurhamJan. 26 & 278pm$10 Door Sales Only
Saturday, February 2nd, 12 – 4p 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 [...]
Intermediate Practica - NC Zouk Fest: The Fun Continues theme
January 2, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
At the request of one of our organizers (not pointing any fingers) we will have a second intermediate practica dedicated to NC Zouk Fest. We will use the practica to practice any moves or concepts we learned during NC Zouk Fest and have yet to solidify or ingrain into our dance - from tilted turns, role switching, lead and follow styling, musicality or anything else! Think about classes you felt excited about and want to practice and bring that enthusiasm to the dance floor. As always, participants are encouraged to also come and practice moves and topics outside of this theme - let your imagination and ambition run wild!
Our practicas are open to intermediate-level dancers (dancing one year of zouk or 2 years of other Latin dances) 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.
The practicas will happen every week when we don't have class. They cost $10, and include entrance to the social afterwards. The social will run right after the practica, and will last until 11:00 PM.
January 2, 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…
January 3, 2019 at 7:30 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!
January 4, 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 free form movement in community.
Every Friday, 7:30-9:30pm at The Living Arts Collective, near downtown Durham. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with musical texture and form.
January 5, 2019 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am Living Arts Collective
Body Back Boost is a drop-in, moms-only, full body high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout. Bring a water bottle, a yoga mat or towel and dress to exercise!
January 5, 2019 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am Living Arts Collective
Come get a free sneak peak of our new program, Body Back, launching in January!
Come to 1, or all 3!
-Jan 5th 9am at Living Arts Collective
Body Back Transformation is an 8-week results-based journey. You will focus on your mind and body, improving your overall health and well being. The experience includes high-intensity interval workouts (HIIT) designed to challenge, empower, and recharge you. The program also includes nutrition guidance, supplemental online workouts, accountability, pre- and post fitness assessments and support. This journey will reconnect you to your inner strength and encourage you to believe in personal transformation.
GIVEAWAYS + Door Prizes:
Bull City Ciderworks Coupons
FIT4MOM Swag
1 FREE 4-week Body Back Mini Session (1 entry for each free class you attend! Winner will be announced Jan 5th!)
January 5, 2019 at 9:30 am - 10:30 am Living Arts Collective
Where: Living Arts Collective
When: Saturdays 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Who: Gregory Louie
What: Taiji- 12 movement Wu style originally modified for Arthritis, now incorporating Yang, Chen and other elements
Why: Taiji is a practice for deepening dynamic awareness through paying attention to the slightest changes in bodily sensations during movement.
How: Guided exercises increase awareness focus on two elements of the architecture of your own body.
1. The sensations of compression and decompression that occur when stacking the bones against gravity.
2. The sensations of tension and relaxation that occur in opposing muscle groups and tendons during every movement moment by moment.
Philosophy: Ultimately, your goal is to find the "Goldilocks" conditions (Not too large, not too small, but just right) for your own body. This is guided by the yin-yang philosophies of Taoism-Confucianism and can be applied to every area of life. Practicing it correctly is said to extend the natural life span.
Women’s Medicine Circle : Introduction to Shamanic Healing
January 5, 2019 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Time: Saturday January 5 from 1-5p
Where: Living Arts Collective, Durham
ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS PAYING FOR THE NEW SPRUNG WOOD FLOOR AT THE LIVING ARTS COLLECTIVE suggested donation: $20-$65
Join us for this powerful gathering of women who come together to brew potent healing for ourselves and our community. You will learn how to enter expanded states of consciousness to access spiritual allies and healers in the unseen realms. The focus of this workshop will be to restore a healthy relationship to power, protection, and support.
By entering into direct relationship with compassionate helping spirits, you will greatly expand your sense of perception, empowerment, intuition, and a felt sense that you are loved and supported beyond your wildest dreams.
In this half day workshop you will learn how to ––
1 balance and strengthen your frequency
2 create a healing sanctuary in non-ordinary reality to safely work with compassionate healing spirits and wise guides
3 retrieve power, guidance, and healing
4 restore healthy energetic boundaries
Lauren Jubelirer is a spiritual healer, astrologer, and acupuncturist. 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!
