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Dreamtime with
2nd & 4th Wednesday $10-15 drop-in |
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Late-night Dancing by Candlelight Imagine... Dance deep, and dream For more information: |
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Hatha Yoga with
Thursday $12 drop-in |
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Inspiring exercise for a peaceful life. Classical Hatha Yoga in a flowing sequence within a non-competitive environment. Suited to all bodies at all yoga levels. Create strength, flexibility, balance and endurance while simultaneously drawing our attention inward. Effectively working all parts of the body while quieting the mind. Gain clarity and a sense of ease while developing the ability to recognize subtle physical and emotional shifts. For more information: laura@laurakallen.com |
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Hoop Dance with
Wednesday $25 drop-in To Register: |
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This class is intended for all levels of hoopers. This class is all about incorporating dance and flow into your practice. We will introduce a focus (i.e., legs, chest, etc.) and learn something new to your level. Each move will be broken down into level 1, level 2, and level 3, so there will be something for everyone in this class! This is an incredible class for hoopers looking to deepen their practice, and start an open dialogue with their beautiful bodies! We will learn new things and put our own shine and sparkle into this dance! Please come prepared to explore what movement and dance means to you! Lacye Sparkle Lee will be guest teacher for this special series. Contact Lacye: info@sparklemovement.com / 503-265-9973 |
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InTouch with
3rd Friday Space is Limited. |
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Contact Improv All-Night Jam An evening of contact improv, play, relaxation and community. We come together to explore the worlds of touch, deep listening, intuitive expression and conscious connection. The studio is ours for the entire evening. We dance as long as we like and go home in sweet exhaustion. For more information: |
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Mindful Movement with
Thursday $8-15, drop-in |
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deep silence. rich sound. minimal beat. infinite possibilities. when you prefer e-vocative sound over pro-vocative music... when you connect with your own heartbeat more than the bass-beat... when you desire a space and place to feel the texture and fill the void... Join us for an early morning e-a-s-e into the day. These sessions include dancing and journaling. We move to creative, spacious music and then write the whispers of the body. For more information:
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Potluck for the People 1st Sunday after ecstatic dance FREE!
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Have your Dance and eat your Cake too! Come early to dance up your appetite or drop by late and share in the feast. For those who don't cook, not to worry: Trader Joe's is right next door. For more information:
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Qi Gong with
Tue. & Thur. $15 drop-in |
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Qi gong is a Chinese health practice consisting of a combination of conscious breathing and movement, standing or sitting meditation. This class explores a style called Xing Yi Qi Gong (pronounced shing yee chi gung). The purpose of this practice is the melding and strengthening of the mind, body, and breath. Among the things we will explore are: embracing the abdomen and abdominal breathing, moving the body as one connected piece, connecting to earth and sky, our natural strength and the limits of that strength, and yin and yang in our bodies. This class is for people interested in an old perspective on integrating the mind and body, for movement people who want more meditation in their life, or people for whom the breath is a pathway to themselves. No previous experience necessary. Please join us. For more information: |
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SomaLab 2nd Saturday $20-$45 |
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An afternoon immersion of somatic inquiry grounded in community play. Each lab offers a unique theme and form to investigate. These sessions are tailored for new dancers who want to learn more about conscious dance perspectives, AND for seasoned dancers who want to experience new maps and concepts.
