World Arts Focus and JOE'S


adult classes winter 2008

African Drumming with Mahiri Edwards & Tam Tam Mandingue Tam Tam Mandingue is a traditional percussion institute focusing on preserving the original form of the Mandingue Djembe Orchestra by teaching the history and techniques specific to this cultural form.This class teaches Mandingue culture while teaching the history and traditional drumming techniques in foreign countries. Tam Tam Mandingue encourages you to experience the melodic rhythms of the Djembe Orchestra, as it’s known to the world as the orchestra of (sewa kan) joy.

Urban Artistry (hip-hop & other influences) with Junious "House" Brickhouse With instruction ranging from Hip-Hop Freestyle foundation to advanced execution and performance techniques, Junious "House" Brickhouse (The Assasins), and his Urban Artistry program, is focused on building competent, well-rounded "Ambassadors" of Hip-Hop culture. Social dancers and active artists alike will receive history and vocabulary in Hip-Hop, Popping, Locking, B-Boying, and all the influences that have taken Hip-Hop from idea to urban artform. So come out and join Joe's MovementEmporium and Junious in obtaining the skill and confidence to represent on any dance floor and create choreography that explodes on the stage.

Astanga Yoga with Brooke Kidd Take a break from your hectic day to build strength through a peaceful process including yoga, deep stretching, and breathing exercises. Learn and experience different body positions and moving exercises ideal for expanding balance, power, and strength. Increase flexibility, improve muscle tone, and develop inner peace. Click here to read more about the history of Astanga yoga.	Astanga Yoga photo taken by Maura Friedman

Thai Dance Suteera Nagavajara and Maytinee Pramawat Come and learn this ancient dance form from Thailand. In this beginning level class, you will learn the core elements of Thai Classical Dance rymthms and movements. You will learn to stretch your arms, hands, and fingers while balancing your body and weight. You will learn to move with Thai classical and folk music with grace and style. Thai dance is a great exercise that will help you get in touch with your physical and spiritual strength! Learn more at www.somapadance.org	Somapa Thai Dance Photo Taken by Charles Steck

Afro-Modern Beginner/Indermediate with Ronya-Lee LaVaune Anderson In this class students will explore the link between Modern and West African dance. Students can expect to engage in floor work with an emphasis on strengthening the core, high-energy movement across the floor and dynamic combinations that meld the strength and agility of Modern dance with the flair, grace and rhythm of West African dance

"Dance of the Sacred" Raqs Muqaddas with Laurel Victoria Gray A group meditative dance experience based on spiritua practices of the Middle East and Central Asia www.laurelvictoriagray.com

West African Dance with Kadiatou Conte Forte Explore traditional West African movements, rhythms, and songs. Kadiatou Conte will teach traditional west African dances from Guinea Conakry including Sorsone, Doundounba, and Soli. Featuring live drumming! All levels welcome.	West African Dance photo taken by: Charles Steck

North African Belly Dance with Zahra Learn to cultivate life forces and harness the creative power through breathing. visualization, and the movements of this ancient dance of femininity. In theis class you will learn the basics vil playing, veil techniques, as well as raqs sharki, whirling, and meditation.	Wholistic Belly Dance photo by Charles Steck

West African Dance with Lesina Martin & Farafina Kan Start your journey in West African dance with this all level class featuring members of the Farafina Kan. Farafina Kan is a professional performance group that seeks to sustain West African Dance, movement and music through professionalism, artistry, continual learning and proactive intergenerational transmission of African culture.

"Belly Dance" Raqs Sharqi with Laurel Victoria Gray Students will learn Laurel's signature system of basic positions,traveling steps, shimmies,and a dance etude that artistically incorporates skills taught in class.

Liturgical Dance with Gospel Lights Dance Ministry Learn to basics of liturgical dance in this class that welcomes all levels. The Ministry's focus is not merely on technique, but in understanding the message behind this inspirational form of dance.	No Image at this time

Hoop Dance with Noelle Powers Learn the fundamentals of hoola hooping and hoop dance in this ongoing series of classes taught by Noelle of Hooping Powers. In it we will cover the basics of body hooping, including waist, neck, hand, and limb hooping, traveling, hoopdance, simple levels, angles, transitions, and tricks, and how we can use hooping as a metaphor for living well, a tool for strengthening the brain, and for improving one's overall mood. Geared towards adult beginner-level hoopers with no skills necessary! For more information on hooping, visit www.hoopingpowers.com

Vinyasa Yoga (Intermediate) with Marika Hoffman Suval A fluid contemplation in motion, balance and breath, this yoga class nurtures harmony between mind and body as we work with alignment and awareness, deep stretching and relaxation for a revitalizing experience.

Vinyasa Yoga Fudamentals with Marika Hoffman Suval A moderately paced class that explores the fundamental principles of Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Combining breath, alignment and awareness we warm, stretch, cleanse and shape the body. Both beginner and advanced students benefit from getting back to basics.