January 5, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Living Arts Collective
Happy New Year!
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!
January 5, 2019 at 8:00 pm - 12:00 am Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Get Ready for Fusion! It's Time!
**EVERY FIRST SATURDAY**
When: First Saturday of each month!
$7-15 sliding scale
NOV 3rd//
8pm Lesson w/ Aubrey Griffith-Zill & Aaron Hawkins - Rhythm & connection!
DJs: Aaron Hawkins, Dave Warner!
Save these Dates on your calendar!
DEC 1st//
8pm Lesson Robert
DJs: (tbd) …… ? maybe you?
What would you like to contribute?
Save these Dates on your calendar!
JAN 5th//
Lesson TBD
DJs: (tbd) …… ? maybe you?
Save these Dates on your calendar!
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 –
8:45-9:30 : 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
Kay Holloway
Candance Bae
Alan S Best
Shantel Richardson
Alix Arcuni Wicker
Gareth Dicker
Lydie Vanessa
Aubrey Griffith-Zill
Alegra-Ray Dilone
JJ Hurst
Dave Warner
and more....!
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…
January 5, 2019 at 9:00 pm - January 6, 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…
Shamanic Qi Gong + Ecstatic Dance - Movement as Healing, Presented by Link Freedom
January 6, 2019 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am Living Arts Collective
There as many styles of Qi Gong as there are types of Yoga. What makes Gift of the Tao (GoT) a unique form of Qi Gong is its nonlinear approach to spiritual growth and the practice. Rather than a rigid outline for progression in the system, GoT adapts to your particular needs and works. This ensures every session will be beneficial and suited toward integrating your Body, Mind, and Spirit.
This style makes use of Shamanic State Shifting, with each move in the series aimed at getting one to feel and shift into a particular vibration. These states compliment and balance each other, as well as have application in your healing practice with whatever modality you use. In experience, GoT is dancing with Spirit, going with and relaxing into the Flow!
The complete set of GoT Qigong uses dynamic movement patterns to work out the entire body and energy field. This helps improve energy flow and raise your frequency for improved health and awareness. The end result is a expanded and balanced state of being.
In this one-hour introduction to Qi Gong, Link will begin with first discussing the basics of Qi Gong during warm-ups, as well as the prevalent misconceptions about this powerful practice.
You will learn how to navigate this broad field of spirituality, as well as discuss the importance of daily spiritual practice for embodiment, aiding you in both accessing & developing your physical intuition.
January 6, 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: 11:33am Closing Circle: 1:11pm
FRIDAYS:
Doors open: 7:00pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm
Cost $7- 15
Read more about the Durham Dance Wave and the weekly Monday Night Durham Dance Wave here.
January 6, 2019 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 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.
*make up class* Djembe FUNdamentals - DUNUN for Adults & Mature Youth
January 6, 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 upcoming course will be short, in 3 weeks we will will focus on the DUNUN family of drums and get charged up before the long break! Our specific focus will be on village style playing. Using the music of Guinea, West Africa, we will begin to hone the basic techniques to enjoy playing Djembe music comfortably. Come jam!
Walk-ins Welcome all 3 weeks
Let's close out 2018 by drumming big!
December 3rd - December 16th
Living Arts Collective 410 W Geer Street Durham, North Carolina
Cost: $42.00 for the course, Walk-ins: $19.00 per individual class
Payment can be made in two $21.00 installments
5:00 pm-6:30 pm
Adults & Mature youth
Drums are available for rent, $5 for the course, $5 per walk-in
please contact me ahead of time to reserve a drum
Family rates available, for more info please contact me
January 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 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
January 7, 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.
January 8, 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…
January 9, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Whether you're curious about Brazilian zouk, or wanting to learn this beautiful partner dance that can be danced to almost any music, here's your chance to dive in with us! This six-week series covers the fundamentals of Brazilian zouk connection and movement. You don't need a partner, but feel free to invite your friends! This series is suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of zouk technique.
In addition, our social occurs every Wednesday at the LAC from 8:30-11pm. The class includes free entry to the social, so you'll have plenty of time to practice what you've learned!
