​Working towards ​a kindness pandemic.
Welcome to 2022.
We are a COVIDsafe venue and request that you do what's needed to
help us stay that way. Thank you.
​
The Body Voice Centre is complying with the Government's COVID requirements.
Proof of vaccination is required.
Masks are recommended inside if physical distancing is not possible.

Have a look at what's on at the studio,
and what's online.
​Wishing you all good health and thanks for your patience and understanding.
The Body Voice Centre proudly support the Animal Rescue Craft Guild (RCC Vic Hub, Facebook). ​

what's on 2022

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CREATIVE VOICE SUMMER SCHOOL  with Hilde Knottenbelt. Friday 28 January 2022 - Sunday 30 January 2022, 10:00am-4:30pm 
Love singing with others?
Want to be more playful with your voice?
Come, find and lose yourself through improvised sound, at this 3 day Creative Voice workshop in Footscray, Melbourne
COST: Early Bird $470 (by January 3) Late Bird $510
Maximum Participants: 9
ALL ENQUIRIES: email; info@creativevoice.net.au or ring 0419 192187 
Creative Voice Facebook page:  fb.me/CreativeVoicewithHilde
•    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 what becomes a co-created community of sound.
•    Share moments of experiencing and personal story that form the basis of improvised responses. 
Throughout the 3 days, attention will be given to harmony, melody, text, rhythm, ensemble work and variations in vocal timbre. Drawing on these elements will enable you to enter the realms of human experiencing using your voice and yourself as an instrument of sensitive responding.
PERFECT FOR:
People who want to develop their creativity through voice, aspiring and established singers, improvisers, people who sing in choirs, and people who simply have a desire to sing with others and are ready to give it a go. Also of interest to musicians, voice teachers, music therapists, creative arts therapists, playback theatre practitioners and to people who love the immediacy of working in the moment.
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. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Hilde is also a Psychodrama Practitioner and Director of Psychodrama Australia. She is on the teaching faculty of the Melbourne Campus and has a private practice in voice work, counselling and supervision.

COVID SAFE PRACTICES ARE IN PLACE AT THE BODY VOICE STUDIO
FOOTSCRAY COMMUNITY CHOIR with John Howard. 
We're back singing loud and strong! All welcome! 
First class FREE for new members. 7-8.30pm Mondays from 31 Jan - 4 April, 2022. Come along casually for $20/$10. 
Singing together for the joy of it. Connecting with others through voice and song. If you don't already know how good it makes you feel, come along and try it out. First session is free. Footscray Community Choir meets every Monday during school term times from 7 to 8.30pm.
​All are welcome. 
​Contact John 0430 120 436 for questions.
​Singing together. Keeping connected. Joyful and fun.
F.A.M.E - Footscray Acoustic Music Ensemble lead by Luke Plumb. Numbers are strictly limited to 15 people so please rsvp to Luke. Cost: $20 per session, no need to book, just come along. Contact Luke here for further information.
A two hour class that fills the gap between a jam session and a formal music lesson. Participants of all levels are welcome to join in learning new music from around the world by ear. You will hone your skills of playing both within a section of like instruments, and as part of a larger group. There are no prerequisites other than no amplification and a general understanding of mutual respect amongst the class. Repertoire selections include instrumental music from Scandinavia, North, Central and Southern Americas, Western Europe, Eastern Mediterranean and Persian traditions. 
BINDU CREATIVE DANCE AND YOGA with Lisa Sommerlad.
KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR 2022 DATES.
Take your imaginations for a dance…into yoga!
Dynamic, fun & unique creative dance & yoga classes led by creative dance & yoga teacher/visual artist Lisa Sommerlad.
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

Adult classes (over 16’s).
Let’s get back to Dance Nature! Somatic dance & movement for adults.
Saturday, 4th December, 2021 and Saturday, 1st January, 2022. Monthly Saturdays 2:15-3.45pm (during school terms).
$22pp / 2 for $36 bring a friend
It has been a big year, lots of big changes and my feeling is that we all need a big dance; to shake it off, shake it up, break it up and breathe into some spaciousness and joyfulness.
Lets do this!
Please come along for a nourishing, somatic, fluid, embodied dance…! A little bit of guidance from me- & then plenty of room for you to find your groove & move as you feel.
No experience required- everyone can dance : )
The Body Voice Centre offers us a beautiful light-filled studio space where we can relax & sink into the rhythms of breath, body and sound.
(Vax certs required please)
Dress up or down, bare feet dance
We would love you you to join us!

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

​*All adults entering the studio will need a Covid19 certificate*
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: info@dancelumiere.com.au Ph: 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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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. 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.
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
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.
REIKI courses being offered from 2022 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
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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.
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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