the Living Arts Collective (LAC) is designed to foster artistic expression while creating a hub for the exchanging of resources, practices and ideas to develop socially progressive strategies for conscious living and cultural preservation through creative movement
we host classes, workshops, socials and performances while providing space for people to create, rehearse, teach and share ideas
To be a part of The Living Arts Collective event schedule
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 1 PM – 6 PM *In the Ballroom The start of a New Year holds the potent potential to set forth intentions for how to carry forth in our lives. These are intense times that are calling us to step-up and speak-up. You are invited to gather, to call forth [...]
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM *In the Studio The Winter Solstice is an opportune moment to lift the veils of stress and distraction in order to liberate your True purpose. Join nina be in community at the Living Arts Collective for a leisurely morning of focused alchemy to discover the [...]
Friday, December 13th 9:30 - 11:30pm *FREE A panel of trans and non-binary folks sharing their experiences, in a safe and loving space. True Edition is a panel-based, open-discussion style event and web series. Created by spoken word poet Afronomenal, the goal of this series is to bring awareness to topics that are often *whispered* [...]
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 1 PM – 6 PM *In the Ballroom The start of a New Year holds the potent potential to set forth intentions for how to carry forth in our lives. These are intense times that are calling us to step-up and speak-up. You are invited to gather, to call forth [...]
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM *In the Studio The Winter Solstice is an opportune moment to lift the veils of stress and distraction in order to liberate your True purpose. Join nina be in community at the Living Arts Collective for a leisurely morning of focused alchemy to discover the [...]
Friday, December 13th 9:30 - 11:30pm *FREE A panel of trans and non-binary folks sharing their experiences, in a safe and loving space. True Edition is a panel-based, open-discussion style event and web series. Created by spoken word poet Afronomenal, the goal of this series is to bring awareness to topics that are often *whispered* [...]
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MindBody Centering Yoga: Magic Dozen
December 1, 2019 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am Living Arts Durham
Yoga therapist, nina be (yoga therapist (c-iayt) e-ryt500) guides this 3 part practice to open the Bodymind, through the principles of Sthira (steadiness) and Sukha (ease).
Section l of the class begins with centering, embodiment practices from developmental anatomy, supported by the 8 Limbs of Yoga.
Section ll elaborates upon 12 essential MBCY yoga postures (Savasana, Bakasana, Tadasana, Uttanasana, Ashva Sanchalanasana, Phalakasana, Adho Mukha Svasana, Sirsasana, Salamba Sarvangasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana, Eka Pada Kapotasana & Matsyendrasana.) This work harnesses the ancient techniques of hatha/raja yoga, to facilitate optimal strength, balance and focus. Students are invited to participate at their own level of need.
Section lll is an invitation to find a comfortable way of being quiet in the bodymind supported by MBCY Yoga Nidra with singing bowls. Sometimes called a ‘sound bath’, these are sessions of soothing vibrations from sacred metal and crystal singing bowls, to soften and open stuck energy that may block ones access to healing + joy. Click here to sign up!
December 1, 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,…
December 1, 2019 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Capoeira angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, music, and ritual. The game of capoeira is a dialogue of movements and energies - sometimes cooperative, sometimes competitive, and always unique!
All are welcome to join our capoeira class (no previous experience necessary). You'll learn capoeira kicks, dodges, and acrobatic movements, practiced both individually and in partners. We'll also practice musical instruments and sing capoeira songs, which are a rich source of cultural and historical insight.
SUNDAYS 3:00 – 4:30p Living Arts Collective $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!
December 1, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Living Arts Durham
Is savansana your favorite pose? De-stress and find release before another hectic workweek. Sunday night Restorative Yoga is the perfect opportunity to prepare yourself for the days ahead — with a well rested and clear mind, body and heart.
MBCY Restorative Yoga calms the nervous system allowing the body to arrive and enjoy its ultimate state of rest and self healing. Students will be able to enjoy the effects of sound, meditative words and being supported with props in this nourishing, all levels practice. Click here to sign up!
December 2, 2019 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Living Arts, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Y.O.G.A. for Youth North Carolina and Living Arts Collective are gearing up to offer weekly family yoga classes! Bring the whole fam and begin your week with some movement and mindfulness.
Every Monday From November 11- December 16 4PM-5PM LAC Main Ballroom Sliding Scale: $20 per Family $11-15 per person (Young People without an Adult must be 12 years and up) Series Rate (6 classes): $100 Family Pass or $60 Single Pass Forms of Payment: cash, check, and credit card
December 2, 2019 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Living Arts Durham
MBCY Yin yoga supports balance for a busy life, melting tension and stress in the body and mind. One can release blocked energy that can cause fatigue, frustration and extreme mental states like anxiety and agitation. MBCY yin yoga allows everyone to understand how to take care of the elastic nature of muscle, hydrate connective tissue and support the organs. By staying in poses for 3-5 minutes, space is created for deep healing and rejuvenation. This class is a beneficial experience for everyone, no matter where you are in your yoga practice! For optimum benefit, 2 classes a week are recommended.
Baila Beats Academy and UBloom Movement are bringing to you a series of self-care classes to put you in a good mood and get you ready for the Holidays!
Classes: Merry Salsa 7-8pm This class is designed to awaken your inner spark and move your body into the Holidays. Come have fun and learn something new. Every class will have a different focus: body movement, footwork, partnering, switch roles, turn patterns, styling, and more. Every class will be a surprise! We’ll get you ready so you can dance your way into the festivities.
*Stay tuned for Merry Salsa Pop-ups throughout the end of the year!
Flowga 8:15-9pm This is a 45 min Yoga class with a focus on Vinyasa Flow.
Location (Downstairs Movement Studio)
Prices: $15 salsa-drop-in $35 Salsa (3 class package)
$15 yoga drop-in $35 Yoga (3 class package)
$25 Salsa+Yoga drop-in $70 Salsa+Yoga (3 class package)
December 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 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.
December 3, 2019 at 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Matthew McMunn (bio below) and Aubrey Griffith-Zill will be taking us through improvisational scores that deepen our practice of Movement Improvisation. Together, we will look at:
- Imagery and Imagination - Compositional Improvisation within Contact - Listening with our whole body
When: Tuesdays - December 3,10, 17 from 6:15-7:45 - doors open at 6pm Where: Living Arts Collective
Cost: $50 for 3 classes (Drop In: $20 // Sliding Scale available for those in need)
After a vigorous warm-up, we will teach movement games designed to build improvisation skills and to enhance group cohesion, then we will guide the group in developing and practicing complex improvisational dance scores. These classes are suited to anyone with an interest in group improvisation and a willingness to try something new.