Six-Week Brazilian Zouk Fundamental Series
Living Arts Collective
Durham, NC
January 9-February 13
Advance cost: $72, including all classes and socials
Drop-ins: $15 (includes social that day)
What is Brazilian zouk?
If you have never experienced this beautiful and mesmerizing dance, you are in for a treat! Brazilian Zouk, also known as "Zouk-Lambada," is a partner dance with origins in Lambada and traditionally danced to "Zouk" music made popular in the French Caribbean. Brazilian Zouk can be characterized by its smooth and flowing nature as well as its circular upper body movements, dramatic hair whips, dips, and magical connection. As this dance has evolved along with popular music and dance trends, you will now see various styles where partners may deviate from the traditional rhythm to allow for musical interpretation and enhanced partner connection. Brazilian Zouk can be…
January 9, 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…
January 10, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Durham Ballroom, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
OUSIA (ooh-see-ah) Series
ou·sia: noun: true being: essence within
Taught by Aubrey Griffith-Zill
Founder/Curator of the Living Arts Collective
4-week Series on Thursdays once a month from 7:30-9:30pm
(we will meet twice a month - every 2nd & 4th thursday - come spring)
Cost: $120 for Series or $35 drop in (email Aubrey for alternative payment options if funds are an issue - )
“Desire to learn from the wisdom of the past, feel this wisdom in your body, and then use that wisdom as a frame for your creativity.” ~ Aubrey Griffith-Zill
Learn the fundamentals of rhythm while developing techniques for freedom and possibility within improvisational form and creative exploration.
We will blend the principles and theories of dance while discovering the interplay and connection of contact improv, social dance and somatic movement in association with the cycles of nature and our evolving surroundings.
Each class follows the same rhythm:
1) Insight: Honest self-assessment. Centering. Breathing techniques. Where am I? What do I feel? What do I need? Identifying needs and feelings through the felt sense of the body.
2) Cleanse: Watch thoughts and clear the clutter through imagination as a playground for choice. Transcend the story. Open to natural wisdom.
3) Nourish: Study and feel the synergy between grounded rhythms of social dance form and the emergent vortex of a shared point of contact in improvisational movement. Listen to impulses…
January 11, 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 free form movement in community.
Every Friday, 7:30-9:30pm at The Living Arts Collective, near downtown Durham. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with musical texture and form.
January 12, 2019 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am Living Arts Collective
Body Back Boost is a drop-in, moms-only, full body high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout. Bring a water bottle, a yoga mat or towel and dress to exercise!
*cancelled –– instructor out of town* Taiji: Structural Body Awareness for Dancers
January 12, 2019 at 9:30 am - 10:30 am Living Arts Collective
Where: Living Arts Collective
When: Saturdays 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Who: Gregory Louie
What: Taiji- 12 movement Wu style originally modified for Arthritis, now incorporating Yang, Chen and other elements
Why: Taiji is a practice for deepening dynamic awareness through paying attention to the slightest changes in bodily sensations during movement.
How: Guided exercises increase awareness focus on two elements of the architecture of your own body.
1. The sensations of compression and decompression that occur when stacking the bones against gravity.
2. The sensations of tension and relaxation that occur in opposing muscle groups and tendons during every movement moment by moment.
Philosophy: Ultimately, your goal is to find the "Goldilocks" conditions (Not too large, not too small, but just right) for your own body. This is guided by the yin-yang philosophies of Taoism-Confucianism and can be applied to every area of life. Practicing it correctly is said to extend the natural life span.
January 12, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
This month NC Squares Old-Time Square Dance is hosting their event at the Living Arts Collective in Durham!
All are welcome, no partner or experience required! LGBTQIA+ affirming space.
When? 8-10pm, doors at 7:30pm
$10 Donation
Caller: T-Claw!
