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PASSAGE begin again with
Sunday, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
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This New Year's Day ... with a clear mind, an open heart, and fierce devotion to the mystery of the dance that has never been.
In the sanctuary of conscious community, we will release our past, dance our prayers, and embrace our future. Come!
~ Dive into the divine choreography of breath and sweat ~ All levels of fitness and movement experience are welcome. |
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Wild Grace™ Retreat Transformational Dance Breitenbush Hot Springs
(MLK Holiday) BEGINS: Friday COST: $225-$275 sliding scale plus lodging ($195 if registered by 12/17/2010) DEPOSIT: cost of lodging LODGING: Bath Cabin: $300
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I do not understand the mystery of grace –
only that it meets us where we are, but does not leave us where it found us." When we are deeply intrigued by the movement moment, each personal gesture becomes a kinetic prayer. When we open to our authentic expression, our dance is effortless and timeless. When we unite conscious intention with our spontaneous heart, the everyday dance is transformed into ecstatic awareness. Come! -- Explore movement as a portal into the body, touch as a pathway to
essential connection, and community as a mirror of support. Through
the expressive arts of dancing, writing, sounding and witnessing,
we will embrace all that we are -- and all that we are becoming. Join catalyst Paula Byrne for a weekend of moving meditations designed to seek the sweet spot where the wildness of Soul and the grace of Spirit unite.
All are welcome.
Paula leads movement workshops nationwide and is Owner and Director of SomaSpace in Portland where she maintains a teaching practice.
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Winter Solstice Planetary Tea Dance with 6:00 - 8:00 pm $10, children get in free For more information: | |
Our next Planetary Tea Dance is Sunday December 18th!
We'll be honoring the darkest day of the year and prepare to 'move towards the light' by holding ceremony, dancing, and see what's in the cards for us this winter with tarot readings. All this and specially prepared teas and elixirs prepared by Minga's own hands.
Hosted by Minga Lily Tarot Card Readings with Elia Seely Music Stylings by DJ Jess Ripley
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Artists' Trunk Show Sunday, December 4th | |
Enjoy your Sunday brunch
and
We are hosting wonderful local artists who will present their
lovely gifts. There will be lots to choose from – exotic
dance clothing, sculpture, paintings, handmade textiles from Laos,
luxurious body care, holiday cards, one-of-a-kind vintage items,
sweet & sexy aprons– and more! Support what makes the world beautiful – ART! JoAutumn Brock's unique multi-media style of painting is infused with layers of meaning and symbolism. She has discovered that the creative process is the most effective way for her to contact and express the Divine within. Her fine quality prints are available in a variety of sizes and price ranges and she also offers cards and magnets.
Lenore Semperviren of Lala.Lilu- offers you her creative accessories to help spice up your wardrobe and ignite your self-expression! Inspired by world cultures, her items her made for the young-at-heart, the lovers, movers and dreamers. Check out her new line of cozy scarves at www.lenoresemperviren.etsy.com
Jamie Smith is a licensed massage therapist [since 1999] and creator of Quintessence Oils, a line of organic, aromatherapeutic massage and body oils. Evocative of apothecaries of pre-modern medicine, these 'elemental elixers' help you attune to Nature in an embodied way, and are a part of any self care regime. Jamie handcrafts each blend, packages with antique medicine bottles and glass 'utility' bottles, perfect for everyday use and beautiful expression. Only the purest, high quality, and earth friendly materials and methods are used. She offers these oils within the larger context of her massage and coaching practice, Reclaiming Healing Arts- Rejuvenation and Restoration for Care-Givers. www.quintessence-oils.com
Liz Howell, founder of Celestial Living Arts, has been studying and practicing astrology for two decades, both in Hawaii and now in Portland, Oregon. Her professional experience extends beyond her interests in astrology, metaphysics and spiritual evolution with a varied and colorful history that has taken her from New York City to Bali, and encompasses working as a professional modern dancer, a publishing and media executive, a chef, a licensed massage therapist and yogi. In 2006, she founded Celestial Living Arts, as an avenue to share her love of astrology through personal astrology readings, educational programs, her line of SolaLUNA healing botanicals and individual empowerments. www.CelestialLivingArts.com
Halelupe makes scarves for the love of the child in all of us. Each scarf is knitted with love, using colors and textures that inspire the child to relax and let go. In the process you begin to shine and glow, so that everywhere you go people will begin to tell you how beautiful you look. People will admire the scarf and want to touch it and as they do, you will see that they also will begin to relax and let go, coming into joy. It is like magic. The knitting of these scarves is done with great love for the child. Each stitch is a prayer and a request to Divinity to remove anything that is not divine.
Kim Sakkara, owner of Sakkara Clothing & Costume, LLC--Manufactured in Portland, Oregon, SCC is a trusted retailer of fine dance apparel for belly dancers and beyond. SCC offers pants, tops and skirts in a wide range of sizes. Comfortable, unique styles in gorgeous fabrics have made SCC a beloved brand since 2003. shop.sakkaraclothing.com
Lorraine, Tia and Tricia Hanson present handmade fingerless lace knit mitts, costuming and other personal decorative items, rustic elegance for you and your home: original home décor and handmade jewelry, and functional pottery. The Hanson women fashion pieces out of wonderlust. They desire to see beauty, in all its forms, increasingly incorporated into daily lives, nourishing our very spirits.
Jim Ayala is a local artist devoted to painting, drawing, and sculpture. The focus of Jim’s sculpture is on form, detail, composition, and emotional content. Shifting from classical forms, he is now experimenting with more linear, abstract shapes. Jim’s hand-held bronze and bonded-marble sculptures are characterized by their simplicity, depth of emotion, and reflective qualities. Lately, Jim is focusing his creative energy on painting and drawing. He is currently working on a series of paintings inspired by the silent film era that reflect the beautiful, and perplexing mystery it is to be human. Cards and posters of this work are printed locally and produced with Earth sensitive processes and materials. www.ayalasculptures.com
Kat Bird is a recent transplant from Los Angeles. She has been making Dancing Wings with Durian Songbird since 2005. Each pair is lovingly hand made in LA. Dancing Wings come in adult and two children’s sizes in fine organzas, dramatic taffetas, and high end silks. Kat is delighted to be sharing Dancing Wings with her new community in Portland. Kat has been teaching wing dancing for several years, and is available for bringing wings to your next event. Let Kat help you find your wings. www.dancingwings.com
Based out of Urbaca Salon in Portland's Pearl District, Sherry Okamura Leonard has worked as a Licensed Esthetician since 2005. In the summer of 2011 she released her own paraben/sulfate/cruelty free skin care line, Okamura Farmacopia. When not working, crafting or dancing, Sherry likes to read tarot, peoples' energy, and many, many books. okamurafamacopia.com
Returning from a year in Luang Prabang, Laos, the artisan items Amelia Stange will be showcasing reflect the hand craft textiles of the Hmong peoples of Laos made into wearable clothing for the west. Specifically included in her collection are skirts made from indigo batik on hand loomed hemp and those featuring customary hand embroidery from the north of the country. These designs have been developed to raise awareness about the industrial hemp industry in South East Asia and the World. She is honored and humbled to create with these amazing artisans. A portion of the proceeds will go to Living Promise, a project committed to developing sustainable agriculture and alternative land use in the highlands of South East Asia.