Bio: Matthew is a newly transplanted movement artist from Chicago Illinois. His background is in modern dance, improvised performance, mime, and public spectacle. His training includes composition workshops with Simone Forti and Joe Goode, as well as extended study in dance at Columbia College, Joel Hall, and The Ailey School. Most recently, Matthew was an ensemble member of The Seldoms, a Chicago-based modern dance company.
Move in YOUR body’s way to Nia work outs influenced by modern and jazz dance infused with yoga, aikido, tai chi, Feldenkrais, and more! Sonic landscapes relax and awaken you, fire you up and soothe you. Guided by sensation and empowered to choose pleasure, you become your own personal trainer in this healing and conditioning practice. Choose your level of cardio, strengthening and stretch, in a community moving body, mind, emotions and spirit.
Nia is simple enough for a beginner, with a depth that appeals to experienced movers as well. Classes are $15 for a drop-in, or $10/class for two or more classes. Durham Crisis Response member rate available.
This class is shared by two teachers, Molly Montgomery, Nia Black Belt, and Julie Hodson, Nia Blue Belt. You can learn more about them and the Nia Technique at http://www.nianow.com and the Triangle Nia community at http://www.trianglenia.com.
MindBody Centering Yoga: Chakra Yoga with Kristen Hess
December 4, 2019 at 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Living Arts Durham
In this gentle yoga class you'll experience slow dynamic stretching, mindful breathing and deep inner-listening.
Each class is focused on a center of the body (chakra) with the intention of cultivating supportive engagement of the physical body as a means to harmonize specific qualities of the mind and emotions. Cultivate more self-awareness, free stuck energy and move into a greater sense of ease and vitality.
Attend all chakra classes and you'll leave feeling more embodied and centered in your true essence.
Everyone is welcome, no matter where you are in your yoga practice!
December 4, 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 wellness studio of the Living Arts Collective. When you arrive, go through the double pink door (upstairs)
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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 space policy here: https://trianglezouk.wixsite.com/trianglezouk/safer-spaces
December 6, 2019 at 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
This is a welcoming and informative way to enter and deepen into your creative dance experience.
Embark on a journey of Self-Discovery through movement.
In this workshop we will: - Explore the process of continual Introspection into our "lived body”
- Build a vocabulary of improvisational possibilities for creative practice.
- Identify and navigate the flux of our needs and boundaries.
- Engage in respectful interplay through spatial awareness and energetic connections.
- Practice communication skills while navigating a "wordfree" space.
******** Facilitated by: Aubrey Griffith-Zill
When: Monthly on first Friday's 6:15-7:15pm Where: Living Arts Collective Who: Every Body Cost: $10 (no one turned away for lack of funds)
******** 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.
December 6, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Fridays 7:30p – 9:30p, Sundays 11:11a –1:11p
This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to practice form-movement in community. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with rhythmic texture and form.
SUNDAYS: Arrive: 11:11am Open Circle: 11:33am Closing Circle by: 1:11pm *Children are Welcome!
FRIDAYS: Arrive: 7:00pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm *18 and older
DANCE GUIDELINES: 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
Technology free space (no photos or video recording)
Honoring the physical space and bodies of others with awareness and…
December 6, 2019 at 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
The Living Room is a monthly - First & Third Fridays - open stage for performing and sharing un-amplified music and spoken word presented by Living Arts Collective.
Come at 9:30pm at the close of the Friday night dance wave to put your name in the hat if you have something to offer. Show starts at 10:00pm and ends around 11:30pm. Music, spoken word, slam, rap, and other creative endeavors are all welcome. This is a chance to share something meaningful with an intimate and attentive audience who will applaud you no matter what. A great place to try out new material, or to cover oldies. Bring a warm or hurting heart, have a seat or pillow, and settle into your Living Room evening.
$3-$10 sliding scale (no one turned away for lack of funds)
December 7, 2019 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am Living Arts Durham
Come celebrate your weekend and Self within a positive community environment of support! MBCY is a yoga technique that blends the rigors of Ashtanga and Dharma Yoga with the common sense approaches to deep core strengthening and respect for the body’s vulnerability.
MBCY is guided from the principles of embodied developmental movement so that results are long-lasting. Invest in your physical, mental and emotional well being with this challenging and creative community practice. Click here to sign up!
December 7, 2019 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Our Fall season of Community Massage Clinics is here, and we have space to care for you on September 14, October 19, November 9, and December 7! Take time out for yourself with our sweet combination of professional massage + guided relaxation in the lovely community space @livingartscollective! Book your 60 minute appointment on our website to reserve your spot - start times are 10am, 10:45am, 12pm, & 12:45pm. http://www.durhambodywork.com/community-massage-clinic
There are three key elements of our clinic model that support your whole health. (1) Personalized, clothed massage treatment by our licensed massage and bodywork therapists, (2) group guided relaxation to settle your nervous system, relieving the effects of stress and allowing a gentle transition back into daily life, and (3) a community of care.
We believe that healing work should be accessible to everyone who wants it - and our health and well-being is deeply connected. When you receive care in our clinics, your sliding scale payment ($45-95) goes directly to support our team members with a living wage, and 5% of your payment also goes to support your neighbors for whom our sliding scale may not be affordable
Our team community supports one another and work together in support of you, guiding you through your session. Our client community shows up to receive care together. There is something true and human in this. Whether or not you interact with anyone else during your session, there are others in this room receiving healing together, and this…
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!
Where: In the LAC Movement Studio (downstairs). This studio has a yummy sprung cork floor, powerful sound system, good vibes and new lighting! Enter: *down the ramp next to Cocoa Cinnamon
Post below if you wanna work a door slot in trade to entry: Door slots – 8-9: Available! 9-10: Available! 10-11: Available!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What is Fusion?
Fusion is an improvised lead-follow approach to dancing to any style of music that does not have a strictly defined dance aesthetic. Just as music adopts, adapts to, and blends with various influences and styles, fusion accomplishes the same in the form of dance. It is a triad of connection between your movement, your partner’s movement, and the music. Depending on the music and the dancers, fusion can mean creating a new dance style to unique music, or combining two or more established dance aesthetics into a single dance to reflect the sound of a song combining multiple influences.