Band: Tatiana Hargreaves and Sonya Badigian plus friends
*cancelled due to weather* Shamanic Qi Gong + Ecstatic Dance - Movement as Healing, Presented by Link Freedom
January 13, 2019 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am Living Arts Collective
There as many styles of Qi Gong as there are types of Yoga. What makes Gift of the Tao (GoT) a unique form of Qi Gong is its nonlinear approach to spiritual growth and the practice. Rather than a rigid outline for progression in the system, GoT adapts to your particular needs and works. This ensures every session will be beneficial and suited toward integrating your Body, Mind, and Spirit.
This style makes use of Shamanic State Shifting, with each move in the series aimed at getting one to feel and shift into a particular vibration. These states compliment and balance each other, as well as have application in your healing practice with whatever modality you use. In experience, GoT is dancing with Spirit, going with and relaxing into the Flow!
The complete set of GoT Qigong uses dynamic movement patterns to work out the entire body and energy field. This helps improve energy flow and raise your frequency for improved health and awareness. The end result is a expanded and balanced state of being.
In this one-hour introduction to Qi Gong, Link will begin with first discussing the basics of Qi Gong during warm-ups, as well as the prevalent misconceptions about this powerful practice.
You will learn how to navigate this broad field of spirituality, as well as discuss the importance of daily spiritual practice for embodiment, aiding you in both accessing & developing your physical intuition.
January 13, 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: 11:33am Closing Circle: 1:11pm
FRIDAYS:
Doors open: 7:00pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm
Cost $7- 15
Read more about the Durham Dance Wave and the weekly Monday Night Durham Dance Wave here.
January 14, 2019 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 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
January 14, 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.
January 15, 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…
January 16, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Whether you're curious about Brazilian zouk, or wanting to learn this beautiful partner dance that can be danced to almost any music, here's your chance to dive in with us! This six-week series covers the fundamentals of Brazilian zouk connection and movement. You don't need a partner, but feel free to invite your friends! This series is suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of zouk technique.
In addition, our social occurs every Wednesday at the LAC from 8:30-11pm. The class includes free entry to the social, so you'll have plenty of time to practice what you've learned!
Six-Week Brazilian Zouk Fundamental Series
Living Arts Collective
Durham, NC
January 9-February 13
Advance cost: $72, including all classes and socials
Drop-ins: $15 (includes social that day)
What is Brazilian zouk?
If you have never experienced this beautiful and mesmerizing dance, you are in for a treat! Brazilian Zouk, also known as "Zouk-Lambada," is a partner dance with origins in Lambada and traditionally danced to "Zouk" music made popular in the French Caribbean. Brazilian Zouk can be characterized by its smooth and flowing nature as well as its circular upper body movements, dramatic hair whips, dips, and magical connection. As this dance has evolved along with popular music and dance trends, you will now see various styles where partners may deviate from the traditional rhythm to allow for musical interpretation and enhanced partner connection. Brazilian Zouk can be…
January 16, 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…
Beginner Washing Machine Class at Living Arts Collective
January 17, 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 Acro class on beginner washing machines! Aimee Kresica, certified Lift Acrobatics instructor, and assistant Luka Ruzic will offer instruction on a classic beginner washing machine. This week we'll teach 4-step (plus variations if time allows)!
This is a beginner plus level class! Students can be most active in this class if they are familiar with bird, star, and tuck sit. 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!
January 17, 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!
January 18, 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 free form movement in community.
Every Friday, 7:30-9:30pm at The Living Arts Collective, near downtown Durham. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with musical texture and form.
January 18, 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!
What you can expect to find:
Nourishing and medicinal food and drinks by:
🔺 SUPERFREE plant based goodness
🔺 XAXAO medicine cacao chocolates
🔺 Home:bucha beverages made with love
Stellar Artwork and Prints for sale by:
🌀 HAFFYE
🌀 Connor Regan
🌀 Moon Rabbit Studio
🌀 Tiffany Ruhlman’s Stained Glass
🌀 Kristi Stout
🌀 Samuel Bordley
Live Painting on the dance floor by:
🔹Edward Rubio (Inner Space Journeys, LLC)
🔹Melissa Keeney (MAKeeneyArt)
🔹Ariana Gershman
ECSTATIC DANCE WAVE (7:30-9:30pm)
ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC (9:30-11:30pm)
This is a chance to bring something to share. When you arrive we'll put your name in a hat and order the evenings performances. Music, spoken word, 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. 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 +…
January 19, 2019 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am Living Arts Collective
Body Back Boost is a drop-in, moms-only, full body high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout. Bring a water bottle, a yoga mat or towel and dress to exercise!