Dana Lynn Louis is a sculptor, painter and installation artist who has a line of earrings under DanaLynnDesign. Most of her works take the form of mixed media productions and her earrings follow suit. Made from semiprecious stones, Sterling and Toureg silver, pearls and assorted found objects and beads many of which she found traveling in Mali and Italy. Some of the places you can see her work are City Hall, the downtown library, and she is currently at work on a commission for the new lightrail line in Portland. www.danalynnlouis.com
Nan Grace is an artist, dreamworker and musician with decades of commitment to improvisation as a spiritual practice in music, art and life. She’ll be selling note cards and prints of her colorful, archetypal images, including a whimsical holiday card for your seasonal greetings. Gift certificates for dreamwork sessions will also be available, and she’ll be happy to talk about dreams with you during the show!
Melody's Dreamers is the vision and artistry of local designer, seamstress, and featherworker, Melody Kay. Her first passion is dance and her artistry supports her love of movement. Her clothing focuses on the ability to move with ease as well as the sparkle and shine desired for performing. She designs with a variety of fabrics to guarantee a unique feeling to add to anyone's wardrobe. She sews with sustainable bamboo fabrics, which are so cozy and soft to the touch, and a combination of new and reused materials. Melody Kay has also been working with a broad range of feathers for several years but has been narrowing her use to molted feathers (those that fall naturally from the bird) and feathers collected from local hunters and farmers. For more information on the artistry of Melody Kay, please visit www.melodysdreamers.com
Additional Artists: Donna Maria For information: info@SomaSpace.us / 503.804.7660 |
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Shimmer Sunday $10 General Admission $7 Nagamani Students
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A winter evening of student and professional bellydance hosted by Nagamani Dance Company
Live Music by Ritim Egzotic Performances by Nagamani Special Guests Dahlia Moon & Daniel Eshoo Cira & Artemis Tribal Aksana Erin Perry Cassandra & Belly Funk Lena Adams Kathleen ...and more! Tarot readings by Dennis Raffle Prizes, Vending, Refreshments
www.nagamanidance.wordpress.com
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Swank Soirée Anniversary Party Saturday $15 advance tix |
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It's our Third Anniversary of dancing, moving and celebrating at SomaSpace! Please join us for an evening of enchanting entertainment, classy chanteuses and special surprises.
Saturday, December 3rd 8:00 pm
Flirty femmes and gallant gents are invited to dress in their best. Pull out that silk charmeuse gown or vintage smoking jacket (what, THIS old thing?)
Bring your brilliance!
Sirens of SomaSpace will heat up the floor with sultry lounge standards and torchy blues. DJ Mojo will fan the flames with funky barefoot beats. Champagne chill room with decadent desserts.
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11/11/11
Engaging the Mystery with
Friday, 11:11:11
7:15 pm - 9:45 pm
$15 - $25 sliding scale
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On this auspicious day, a Divine Mystery beckons from the other
side!
Join us in ceremony to recalibrate your vibration and make ready for the new influx! We’ll chant away old griefs and fears, then, sounding the new frequency we’ll set the fields for our Best Intentions on this supreme day of alignment. You’ll leave with your deepest heart wisdom engaged to meet the coming shifts in consciousness.
Wear Ritual Finery of any kind~ Clothes in which you feel potent, beautiful and free to move. Registration preferred: www.afinefarewell.com / 503.252.1624
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Dancing the Heart
2 Improvisation Workshops with
Saturday, November 5, Noon - 3:30 pm
Sunday, November 6, 1:00 - 4:30 pm
$50 - $75 each $45 each if paid in advance Pre-Reg Required; Space is limited | |
Dance as a Healing Art Saturday, November 5th Sunday, November 6th
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DanceQuest™ a women's retreat Breitenbush Hot Springs
BEGINS: Friday COST: $165-$225 sliding scale plus lodging ($145 if registered by 9/30/2010) DEPOSIT: cost of lodging, Plumbing Cabin=$200, Non-plumbing Cabin=$168, Lodge=$132 For more information: | |
"If I could say with words what my dances are
telling, there would be no need to dance them." Enter the temple of your body. Drop into art-time and soul-space.
Embrace your authentic movement. Listen to the whispers of your
heart. ~ If your body is tired of being ignored ~ Since 1996, Paula Byrne has facilitated conscious movement: Wild GraceTM, DanceQuestTM, Soul MotionTM, contact improv, authentic movement, and trance dance. She teaches internationally and is Owner/Director of SomaSpace in Portland, Oregon a teaching practice.
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Samhain Planetary Tea Dance with
Sunday, October 30th $10
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Hosted by Minga Lily
Tea, Dancing, Elixirs, Ceremony, Children R Free
More info: www.mettariver.com
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Partners Yoga Workshop Sunday, October 9th $50 per couple if paid by Oct 2nd, $60 thereafter Space limited; Pre-reg required
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Bring your friend, family member, loved one or partner and explore balance and connection in a practice accessible to EveryBody! More info: www.mettariver.com
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Dancing in the Dark with
Saturday, September 24, 2011 Space is limited $15 if payment received by September 16th, $25 thereafter | |
Cover your eyes ... to see more clearly. Remove your sight ... to gain your vision. sMixing ancient vibrations with the latest in world groove, Paula facilitates a unique experience of healing sounds, dynamic rhythms and hypnotic breathing to invite your journey into trance. Join us as we celebrate the season of the Equinox and explore
------------------------------------ Come ~ Dance ~ Trance ------------------------------------ Contact Paula: info@SomaSpace.us / 503.804.7660
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Moon Festival Planetary Tea Dance Sunday, September 25th $10 | |
Ceremony ~ Dancing ~ Tea ~ Elixirs ~ Children Admitted Free
Hosted by Minga Lily Moon Node Readings with Elia Seely Music Stylings by DJ Skiros
More info: www.mettariver.com
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Siren Salon a night of song & celebration @ SomaSpace
7:00 pm For more information:
$10 - $15 for Singers $5 -$10 for Audience cash at the door | |
* Calling all Sirens, Singers,
Chanteuses & Wannabes *
Ladies & Gentlemen,
Love to Sing? Scared to Sing? Ready to Sing?
No matter your style. No matter your level of experience.
If you want to sing ... we want to hear you!
Join us Monday, September 26th for a night of song and celebration.
Just show up with your sheet music.
A Note from Paula:
If you've been looking for a venue to sing your heart out ~ show
up !
Doors open @ 7:00
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Pilgrimage of Love with SomaSpace, Portland, Oregon
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A tale of romance, heartbreak and meeting "The One" The burning question in every woman and man’s heart is how do we find The One? By drawing from the depths of her direct experience Anaiya will share with you that only by 'becoming the One,’ will you attract the 'other' into your life. There will be Soul Mates along the way, but if its the Twin Flame you yearn for, then Anaiya has some 'work' you may be interested in! This no-holds-barred workshop will answer these questions and provide tools and insightful practise's to further enhance your journey on the path to love. Using the model of "Five Realities" (physicality, sexuality, emotionality, mentality, and spirituality) will quickly reveal where resistance is holding you back.
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Groove in the Gorge Ecstatic Dance Paris Fair Event Space, Hood River, Oregon
8:00-10:00 pm $8 at the door For more information: | |
The Gorge community wants more dancing, and we are saying YES!
Groove in the Gorge Dance Party
with Paula Byrne (aka DJ Mojo) Open dancing to familiar 80?s, funk, blues & swing, along
with world groove to expand your musical horizons. Dance down
memory lane and beyond! All tickets enter into a raffle for FREE Acupuncture treatments.
Bring canned food donations for the food bank and receive an extra
raffle ticket for every two cans of food donated! This special, alcohol free experience, is proudly sponsored by
Cascade Acupuncture Center.
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Dancing the Heart
2 Improvisation Workshops with
Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24 Sunday: 4:30 - 8:00 pm $50 - $65 each Pre-Reg Required; Space is limited | |
Discovering Extraordinary Journeys through Movement
Payment received at workshop.