Many fusion dancers are versed in the fundamentals of various dances, be it blues, tango, west coast swing, Lindy Hop, waltz, or hip hop. By finding the commonalities between various dance styles, or creating new movements, dancers can actively adapt and improvise their dance style to music of all…
December 7, 2019 at 9:00 pm - December 8, 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…
December 8, 2019 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am Living Arts Durham
Yoga therapist, nina be (yoga therapist (c-iayt) e-ryt500) guides this 3 part practice to open the Bodymind, through the principles of Sthira (steadiness) and Sukha (ease).
Section l of the class begins with centering, embodiment practices from developmental anatomy, supported by the 8 Limbs of Yoga.
Section ll elaborates upon 12 essential MBCY yoga postures (Savasana, Bakasana, Tadasana, Uttanasana, Ashva Sanchalanasana, Phalakasana, Adho Mukha Svasana, Sirsasana, Salamba Sarvangasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana, Eka Pada Kapotasana & Matsyendrasana.) This work harnesses the ancient techniques of hatha/raja yoga, to facilitate optimal strength, balance and focus. Students are invited to participate at their own level of need.
Section lll is an invitation to find a comfortable way of being quiet in the bodymind supported by MBCY Yoga Nidra with singing bowls. Sometimes called a ‘sound bath’, these are sessions of soothing vibrations from sacred metal and crystal singing bowls, to soften and open stuck energy that may block ones access to healing + joy. Click here to sign up!
December 8, 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,…
December 8, 2019 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Living Arts Collective
2nd Sunday Contact Improvisation Jam Facilitated by Amanda Abrams and Abby Ruth!
Cost: Sliding scale $10-20
Jam Description: open level contact improvisation jam. In the opening and closing circles, we will introduce ourselves and participants to each other and standard guidelines for the jam. Participants can expect touch, weight baring and improvisation wrapped in quirky, inspiring and experimental sounds and music.
CI Description: Contact Improvisation is an improvisational, weigh-baring social dance form founded int he US in the 1970s. It is a training tool practiced by professional dancers, an educational tool for training in partner dances, as well as a therapeutic, creative and strengthening practice for people of all walks of life. What distinguishes CI from other partner dances is its unique combination of improvisation, fluidity of leader/follower roles, the potential for full weight-sharing, all practiced under the watchful eye of a seasoned facilitator.
December 8, 2019 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Capoeira angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, music, and ritual. The game of capoeira is a dialogue of movements and energies - sometimes cooperative, sometimes competitive, and always unique!
All are welcome to join our capoeira class (no previous experience necessary). You'll learn capoeira kicks, dodges, and acrobatic movements, practiced both individually and in partners. We'll also practice musical instruments and sing capoeira songs, which are a rich source of cultural and historical insight.
SUNDAYS 3:00 – 4:30p Living Arts Collective $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!
December 8, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Living Arts Durham
Is savansana your favorite pose? De-stress and find release before another hectic workweek. Sunday night Restorative Yoga is the perfect opportunity to prepare yourself for the days ahead — with a well rested and clear mind, body and heart.
MBCY Restorative Yoga calms the nervous system allowing the body to arrive and enjoy its ultimate state of rest and self healing. Students will be able to enjoy the effects of sound, meditative words and being supported with props in this nourishing, all levels practice. Click here to sign up!
December 9, 2019 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Living Arts, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Y.O.G.A. for Youth North Carolina and Living Arts Collective are gearing up to offer weekly family yoga classes! Bring the whole fam and begin your week with some movement and mindfulness.
Every Monday From November 11- December 16 4PM-5PM LAC Main Ballroom Sliding Scale: $20 per Family $11-15 per person (Young People without an Adult must be 12 years and up) Series Rate (6 classes): $100 Family Pass or $60 Single Pass Forms of Payment: cash, check, and credit card
December 9, 2019 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Living Arts Durham
MBCY Yin yoga supports balance for a busy life, melting tension and stress in the body and mind. One can release blocked energy that can cause fatigue, frustration and extreme mental states like anxiety and agitation. MBCY yin yoga allows everyone to understand how to take care of the elastic nature of muscle, hydrate connective tissue and support the organs. By staying in poses for 3-5 minutes, space is created for deep healing and rejuvenation. This class is a beneficial experience for everyone, no matter where you are in your yoga practice! For optimum benefit, 2 classes a week are recommended.
Baila Beats Academy and UBloom Movement are bringing to you a series of self-care classes to put you in a good mood and get you ready for the Holidays!
Classes: Merry Salsa 7-8pm This class is designed to awaken your inner spark and move your body into the Holidays. Come have fun and learn something new. Every class will have a different focus: body movement, footwork, partnering, switch roles, turn patterns, styling, and more. Every class will be a surprise! We’ll get you ready so you can dance your way into the festivities.
*Stay tuned for Merry Salsa Pop-ups throughout the end of the year!
Flowga 8:15-9pm This is a 45 min Yoga class with a focus on Vinyasa Flow.
Location (Downstairs Movement Studio)
Prices: $15 salsa-drop-in $35 Salsa (3 class package)
$15 yoga drop-in $35 Yoga (3 class package)
$25 Salsa+Yoga drop-in $70 Salsa+Yoga (3 class package)
December 9, 2019 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 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.
December 10, 2019 at 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Matthew McMunn (bio below) and Aubrey Griffith-Zill will be taking us through improvisational scores that deepen our practice of Movement Improvisation. Together, we will look at:
- Imagery and Imagination - Compositional Improvisation within Contact - Listening with our whole body
When: Tuesdays - December 3,10, 17 from 6:15-7:45 - doors open at 6pm Where: Living Arts Collective
Cost: $50 for 3 classes (Drop In: $20 // Sliding Scale available for those in need)
After a vigorous warm-up, we will teach movement games designed to build improvisation skills and to enhance group cohesion, then we will guide the group in developing and practicing complex improvisational dance scores. These classes are suited to anyone with an interest in group improvisation and a willingness to try something new.
Bio: Matthew is a newly transplanted movement artist from Chicago Illinois. His background is in modern dance, improvised performance, mime, and public spectacle. His training includes composition workshops with Simone Forti and Joe Goode, as well as extended study in dance at Columbia College, Joel Hall, and The Ailey School. Most recently, Matthew was an ensemble member of The Seldoms, a Chicago-based modern dance company.
