BODY VOICE CENTRE

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Check out what's on, online marvels and what's coming soon.

what's on 2021

VOICE CIRCLE with John Brennand. John is currently an Artist in Residence at the Body Voice Centre.
Introductory Workshop. Sunday 28th Feb 2021. 1.00pm to 5.30pm. BYO water bottle. BYO cup and snacks for tea break.
Cost: $50 concession $60 full. Booking
For more info contact John at voice.circles@gmail.com or Voice Lab Projects on Facebook.
Voice Circles are guided vocal workshops that explore breath, body, energy awareness, release of tension, vocal range and colour, and the meditative and expansive effect of sustained toning and improvised group songscapes.
The intention of the practice is to promote a sense of energetic and expressive well-being and easeful flow while aiming to provide a safe space to share and enliven individual and interconnected creative capacity though embodied voice practice. Previous experience in singing not required.
Facilitator John Brennand has a PhD in Performance Studies from Victoria University. John's experience in voice includes training and workshops with various practitioners including: extended voice with Linda Wise of Pantheatre, France; Workshops in Voice Movement Therapy with Paul Newham, author of "The Singing Cure"; Workshops and training with John Howard and Helen Sharp of Body Voice Centre, Melbourne; Harmonic overtone training with Chris James. John also incorporates elements of Yoga and Qi-gong practice.
I will advise if there are any changes regarding updates in alignment with DHHS Vic related to coronavirus (COVID 19).

BINDU CREATIVE DANCE & YOGA with Lisa Sommerlad
Private yoga classes are available by request- addressing specific requirements or guidance in a solid foundation for practice.
Suitable for 1:1, families, or small groups.
Please contact Lisa to discuss: 0431590109
Strengthen & lengthen in body & breath with warming, slow paced asana. Enhance your breath awareness & soften into your true nature through guided meditation & relaxation. Feel revitalised & energetically harmonised with the nourishing sustenance of a whole yoga practice. Beginners welcome. Further enquiries via message
www.facebook.com/binducreativedance

FOOTSCRAY COMMUNITY CHOIR. with John Howard
We're back singing loud and strong! All welcome! First class FREE. Monday's 7-9pm, 1st Feb to Monday 29th March (no session on Labour Day holiday, March 8th). Book on line $120/$64 (Full/Concession) or you can come along casually for $20/$10.
Looking forward to singing with you again.
Contact John 0430 120 436 for questions.
Keep singing together and keep connected. Physical distancing doesn't mean social distancing.

SUN YOGA with Lisa Worley. Tuesday evenings commencing on Feb 2 - March 30. 6.30-8pm.
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

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 CLASS with Donna Sparx. BOOK 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 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

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE with Shona Innes. 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.

ZUMBA with Ying Ying
Sundays 10-11am.
For all information contact Ying Ying: 0424870708

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

online marvels 2021

A YOGA SEED with Tess Healy
The dates for first classes back in 2021 are:
MONDAY the 4th of January
Yoga Nidra at 7:30pm
SATURDAY the 9th of January
Flow & Yin Yoga at 9:30am
SUNDAY the 10th of January
Restorative Yoga at 6pm
Timetable + Bookings
For more info contact Tess: Phone, email, Website
Slowing down / making space for rest.
Thank you for being a part of my online yoga classes over these last 9 months. Connecting together virtually through yoga and meditation, has been such a precious gift for me this year. In the midst of many big changes and shifts, having this community to connect with each week has been so special and nurturing.
The dates for 2021 are from:
MONDAY the 4th of January
Yoga Nidra at 7:30pm
SATURDAY the 9th of January
Flow & Yin Yoga at 9:30am
SUNDAY the 10th of January
Restorative Yoga at 6pm
Timetable + Bookings
For more info contact Tess: Phone, email, Website

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.