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Dancing in the Dark with
Saturday, June 18th Space is limited $15 if payment received by June 10th, $25 thereafter | |
Cover your eyes ... to see more clearly.
Mixing ancient vibrations with the latest in world groove, Paula facilitates a unique experience of healing sounds, dynamic rhythms and hypnotic breathing to invite your journey into trance.
Join us for this powerful, intentional evening to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
------------------------------------ Come ~ Dance ~ Trance ------------------------------------ Contact Paula: info@OneDance.us / 503.804.7660
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Summer Solstice Celebration Sunday, June 19th $10 | |
Ceremony ~ Dancing ~ Tea ~ Elixirs ~ Children Admitted Free
Hosted by Minga Lily Henna Body Art with Lorraine Hanson Music Stylings by DJ Eddy
More info: www.mettariver.com
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Wild Grace™ a women's dance workshop in Bend, Oregon Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Bend Athletic Club $72 - $108 sliding For more information: | |
Release any notion of what dance looks like
Wild Grace™ is transformational dance that invites exploration of movement that "feels good" rather than "looks good".
Paula's inspiring facilitation offers the opportunity to deepen
and expand your possibilities for creative expression.
Come! – Discover the sweet spot where the wildness of Soul and the grace of Spirit unite.
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Dancing in the Dark with
Saturday, March 19th Space is limited $15 if payment received by March 11th, $25 thereafter | |
Mixing ancient vibrations with the latest in world groove, Paula facilitates a unique experience of healing sounds, dynamic rhythms and hypnotic breathing to invite your journey into trance. Join us as we celebrate the season of the Equinox and explore the powerful moment of light and dark in perfect balance. Cover your eyes ... to see more clearly.
Come ~ Dance ~ Trance Contact Paula: info@OneDance.us / 503.804.7660
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Spring Equinox Tea Dance with
Sunday, March 20th $10 | |
hosted by Minga Lily Contact Minga: www.mettariver.com / 503.234.0325
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Dancing the Heart 2 Improvisation Workshops with
Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17 $45 - $65 each | |
Discovering Creative Power and Personal Artistry through Movement Contact Robin: robin.c.bryant@gmail.com / 541.488.9504
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Lunar New Year Celebration with
Sunday, January 30 $10 |
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"One does not become enlightened by looking at the light, but by instead making the darkness conscious." – C.G. Jung
Come! Ceremony, Tea, Dance & free Moon-Sign Readings Minga Lily will host her annual Lunar New Year's party with a lovely ceremony to mark the occasion, followed by tea and dancing with DJ Eddy! Stay for a free Moon-sign Reading with Liz Howell. Your moon sign describes how you feel about yourself, how you handle relationships, and how you emotionally respond to situations and experiences. Most of us know a bit about our Sun sign, but not as much about our Moon. Bring your birthday, time and place and find out more about your inner life.
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Dancing Freedom Workshop with
January 1st, 2011 Investment in Self – Just show up & bring a journal. Donations will be accepted. All levels of fitness and movement experience are welcome.
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"One does not become enlightened by looking at the light, but by instead making the darkness conscious." – C.G. Jung
Come! Introducing Dancing Freedom, an embodied workshop that combines fun, fitness, connection, and transformation with free-form movement. Join us for an elemental wave of music and gentle facilitation that will move you through ecstatic, somatic and shamanic waves of energy. Through a profound dance journey, we invite you to traverse the inner darkness, move through emotional blockages and embody the brilliance of your soul. Expand your capacity for intimacy and co-creativity with self, other, world and God.
A Choreography of Consciousness During this New Years Day workshop, come enter the abyss of darkness -- the womb of change -- and be transformed. Join us for a transformational day of exploration into personal darkness, the shadow, the constricted spaces and those places needing to pass on in order to create room for conscious creation.
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Wild Grace™ A Conscious Dance Experience Friday–Monday,
Breitenbush Hot Springs BEGINS: Friday COST: $225–$275 sliding scale plus lodging ($195 if registered by 12/17/2010) DEPOSIT: cost of lodging For more information: | |
I do not understand the mystery of grace –
only that it meets us where we are, but does not leave us where it found us." When we are deeply intrigued by the movement moment, each personal gesture becomes a kinetic prayer. When we open to our authentic expression, our dance is effortless and timeless. When we unite conscious intention with our spontaneous heart, the everyday dance is transformed into ecstatic awareness. Come! -- Explore movement as a portal into the body, touch as a pathway to essential connection, and community as a mirror of support. Through the expressive arts of dancing, writing, sounding and witnessing, we will embrace all that we are -- and all that we are becoming. Join catalyst Paula Byrne for a weekend of moving meditations designed to seek the sweet spot where the wildness of Soul and the grace of Spirit unite. All are welcome. Paula leads movement workshops nationwide and is Owner and Director of SomaSpace in Portland where she maintains a teaching practice.
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Swank Soirée Friday $15 advance |
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It's our Second Anniversary of dancing, moving and celebrating at SomaSpace! Please join us for an evening of enchanting entertainment, classy chanteuses and special surprises.
Friday, December 3rd
Flirty femmes and gallant gents are invited to dress in their best. Pull out that silk charmeuse gown or vintage smoking jacket (what, THIS old thing?)
Bring your brilliance!
Sirens of SomaSpace will heat up the floor with sultry lounge standards and torchy blues. DJ Mojo will fan the flames with funky barefoot beats. Champagne chill room with decadent desserts.
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SomaSpace Presents: Rhythm Culture Move, Dance, Journey with
Every other Sunday Oct 10th & 24th $10-$15 sliding scale |
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Wild Grace™ Transformational Dance A Series
Wild Grace Sorry, no drop-ins on Wednesdays. See the Breitenbush workshop for more opportunities to dance your Wild Grace.
$60 4-week series To register: |
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A Space to arrive ~ wipe off the residue of yesterday ~ drop any vigilance ~ and listen as your body reveals what your mind cannot ~ your deep wisdom. A Place to open to the dark fertile void ~ fan the flames and stir the sweat ~ to dance deeply and completely ~ your absolute truth. A Time to drop apologies ~ release regrets ~ untangle your wings ~ and shine a bright light on your gift to the world ~ your unique presence. A Dance to quest ~ to claim power ~ to journey out of your head ~ and into your soul's compass ~ your fierce heart. When you are ready to deepen your practice ~ to look into the white fire of mystery ~ to remember what has been forgotten ~ welcome to the Dance ~ it will change you. For more information:
Wild Grace series is FULL. Sorry, no drop-ins on Wednesdays. See the Breitenbush workshop for more opportunities to dance your Wild Grace.
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Artists' Trunk Show Sunday, November 21st | |
Enjoy your Sunday brunch and We are hosting wonderful local artists who will present their lovely gifts. There will be lots to choose from – photography, paintings, essential oils, doll sculpture, luxurious body care, prayer flags, mandalas, one-of-a-kind clothing – and more! Support what makes the world beautiful – ART!
