BODY VOICE CENTRE

the latest

HULA HOOP DANCE CLASSES with Donna Sparx. 7.30-8.45pm Wednesdays Starting 16th October to 4th December, 2019. BOOKINGS HERE
Do you feel like it’s time to inject some fun, fitness and flow into your world?
Needing to tone up, tune in and take some time out for you?
This Melbourne hula hoop class will get the body moving and grooving with a hula hoop.
If you are looking for new ways to get fit, relax, have fun, connect with other awesome people and play, then Hoop Sparx classes are for you!
Our hula hoop classes are a combination of inspiration, fitness, tech, flow, play and dance. Classes include instruction, practice and challenges for everyone at all levels.
There are 5-10 hoopers in every class aged from about 20-65!
Each term runs for 8 weeks and each class focuses on different moves, tricks, drills, transitions and concepts. Classes don’t add on to each other so you can join at any time although, people who come more regularly do start to get comfortable in the hula hoop and begin to pick things up a little quicker.
Donna Sparx is a professional hula hoop dancer who is passionate about bringing the dance into the hoop and sharing the freedom found in play and flow. Recognised globally for her creativity, innovation, flow facilitation and playful approach, she has shared the hoopla with thousands of people aged 2 to 72! Donna has performed with the Women’s Circus and at many festivals and events. She brings a passion and playfulness to her work that is infectious. Her motto: Do it ‘til you can.
What to bring: All hoops provided. BYO playfulness, water bottle and wear comfy clothes.
Web: www.hoopsparx.com.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hoopsparx
Instagram: @donnasparx
BOOKINGS HERE

CREATIVE VOICE Life through improvised singing with Hilde Knottenbelt.
Contact Hilde for information.

January 2020: 4 Day Creative Voice Summer School Wednesday January 15 - Saturday 18 January 10:00am-4:30pm each day
Explore connections between voice, body, breath, and the imagination. Work with voice on the thresholds between sound, spoken word and singing. Bring the uniqueness of your own musicality and voice to a co-created community of sound.
Cost: EARLY BIRD $600 (in full by December 1) LATE BIRD $660
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CREATIVE VOICE is FACILITATED by HILDE KNOTTENBELT, who began developing this process in 1987. Since then she has led workshops throughout Australia, New Zealand and in Switzerland. Hilde has an extensive background in the creative arts and psychodrama and brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to every workshop. Hilde skilfully facilitates groups of all backgrounds and abilities, creating a relaxed and supportive atmosphere in which to explore, create and express through the medium of voice.
CONTACT: Hilde Knottenbelt - info@creativevoice.net.au or fb.me/CreativeVoicewithHilde

RITUAL & IMAGERY CLASS SERIES
Experiential Anatomy, imagery and Movement.
9.30 – 11am Tuesdays in November 12, 19, 26, & December 3, 10, 17. Full - $280, Conc - $220
Based on Anna Halprin’s Ritual 1 supported by Ideokinetic imagery from Barbara Clark
With Shona Innes
This series of classes is based on Anna Halprin’s Movement Ritual 1 (simple movement sequences done on the floor) with the support of imagery coming from the work of Barbara Clark.
Payment: A deposit of $50 by 6th November will secure a place in these classes. EFT is possible – please contact Shona for bank details.
Contact Shona for all queries and info. Phone: 0421 285 338. Email: shona.alextech@gmail.com. Website

A YOGA SEED with Tess Healy. Sundays 6 - 7.15pm. Beginners welcome. All props provided. $15 casual or $12 concession/senior. Try your first class free of charge. Restorative yoga is a gentle style of class accessible for all bodies. Props are used to help support the body into relaxing postures, that are generally lying down or seated. These restorative postures nourish the inner body, support healthy breathing, and leave you feeling refreshed and more at ease.
For more info contact Tess: Phone, email, Website

HOLISTIC MASSAGE by appointment with Victoria Bonte. Phone for a booking.

Victoria's massages are great! I fall asleep every time, it's so relaxing.
Meredith

I love relaxing in the sea of sensation that Victoria's massage creates in me.
John

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THE PALMIST IS IN with Ruth Gale
You have a map to your life in your hands. It can tell you who you are and why you are here. I can read it for you.
I can identify your life purpose, areas of challenge and soul path. You'll gain an expanded sense of who you are and why you are here.
Phone 0439947287 or email Ruth to make an appointment

the regulars

Max Tinkle's Music School
Experienced in Harmonica, Saxophone, Clarinet & Piano!
For all ages, and especially younger ones in,
Jazz, Blues and Popular Music.
Enquiries: Max 0418 587 687 - 7 Days 9.30-8pm
Click here for Max's website
Click here for Max's email
Max's YouTube Play Blues Harmonica in 5 Minutes is here
Enjoy and keep in touch...