December 10, 2019 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Living Arts
Move in YOUR body’s way to Nia work outs influenced by modern and jazz dance infused with yoga, aikido, tai chi, Feldenkrais, and more! Sonic landscapes relax and awaken you, fire you up and soothe you. Guided by sensation and empowered to choose pleasure, you become your own personal trainer in this healing and conditioning practice. Choose your level of cardio, strengthening and stretch, in a community moving body, mind, emotions and spirit.
Nia is simple enough for a beginner, with a depth that appeals to experienced movers as well. Classes are $15 for a drop-in, or $10/class for two or more classes. Durham Crisis Response member rate available.
This class is shared by two teachers, Molly Montgomery, Nia Black Belt, and Julie Hodson, Nia Blue Belt. You can learn more about them and the Nia Technique at http://www.nianow.com and the Triangle Nia community at http://www.trianglenia.com.
MindBody Centering Yoga: Chakra Yoga with Kristen Hess
December 11, 2019 at 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Living Arts Durham
In this gentle yoga class you'll experience slow dynamic stretching, mindful breathing and deep inner-listening.
Each class is focused on a center of the body (chakra) with the intention of cultivating supportive engagement of the physical body as a means to harmonize specific qualities of the mind and emotions. Cultivate more self-awareness, free stuck energy and move into a greater sense of ease and vitality.
Attend all chakra classes and you'll leave feeling more embodied and centered in your true essence.
Everyone is welcome, no matter where you are in your yoga practice!
December 11, 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 wellness studio of the Living Arts Collective. When you arrive, go through the double pink door (upstairs)
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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 space policy here: https://trianglezouk.wixsite.com/trianglezouk/safer-spaces
December 13, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Fridays 7:30p – 9:30p, Sundays 11:11a –1:11p
This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to practice form-movement in community. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with rhythmic texture and form.
SUNDAYS: Arrive: 11:11am Open Circle: 11:33am Closing Circle by: 1:11pm *Children are Welcome!
FRIDAYS: Arrive: 7:00pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm *18 and older
DANCE GUIDELINES: 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
Technology free space (no photos or video recording)
Honoring the physical space and bodies of others with awareness and…
Breaking The Cistem: A True Edition Discussion *FREE*
December 13, 2019 at 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
A panel of trans and non-binary folks sharing their experiences, in a safe and loving space.
True Edition is a panel-based, open-discussion style event and web series. Created by spoken word poet Afronomenal, the goal of this series is to bring awareness to topics that are often *whispered* about, but never analyzed fully. For updates on events, casting, and vendor opportunities, follow the True Edition Instagram: @trueedition.
Breaking the Cistem will be our sixth discussion, the purpose of which being to give trans and non-binary people in the community space to share their experiences. During this event, we will have a panel of people who identify as trans, non-binary, or both, speaking on what its like to live outside the gender "norms" of society. We will also be discussing the history of these identities across black and brown cultures and how colonialism has affected societal ideas of gender.
The purpose of True Edition is to generate dialogue and healthy interactions between everyone present at the event. While the panel will be given the floor during the discussion, attendees are encouraged to ask questions and engage with the panel and each other.
This event is open to the public and to anyone who would like to be educated on what it is like to live as a trans or non-binary person in our society. This will be a safe space. ZERO transphobia will be tolerated.
December 14, 2019 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am Living Arts Durham
Come celebrate your weekend and Self within a positive community environment of support! MBCY is a yoga technique that blends the rigors of Ashtanga and Dharma Yoga with the common sense approaches to deep core strengthening and respect for the body’s vulnerability.
MBCY is guided from the principles of embodied developmental movement so that results are long-lasting. Invest in your physical, mental and emotional well being with this challenging and creative community practice. Click here to sign up!
December 14, 2019 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Learn how to integrate your hips and lumbar spine so that they move with power, comfort, and ease. You will understand why so much back pain is due to the standard "core strengthening" exercises.
Come and experience your spine moving with the same control and beauty as an accomplished pianist manipulates the keys.
This is a 4 part series- You are welcome to come to one class or take them all. Each class is unique and different. No need to register, just drop in. Cost is $20, cash or check. Appropriate for all levels.
December 14, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Living Arts Collective
Sisters, It is time to gather. To celebrate & love & uplift ourselves and each other. To move To be still To return to the sense of the village To true sisterhood To let ourselves be seen in this way And to be held.
We need each other. Let us open to this truth & start the work of making sisterhood a reality again.
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Together, we will be exploring embodiment, movement, the divine & deep feminine AND masculine, Earth and ancestral connections, our connections with self & other, with our wombs & our cycles, readings, discussions...And so much more that we are only beginning to glimpse in our visioning of what this gathering will be.
This gathering is for all women, of all ages (13+)* and stages. If you identify as a woman, we, your sisters, welcome you.
Please note that we are asking to keep more of a closed container for this, in comparison with other dances. We ask that you arrive on time & stay for the entirety, in order to build a sense of safety, connection and continuity. This is an experience, with free-form movement as just one integral part. Please plan on attending when you can commit to being present for the full experience. We will be keeping the space open afterwards til 10 for those who want to remain & connect more after…
December 15, 2019 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am Living Arts Durham
Yoga therapist, nina be (yoga therapist (c-iayt) e-ryt500) guides this 3 part practice to open the Bodymind, through the principles of Sthira (steadiness) and Sukha (ease).
Section l of the class begins with centering, embodiment practices from developmental anatomy, supported by the 8 Limbs of Yoga.
Section ll elaborates upon 12 essential MBCY yoga postures (Savasana, Bakasana, Tadasana, Uttanasana, Ashva Sanchalanasana, Phalakasana, Adho Mukha Svasana, Sirsasana, Salamba Sarvangasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana, Eka Pada Kapotasana & Matsyendrasana.) This work harnesses the ancient techniques of hatha/raja yoga, to facilitate optimal strength, balance and focus. Students are invited to participate at their own level of need.
Section lll is an invitation to find a comfortable way of being quiet in the bodymind supported by MBCY Yoga Nidra with singing bowls. Sometimes called a ‘sound bath’, these are sessions of soothing vibrations from sacred metal and crystal singing bowls, to soften and open stuck energy that may block ones access to healing + joy. Click here to sign up!
December 15, 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,…
December 15, 2019 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Capoeira angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, music, and ritual. The game of capoeira is a dialogue of movements and energies - sometimes cooperative, sometimes competitive, and always unique!
All are welcome to join our capoeira class (no previous experience necessary). You'll learn capoeira kicks, dodges, and acrobatic movements, practiced both individually and in partners. We'll also practice musical instruments and sing capoeira songs, which are a rich source of cultural and historical insight.