Alena Hennessy is an artist/designer who is inspired by nature and simplicity. Her work can be found in boutiques and galleries across the country. Hennessy has designed for numerous companies including Papyrus, Gallison, Target and Urban Outfitters. www.alenahennessy.com JoAutumn Brock's unique multi-media style of painting is infused with layers of meaning and symbolism. She has discovered that the creative process is the most effective way for her to contact and express the Divine within. Her fine quality prints are available in a variety of sizes and price ranges and she also offers cards and magnets. Annie & Christine of SweetCycle – a locally made clothing line designed and operated by two girls passionate about reworking forgotten or discarded items into the imaginative and fun wearable art they were meant to be! From a chance meeting of available materials SweetCycle crafts one-of-a-kind dresses, hoodies and tops with unique style and a small global footprint. All materials are recycled, reclaimed and/or vintage. www.sweetcycle.etsy.com. Rachel Zuses offers hand-drawn mandalas for meditation and healing. Using sacred geometry and numerology to express the universe's creative energies, mandalas are beautiful, powerful tools for deepening our connection to All That Is. www.divinetemplatecreations.com Love and creativity is the guiding light for Lenore Semperviren. She is so honored to offer her creations to you in a space and community as amazing as SomaSpace. She dabbles in numerous artforms, inspired by many cultures. From feathers to crocheting, she believes in the power of body adornment to increase self awarness, individuality and happiness! Decorate your soul! Jamie Smith is a licensed massage therapist [since 1999] and creator of Quintessence Oils, a line of organic, aromatherapeutic massage and body oils. Evocative of apothecaries of pre-modern medicine, these 'elemental elixers' help you attune to Nature in an embodied way, and are a part of any self care regime. Jamie handcrafts each blend, packages with antique medicine bottles and glass 'utility' bottles, perfect for everyday use and beautiful expression. Only the purest, high quality, and earth friendly materials and methods are used. She offers these oils within the larger context of her massage and coaching practice, Reclaiming Healing Arts- Rejuvenation and Restoration for Care-Givers. www.quintessence-oils.com Deborah Spanton's Cloth Doll Sculpture. Deborah has been a fiber artist for over 20 years. Her cloth art dolls have been featured in many shows and galleries in New Mexico, Oregon, California and London, and in several magazines and cloth doll books. Inspired by a love of color, texture and the human form, she has sought to express the humor in the human condition through her dolls. Kendra Brock is a clothing and accessory designer with a background in sculpture. Her clothing line consists of garments made from recycled t-shirts. Accessories are handcrafted from vintage and modern fabric as well as fabric with her own photographs or images on it. Some examples can be seen on her website www.kendragracebrock.com. Jackie Buisman's DoubleDare, LLC is a pioneering, socially responsive cosmetic company, which is dedicated to providing therapeutic products with superior, all natural ingredients that deliver genuine benefits for mature skin. We believe that through intentional self-care, a world that embraces and celebrates the natural process of aging can be realized. A new paradigm for future generations will be created. www.double-dare.biz Anna Tennis is a upcycling fabric artist based in SE Portland. With an affinity from her foremothers for creating alchemical combinations of color and texture and a recognition of the soul in reclaimed and recycled material, Anna finds magic in layering cloth on cloth and clothing on the human form. Anna will be presenting her Ashmaiden line of clothing: upcycled finery and practical attire for cinder-wenches, urchins, dreamers and gentlefolk (adventurous men: this includes you!). Annie Weinert of Annieland – a clothing line designed for woman who love movement, is locally owned and operated using 100% upcycled materials. Annie's passion for dance & performance comes through in her playful and colorful designs, which are perfect for yoga, hooping and beyond. Annie offers pieces that spice up your active wear wardrobe, as well as plenty of funky styles for everyday wear. www.annieland.etsy.com Wendy Bjornson and Olivia Oso are part of the Art From Our Hearts artist and humanitarian collaborative that creates gift cards, prints, prayer flags and more from their beautiful mandala art. In keeping with their mission of "Love in Action" the proceeds from the sale of their art goes to support humanitarian projects. wendy.bjornson@artfromourhearts.org | www.artfromourhearts.org Lloyd Lemmermann has practiced photography for thirty years, and is both a working commercial photographer and a fine artist. He's also been dancing for 15 years. His colorful, subtle and sensual prints and canvases currently complement the energy and walls of Soma Space. For this trunk show he'll also have cards, unframed proofs and some new surprises available. www.lloydlemmermann.com Pam Glenn, a Portland writer, shifted gears from poetry to fiction in 1985 and never looked back. Her BARTER WORLD describes a moneyless universe of small trades by following a carnelian necklace as it passes through some remarkable hands, over several centuries, in its journey around the globe. Additional Artists:
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Artists' Trunk Show Sunday, August 15th | |
Enjoy your Sunday brunch and then meet us at SomaSpace for our Artists' Trunk Show and Reception We are hosting 15 wonderful local artists who will present their lovely gifts. There will be lots to choose from – photography, raw chocolate, clothing, books – and more! Support what makes the world beautiful – ART!
Lorraine Hanson has sold her handmade knitted items and vintage theatre/Rajasthani skirt aprons locally at the Charbonneau Arts & Crafts Fair as well as at Dragonlily Boutique. She has offered henna body art at California music & dance events and has been crafting unique tribal belly dance costuming pieces for years. Stasia Bliss & Terra Bundance bring Never the SAME ChoCoLaTe – "Always amazing, never the same" www.neverthesamechocolate.com Raw Transformational, Intentional Chocolate in Raw Chocolate Bars, Baby Bites, Discs. Also featuring Stasia's book– The Chocolate Fast Annie & Christine of SweetCycle – a locally made clothing line designed and operated by two girls passionate about reworking forgotten or discarded items into the imaginative and fun wearable art they were meant to be! From a chance meeting of available materials SweetCycle crafts one-of-a-kind dresses, hoodies and tops with unique style and a small global footprint. All materials are recycled, reclaimed and/or vintage. www.sweetcycle.etsy.com. Alena Hennessy is an artist/designer who is inspired by nature and simplicity. Her work can be found in boutiques and galleries across the country. Hennessy has designed for numerous companies including Papyrus, Gallison, Target and Urban Outfitters. www.alenahennessy.com Deborah Spanton's Cloth Doll Sculpture. Deborah has been a fiber artist for over 20 years. Her cloth art dolls have been featured in many shows and galleries in New Mexico, Oregon, California and London, and in several magazines and cloth doll books. Inspired by a love of color, texture and the human form, she has sought to express the humor in the human condition through her dolls. Sue (Sparks) Thayer is the lead spark in the local Expressive Arts Support Group. She is a Facilitator of SoulCollage® and facilitates groups in experiential personal growth. She is an artist of many mediums including beaded jewelry with pizazz, Spirit Dolls, leather masks, collage to name a few. sparks.creative.fire@gmail.com Peggy Hewitt is a member of the Caravan Dance Collective, a community of gifted, accomplished, and dynamic tribal belly dancers who share a vision for the feminine energy their dance creates. Peggy started making her own hair feathers and flowers to accent her costuming for performances. Because of the popularity of her hair adornments with fellow dancers and friends, she is delighted to share her unique tribal belly dance inspired pieces with you. Some of Peggy Hewitt's hair adornments can be viewed on her facebook page. Endymienne "Endi" Clark's drive to learn and excel created a need to share this passionate joy and unique expression with the community at large: as well as teaching body | awareness | movement bellydance classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, she co–produces Bellydance Uncorked and dances with tribal nouveau dance troupe Apsara. She also has a fondness for shiny things and bright colors, and thus began creating flower & feather hair accessories with her bloomer–making business partner and fellow dancer Jasmine under the name, "CIRQUE." She will be sharing her tribal-circus-inspired, one-of-a-kind pieces comprised of reclaimed, vintage, and second–hand art and accessory at this show. www.iamasite.com Yvonne Aileen is an author, transformational speaker and developer of an interactive workshop for kids called I Can Do Anything (www.icandoanythingseminars.com). Her new book, Mom and Dad, Can I Have the Keys to the Universe? (www.canihavethekeystotheuniverse.com) has been called "The Secret for parents." Books will be available at special event pricing and will be signed by the author. Deborah and LeRoy White of COPURE will have their all natural and healing coconut oil available to help support you living in good health. www.copureoil.com Dylan Ritchey & Janelle Snowhook bring forward creative ways to reuse, repair, and upcyle to bring you their skills in textiles and tactiles. Janelle will have handmade bags for your dance gear and yoga mats along with creative repair ideas that she can design for you. Dylan's passion for healing with plants, reiki and bee medicine has brought a line of salves for first aid, healing cauloused dancing feet, and all natural leather care products for the shoes upon them. Together their passion for re-creation will bring extra delights from both the plant and fabric realms for you to discover. Lyla Lisac first took an interest in fused glass in the mid 1970's after finding some sand-worn clumps of melted glass while walking on a beach in Alaska. The unexpected sea treasures seemed to have distinct "personality" that was created out of the random heat of a refuse fire. Lyla now creates her own unique jewelry pieces made from specialty glass that is individually hand-cut, arranged into patterns and fired in a kiln at temperatures between 1600-1800 degrees. No two ever turn out exactly alike. The specialty glass comes in a wide variety of colors, patterns and finishes. It is all formulated to have the same set melting point. The glass that has a metallic finish frequently changes color after firing which has resulted in many a delighful surprise and a few "hot messes". Karli DuBois, Jewelry Design: My creativity really took off when I took a silver fusing class and I learned to "play with fire"! I lovingly fuse, handform and hammer silver into durable, eye catching gifts to adorn yourself or friends. Making my own chain and components is really enjoyable and I passionately indulge my addiction to wire-wrapping by embellishing my pieces with all kinds of earthy gemstomes and sparkly Swarovski Crystals beads. I repurpose any old jewelry I can lay my hands on by taking it apart and breathing new life into the parts. My style is a unique blend of equal parts yesterday & today; whose purpose is to capture wearable beauty to last for many tomorrows. I live in Seattle with my husband, two children and a chihuahua. Glori Jarvi of G. Glitz loves color, especially when working with creating jewelry and art. Something old, something new, a dash of this and a dazzle of that allow the marriage of vintage and new to birth exciting new pieces to enhance your life with beauty.