The 3 hour session is broken into 3 sections: Possibilities, Practice, and Play. If Sunday mornings are not filling your dance hunger, come for a big bite and chew slowly.... For more information: |
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Soul Motion Odyssey with
Sunday $10-15 drop-in |
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Journey through the relational landscapes of Self, Other, Community and Spirit. Soul Motion is an inquiry into movement as meditation and medicine. This ecstatic dance form supports our exploration of the dance that "feels good" rather than the dance that "looks good". Through a blend of music and silence, movement and stillness, we quiet the mind and awaken the body. Paula's inspiring facilitation offers the opportunity to deepen and expand the possibilities of creative expression. Whether you dance every day, or haven't danced in years -- join us. Whether you love dance or fear dance -- join us. All levels of movement experience and abilities are welcome. For more information: |
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Tergar Meditation 2nd & 4th Sunday Free |
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Explore meditation and the fundamentals of Buddhist practice. Based on the Joy of Living teachings of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, our regular meditation group explores mindfulness practices designed to calm the mind, open the heart, and awaken wisdom. Our meetings are free and open to all. If you are new to meditation and would like to learn more, or if you are a seasoned practitioner and would like to deepen your practice, please join us as we learn how to transform the challenges of day-to-day life into sources joy and inner peace. Each session includes guided meditations and group discussion. Feel free to drop in anytime! For more information, contact Group Coordinators Lyle and Diane McQueen-Smith: portland@tergar.org / 503.341.7776 |
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Tribal Belly Dance
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Tuesday $80 / 8-week series |
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Improvisation I An introductory course of American Tribal Style (ATS) belly dance urban tribal style: history, concepts, movements with a group, following, leading, and selecting appropriate steps for a variety of music. Dancers develop ease in group positioning, identifying basic counts and rhythms (with finger cymbals), following and leading as part of a group. A great review for any dancer performing basic improvisation steps including technique, communication, posture, and formations – dancing in a chorus, duet, trio. Also includes simplified transitions – fades, circle steps, and filler moves. Dancers become familiar with improvising ATS steps to music and develop comfort with oneself. Understand yourself, respect the dance. Protective foot covers, knee pads, and a yoga mat recommended. No experience necessary. This class is open for both men and women, interested dancers of all levels. Wear what you are comfortable wearing. For more information: |
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Tribal Belly Dance
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Tuesday $80 / 8-week series |
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Improvisation II This class is designed for dancers with success in Improvisation I as well as dancers wishing to expand their current repertoire of tribal belly dance moves. Special attention is given to both group and solo performing. Dancers demonstrate clear basic tribal improvisation knowledge and communication with each other. Emphasis is on keeping healthy posture and executing traveling moves in formations. Also includes combinations and more complex transitions. Experience through performance is highly encouraged. Dancers become confident in improvising ATS steps to match the specific music as well as interacting with the audience. Admire your fellow dancers, be good to yourself. Protective foot covers, knee pads, and a yoga mat recommended. This class is open for both men and women, interested dancers of intermediate level. Wear your tribal garb. For more information: |
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Tribal Belly Dance Fusion with
Thursday $80 / 8-week series |
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Classes built from a natural foundation of ATS, bringing the excitement and beauty of the dance into staged presence, choreography and theatrics. Focuses on developing tribal belly dance groups and soloists – how to expand your unique dance into performance. Inspired by balance, sliding, fluttering, spinning, popping, dropping, rolling, locking... through interesting costuming and makeup, and the addition of props, i.e., veil and tricks. Explores story, expression of character, magic with dance, and the element of fire (note – there will be no lighting of fire tools in the studio). Keep current with the ongoing innovative progression of tribal style belly dance. Ready for adventure? Your core will be challenged by "the free-agent butterfly of bellydance" to move in new ways. Appreciate all your instructors, have an open heart and mind. Come out and play! Protective foot covers, knee pads, and a yoga mat recommended. This class is open for both men and women, interested dancers of more advanced levels. Try on something different. For more information: |
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Urban Boogie with
1st Friday $8-15, drop-in |
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Kick up your heels at this barefoot high-energy dance party! Dress up. Dress down. Come as you like. Dance your Spirit! Bare your Soles! Free your Funk! For more information: |
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Yoga Classes with
Classes: $12 Drop In $75 1 Hour Yoga |
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Yoga Classes: Forrest Yoga inspired with current themes to tie in to your everyday life! Leave feeling you have tools to equip yourself to work with challenges skillfully. All Levels. Classes begin Monday February 15th. Yoga Intensives: Learn the finer points of poses and how to transition in and out with greater ease. Perfect for people working to deepen your practice or work with injuries. All Levels. For more information: |
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Zumba with
Monday Saturday $10 drop-in |
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Zumba is a latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and International music and dance movements. The cardio-based dance movements are easy-to-follow steps for the dancers and non dancers alike. Zumba creates a party-like atmosphere that provides a fun, easy, and effective way to move. Zumba is indeed great for the mind, body, and soul! |
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