SUNDAYS 3:00 – 4:30p Living Arts Collective $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!
December 15, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Living Arts Durham
Is savansana your favorite pose? De-stress and find release before another hectic workweek. Sunday night Restorative Yoga is the perfect opportunity to prepare yourself for the days ahead — with a well rested and clear mind, body and heart.
MBCY Restorative Yoga calms the nervous system allowing the body to arrive and enjoy its ultimate state of rest and self healing. Students will be able to enjoy the effects of sound, meditative words and being supported with props in this nourishing, all levels practice. Click here to sign up!
Living Arts Collective presents a new space for LGBTQIA+ MOVEment!
Queer Ecstatic Dance creates a space to put your body in motion, in whatever way feels best. We focus on letting go of how dance "should look" to access creative expression, inner awareness, playfulness, solo movement and consensual connection. (Think: dancing around in your bedroom + a great DJ + friends!) ANY dance level/experience/ability welcome.
Because not all bodies and identities move through the world equally, this space is reserved for LGBTQIA+ folks. People of all sexual orientations and gender expressions are welcome at the weekly Ecstatic Dances at LAC on Fridays (7:15pm) and Sundays (11:11am).
Living Arts Collective presents a new space for LGBTQIA+ MOVEment!
Queer Ecstatic Dance creates a space to put your body in motion, in whatever way feels best. We focus on letting go of how dance "should look" to access creative expression, inner awareness, playfulness, solo movement and consensual connection. (Think: dancing around in your bedroom + a great DJ + friends!) ANY dance level/experience/ability welcome.
Because not all bodies and identities move through the world equally, this space is reserved for LGBTQIA+ folks. People of all sexual orientations and gender expressions are welcome at the weekly Ecstatic Dances at LAC on Fridays (7:15pm) and Sundays (11:11am).
December 16, 2019 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Living Arts, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Y.O.G.A. for Youth North Carolina and Living Arts Collective are gearing up to offer weekly family yoga classes! Bring the whole fam and begin your week with some movement and mindfulness.
Every Monday From November 11- December 16 4PM-5PM LAC Main Ballroom Sliding Scale: $20 per Family $11-15 per person (Young People without an Adult must be 12 years and up) Series Rate (6 classes): $100 Family Pass or $60 Single Pass Forms of Payment: cash, check, and credit card
December 16, 2019 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Living Arts Durham
MBCY Yin yoga supports balance for a busy life, melting tension and stress in the body and mind. One can release blocked energy that can cause fatigue, frustration and extreme mental states like anxiety and agitation. MBCY yin yoga allows everyone to understand how to take care of the elastic nature of muscle, hydrate connective tissue and support the organs. By staying in poses for 3-5 minutes, space is created for deep healing and rejuvenation. This class is a beneficial experience for everyone, no matter where you are in your yoga practice! For optimum benefit, 2 classes a week are recommended.
Baila Beats Academy and UBloom Movement are bringing to you a series of self-care classes to put you in a good mood and get you ready for the Holidays!
Classes: Merry Salsa 7-8pm This class is designed to awaken your inner spark and move your body into the Holidays. Come have fun and learn something new. Every class will have a different focus: body movement, footwork, partnering, switch roles, turn patterns, styling, and more. Every class will be a surprise! We’ll get you ready so you can dance your way into the festivities.
*Stay tuned for Merry Salsa Pop-ups throughout the end of the year!
Flowga 8:15-9pm This is a 45 min Yoga class with a focus on Vinyasa Flow.
Location (Downstairs Movement Studio)
Prices: $15 salsa-drop-in $35 Salsa (3 class package)
$15 yoga drop-in $35 Yoga (3 class package)
$25 Salsa+Yoga drop-in $70 Salsa+Yoga (3 class package)
December 17, 2019 at 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Matthew McMunn (bio below) and Aubrey Griffith-Zill will be taking us through improvisational scores that deepen our practice of Movement Improvisation. Together, we will look at:
- Imagery and Imagination - Compositional Improvisation within Contact - Listening with our whole body
When: Tuesdays - December 3,10, 17 from 6:15-7:45 - doors open at 6pm Where: Living Arts Collective
Cost: $50 for 3 classes (Drop In: $20 // Sliding Scale available for those in need)
After a vigorous warm-up, we will teach movement games designed to build improvisation skills and to enhance group cohesion, then we will guide the group in developing and practicing complex improvisational dance scores. These classes are suited to anyone with an interest in group improvisation and a willingness to try something new.
Bio: Matthew is a newly transplanted movement artist from Chicago Illinois. His background is in modern dance, improvised performance, mime, and public spectacle. His training includes composition workshops with Simone Forti and Joe Goode, as well as extended study in dance at Columbia College, Joel Hall, and The Ailey School. Most recently, Matthew was an ensemble member of The Seldoms, a Chicago-based modern dance company.
December 17, 2019 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Living Arts
Move in YOUR body’s way to Nia work outs influenced by modern and jazz dance infused with yoga, aikido, tai chi, Feldenkrais, and more! Sonic landscapes relax and awaken you, fire you up and soothe you. Guided by sensation and empowered to choose pleasure, you become your own personal trainer in this healing and conditioning practice. Choose your level of cardio, strengthening and stretch, in a community moving body, mind, emotions and spirit.
Nia is simple enough for a beginner, with a depth that appeals to experienced movers as well. Classes are $15 for a drop-in, or $10/class for two or more classes. Durham Crisis Response member rate available.
This class is shared by two teachers, Molly Montgomery, Nia Black Belt, and Julie Hodson, Nia Blue Belt. You can learn more about them and the Nia Technique at http://www.nianow.com and the Triangle Nia community at http://www.trianglenia.com.
MindBody Centering Yoga: Chakra Yoga with Kristen Hess
December 18, 2019 at 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Living Arts Durham
In this gentle yoga class you'll experience slow dynamic stretching, mindful breathing and deep inner-listening.
Each class is focused on a center of the body (chakra) with the intention of cultivating supportive engagement of the physical body as a means to harmonize specific qualities of the mind and emotions. Cultivate more self-awareness, free stuck energy and move into a greater sense of ease and vitality.
Attend all chakra classes and you'll leave feeling more embodied and centered in your true essence.
Everyone is welcome, no matter where you are in your yoga practice!