For information: info@SomaSpace.us / 503.804.7660 |
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Rebirthing: a Breathwork Playshop with Leonard Orr, founder of Conscious Breathing with
Saturday, June 5th $175 Space is limited. For more information and to register contact Sara Dawn: | |
To Breathe is to Live. To Breathe Energy is to live abundantly! Conscious Breathing is your natural breathing pattern. Babies, children, and animals all breathe this way. This is our natural breathing rhythm, before it became inhibited by stress, traumas, suppressed emotions, or the everyday hard knocks of just growing up. Learning Conscious Breathing and freeing your breath is probably the most powerful, beneficial self-healing modality you will ever use. Leonard Orr is the founding father of the worldwide Conscious Breathing – Rebirthing Breathwork movement. He has trained thousands of Breathworkers worldwide and authored over 20 books in multiple languages. His unique ideas have healed and changed the lives of millions worldwide. Leonard will share his secrets of the breath and years of experience with cultivating the Connected Breathing technique. Participants will receive a high quality, individual Breathwork session from a Local Rebirther. There will be time for Q&A with Leonard, as well as information on Birth Trauma and how it relates to Breathwork. This event is open to all levels of experience and 'first timers'. Children under the age of 18 are required to attend with their parent or legal guardian. Attendees should dress comfortably, bring a water bottle, sack lunch, and warm blankets.
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Dancing in the Dark featuring live didjeridoo and ambient soundscape with
Saturday, June 19th Space is limited $15 if payment received by June 11th, $25 thereafter | |
Mixing ancient vibrations with the latest in world groove, Paula facilitates a 3 hour experience of healing sounds, dynamic rhythms and hypnotic breathing to invite your journey into trance. Live didjeridoo and percussion accompany the mix from the DJ board to create a rich soundscape for this unique dance ritual. Blindfolded dances are offered in celebration of Solstice and Equinox dates. Join us for this powerful, intentional evening to mark these auspicious moments. Cover your eyes... to see more clearly.
Come ~ Dance ~ Trance Contact Paula: info@OneDance.us / 503.804.7660
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Body Nurture A Workshop for Women with
Saturday, May 15th $65.00 Space is limited to 12 participants, register now to reserve your spot! | |
Enjoy an afternoon mini-retreat to nurture and connect with your body! In the beautiful setting of SomaSpace, you will be surrounded by a lush environment and like-minded women as you restore and relax. We will be focusing on:
Join Life Coach Savannah Mayfield and Nia™ Instructor Erin Marie for a powerful body-centered experience. Using mindfulness practices, Life Coaching techniques and the healing of Nia™ dance, this workshop will inspire you to listen more closely to your body's health and wisdom. Contact Savannah: savannah@nurturelifecoaching.com
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Grief Ritual A Letting Go and a Celebration With Village with
Saturday, May 1st $30 - $50 if payment received before April 25th. For Men and Women ages 16 and up. Space is limited. Work scholarships offered, simply inquire. To register, or for more info: | |
Come... Step fully into life by relinquishing your grief... your sorrows from death, illness, loss, change, fear, vulnerability... make room for the new life of spring and the celebration of life in its full glory of summer. A perfect May 1st celebration of letting our tears fall on the seeds of new possibility and opening into a space of freedom from our burdens, fully honoring and celebrating, with gratitude, the full cycle of life. Based on the ritual of the Dagara tribe of West Africa as taught by Sobonfu Somé and Malidoma Somé. A fully participatory ritual we will create together sharing poetry, storytelling, drumming, altar-building and song. We each grieve at the altar, when we feel called and return to welcoming arms of the singing village when complete. Contact Sienna: siennasteiner@gmail.com
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Equinox Blindfolded Trance Dance featuring live didjeridoo and ambient soundscape with
Saturday, March 20 Space is limited $15 if payment received by March 15th | |
Mixing ancient vibrations with the latest in world groove, Paula facilitates a three-hour experience of healing sounds, dynamic percussive rhythm and hypnotic breathing to invite your journey into trance. Join us as we celebrate the season of the Equinox and explore the powerful moment of light and dark in perfect balance. Cover your eyes... to see more clearly.
Come ~ Dance ~ Trance Contact Paula: info@OneDance.us / 503.804.7660
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SEA INSIDEA Contact Improvisation Intensive
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Wild Grace a OneDance experience with
Thursday - Sunday,
Breitenbush Hot Springs BEGINS: Thursday dinner ENDS: Sunday lunch COST: $225-$275 sliding scale plus lodging ($195 if registered by 12/15) DEPOSIT: cost of lodging For more information: | |
I do not understand the mystery of grace –
only that it meets us where we are, but does not leave us where it found us." Within each moving moment, a dynamic stillness invites us to drop in and stay tuned. With every breath, our bellies reach down to the fertile darkness as our hearts rise to glorious light. Deep inside our bones, we carry the ancestral dance we have always known. In the arc of our arms embrace, the heart's compass points us toward our aligned intention. From this centerpoint -- where all moments from past, present and future converge --
where the wildness of our Soul and the grace of Spirit unite -- we begin. Join dance catalyst Paula Byrne for a weekend of moving meditations designed to celebrate our unique personal form and connect to our universal source. All levels of movement abilities and experience are welcome.
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PASSAGE begin again with
Thursday, $25-$60 Preregister for ritual Open Dance requires no registration For more information: | |
This New Year's Eve ... with a clear mind, an open heart, and fierce devotion to the mystery of the dance that has never been.
