BODY VOICE CENTRE

The Body Voice Centre proudly support the Animal Rescue Craft Guild (RCC Vic Hub, Facebook).
The centre is a drop off point for items made for animals injured or orphaned in the bushfires.

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2020 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Alice Heyward and Megan Payne. No Matter What.
'No matter what' is a dance invested in listening, sharing and empathy between bodies. It engages synchronicity and divergence, partial perspective, making and breaking cycles in motion. We have done a two week development in NYC and an in-progress performance at Movement Research at the Judson Church. This studio residency is in preparation for a performance in Bus Projects gallery, Melbourne and Good Grief Studios, Hobart in March 2020.
Thinking of our choreography as a container for offering and responding, we move together through recognisable dance vocabularies and rhythms into abstractions of material archived in our bodies.
We aim to locate the dancing within the step; the rhythm in patterns, unfixing knowledge in embodiment.
We attend to, and facilitate the ‘matter’ at play, becoming vessels for transformation. We exist in a slippery state of interdependence, in which we each are response-able for our condition and depend on each other for support.

SUMMER SPECIAL Alexander Technique with Shona Innes
THREE LESSON PACKAGE
One Hour lesson + two 45 minute lessons
Cost: $165 (Valued at $235)
15th January – 12th February 2020
Find out how the Alexander Technique can help you with Pain Posture Performance Stress Management
Shona: 0421 285 338 shona.alextech@gmail.com
Footscray, Fitzroy

Shona also offers private classes. Contact Shona for booking.

Hilde Knottenbelt
Creative Voice: Life Through Improvised Singing
For more info, contact Hilde: Phone, Email, Webpage, FaceBook
Up-coming
Creative Voice 2 Day Workshop March 28 & 29, 2020
Creative Voice Winter School June 6-8, 2020

FOOTSCRAY COMMUNITY CHOIR 2020 Term 1 runs from 7-9pm on Monday 3rd February to 23rd March. Casual $15/$10 or Term $84/$56. Bookings here.
Singing is great fun and doubly so in a group. It 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. 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 $15/$10. First session free for new members. Any questions call John on 0430 120 436

HULA HOOP DANCE CLASSES with Donna Sparx. 7.30-8.45pm Wednesdays Feb 5 – Feb 26 and Mar 18 – Apr 8, 2020. This includes a 2 week mid-term break.
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

SOURCE CONNECTION WORKSHOP is a 3 hour transformational workshop with Ozlem & Atman.
They will take you on an unforgettable journey into your soul to awaken you to your fullest potential. 6pm Thursday 6th February 2020. Investment: $97 (includes tea and refreshments + a complimentary 1:1 clarity call with either Ozlem/Atman valued at $199 to support you in reaching your goals and deepening your journey in the workshop).
Please book your tickets through Trybooking
More information contact: Ozlem ozlemperon@gmail.com or Atman atmanokyay@gmail.com
Meet Atman: Do you feel disconnected to life? Do you want to connect to your creative juices within you? Are you looking for a deeper connection to yourself?
Creativity is the flavour of life according to Atman. He will run rhythmic exercises to stimulate fun and creativity. Rhythm is a simple yet profound way to connect with life and our creativity.
This is for you if you want to challenge yourself, meet your edges and step out of your comfort zone. We put all the masks down and be truly see who we are.
Tools we use can heal years of trauma as we encourage you to get out of your own way and release your burdens.
Many people are desperately seeking connection in this day and age and I can't wait to share my gifts with you so you can experience it too. Get ready to discover deeper parts of yourself.
Raving Fans...
“Atman is a beautiful soul, who uses everything within him and all his energy to bring an authentic experience to people. From doing his creativity workshop, I saw that he does all in his power to connect people with their deepest and most genuine selves. Atman brings his wealth of musical, theatrical and spiritual knowledge together in his workshops and creates a safe atmosphere, where people are guided to reach their innermost creative energies and to connect with their core selves, as well as with each other.” Brigitte
“Atman is a grounded and clear channel for presence and healing, a very intuitive being that really did the opposite of what most people would do to help someone with depression and got me into a presence of surrender to the now, instead of thinking about goals, motivation and doing something to get ‘there’. What I remembered talking with him is that there is no there, and the answer is to be present with the now while working towards my goals, or not if I don’t feel like it. He also gave me a few techniques to call in presence too.
A conversation with him was very deep and I left feeling centred but also like I was tripping in a good way, and the day flowed amazingly after that. I found a thing I was looking for, went to the beach, and just had a lovely day of connection after seeing him.” Cecilia
Meet Ozlem: I will teach and guide you through simple and ancient Taoist Yoga practice that you can start implementing in your life right away and we will combine Egyptian belly dancing for a deeply nourishing and sensual experience.
You will have the opportunity to expand and truly inhabit yourself in a sacred container where you will feel held, connected, supported, seen and heard.
Journey with us to fully unleash your potential.

