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Welcome, we are open again. 

We are a COVIDsafe venue and request that you
do what's needed to help us stay that way.
​Thank you.

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Check out what's on and what's coming soon.

what's on 2021
Dance Lumiere with Leighton Stevenson. Every Friday from 6.15pm onwards. Bookings.
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.
The Inner Cartography of Dance - with Shona Innes and Jonathan Sinatra. 1.30pm-5.30pm, Saturday 15th May, 2021. $80 (early bird $70). Bookings
This workshop will explore your body’s innate intelligence through movement, experiential anatomy and release dance practices. A significant focus will be spinal balance & flexibility, stabilising and mobilising body parts, and engaging the body’s centre of gravity through movement.
Experiential Anatomy - learning becomes a rich, multidimensional event when you directly experience physical structures and systems in your own body. Experiential anatomy is a way of learning that involves your whole being on all levels.
Release Technique - focuses on the principles of ‘ease of movement’ and ‘fluidity’. Dancers learn to minimise tension in the body to create freedom of movement. The release of body weight into the floor and the use of breath to initiate movement is part of the learning process. The style focuses on the use of sensation, gravity and momentum to create dynamic movement.
Shona Innes is an Alexander Technique, Experiential Anatomy and Todd Alignment, practitioner and dancer. 
Jonathan Sinatra has over 25 years of professional experience in dance making and facilitating. He has worked with Russell Dumas’ Dance Exchange since 2001and many other professional artists. 
Duration 3.5 hours
The workshop is in person with Covid-Safe practices in place.
Limited number of participants, so best to book in early.
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3-Day Creative Voice Winter School with Hilde Knottenbelt. 10:00am-4:30pm, June 12-14, 2021. Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Cost:  EARLY BIRD $450 (in full by May 19 ) LATE BIRD  $490. Bookings here.
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. 
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.
Individual Sessions. 1:1 sessions continue to be available in Melbourne throughout 2021, both on zoom and face to face. Call 0419 192187 to book a session.
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.
Future schools: ​Winter: June 12, 13 & 14, Spring: September 4 & 5, Summer: November 13 & 14.
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NEW to the Body Voice Centre. Lisa is offering an ADULT DANCE programme. Contact Lisa for all information.
DANCE NATURE - Adults dance - starting monthly on Saturday 1st May 2- 3.30pm. $22/pp - bring a friend & pay 2 for $36. Bookings are encouraged, you are welcome to pay online prior or on the day.
​This one is for the dancer in you…& the dance nature in your heart that may be longing to emerge…
No experience necessary- if you crave dance & the freedom of expressive movement with great music, we would love you to join us : )
If you are scared silly at the idea of feeling into your body awareness through dance, we would absolutely love you to join us! : )
Lisa will guide you gently through a nourishing flux of dance actions & ways of embodied moving, designed to inspire your senses & elevate your spirit.
BYO Barefeet, stretchy clothes, water bottle
Stay for chats after if you choose : )
​BINDU CREATIVE DANCE & YOGA with Lisa Sommerlad.
Lisa offers group and private dance and yoga sessions for children and adults.
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!​
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 here.
FOOTSCRAY COMMUNITY CHOIR. with John Howard. We're back singing loud and strong! ​All welcome! 
First class FREE for new members. Monday's 7-8.30pm, 19th April to Monday 21st June (except Queens Birthday Holiday 14th June.) Book on line $135/$72. (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.
​Singing together. Keeping connected. Joyful and fun.
TaKeTiNa RHYTHM MEDITATION PROCESS PRACTICE GROUP with Charlotte Roberts. Wednesdays as follows: 2-4pm: April 7, May 19. 
11am-1pm: June; 2, 16, 30. July 14, 28. August 11. September 8.
I’m practicing my skills (I’m currently in training) and looking for human-guinea pigs!
No skill or experience necessary. Because the sessions are for my trial and error; it will be a stripped back version of TaKeTiNa journeys. 
I will provide something as a thank you at the end. Casual attendance is accepted.
This process involves stepping, clapping, chanting and the option to sit or lay down at any time. You are encouraged to explore falling in and
out of rhythm and current studies have revealed TaKeTiNa supports improved health and wellbeing.

Email themusicalbodysings@gmail.com or text 0432550460 to let me know you're coming along.
Incantations album launch celebration 2nd May
The Musical Body Winter Retreat 23-25 July
https://linktr.ee/CharlotteRobertsMusic
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
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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 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
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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. 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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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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Online Yoga & Meditation classes with Tess Healy, from A Yoga Seed
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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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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.
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
artists in residence Feb 2020 - Feb 2021
​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. 
​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. 
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