In the sanctuary of conscious community, we will release our past, dance our prayers, and embrace our future. Come!
~ Dive into the divine choreography of breath and sweat ~ Join us for this special evening of conscious movement and ecstatic dance
uniting intention, attention and action. Ritual will go from 8:00 - 11:00 pm. Open Dancing begins at 11:00 pm, toast at midnight, and more dancing! The Ritual dance will focus first on letting go of what no longer serves. Using movement, writing and witnessing, we will release the old and prepare for the new. We then focus on what we intend to create, cultivate or grow in 2010 and
make space to receive it with intention, gratitude and celebration. Ritual Only: $25 (please arrive by 7:45 pm promptly) Dance Only: $15 (please do not arrive before 11:00 pm) Both: $40-$60 (please arrive by 7:45 pm promptly) All levels of fitness and movement experience are welcome. PASSAGE with Paula Byrne Beginning on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 8:00 pm Ending with pancake breakfast Friday, January 1, 2010
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Rock the Casbah a heady mix of decadent delights, global groove, and vibrant dance Saturday, December 12th, 2009 For more information: | |
Enter an exotic retreat Indulge your senses Engage your body Embrace your dance The Musicians:
Multi-instrumentalist Wertheimer was a founding member of Ancient Future, an award-winning San Francisco Bay Area ensemble which has been credited with coining the term "World Fusion." He studied tabla with Zakir Hussain, regarded by many as the greatest living master of the instrument and was also a composer/member of the Zakir Hussain Rhythm Experience (along with Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead).
Paula Byrne (aka DJ Mojo) has been facilitating conscious movement and ecstatic dance events since 1996. A former professional dancer, she delights in seducing dancers back into their own bodies, past prescribed steps and routines, where they open to the Divine Choreography of Spirit. Paula is the founder of OneDance, a moving meditation, and owner/director of SomaSpace. She leads workshops nationwide and maintains a teaching practice in Portland, Oregon. For more information:
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Blindfolded Trance Dance featuring live didjeridoo and ambient soundscape with
Saturday, Dec. 19th $15 if payment received by December 5th | |
"Cover your eyes...to see more clearly. Remove your sight...to gain your vision." Mixing ancient vibrations with the latest in world groove, Paula facilitates a three-hour experience of healing sounds, dynamic percussive rhythm and hypnotic breathing to invite your journey into trance. Live didjeridoo and percussion accompany the mix from the DJ board to create a rich soundscape for this unique dance ritual. Trance Dances are offered in celebration of Solstice and Equinox dates.
Join us in this powerful, intentional dance ritual to mark
these auspicious moments. Cover your eyes... to see more clearly.
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Fright Night open mic for the faint of heart with
Saturday, December 5th $5 to see the show Performer space is limited -- Pre-registration required | |
What is YOUR biggest fear? Might it also be YOUR biggest fantasy? Do that which you never thought you could do -- but always wanted to! FRIGHT NIGHT at SomaSpace A place to take the plunge you've been pondering. A time to take the step you're seeking. A space to show up, be seen and revel in your own courage. We gather together as a compassionate and adoring fan club -- for each other. We each take our turn to sing - dance - recite - surrender - reveal - shout - share our growing edge. What do you really, really, really want to do that really, really really scares you? Oh yes -- come do THAT! For more information:
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Breema® A Self-Healing Practice with
Sunday, December 6th, Tuition: $30 or $50 for two if the second person is new to Breema Discounts: $5 discount if you walk, bike, or take public transport to the workshop $5 discount if you are over $60 years old $50 tuition for attendance at both workshops Pre-Registration Required Call: 503-577-7746 Continuing Education Credits for all health care practitioners. | |
Breema®, The Art of Being Present, and the Nine Principles of Harmony, is a dynamic system of Self-Breema exercises and partner bodywork that invites us to come out of the mind and into the body to discover the essence of who we really are. Breema uses simple tools - breath, movement, and stillness - to help us experience a deeper understanding of our body's instictive self-healing wisdom. When we practice Breema, we engage the mind, body, and emotions in one common activity of harmonious presence in this moment. Breema classes begin with a body-centered meditation, followed by Self-Breema exercises, which are fun, playful, and can be quite vigorous and aerobic, as well as slow and tranquil. Several Breema partner bodywork sequences will be demonstrated and then practiced by the students on a padded floor. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing that covers legs, shoulders, arms, and wear clean socks. Breema® is a service mark of The Breema Center – www.breema.com
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Artists' Trunk Show Saturday, November21st | |
18 artists present their gifts of beauty
Annie Eshaia presents her one-of-kind art fashions for blissful souls. With a background in ecstatic and bellydance, she brings moving works of art in hand-crafted, henna-inspired prints that perfectly drape the dancing body. Enjoy the uniqueness of this articulately designed body enrichment. Aaron Pyne is a visionary artist bridging spiritual and digital worlds to awaken the divine within the viewer. His work is filled with sacred geometry and spiritual symbolism to expand the consciousness and the heart of the viewer. Aaron will have his artwork available on prints, tiles, sacred jewelry boxes, bamboo mounted prints, and water bottles. Raku Loren - Photography has taken him from the 120 degree heat in the Sahara desert in northern Africa to the icy slopes in the Himalayan range of Nepal and northern India. From Bangladesh to Brazil to Indonesia to Cambodia. His photo-journalistic style developed and blossomed during those times he was on the road for many months at a time. The foundation of his photography is in this pursuit to understand, to connect, and to be a witness. It has become an integral part of his spiritual path and the effort that he makes to build and repair bridges in the world. Marc Ricketts of GuildWorks designs and builds fabric structures on all scales from giant to small. Here he will be showcasing some of the smaller designs built as Mobiles. These Mobiles float on the gentlest of indoor breezes in any home or office and bring a serenity and natural joy to any space. Lloyd Lemmermann, a photographer for well over twenty years, left a successful long-term day job last year to devote himself to art-making. His colorful, subtle and sensual prints and canvases are currently on the walls of Soma Space. For this show he'll also have cards and unframed proofs available. Lori Presthus brings her love of painting birds to an exciting collaboration with resin artist Julia Gardner -- a brand new line of art jewelry. The original paintings are created in egg tempera and pastels, a miniature giclee print is then made and placed in a bezel in which Julia applies her resin magic to encase and complete each piece. The precious gemlike wearable "paintings" are currently located in 30+ galleries and boutiques in 6 states. Lori's art is also available in giclee prints, artcards and calendars. Chris Langford was a scientist and computer specialist before finding his true passionsÑphotography and Asian textiles. After visiting southeast Asia, he developed a love for the area's culture, people, and art. His photos capture some of the essence and grace of the land and people where life moves at a different pace. He'll have photos available, along with collections of Malaysian batik sarongs, and hand-woven silk scarves from Thailand and Laos. Keri Roberts, clothing designer & owner of Dragonlily Boutique, will be showcasing her own line of stretch-knit apparel, defined as timeless urban goddess wear. With a degree in apparel design and a background in yoga, dance and movement-based arts, her designs emphasize flow and a freedom of movement, empowering every woman. Offerings include pant styles for movin' and groovin', unique and sassy tops and one of a kind recycled sweater coats. Rose St. John is author of the book, Fathers at Birth: Your Role in Bringing Your Child into the World, which was highly recommended by the managing