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The Body Voice Centre is a venue located at
​50 Wolverhampton Street, Footscray, VIC 3011.

We acknowledge that we work and live on the lands of the Wurundjeri People. 
​We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the land. Always was, always will be.

The philosophy underpinning the Body Voice Centre is
a strong belief in the importance of community and the creative arts.
The centre is privately owned and managed and we attempt to keep rental costs low to
encourage exciting and innovative use for rehearsals, workshops and other projects.

See what's happening in Classes & Workshops

For studio rental see studio hire and studio calendars
​Working towards ​a kindness pandemic.
Welcome to 2022.
Have a look at what's on.
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what's on 2022

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​Three Choirs Gather to Sing Together with Footscray Community Choir, Vocal Boogie and The Kensingers. 3-5pm Sunday 19th June 2022.
FREE
Join us for what promises to be an enjoyable afternoon of shared song, laughter and afternoon tea in the warmth of the cosy, large studio. 
Let John know if you can come. All enquiries: John 0430120436
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Creative Voice 1 Day Wonder with Hilde Knottenbelt. 10am – 4:30pm Sunday, August 21, 2022. 
EARLY BIRD $160  (in full  by 1 August) LATE BIRD  $180
Link to further details: https://fb.me/e/3dPyXzKdZ

For people who are  keen to:
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 their own musicality and voice to co-created vocal improvisations

 
Creative Voice 2 Day Workshop
Sat Sept 17 & Sun Sept 18, 10-4:30pm
Cost:  EARLY BIRD $320  (in full  by August 28) LATE BIRD  $345
Link to further details: https://fb.me/e/1tOAJFtCr

Creative Voice 2 Day Workshop
Sat Nov 12 & Sun Nov 13, 10-4:30pm
Cost:  EARLY BIRD $320  (in full  by October 27) LATE BIRD  $345
Link to further details: https://fb.me/e/36x2kFZcP
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​DANCE NATURE Dance for adults with Lisa Sommerlad.
Monthly on Saturdays
2:15-4:00 Saturday Dates - 2nd July, 6th Aug, 3rd Sept, 1st Oct, 5th Nov, 3rd Dec 2022. $22/pp - bring a friend & pay 2 for $36. Bookings are encouraged, you are welcome to pay online prior or on the day. Contact Lisa for details.
​Welcome to 'Dance Nature'- a nourishing, somatic, embodied dance immersion, freeing us into the spaciousness & joy of the flow state.
The natural light-filled studio at Footscray's BodyVoice Centre is a supportive space in which to sink into the rhythms of breath, body and sound.
I will offer gentle guidance in moving, breathing & listening- & from there our well-crafted playlist of sonic sweetness will carry you into your own ecstatic dance as you feel it
Bookings directly through me- Lisa 0431590109 
lisa@binducreativedanceandyoga.com.au
$22pp or 2 for $36 bring a friend!
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FOOTSCRAY COMMUNITY CHOIR led by John Howard.
Term 3 Guest leaders for Term 3: Nicki Johnson & Craig Barrie
(All the way Home). Mondays from 7 to 8.30pm during school terms. T3
11 July to 12 September. 
Casual $20/10 or by the term $160/$80. To book click here.
COME AND SING WITH US
No auditions, ever. No previous experience necessary. All voice types welcome including those who have been told they “can’t sing”.
TRY SINGING
It’s good exercise and great for connecting with others.
Our goals: fun, wellbeing, inclusiveness, MUSIC! 
We sing a broad range of styles including pop (old and new), world music, folk, and classical.
FIRST TRY-OUT SESSION IS FREE 
IN OUR BIG COVID-SAFE SINGING SPACE
New singers can join any time.  First session with the group is free! Then $20/$10 a session casual, or join for the whole term on Trybooking.
​All are welcome. 
​Contact John 0430 120 436 for questions.
​S
inging together. Keeping connected. Joyful and fun.
​Follow us on Facebook for regular updates and videos.
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THE PALMIST IS IN with Ruth Gale. Book Ruth for an online or in person session.
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. Sessions are available over the internet.

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BINDU CREATIVE DANCE AND YOGA Dynamic, fun & unique creative dance & yoga classes led by creative dance & yoga teacher/visual artist Lisa Sommerlad..
Take your imaginations for a dance…into yoga!

