BODY VOICE CENTRE

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FOOTSCRAY COMMUNITY CHOIR. Term 2.
Singing promotes well being, feelings of belonging and social connectedness. It is 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.
T2 begins Monday 29 April 7-9pm in Helen's studio. Book at trybooking or come casually $20/$15. First session free. Any questions call John on 0430 120 436.

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.

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

3 Day Creative Voice Winter School June 8-10. Saturday, Sunday & Monday 10:30am-5:00pm 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 $450 (in full by May 17) LATE BIRD $490
https://www.facebook.com/events/587469625037127/

2 Day Creative Voice Workshop September 14 & 15. Saturday & Sunday 10:30am-5:00pm both days
A two day Creative Voice offering for shower soloists, singers, improvisers, music therapists, choir leaders, voice teachers and people who love the immediacy and vitality that co-creating in the moment brings. This workshop is ideal for people who are keen to experience this form of voice work for the first time. It is also open to people with previous experience of Creative Voice who enjoy the weekend format.
Cost: EARLY BIRD $300 (in full by August 21) LATE BIRD $330
https://www.facebook.com/events/309150219745304/

January 2020: 4 Day Creative Voice Summer School Thursday January 16 - Sunday 19 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
https://www.facebook.com/events/751128461947182/

JOHN BOLTON THEATRE SCHOOL.
2019 July 29 to November 8.
Info and bookings.

the regulars

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

FOOTSCRAY COMMUNITY CHOIR. Monday evenings during school terms.
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.
Term bookings or come casually $20/$15. First session free. 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 Wednesdays by appointment. Shona's website. Shona 0421285338 or shona.alextech@gmail.com

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 0411111794

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

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.

BLAKE MUSIC SCHOOL Professional tuition in guitar, bass, singing, keyboards, violin, drums, harmonica, sax, clarinet and even yodelling. You can contact individual teachers directly to arrange lessons.
Singing: Belinda Foster belindasofra@gmail.com 0418502095.
Guitar, ukulele, bass, drums, theory and composition: jake.d.donohue@gmail.com 0411384112.
Piano: Frank Zhang frankzhangxh@hotmail.com 0467093902

MAX TINKLE MUSIC SCHOOL
Tel. 0418 587 687 Info: harmonicaessentials.com.au
E: jazz@ozonline.com.au
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