editor in the September issue of Mothering Magazine. She is also a dancer, doula, prenatal / postnatal yoga instructor (E-RYT 500, T 500), creator of the St. John Birth Style™, speaker, and long-term student of Swami Rama, master of Raja Yoga and pranayama, and founder of the Himalayan Institute. She will be selling sculptures of pregnant women by local artist, Bruce Bergen, and Fathers at Birth. Nita Bryant is a clairvoyant reader and healer with a love for beauty and life. She joins with Athena Paradise to present delightful items from travels and art, as well as 15-minute readings for $15. Come see what magic awaits! Josie Schmidt of Tulagems offers hand-crafted gemstone jewelry from designer/artist Josie Schmidt and metalsmith Jerry Campbell. We use natural precious and semi-precious gemstones- rough, raw, carved, cut, or handworked with precious metals of hand-hammered 24kt gold to sterling silver, as well as silks and leathers to create elegant and energetically focused necklaces, earrings, and rings. Each piece is a synergy of energetics, intuitively designed around the healing properties of the gemstones. JoAutumn Brock's unique multi-media style of painting is infused with layers of meaning and symbolism. She has discovered that the creative process is the most effective way for her to contact and express the Divine within. Her fine quality prints are available in a variety of sizes and price ranges and she also offers cards and magnets. Lenore Semperviren is a young multi-focused artist. Her passion lies within creating beauty and bringing more love into the world. She is offering many unique crafts from her heart to yours! Crocheted belts with pockets for those wild dancing nights, feather adornments to help lighten up life, cozy scarves and hats for the winter days approaching and beautiful necklaces to help shine your unique light! She is fueled by creating things that people love! Stasia Bliss & Lesley Freeman of Raw Bliss will have their amazing Artisanal Raw Chocolates to tickle your taste buds and support you in living authentically raw & blissful! Come eat chocolate & pick up unique gift boxes for the holidays, delicious cacao lip balms and 'essential' oil infused agave nectars! EatChocolatEvolve. D'Ana Valenzuela, Chicana fiber artist, jeweler, and nature photographer brings recycled, crocheted wool rugs, colorful hand bags, handmade jewelry, and scenic photographs. Kundalini Bennett will have the first of her new line of home made chocolate available for sale. She begins with the very finest organic and fair trade whole raw cacao beans, herbs and spices and natural sweeteners to make truly unique, healthful and delicious chocolate. She will also be selling her handmade Swarovski crystal and gold vermeil necklaces. Anna Tennis is a fabric artist based in SE Portland. With an affinity passed through her foremothers for creating alchemical combinations of color and texture, and a longtime passion for reclaimed and recycled material, Anna finds magic in layering cloth on cloth and clothing on the human form. Anna will be presenting Ashmaiden: upcycled finery and practical, bohemian attire for cinder-wenches, faeries, urchins, dreamers and gentlefolk (adventurous men: this includes you!). Beth Grim has been manipulating textiles since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. Thanks to early inspirations from her mom, Beth has spent much of her life upcycling and re-fashioning creations from cast-off and found materials. Her recent love affair with all things wool has earned her the nick-name "Queen of Cozy". This season's offerings will include appliqued fingerless gloves, slippers, hot-water-bottle cozies, felted and patchwork vessels, cuddly stuffed animals and more.
For information: info@SomaSpace.us / 503.804.7660 |
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Swank Soirée First Anniversary Evening at SomaSpace!
Friday, November 13th $15 in advance For information: info@SomaSpace.us | |
It's our First Anniversary of dancing, moving and celebrating at SomaSpace! Please join us for an evening of enchanting entertainment, classy chanteuses and special surprises. Flirty femmes and gallant gents are invited to dress in their best. Pull out that silk charmeuse gown or vintage smoking jacket (what, THIS old thing?) Bring your brilliance! Dress to Impress! Show up and shine! Stern Librarians will heat up floor with sultry lounge standards and torchy blues. DJ Mojo will fan the flames with funky barefoot beats. Champagne chill room with decadent desserts. Door prizes include FREE dance classes, qi gong and coaching sessions.
Grand Prize is ONE YEAR of Sunday Ecstatic Dance. For information: info@SomaSpace.us / 503.804.7660 |
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Ensemble(!) with
Wednesdays in September 6:00-7:45pm
Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Group will be closed after the first session. |
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"Surrender doesn't mean giving up, but yielding to something much greater." Barbara De Angelis
You're invited to take your place in the Ensemble(!) Over the past decade, I've had the good fortune to witness and experience the synchronicity and synergy that comes when playing with a collective of movers who are committed to the group field. This series is a favorite among dancers, actors, and improvisers of all types. If you crave a combination of deep play and spontaneous spirit ...This is for You(!) All levels of movement experience and ability are welcome. For more information:
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Blindfolded Trance Dance featuring live didjeridoo and percussion with
Saturday, Sept. 19th $15 if payment received by September 12th | |
"Cover your eyes...to see more clearly. Remove your sight...to gain your vision." Mixing ancient vibrations with the latest in world groove, Paula facilitates a three-hour experience of healing sounds, dynamic percussive rhythm and hypnotic breathing to invite your journey into trance. Live didjeridoo and percussion accompany the mix from the DJ board to create a rich soundscape for this unique dance ritual. Join us in this powerful, intentional dance ritual to mark
the Fall Equinox. Cover your eyes... to see more clearly.
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Contact Improv 101 Fundamentals, Physics, and Feeling with
Saturday $40
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As we let go of thought and surrender to our bodies wisdom, a co-created dance unfolds that is unique in every moment. This completely improvisational dance form can bring us deep into connection with our bodies, as well as deep into bliss! All levels of dance experience are welcome at this beginners workshop focusing on:
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Fright Night open mic for the faint of heart with
Saturday, July 18th $5 to see the show | |
What is YOUR biggest fear? Might it also be YOUR biggest fantasy? Do that which you never thought you could do -- but always wanted to! FRIGHT NIGHT at SomaSpace A place to take the plunge you've been pondering. A time to take the step you're seeking. A space to show up, be seen and revel in your own courage. We gather together as a compassionate and adoring fan club -- for each other. We each take our turn to sing - dance - recite - surrender - reveal - shout - share our growing edge. What do you really, really, really want to do that really, really really scares you? Oh yes -- come do THAT! For more information:
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Arise! with
Weekdays in August 8:45 am - 10:00 am |
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Begin your day with a kinesthetic kickstart! Join us at SomaSpace each weekday in August for moving meditations to awaken your body, open your heart and free your spirit. We explore a different movement map each week.
Week #3: August 17-21 Engage and embrace your power points with a moving meditation designed to open and balance all 7 chakras. Each chakra holds a particular life force energy and is associated with a specific part and function of the body. Each energy center may become closed or, conversely, overactive. Movement clears blocked energy and cultivates harmony. Using the healing properties of music, we dance to a variety of genres to focus our intention and attention on each chakra from crown to root.
Experience this conscious dance journey through the center of your Soul.
No prior experience necessary. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible. For more information:
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Urban Boogie with
Friday, July 10th $10 | |
dance your spirit ! bare your soles ! free your funk ! No teaching. No preaching. No steps to learn or forget. Just a deep, long dance.