December 18, 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 wellness studio of the Living Arts Collective. When you arrive, go through the double pink door (upstairs)
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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 space policy here: https://trianglezouk.wixsite.com/trianglezouk/safer-spaces
Energy Gym - Untangle Energy Cords for the Holiday
December 19, 2019 at 5:45 pm - 6:50 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Tis’ the season for familial energy entanglements. Let’s get ready by claiming our own space, balancing our chakras, and getting stronger in the all of who you are.
Energy Gym is a safe and fun ritual-based group energy healing. It’s a fun (and inexpensive) way to get some chakra balancing, hara work, and learn a little more about your beautiful energy system.
Each class includes: – Energy system clearing – Energy system balancing – Nervous system support – Energy system teaching and practice (this month is focusing on cords, contracts, and entanglements) – A space for futuring and new patterns
We are excited to announce that due to high demand, a second donation-only Community ShaGa Class has been added one Thursday a month at our beloved Living Arts Collective! This gorgeous space provides a sprung floor and a beautiful, accessible environment.
In this community class for movers of all abilities, we 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: $10 Suggested Donation (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. She is a graduate of Hollins University with a Master’s degree in Visual and Performing Arts. She has been commissioned by Cambridge University, Keio University, Washington & Lee University, Cirque USA, North…
December 20, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Fridays 7:30p – 9:30p, Sundays 11:11a –1:11p
This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to practice form-movement in community. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with rhythmic texture and form.
SUNDAYS: Arrive: 11:11am Open Circle: 11:33am Closing Circle by: 1:11pm *Children are Welcome!
FRIDAYS: Arrive: 7:00pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm *18 and older
DANCE GUIDELINES: 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
Technology free space (no photos or video recording)
Honoring the physical space and bodies of others with awareness and…
The Winter Solstice is an opportune moment to lift the veils of stress and distraction in order to liberate your True purpose. Join nina be in community at the Living Arts Collective for a leisurely morning of focused alchemy to discover the power of YOU! nina has designed intentional practices that have created great works for herself and others with; MindBody Centering Yoga and Dharma Psychic Manifestation techniques, calming breath, focused chakra envisioning, EFT (Tapping) and the creative arts. This life is a gift and we are here to serve the world with beauty and grace -- let’s re-member together!
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Living Yoga, Guided Psychic Manifestation Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Fire Bowls, Creative Journaling, community food, sound healing with crystal singing bowls. ($60 - $108) Sliding scale supports LiveGlobally, Durham’s nonprofit that is revolutionizing the way we empower vulnerable global communities. #IfWeDontWhoWill
December 21, 2019 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am Living Arts Durham
Come celebrate your weekend and Self within a positive community environment of support! MBCY is a yoga technique that blends the rigors of Ashtanga and Dharma Yoga with the common sense approaches to deep core strengthening and respect for the body’s vulnerability.
MBCY is guided from the principles of embodied developmental movement so that results are long-lasting. Invest in your physical, mental and emotional well being with this challenging and creative community practice. Click here to sign up!
You are are invited while we traverse and transcend these corporeal bodies as we are guided into a deep meditation with ancient sounds from around the globe including chimes, overtone singing, flute, gong, Tibetan Bowls, didgeridoo, frame drum, and much more....
Come check out this fantastic new space in the LAC Complex!! This will be the first time in the new space located right beside LAC main space. It’s very conducive to dropping in and doing some serious self work.
This session has a suggested donation of $10-30 - none turned away for lack of funds. location: LAC Studio
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.
December 21, 2019 at 8:00 pm - December 22, 2019 at 1:00 am Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
[Brought to you by LAC Fusion and RDU Blues Fusion crews]
Winter Solstice—the shortest day and longest night of the year. The wintery night has stretched to its full power, creatures everywhere burrow a little deeper into their hibernation holes and dream of warmer days. There is more winter ahead to be sure, but this night marks a major turning point that every creature feels in their bones - the return of the light in the moment of deepest dark igniting fresh-hopes and heart-dreams for a new year!
Come join us and dance in the fullness of this night! Whatever you’re planning for the new year, whatever your color or costume, whatever your weirdness or dreams may be - if they be grounded in love for all - come and dance with us on this special night!
This winter solstice is for celebration! - Celebrate yourself and everything you’ve accomplished this year! - Celebrate your community! - Celebrate your own light and the gifts you bring! - And most of all, celebrate ya’ booty with a little shake, shake, shake…
Costume Theme: Fire and Ice - choose your destiny! Team Fire - blazing, brilliant reds Team Ice - sparkly, silvery whites *costume themes for inspiration only, no costumes required
What you may find at our Revels: - 3 amazing DJs, the sweetest tunes, and sparkly atmospherics - Glam…
December 22, 2019 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am Living Arts Durham
Yoga therapist, nina be (yoga therapist (c-iayt) e-ryt500) guides this 3 part practice to open the Bodymind, through the principles of Sthira (steadiness) and Sukha (ease).
Section l of the class begins with centering, embodiment practices from developmental anatomy, supported by the 8 Limbs of Yoga.
Section ll elaborates upon 12 essential MBCY yoga postures (Savasana, Bakasana, Tadasana, Uttanasana, Ashva Sanchalanasana, Phalakasana, Adho Mukha Svasana, Sirsasana, Salamba Sarvangasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana, Eka Pada Kapotasana & Matsyendrasana.) This work harnesses the ancient techniques of hatha/raja yoga, to facilitate optimal strength, balance and focus. Students are invited to participate at their own level of need.
Section lll is an invitation to find a comfortable way of being quiet in the bodymind supported by MBCY Yoga Nidra with singing bowls. Sometimes called a ‘sound bath’, these are sessions of soothing vibrations from sacred metal and crystal singing bowls, to soften and open stuck energy that may block ones access to healing + joy. Click here to sign up!
December 22, 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,…
You are invited to join us to share a meal and conversation during 4th Sunday Community Potluck. We will gather to eat after the Community Dance Wave (11:11am-1:11pm) and before Orquesta Gardel Month Salsa Social (3:30-5:30pm)
Please bring a dish to share.
We encourage you to label your dish with ingredients and bring your our bowl/plant/utensils to do our part in generating less waste. .
December 22, 2019 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
*No Classes on December 22 and 29*New Time of 4:30 - 6:00p Starting January 5th
Capoeira angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, music, and ritual. The game of capoeira is a dialogue of movements and energies - sometimes cooperative, sometimes competitive, and always unique!
All are welcome to join our capoeira class (no previous experience necessary). You'll learn capoeira kicks, dodges, and acrobatic movements, practiced both individually and in partners. We'll also practice musical instruments and sing capoeira songs, which are a rich source of cultural and historical insight.