Fully FEEL in your body and develop a powerful relationship and deeper connection with yourself
Access your soul's purpose and live a passionate and fulfilling life
Experience pleasure and aliveness in your body
Step into your power and make choices aligned with your heart
Somatically experience yourself in ways that you never have before
Create empowering boundaries that serve YOU and the world
RESPECT yourself and accept ALL parts of you
End your shame around feeling WHOLE (light/dark shadows)
Reclaim your heart, your feelings and emotions
Own your sexuality and power
Attract and create the most amazing and passionate relationship of your life
Be part of a community that ‘gets' you, loves you and supports you for all that you are
This workshop will be practical and inspiring, empowering you to create a loving intimate relationship with your body, feelings and senses so you can feel fully alive once again

This workshop is for men and women of all sizes, cultures and shapes and for those who desire more passion, purpose, ease and flow in their lives. Single and couples are all welcome.
Inspired by the worlds most ancient sacred practices implementing Tantra for a holistically healing, meditative experience to transcend limiting beliefs and unleash your full potential.
WHAT DO YOU MOST DESIRE?
"Sensually energetic, this was an amazing workshop. Ozlem is a beautiful teacher who takes the time and makes you feel connected."- Ellen
"Thank you for continuing to help people love themselves completely." - Eleni
"An amazing experience physically and mentally, loved the gentle moves to awaken the body and soul. Ozlem is extraordinary at guiding each of us through this beautiful journey of discovery into our feminine selves. Can't wait to do it again!" - Taki
"Thank you for an amazing journey that reminded me to look after myself, lean on others and own my personal space so I can show up in my wholeness as a woman." - Roseanna
"This was a beautiful intimate journey celebrating and honouring the love and light within our bodies. Ozlem created a magical sacred space for all of us to explore the depths of our hearts. Deep gratitude." - Emina
"I feel so connected and can now embrace my womanhood. I touched my soul.Thank you. Truly amazing." - Nikki
"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to feel dance and music in my body and for sharing your magical gifts." - Mary
PLEASE NOTE:
- No prior dance or Yoga experience needed, no prior experience in spiritual/personal development needed - this program will meet you wherever you are in you life right NOW
- A maximum of 20 participants will be accepted for this workshop to ensure a safe container for this experience
- Please inform your teacher if you are pregnant or have any injuries

DRUM CONNECTION FACILITATION: VMC Accredited Drum-Circle Facilitation Training.
Hosted by Simon Faulkner and FREA - Facilitated Rhythm Events Australia.
Friday - Sunday, April 17-19, 2020.
This is a fun, experiential, and intensive three-day program that details the different stages and processes involved in leading a community, playing improvised rhythmical music in an empowering and uplifting way. This training is supported by a range of quality resources, and includes ample time for participants to practice the different facilitation techniques covered in the material. Each three-day workshop finishes with an open community drum-circle offering further opportunities for practice.
Cost - Full $395 (CMVic members are offered a discounted price of $295. Use the code: CMVIC at checkout. Join CMVic here)
Register Here for the workshop.
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Simon Faulkner

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

the regulars

CREATIVE VOICE Life through improvised singing.
CREATIVE VOICE is facilitate 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

CLASSIC NIA DANCE CLASS with Sarah Marie. 9-10am, Saturdays during school terms from 1st February, 2020. $17 or 3 for $30 intro or pay by the term.
Info and bookings.
Register for the Nia Retreat - Mornington. 13-15th March, 2020.
Contact Sarah Marie for details.
Phone.
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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...

HULA HOOP DANCE CLASSES with Donna Sparx. 7.30-8.45pm Wednesdays Feb 5 – Feb 26 and Mar 18 – Apr 8, 2020. This includes a 2 week mid-term break.
www.hoopsparx.com.
www.facebook.com/hoopsparx
Instagram: @donnasparx

ZUMBA with Yingying. 2020
Sundays 10am to 11am. $10
Phone Yingying: 0424870708

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

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

FOOTSCRAY COMMUNITY CHOIR. Monday evenings 7-9pm during school terms. Term 1 2020 starts on Monday 4th February in Helen's Studio.
Come along! Singing is great fun and doubly so in a group. It 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. 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 $15/$10. First session free for new members. Any questions call John on 0430 120 436

BINDU CREATIVE DANCE AND YOGA with Lisa Sommerlad. Regular classes for Term 1, 2020: Monday 3rd February - Friday 27th March 2020. Contact Lisa for details
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
(What is?!) Bindu Creative Dance and Yoga
Creative Dance nurtures confidence & self-expression through the joy of music, movement & dance, with the playful exploration of a fresh aesthetic adventure each week.
Classes are non-gender specific, non-competitive and bare foot, catering to toddlers & parent/carer through to teens.
Creative dance explores a plethora of movement ranges from gentle to dynamic, integrating variations from stillness to strength, as children come to understand how they can express feelings, ideas & themselves through their physicality. Traditional and creative yoga underpins the dance, with healthy awareness, self-regulation, mindful movement and breath.
By being receptive to tones in high calibre music, visually inviting room set-ups, use of props, themselves and each other, the unique individual creativity, sense awareness and freedom of expression of each child is enlivened.
Sensory engagement from the tactile through to the vestibular and proprioceptive support the development of the whole child in mind, body & spirit. Uplifting, adventurous, joyful dance encourages development of innate sensibilities, bringing inspiration & creative transformation into the day to day.
End of year performances are an opportunity for the older children to collaborate creatively, while for all age groups gives families and friends an opportunity to see the magical role that creative dance plays in their lives.
Kids Yoga Fridays 5yrs+
This is a very special kids yoga class, bringing focus to the learning of yoga asana, meditation and relaxation techniques in a friendly & engaging way. We even learn a little Sanskrit, the ancient language of the Indian rishis. Yoga provides life skills for health and happiness! Children are encouraged to listen to their bodies and care for their well-being through kindness and receptivity.

A YOGA SEED with Tess Healy.
Sundays 6 to 7.15pm.
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

SUN YOGA with Lisa Worley.
Tuesdays 6.30 to 7.45pm.
Classes begin 21st January 2020.
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

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

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