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Fright Night open mic for the faint of heart with
Saturday, July 18th $5 to see the show | |
What is YOUR biggest fear? Might it also be YOUR biggest fantasy? Do that which you never thought you could do -- but always wanted to! FRIGHT NIGHT at SomaSpace A place to take the plunge you've been pondering. A time to take the step you're seeking. A space to show up, be seen and revel in your own courage. We gather together as a compassionate and adoring fan club -- for each other. We each take our turn to sing - dance - recite - surrender - reveal - shout - share our growing edge. What do you really, really, really want to do that really, really really scares you? Oh yes -- come do THAT! For more information:
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Free Community Class Let the celebration begin early! with
Saturday, July 4th
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Join the party and try Zumba for free! Zumba is a dance inspired fitness class that incorporates Latin and International rhythms to create a dynamic, exciting, and effective workout. It provides a party like atmosphere, with easy to follow dance steps. WeÕll dance to hypnotic rhythms such as Salsa, Merengue, Tango, Samba, Mambo and even hip-hop and belly dancing! No experience is necessary to enjoy Zumba. Come ready to sweat, learn moves and have fun! For more information, contact Ana:
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Xing Yi Qi Gong with
Saturday, June 13 $60 by June 1
Information and registration: 503-528-9814 | |
All levels | In-depth | Hands on Learn everything you need to get started in Qigong -- the fundamental principles, the movements, and standing meditation. Qigong, a Chinese health practice, combines conscious breathing and movement, and standing and/or sitting meditations. Xing Yi Qi Gong is derived from Xing Yi Quan, a sister style of Tai Ji Quan (tai chi chuan). Literally translated, Xing means form or shape; Yi means idea or intention; Qi means air, breath, or life energy; and Gong means skill or work. Its purpose is the melding of the mind, body and breath. Jim Alan has practiced Xing Yi since 1982, and has taught this style for about 14 years. He studied with Kenny Gong in New York City for 8 years before moving to Portland in 1990. In the last year he has been practicing with a new focus, curiosity, and energy, which inspired this workshop.
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Blindfolded Trance Dance featuring live didjeridoo and percussion with
Saturday, June 20th $15 if payment received by June 12th | |
"Cover your eyes...to see more clearly. Remove your sight...to gain your vision." Mixing ancient vibrations with the latest in world groove, Paula facilitates a three-hour experience of healing sounds, dynamic percussive rhythm and hypnotic breathing to invite your journey into trance. Live didjeridoo and percussion accompany the mix from the DJ board to create a rich soundscape for this unique dance ritual. Trance Dances are offered in celebration of Solstice and Equinox dates.
Join us in this powerful, intentional dance ritual to mark
these auspicious moments. Come ~ Dance ~ Trance For more information:
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Urban Boogie with
Saturday, May 23rd $10 | |
dance your spirit ! bare your soles ! free your funk ! No teaching. No preaching. No steps to learn or forget. Just a deep, long dance.
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Artists' Trunk Show Sunday, May 17th | |
12 artists present their gifts of beauty Marisa Baragli will be showing a variety of her art. She will include some framed bright colored and unusual glicee prints of her watercolors, original watercolors, greeting cards, paper-cut watercolor and ink drawings and acrylic on canvas paintings. Her images include women, couples, flowers and nature. Her work has been described as naive. JoAutumn Brock's unique multi-media style of painting is infused with layers of meaning and symbolism. She has discovered that the creative process is the most effective way for her to contact and express the Divine within. Her fine quality prints are available in a variety of sizes and price ranges and she also offers cards and magnets. Corey Cowles left her manufacturing job in Detroit to move to Portland 5 years ago. Currently, she sews for Queen Bee Creations, when she's not kayaking or riding her bicycle. She is entirely self-taught and loves combining graphic design and textiles. Paul Deering grew up in Portland and had many opportunities for exploration around Mount Hood as a kid. The natural world is still a great source of inspiration to him and landscape photography is a way to see and feel his way into a world that often has many stories to tell layered in shadow & light, in motion & stillness, over time... that are hinted at in any given moment and unfold, through translation into something often unexpected. Jana Dieter is a jewelry designer and gemstone therapist who uses gemstones and jewelry designs to intuitively provide healing, empowerment, and support for her clients. She is a master in Chikara-Reiki-Do and to wear her work is to wear a Reiki treatment. She further embues each completely unique piece with a LamaÕs blessing. Tara Farmer and Stasia Bliss, founders of are Raw Bliss bring us amazing hand-made Raw Chocolate and CD's of Meditations and Music. Terri Malaska is a retired librarian, practicing fashionista, who is in love with combining color, texture, and embellishment to make wearable art! Her bags range from elegant to sassy to vintage, depending on her inspiration and imagination. Marcia Michel has been designing handcrafted beaded jewelry for five years. She enjoys working primarily with natural stone, Thai silver and semi-precious materials. Fascinated with the color, shape, and texture created by natural forces, she attempts to recreate that beauty in each one-of-a-kind piece. Bethany Moore of Kiva Studio offers jewelry and fine-art pieces made primarily from reuse materials. She views her works as sacred, so each piece has it's own energetic & transformational properties. If you love copper, leather, buttons, found objects & images of the divine, you'll love her work. Christina Ries is a wellness coordinator, photographer and event planner. She has a passion for creative processes like photography and recycled crafts. For this trunk show she is offering photos ($5-10 each), 1 and 3 inch buttons ($2 each, 3 for $5) and a few other random, kitschy creations. Serena of Doodlbug.com will be selling art prints, shirts with her art screenprinted on them, handmade agate stone necklaces and colorful adult weighted hula hoops! Her business partner, Levin Cupuano of serpent spirall will have moon time panties and moonpads, plus Devine Adornments.
Other artists: Anna Tennis For more information:
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Sound Awakening with
Wednesday, April 29th For more information:
$15 | |
Join us in the sacred SomaSpace for a candle-lit evening of harmonic vibrations and a deep sound meditation journey with didjeridus, singing bowls, gongs, flute and much more.
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Fright Night open mic for the faint of heart with
Saturday, May 2nd $5 to see the show | |
What is YOUR biggest fear? Might it also be YOUR biggest fantasy? Do that which you never thought you could do -- but always wanted to! FRIGHT NIGHT at SomaSpace A place to take the plunge you've been pondering. A time to take the step you're seeking. A space to show up, be seen and revel in your own courage. We gather together as a compassionate and adoring fan club -- for each other. We each take our turn to sing - dance - recite - surrender - reveal - shout - share our growing edge. What do you really, really, really want to do that really, really really scares you? Oh yes -- come do THAT! For more information:
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Rock the Casbah a heady mix of decadent delights, global groove, and vibrant dance Saturday, January 17, 2009 For more information: | |
Enter an exotic retreat Indulge your senses Engage your body Embrace your dance For more information:
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FRIGHT NIGHT open mic for the faint of heart with
Saturday, January 3rd For more information: | |
What is YOUR biggest fear? Might it also be YOUR biggest fantasy? January 3rd, take a chance !! Do that which you never thought you could do -- but always wanted to! FRIGHT NIGHT at SomaSpace A place to take the plunge you've been pondering. A time to take the step you're seeking. A space to show up, be seen and revel in your own courage. We gather together as a compassionate and adoring fan club -- for each other. We each take our turn to sing - dance - recite - surrender - reveal - shout - share our growing edge. What do you really, really, really want to do that really, really really scares you? Oh yes -- come do THAT! For more information:
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PASSAGE begin again with
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This New Year's Eve ... with a clear mind, an open heart, and fierce devotion to the mystery of the dance that has never been.
In the sanctuary of conscious community, we will release our past, dance our prayers, and embrace our future. Come!
~ Dive into the divine choreography of breath and sweat ~ All levels of fitness and movement experience are welcome. |
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Featured will be Benjy Wertheimer on tabla (classical drums from India), vocals, djembe and esraj (a 19-stringed bowed instrument) and Michael Mandrell on acoustic guitars.
Mandrell has also been composing and producing World Fusion music for decades. He specializes in open guitar tunings and is adept at blending jazz and Celtic. When he first heard Trasoff playing Sarod ten years ago, it was a natural to join him with acoustic guitar. They quickly became fast friends and began a string of collaborations. Mandrell quickly moved from Taos, New Mexico to Portland, where Wertheimer lives, in order to perform,
record and tour with him regularly.
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