SUNDAYS 3:00 – 4:30p Living Arts Collective $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!
December 22, 2019 at 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
The highly respected salsa band in North Carolina - Orquesta GarDel, returns for a second year in residence at Living Arts Collective.
Every fourth Sunday of the month.
Salsa Class for Beginners - Taught by: Lulu Diaz 2:00-3:00pm
Two sets of music starting at 3:30pm. Doors at 3.
Cha Cha Shines - with Aubrey & Friends (during intermission)
Dancers - Friendly social dance for all skill levels. Luxurious sprung wood floor. There's nothing like live music to inspire your movements! Music lovers - There is no 'right' way to dance. You don't have to dance salsa. Come move your body, or just sit on the couches, lay on the floor, get in the zone with the Afro-Cuban polyrhythms, angular jazz solos, exciting arrangements.
Bring Your Own Booze Family Friendly Ear protection recommended for those sensitive to loud music
Admission - suggested $7 to $25 per person. Pay what you can to support the artists.
December 22, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Living Arts Durham
Is savansana your favorite pose? De-stress and find release before another hectic workweek. Sunday night Restorative Yoga is the perfect opportunity to prepare yourself for the days ahead — with a well rested and clear mind, body and heart.
MBCY Restorative Yoga calms the nervous system allowing the body to arrive and enjoy its ultimate state of rest and self healing. Students will be able to enjoy the effects of sound, meditative words and being supported with props in this nourishing, all levels practice. Click here to sign up!
December 23, 2019 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Living Arts Durham
MBCY Yin yoga supports balance for a busy life, melting tension and stress in the body and mind. One can release blocked energy that can cause fatigue, frustration and extreme mental states like anxiety and agitation. MBCY yin yoga allows everyone to understand how to take care of the elastic nature of muscle, hydrate connective tissue and support the organs. By staying in poses for 3-5 minutes, space is created for deep healing and rejuvenation. This class is a beneficial experience for everyone, no matter where you are in your yoga practice! For optimum benefit, 2 classes a week are recommended.
December 24, 2019 at 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Matthew McMunn (bio below) and Aubrey Griffith-Zill will be taking us through improvisational scores that deepen our practice of Movement Improvisation. Together, we will look at:
- Imagery and Imagination - Compositional Improvisation within Contact - Listening with our whole body
When: Tuesdays - December 3,10, 17 from 6:15-7:45 - doors open at 6pm Where: Living Arts Collective
Cost: $50 for 3 classes (Drop In: $20 // Sliding Scale available for those in need)
After a vigorous warm-up, we will teach movement games designed to build improvisation skills and to enhance group cohesion, then we will guide the group in developing and practicing complex improvisational dance scores. These classes are suited to anyone with an interest in group improvisation and a willingness to try something new.
Bio: Matthew is a newly transplanted movement artist from Chicago Illinois. His background is in modern dance, improvised performance, mime, and public spectacle. His training includes composition workshops with Simone Forti and Joe Goode, as well as extended study in dance at Columbia College, Joel Hall, and The Ailey School. Most recently, Matthew was an ensemble member of The Seldoms, a Chicago-based modern dance company.
December 24, 2019 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Living Arts
Move in YOUR body’s way to Nia work outs influenced by modern and jazz dance infused with yoga, aikido, tai chi, Feldenkrais, and more! Sonic landscapes relax and awaken you, fire you up and soothe you. Guided by sensation and empowered to choose pleasure, you become your own personal trainer in this healing and conditioning practice. Choose your level of cardio, strengthening and stretch, in a community moving body, mind, emotions and spirit.
Nia is simple enough for a beginner, with a depth that appeals to experienced movers as well. Classes are $15 for a drop-in, or $10/class for two or more classes. Durham Crisis Response member rate available.
This class is shared by two teachers, Molly Montgomery, Nia Black Belt, and Julie Hodson, Nia Blue Belt. You can learn more about them and the Nia Technique at http://www.nianow.com and the Triangle Nia community at http://www.trianglenia.com.
MindBody Centering Yoga: Chakra Yoga with Kristen Hess
December 25, 2019 at 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Living Arts Durham
In this gentle yoga class you'll experience slow dynamic stretching, mindful breathing and deep inner-listening.
Each class is focused on a center of the body (chakra) with the intention of cultivating supportive engagement of the physical body as a means to harmonize specific qualities of the mind and emotions. Cultivate more self-awareness, free stuck energy and move into a greater sense of ease and vitality.
Attend all chakra classes and you'll leave feeling more embodied and centered in your true essence.
Everyone is welcome, no matter where you are in your yoga practice!
December 27, 2019 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Fridays 7:30p – 9:30p, Sundays 11:11a –1:11p
This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to practice form-movement in community. The 90 minute practice takes us on a movement journey with rhythmic texture and form.
SUNDAYS: Arrive: 11:11am Open Circle: 11:33am Closing Circle by: 1:11pm *Children are Welcome!
FRIDAYS: Arrive: 7:00pm Open Circle: 7:30pm Close Circle: 9:30pm *18 and older
DANCE GUIDELINES: 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
Technology free space (no photos or video recording)
Honoring the physical space and bodies of others with awareness and…
December 28, 2019 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am Living Arts Durham
Come celebrate your weekend and Self within a positive community environment of support! MBCY is a yoga technique that blends the rigors of Ashtanga and Dharma Yoga with the common sense approaches to deep core strengthening and respect for the body’s vulnerability.
MBCY is guided from the principles of embodied developmental movement so that results are long-lasting. Invest in your physical, mental and emotional well being with this challenging and creative community practice. Click here to sign up!
December 29, 2019 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am Living Arts Durham
Yoga therapist, nina be (yoga therapist (c-iayt) e-ryt500) guides this 3 part practice to open the Bodymind, through the principles of Sthira (steadiness) and Sukha (ease).
Section l of the class begins with centering, embodiment practices from developmental anatomy, supported by the 8 Limbs of Yoga.
Section ll elaborates upon 12 essential MBCY yoga postures (Savasana, Bakasana, Tadasana, Uttanasana, Ashva Sanchalanasana, Phalakasana, Adho Mukha Svasana, Sirsasana, Salamba Sarvangasana, Urdhva Dhanurasana, Eka Pada Kapotasana & Matsyendrasana.) This work harnesses the ancient techniques of hatha/raja yoga, to facilitate optimal strength, balance and focus. Students are invited to participate at their own level of need.