January 19, 2019 at 9:30 am - 10:30 am Living Arts Collective
Where: Living Arts Collective
When: Saturdays 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Who: Gregory Louie
What: Taiji- 12 movement Wu style originally modified for Arthritis, now incorporating Yang, Chen and other elements
Why: Taiji is a practice for deepening dynamic awareness through paying attention to the slightest changes in bodily sensations during movement.
How: Guided exercises increase awareness focus on two elements of the architecture of your own body.
1. The sensations of compression and decompression that occur when stacking the bones against gravity.
2. The sensations of tension and relaxation that occur in opposing muscle groups and tendons during every movement moment by moment.
Philosophy: Ultimately, your goal is to find the "Goldilocks" conditions (Not too large, not too small, but just right) for your own body. This is guided by the yin-yang philosophies of Taoism-Confucianism and can be applied to every area of life. Practicing it correctly is said to extend the natural life span.
Shamanic Qi Gong + Ecstatic Dance - Movement as Healing, Presented by Link Freedom
January 20, 2019 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am Living Arts Collective
There as many styles of Qi Gong as there are types of Yoga. What makes Gift of the Tao (GoT) a unique form of Qi Gong is its nonlinear approach to spiritual growth and the practice. Rather than a rigid outline for progression in the system, GoT adapts to your particular needs and works. This ensures every session will be beneficial and suited toward integrating your Body, Mind, and Spirit.
This style makes use of Shamanic State Shifting, with each move in the series aimed at getting one to feel and shift into a particular vibration. These states compliment and balance each other, as well as have application in your healing practice with whatever modality you use. In experience, GoT is dancing with Spirit, going with and relaxing into the Flow!
The complete set of GoT Qigong uses dynamic movement patterns to work out the entire body and energy field. This helps improve energy flow and raise your frequency for improved health and awareness. The end result is a expanded and balanced state of being.
In this one-hour introduction to Qi Gong, Link will begin with first discussing the basics of Qi Gong during warm-ups, as well as the prevalent misconceptions about this powerful practice.
You will learn how to navigate this broad field of spirituality, as well as discuss the importance of daily spiritual practice for embodiment, aiding you in both accessing & developing your physical intuition.
January 20, 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: 11:33am Closing Circle: 1:11pm
FRIDAYS:
Doors open: 7:00pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm
Cost $7- 15
Read more about the Durham Dance Wave and the weekly Monday Night Durham Dance Wave here.
January 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Come get inspired and motivated to reach your goals with some amazing wine!
We have an exciting lineup planned that will have you leaving with a sense of purpose and peace.
Get into zen mode with our yoga instructor Amber, then feel motivated listening to our speaker Catherine talk about how to never give up on our dreams. Afterwards enjoy the fun of vision boarding while listening to DJ Emily spin the hottest beats and sipping on some delicious wine.
What is a Vision Board?
A vision board is collage of images and words representing a person's wishes or goals, intended to serve as inspiration or motivation.
Learn about the powers of vision boarding and a quick tutorial how to effectively make your personal board work for you.
*Save money when you bring a friend!
Price includes:
Hor d'oeuvres
Wine tasting courtesy of Wine Shop at Home
Supplies: magazines, poster, glue, scissors (feel free to bring your personal favorite magazines)
Relaxing yoga session (Please bring your yoga mat)
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
– must be at least 21
What can I bring into the event?
– magazines and a yoga mat
*If you do not own a yoga mat please send a quick message to so we can make sure we have enough…
Capoeira Angola (martial arts + dance) Beginner Classes at LAC *downstairs studio*
January 20, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Capoeira angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, music, and ritual. All are welcome to join a six-week series of capoeira classes especially for beginners:
SUNDAYS JAN 20 - FEB 24
6:30-8:00 PM
Living Arts Collective (downstairs studio)
$5-$15
Please wear comfortable pants, a T-shirt that can be tucked in, and clean shoes.