LIFE MOVES with Marg Peck and Heidi Barrett.
Zoom online
Sharing our joy of movement and dance.

http://www.lifemovesworkshops.com/

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.

coming soon

BLAKE MUSIC SCHOOL Professional tuition. Contact Belinda teachers directly to arrange lessons.

Singing: Belinda Foster email 0418502095. Belinda has moved all lessons online for the time being. She will continue online lessons until restrictions are lifted.

CREATIVE VOICE with Hilde Knottenbelt. Coming in April 10 & 11, June 12, 13 & 14, September 4 & 5, November 13 & 14.
2-Day Autumn Workshop. 10:00am-4:30pm April 10 & 11, Saturday & Sunday.
Cost: EARLY BIRD $300 (in full by March 19), LATE BIRD $340
LOVE SINGING WITH OTHERS? KEEN TO BE MORE PLAYFUL WITH YOUR VOICE?
Join us for this two day Creative Voice workshop and experience the joys of vocal improvisation!
CONTACT: Hilde Knottenbelt - info@creativevoice.net.au
Creative Voice provides a delicious opportunity to express your aliveness through voice. Through a playful, multi-layered approach to improvised singing, you develop the courage to experiment with others and extend the expressive possibilities of the human voice.
IN THIS WORKSHOP YOU WILL
• Explore connections between voice, body, breath and the imagination.
• Bring together vocalising, creativity, story telling and music making.
• Bring the uniqueness of your own musicality and voice to a co-created community of sound.
PERFECT FOR aspiring and established singers, shower soloists, experimental vocalists, improvisers, people who sing or would like to sing in choirs or a cappella groups, musicians, music therapists, speech therapists, and anyone who would like to develop their capacity for attunement, spontaneity and creativity through voice.
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.

REIKI courses being offered from March 2021 onwards with Deborah Dalziel of Melbourne Reiki Centre. See details below.
Reiki is a gentle, effective energy healing method, which treats the whole individual, not just the symptoms of a Dis-Ease. With Reiki the practitioner acts as a conduit for the healing energy of the universe to flow through his/her hands to the individual or animal, causing a shift toward health at the deepest levels. It restores balance and harmony to a person or animal’s entire being: physical, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual. Reiki can also be used to accelerate personal growth and healing and as importantly can be a practise for maintaining wellness.
The beauty of Reiki as a healing system is that it is simple, non-invasive, and stress-free, yet highly effective. All courses will be run in a Covid-safe manner as per Government Guidelines. If you are read to self heal then come join us.

Shoden - Reiki Level 1 Courses 2021 - See website for details

Okuden - Reiki Level 2 Courses 2021- See website for details

Shinpiden - Reiki Level 3 Course 2021 - See website for details

Simon Faulkner

DRUM CONNECTION FACILITATION: VMC
Accredited Drum-Circle Facilitation Training. Please contact him for details. For additional information on the course itinerary
Hosted by Simon Faulkner and FREA - Facilitated Rhythm Events Australia.
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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artists in residence 2020

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.

John Brennand
John completed a PhD by creative project at Victoria University in Performance Studies titled Voice Lab: Songs of being as philosophical enquiry. The project culminated with a performance showing at Body Voice Centre in Sept 2017.
He has initiated multiple artistic projects as part of his current artist residency at the Body Voice Centre.
Project 1 is a creative collaboration with fellow artist in residence Victoria Bonte, forming performance duo Sublime Folly. Their first preliminary ‘work in progress’ showing at the Body Voice Centre was an absurdist journey of song, story, and clowning, through an abstract existential landscape which requires the constant service of maintenance and cleaning team, Danka and Boris. John and Victoria are looking toward further collaborations to create sound and voice scapes, and performances, arising from improvisational investigations.
Project 2 incorporates the collection of edited videos from John’s bike rides around Melbourne collaged with audio ‘scores’ of looped and layered vocal sounds, thus combining his love of cycling with his interest and practice in improvised vocalisation.
Project 3 aims to develop voice workshops and events for public participation.
Side Projects.