FOOTSCRAY COMMUNITY CHOIR. Monday evenings 7-9pm during school terms. Term 4 starts in Helen's Studio has begun, come along anyway!
Singing promotes feelings of well being, belonging and social connectedness. It is good for physical health, regulating blood pressure, releasing endorphins, key neurotransmitters and immune defence mechanisms of the body that support a healthy immune system and counter stress. And it's fun! The choir works with a range of musical styles, including world music, pop, folk, and classical. All are welcome, no auditions are required.
Come along and give it a go.
Book at trybooking or come casually $20/$15. First session free for new members. Any questions call John on 0430 120 436

THE THINKING BODY with Shona Innes. Alexander Technique lessons, Experiential Anatomy and Todd Alignment are Shona's areas of expertise.
2019 by appointment. Shona's website. Shona 0421285338 or shona.alextech@gmail.com

BINDU CREATIVE DANCE AND YOGA with Lisa Sommerlad. 2019 school terms starting 24 April.
Expressive and imaginative creative dance and yoga for all boys and girls- Parent/child (18 month-2 years), Preschooler (3-5 years), Preppie/Grade 2 & Primary/ Grade 2+. Creative Dance and Yoga provides opportunities for children's confidence and self-awareness to expand through the joy of individual creativity, strengthening the mind, spirit and physical body. Each class is a balance of dynamic movement, stillness, relaxation and play. Creative Dance has its foundations in yoga. A culturally diverse and rich variation in music genres and styles inspire our artistic responses and imagination. Friendly, non-competitive and non-gender specific with gentle guidance from Lisa. Innovative room set-ups, evocative music and engaging props make for an exciting and fresh creative experience every time! Info and bookings. Call Lisa 0431590109

SUN YOGA with Lisa Worley.
Tuesdays 6.30 to 7.45pm.
Term 2 starts 23 April.
General Hatha yoga classes for adults.
They are gentle and slow paced, developing a deep meditative focus that nourishes your body, heart and mind.You will strengthen and stretch, relax and focus, slow down and breathe...
Casual attendance welcome. First class FREE :-) Join anytime.
Info and bookings call Lisa 0411 111 794

BLAKE MUSIC SCHOOL Professional tuition in guitar, bass, singing, keyboards, violin, drums and even yodelling. You can contact individual teachers directly to arrange lessons.

Singing: Belinda Foster email 0418502095.
Guitar, ukulele, bass, drums, theory and composition: Jake Donohue email 0411384112.
Piano: Frank Zhang email 0467093902

CLASSIC NIA DANCE CLASS with Sarah Marie. 9-10am, Saturdays from 27th April, 2019. $17. 3 for $30 intro or 10 class pass available.
Info and bookings.

ZUMBA with Yingying. 2019
Sundays in June - 2nd, 9th, 16th. 10am to 11am. $10

A YOGA SEED with Tess Healy.
Sundays 6 to 7.15pm. Term 1 starts from February 3.
Restorative and slow flow yoga classes for beginners and beyond. By learning how to attune to our breath, quiet the mind and rest our body deeply, we can begin to move more mindfully and gracefully through life; both on and off the mat.
$15 casual, $12 concession/senior.
Info and bookings. Tess 0488774088. Tess' website

GREAT WESTERN YOGA with Fiona Garlick. Sunday 8.30am, Tuesday 6.30am,
Wednesday 5.30pm.
You don't need to fit, flexible or female to take our classes. Our classes are suitable for beginners and can be modified for more experienced yoga practitioners. The 60 minute sessions include a series of postures (asanas), breathwork (pranayamas) and relaxation (savasana) and will improve your mental and physical health.
$15 casual, $110 for a 10 week term (unlimited classes),
$95 early bird.
Info and bookings. Fiona's website

EDV SUPPORT GROUP. 7 to 8.30pm. First Tuesday of each month from February to December.
EDV support groups give people affected by an eating disorder the opportunity to come together with others facing similar issues. Recovery support groups are for people 18 years and older, with any type of eating disorder who have taken the first steps to recovery and want to meet others with a similar experience. Info and bookings.