Capoeira is for all ages, genders, and physical fitness levels. It's a great way to challenge yourself and connect with others. Come try it out!
January 20, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Creativity is life. This monthly, third Sunday, event welcomes creators to hold an experimental, multi-creative space together. Bring your crafts, bring your talent, create your SPACE together!
This container is a place to practice holding inclusive space, dive into Art, communicate through creativity by limiting verbal conversation and being present with what is really real. Bring an art project, idea, movement, a friend, or just yourself, and join us for a beautiful evening whether you wish to be active or watch from the peripheral.
Happenings you can imagine that may be present:
·Interactive art and coloring station - bring your own supplies or use ours!
·Mandala creation station
·Silent Tarot readings
·Supported Free-form dance space
·Live musical performances
·Live painting performance by local artists
·Live art projections
We welcome participation of all forms. If you are interested in facilitating a creative space or activity at the event, please contact .
At the Living Arts Collective, we aim to provide a safe space for playful exploration and for experiencing the beauty and freedom of all that is possible. We embrace all forms of diversity, including gender, race, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, and we work to understand and dismantle all kinds of oppression present within our community. All ages are welcome to join.
Come to dance, sing, play, stretch, relax, and make art. Be creative in community!
January 21, 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.
January 22, 2019 at 5:15 pm - 6:00 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
January 22, 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…
January 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Whether you're curious about Brazilian zouk, or wanting to learn this beautiful partner dance that can be danced to almost any music, here's your chance to dive in with us! This six-week series covers the fundamentals of Brazilian zouk connection and movement. You don't need a partner, but feel free to invite your friends! This series is suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of zouk technique.
In addition, our social occurs every Wednesday at the LAC from 8:30-11pm. The class includes free entry to the social, so you'll have plenty of time to practice what you've learned!
Six-Week Brazilian Zouk Fundamental Series
Living Arts Collective
Durham, NC
January 9-February 13
Advance cost: $72, including all classes and socials
Drop-ins: $15 (includes social that day)
What is Brazilian zouk?
If you have never experienced this beautiful and mesmerizing dance, you are in for a treat! Brazilian Zouk, also known as "Zouk-Lambada," is a partner dance with origins in Lambada and traditionally danced to "Zouk" music made popular in the French Caribbean. Brazilian Zouk can be characterized by its smooth and flowing nature as well as its circular upper body movements, dramatic hair whips, dips, and magical connection. As this dance has evolved along with popular music and dance trends, you will now see various styles where partners may deviate from the traditional rhythm to allow for musical interpretation and enhanced partner connection. Brazilian Zouk can be…
January 23, 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…
Side Lying Position: A Flow-Based Approach *movement studio*
January 25, 2019 at 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Enliven your massage practice with the possibilities of Side-lying position! Side-lying techniques as practiced in eastern modalities offer an underutilized way to build whole-body awareness with your clients, bringing attention to the entire skeletal scaffolding for more ease of movement, and greater access to grounding. With hips and shoulders free of the table, joint mobilizations help clients feel their full range of motion and access more vitality and energy flow. In this class you will:
-Practice a preparation for your sessions to support your own flow of energy.
-Learn mobilizations of the shoulder, spine, neck, and ribs including whole body twisting from side-lying.
-Be introduced to five-element theory and the Liver and Gall Bladder meridians (useful for treating one-sided complaints).
-Find a sense of continuity, ease, and flow in addressing the whole body.
-Learn side-lying techniques and sequences that can be easily integrated into a full-body session.
January 25, 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 free form movement in community.
Every Friday, 7:30-9:30pm at The Living Arts Collective, near downtown Durham. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with musical texture and form.
January 26, 2019 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am Living Arts Collective
Body Back Boost is a drop-in, moms-only, full body high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout. Bring a water bottle, a yoga mat or towel and dress to exercise!
January 26, 2019 at 9:30 am - 10:30 am Living Arts Collective
Where: Living Arts Collective
When: Saturdays 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Who: Gregory Louie
What: Taiji- 12 movement Wu style originally modified for Arthritis, now incorporating Yang, Chen and other elements
Why: Taiji is a practice for deepening dynamic awareness through paying attention to the slightest changes in bodily sensations during movement.