Joyful, friendly and inspiring Creative Dance & Yoga classes for parents and toddlers, pre-schoolers, preppies and primary aged children- sessions are friendly, non-competitive and non-gender specific. Creative dance has its foundations in yoga and encourages self-awareness, self-expression and artistic exploration of the senses. Uplifting music, thematic props and gentle guidance combine to create an environment in which young dancers can develop and learn through dance, yoga, art & music.
Timetable during school terms:
Kids Classes
Mon 4:15-5:15 Primary U8s
Mon 5:20-6:20 8yrs+
Wed 9:30-10:15 Preschoolers 3-5yrs
Thu 9:30-10:15 Toddlers 18mth-3yrs + Adult
Thu 10:30-11:15 Preschoolers 3-5yrs
Fri 9:30-10:15 Preschoolers 3-5yrs
School Holiday Dance & Design Sessions for 4-8yrs and 10-13yrs

Creative Dance & Yoga classes are $15 for toddlers, $17 for preschoolers & older, ,including trials, on a casual basis.
Term enrolment is encouraged, but not required.
Private pre-natal yoga, personalised yoga & meditation classes for families, children with special needs (as recommended by OTs) or your small group are available by appointment.
All enquiries welcome.
To book a trial or enrol, please contact Lisa with your child's name, age and preferred class.
Go to www.binducreativedanceandyoga.com.au for more info, or Lisa 0431590109
You can see Lisa’s artwork here: www.matangiriver.com.au
DANCE LUMIERE with Leighton Stevenson.
Dance Lumiere offers a diverse range of class options to guide you on your journey. Check out our range of classes from beginner to professional, in a group or private, to find the class that suits you. Not sure where you fit in? Read out helpful guide or contact us.
If you have any questions please get in contact with me either by email or phone: 0452 072 092
Please look after yourself and each other, and thank you for your understanding. Leighton Stevenson. Founder, Dance Lumiere. ​
The Intro to Dance courses are designed to introduce you to two new dances per course. If you have learnt them but feel like you'd benefit from going through them again, you're more than welcome to: repetition is an important part of learning.
Next Intro to Dance 4 week course: Intro 1 - Waltz & Cha Cha (from Jan 28th, 2022) - BOOK

Improve the basics you know, add new figures and concepts in our improvers classes. Drop into these classes at any time, no partner required. Improvers classes (run every Friday). $17 per class.
Ballroom @ 7PM - BOOK
Latin @ 8:30PM - BOOK


Continue your progress by entering our Medal program. Your first Medal is the Crystal level, which will be a two dance performance with feedback from an industry professional. Great way to improve, especially for the goal-setters our there
Crystal Medal - Ballroom (waltz & Quickstep). 10 Week course + medal exam = $190. Register my interest
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Commencing Friday 29th at 6:15 PM. 
We're pleased to add a teenage dance class to our schedule, and plan to launch with the first week of the term 2 school year. If you know of someone ages 13-19 who would be interested please get them to register their interest here. (No fees are required to register your interest).
Any referrals you make will get you a free dance class as thanks (read about all our rewards here).
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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...

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BELINDA FOSTER MUSIC SCHOOL Professional singing tuition with Belinda Foster. 
​Contact Belinda for an appointment. email  0418502095.

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ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE with Shona Innes. On Tuesdays.
​Shona is offering a couple of different types of lessons. The first is the usual hands-on lesson and the second a hands-off lesson (in Alexander language called a "talkthrough".) A "Talk through"  can accomodate social distancing  and is something which is standard practice for Shona. 

THE THINKING BODY with Shona Innes. Alexander Technique lessons, Experiential Anatomy and Todd Alignment are Shona's areas of expertise.
Hands washing and usual precautions apply.
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 offers private classes. Contact Shona for booking.

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SUN YOGA with Lisa Worley. Tuesday evenings from 2022.
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
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HULA HOOP CLASS with Donna Sparx. Check in with Donna for online options. Back in the studio in 2022.
​7.30-8.45pm on Wednesdays. 
Tix available throughout the term (unless sold out) and every hula hoop class is designed as a stand-alone – meaning you can join at any time and slot right in!
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 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!
WARNING: Once you come to hoop class, it's likely you will end up:
a) totally addicted
b) part of a really awesome community
c) getting toned without even noticing you're doing a workout
d) giggling more
e) surprising yourself at what your body can do
f) having more fun and joy in your world
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. 
About the facilitator:
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 and sanitised for covid safety. BYO playfulness, water bottle and wear comfy clothes.
Stay connected: Web: www.hoopsparx.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/hoopsparx Instagram: @donnasparx
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Online Yoga & Meditation classes with Tess Healy, from A Yoga Seed Check in with Tess for online options.
  • A Yoga Seed offers Restorative Yoga, Yin, Yoga Nidra and Slow Flow Yoga for all bodies & experience levels. Tess' gentle and considered teaching style empowers students to feel grounded and at home in their own body, both on and off the mat.
    Book in for the Live Online classes or contact Tess directly if you would like to organise a tailored one on one session.
    For more info contact Tess: Phone, email, Website

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LIFEWISE COACHING Online with Marg Peck.
Lifewise coaching and mentoring. Life and health coaching move towards ease, growth, creativity and joy. Clarify your personal and professional purpose and authentic mission. Align with values and create life balance. Realise our gifts and share them in creative and sustainable ways.
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    • Susan Bamford Caleo
    • John Brennand
    • Victoria Bonte
    • Alice Heyward & Megan Payne
    • Alexis Fishman
    • Michaela Svensson
  • Studio Hire
    • Large Studio
    • Small Studio
    • Studio Calendars
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  • About Us
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    • Getting Here