Section lll is an invitation to find a comfortable way of being quiet in the bodymind supported by MBCY Yoga Nidra with singing bowls. Sometimes called a ‘sound bath’, these are sessions of soothing vibrations from sacred metal and crystal singing bowls, to soften and open stuck energy that may block ones access to healing + joy. Click here to sign up!
December 29, 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,…
December 29, 2019 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
*No Classes on December 22 and 29*New Time of 4:30 - 6:00p Starting January 5th
Capoeira angola is an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, music, and ritual. The game of capoeira is a dialogue of movements and energies - sometimes cooperative, sometimes competitive, and always unique!
All are welcome to join our capoeira class (no previous experience necessary). You'll learn capoeira kicks, dodges, and acrobatic movements, practiced both individually and in partners. We'll also practice musical instruments and sing capoeira songs, which are a rich source of cultural and historical insight.
SUNDAYS 3:00 – 4:30p Living Arts Collective $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!
December 29, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Living Arts Durham
Is savansana your favorite pose? De-stress and find release before another hectic workweek. Sunday night Restorative Yoga is the perfect opportunity to prepare yourself for the days ahead — with a well rested and clear mind, body and heart.
MBCY Restorative Yoga calms the nervous system allowing the body to arrive and enjoy its ultimate state of rest and self healing. Students will be able to enjoy the effects of sound, meditative words and being supported with props in this nourishing, all levels practice. Click here to sign up!
December 30, 2019 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Living Arts Durham
MBCY Yin yoga supports balance for a busy life, melting tension and stress in the body and mind. One can release blocked energy that can cause fatigue, frustration and extreme mental states like anxiety and agitation. MBCY yin yoga allows everyone to understand how to take care of the elastic nature of muscle, hydrate connective tissue and support the organs. By staying in poses for 3-5 minutes, space is created for deep healing and rejuvenation. This class is a beneficial experience for everyone, no matter where you are in your yoga practice! For optimum benefit, 2 classes a week are recommended.
December 31, 2019 at 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Matthew McMunn (bio below) and Aubrey Griffith-Zill will be taking us through improvisational scores that deepen our practice of Movement Improvisation. Together, we will look at:
- Imagery and Imagination - Compositional Improvisation within Contact - Listening with our whole body
When: Tuesdays - December 3,10, 17 from 6:15-7:45 - doors open at 6pm Where: Living Arts Collective
Cost: $50 for 3 classes (Drop In: $20 // Sliding Scale available for those in need)
After a vigorous warm-up, we will teach movement games designed to build improvisation skills and to enhance group cohesion, then we will guide the group in developing and practicing complex improvisational dance scores. These classes are suited to anyone with an interest in group improvisation and a willingness to try something new.
Bio: Matthew is a newly transplanted movement artist from Chicago Illinois. His background is in modern dance, improvised performance, mime, and public spectacle. His training includes composition workshops with Simone Forti and Joe Goode, as well as extended study in dance at Columbia College, Joel Hall, and The Ailey School. Most recently, Matthew was an ensemble member of The Seldoms, a Chicago-based modern dance company.
December 31, 2019 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Living Arts
Move in YOUR body’s way to Nia work outs influenced by modern and jazz dance infused with yoga, aikido, tai chi, Feldenkrais, and more! Sonic landscapes relax and awaken you, fire you up and soothe you. Guided by sensation and empowered to choose pleasure, you become your own personal trainer in this healing and conditioning practice. Choose your level of cardio, strengthening and stretch, in a community moving body, mind, emotions and spirit.
Nia is simple enough for a beginner, with a depth that appeals to experienced movers as well. Classes are $15 for a drop-in, or $10/class for two or more classes. Durham Crisis Response member rate available.
This class is shared by two teachers, Molly Montgomery, Nia Black Belt, and Julie Hodson, Nia Blue Belt. You can learn more about them and the Nia Technique at http://www.nianow.com and the Triangle Nia community at http://www.trianglenia.com.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 1 PM – 6 PM *In the Ballroom The start of a New Year holds the potent potential to set forth intentions for how to carry forth in our lives. These are intense times that are calling us to step-up and speak-up. You are invited to gather, to call forth [...]
Thursdays 12:00 - 1:00pm At Living Arts Collective (in Durham) 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701Drop in for a taste of inner peace. Everyone wants to be happy but usually we are looking for happiness outside of our mind. By training in Buddhist meditation, we can find lasting happiness and inner peace we've been [...]
Saturday January 11, 7:00p - 11:30p Awen Family Presents: SYNCHRONICITY SHINDIG (ft. Members of Toubab Krewe, Dr. Bacon, Freeway Revival, The Moon Unit, Rollin Dyname, Remedy) Celebrating the new year and everything aligning in perfect harmony! Come join us for a night of music, dancing, exploration, family and eternal love for the living moment and [...]
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM *In the Studio The Winter Solstice is an opportune moment to lift the veils of stress and distraction in order to liberate your True purpose. Join nina be in community at the Living Arts Collective for a leisurely morning of focused alchemy to discover the [...]
Saturday Dec 7th 2:00-6:00pm *In the Studio NC ClayWorks is a pottery guild for potters and pottery lovers in and around the Triangle of North Carolina. Our mission is to encourage, educate and provide opportunities for our members, regardless of skill level. We promote ceramics by sharing our knowledge and love of clay with the [...]
Sundays 6:30-7:30pm *In the Studio Is savansana your favorite pose? De-stress and find release before another hectic workweek. Sunday night Restorative Yoga is the perfect opportunity to prepare yourself for the days ahead — with a well rested and clear mind, body and heart. MBCY Restorative Yoga calms the nervous system allowing the body to [...]
January 4th, January 18th, February 1st 11:30 - 1:30 PM *in the ballroom This three-session class, intended for experienced dancers, will include floor work, movement across the floor, exercises to condition the feet, back, and spine, and a vigorous phrase that Matthew will extend each lesson. This class will zero in on and explore quadrupedal [...]
Tuesdays 6:00pm- 7:45pm - In the Ballroom The Living Arts Collective will continue featuring dance improvisation on Tuesday evenings in December. This month Matthew Kessler-McMunn & Aubrey Griffith-Zill will facilitate three sessions of movement improvisation games. Here is the plan: Tuesdays December 3, 10, & 17 6:00pm Arrive 6:15-7:45pm Play After a vigorous warm-up, we [...]