How: Guided exercises increase awareness focus on two elements of the architecture of your own body.
1. The sensations of compression and decompression that occur when stacking the bones against gravity.
2. The sensations of tension and relaxation that occur in opposing muscle groups and tendons during every movement moment by moment.
Philosophy: Ultimately, your goal is to find the "Goldilocks" conditions (Not too large, not too small, but just right) for your own body. This is guided by the yin-yang philosophies of Taoism-Confucianism and can be applied to every area of life. Practicing it correctly is said to extend the natural life span.
January 26, 2019 at 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Lou Reed and John Cale's album honoring Andy Warhol performed to live animation by Jaclyn Bowie and Nyssa Collins.
Starring William Dawson & Jaybird OBerski, featuring Louis Landry, and Dan Rucca.
Living Arts Collective, Durham
Jan. 26 & 27
8pm
$10 Door Sales Only
Shamanic Qi Gong + Ecstatic Dance - Movement as Healing, Presented by Link Freedom
January 27, 2019 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am Living Arts Collective
There as many styles of Qi Gong as there are types of Yoga. What makes Gift of the Tao (GoT) a unique form of Qi Gong is its nonlinear approach to spiritual growth and the practice. Rather than a rigid outline for progression in the system, GoT adapts to your particular needs and works. This ensures every session will be beneficial and suited toward integrating your Body, Mind, and Spirit.
This style makes use of Shamanic State Shifting, with each move in the series aimed at getting one to feel and shift into a particular vibration. These states compliment and balance each other, as well as have application in your healing practice with whatever modality you use. In experience, GoT is dancing with Spirit, going with and relaxing into the Flow!
The complete set of GoT Qigong uses dynamic movement patterns to work out the entire body and energy field. This helps improve energy flow and raise your frequency for improved health and awareness. The end result is a expanded and balanced state of being.
In this one-hour introduction to Qi Gong, Link will begin with first discussing the basics of Qi Gong during warm-ups, as well as the prevalent misconceptions about this powerful practice.
You will learn how to navigate this broad field of spirituality, as well as discuss the importance of daily spiritual practice for embodiment, aiding you in both accessing & developing your physical intuition.
January 27, 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: 11:33am Closing Circle: 1:11pm
FRIDAYS:
Doors open: 7:00pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm
Cost $7- 15
Read more about the Durham Dance Wave and the weekly Monday Night Durham Dance Wave here.
January 27, 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.
Djembe FUNdamentals for Adults & Mature Youth *downstairs lobby*
January 27, 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
Capoeira Angola (martial arts + dance) Beginner Classes at LAC *downstairs studio*
January 27, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Capoeira angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, music, and ritual. All are welcome to join a six-week series of capoeira classes especially for beginners:
SUNDAYS JAN 20 - FEB 24
6:30-8:00 PM
Living Arts Collective (downstairs studio)
$5-$15
Please wear comfortable pants, a T-shirt that can be tucked in, and clean shoes.
Capoeira is for all ages, genders, and physical fitness levels. It's a great way to challenge yourself and connect with others. Come try it out!
January 27, 2019 at 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Lou Reed and John Cale's album honoring Andy Warhol performed to live animation by Jaclyn Bowie and Nyssa Collins.
Starring William Dawson & Jaybird OBerski, featuring Louis Landry, and Dan Rucca.
Living Arts Collective, Durham
Jan. 26 & 27
8pm
$10 Door Sales Only
January 28, 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.
January 29, 2019 at 5:15 pm - 6:00 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
January 29, 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…
January 29, 2019 at 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Monthly Last Tuesday Jams are open to all skill levels and are the perfect place for developing new skills and honing higher-risk skills in a growing community of practitioners.
GENERAL:
Each Tuesday with operate on the same timeline:
7:15 - Opening Circle
9:15 - Closing Circle
You are free to come and go as you please, but we think that you will want to stay! This will be a spacious expanse of time.
Sliding scale $7-20 - Live music!!! (TBD)
Quiet/focus in the space.
Hang out in the lobby (feel free to bring snacks)!
Informal 1:1 instruction for beginners during the open jam time is always available - ask a facilitator.
January 30, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Whether you're curious about Brazilian zouk, or wanting to learn this beautiful partner dance that can be danced to almost any music, here's your chance to dive in with us! This six-week series covers the fundamentals of Brazilian zouk connection and movement. You don't need a partner, but feel free to invite your friends! This series is suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of zouk technique.
In addition, our social occurs every Wednesday at the LAC from 8:30-11pm. The class includes free entry to the social, so you'll have plenty of time to practice what you've learned!
Six-Week Brazilian Zouk Fundamental Series
Living Arts Collective
Durham, NC
January 9-February 13
Advance cost: $72, including all classes and socials
Drop-ins: $15 (includes social that day)
What is Brazilian zouk?
If you have never experienced this beautiful and mesmerizing dance, you are in for a treat! Brazilian Zouk, also known as "Zouk-Lambada," is a partner dance with origins in Lambada and traditionally danced to "Zouk" music made popular in the French Caribbean. Brazilian Zouk can be characterized by its smooth and flowing nature as well as its circular upper body movements, dramatic hair whips, dips, and magical connection. As this dance has evolved along with popular music and dance trends, you will now see various styles where partners may deviate from the traditional rhythm to allow for musical interpretation and enhanced partner connection. Brazilian Zouk can be…
January 30, 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…
Sunday, February 3rd – March 17th, 5 – 6:30p *downstairs lobby* (skipping February 24th) 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 [...]
Fridays, 7:30–9:30p Sundays, 11:11a – 1:11p 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 [...]
Saturday, February 9th, 8p – 1a Come dance with us on this very special night, where we celebrate one year as Triangle Zouk, the Triangle's first organization dedicated to teaching, promoting, and dancing Zouk, run collectively by a team of 6 organizers. We'll have a fun lesson downstairs from 8-9 pm, with the social dance [...]
Saturday, February 9th, 2:30 – 8:30p A DAY OF SELF LOVE, FEMININE RITUALS, DANCE AND INTENTIONAL RITES OF PASSAGES for the Maiden, Mother and Sage Facilitators: Aylah Mayim, Rebecca Foster and Rebecca Lawson WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO ON THIS SPECIAL DAY: Womb wisdom, Ritual, CACAO, DANCE waves, CONTINUUM, PLANT TEACHINGS, Tactile integrations, AND MORE… [...]
Saturday, February 2nd, 5 – 7pm 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, [...]
Tuesdays, February 5th, 12th, 19th and April, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 8 – 9p 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 [...]
First Saturdays of every month, 8p – 12a **EVERY FIRST SATURDAY** When: First Saturday of each month!$7-15 sliding scale Feb 2nd// 8pm Lesson: Amanda MarronDJs: Alan S Best, Aaron Hawkins, Candace Bae Where: In the LAC Movement Studio (downstairs). This studio has a yummy sprung cork floor, powerful sound system, good vibes and new lighting!Enter: [...]
Sunday, February 17th, 2:30 – 4:30p Celebrating the healing power of dance and community5th Annual 1 Billion Rising Nia Dance Jam Fundraiser3PM Sunday 2/17 * Doors open 2:30pm410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701-2114, United States$10 suggested donation supports the work of Durham Crisis Response Center DCRC One Billion Rising events bring people together the [...]
Sunday, January 20th, 5 – 9p Dive into this ancient ritual with us, in conjunction with our "Living Arts SPACE" monthly 3rd Sunday art event –– BACKGROUND : A potent metamorphosis of life—a passage from past to future—the New Year invites us to compost that which no longer serves and plant innovative seeds of becoming [...]
Sunday, February 17th, 6 – 9p Creativity is life. This monthly, third Sunday, event welcomes creators to hold an experimental, multi-creative space together. Bring your crafts, bring your talent, create your SPACE together! This container is a place to practice holding inclusive space, dive into Art, communicate through creativity by limiting verbal conversation and being [...]
