Most Sundays, 4:30 – 6 p.m. (contact Michael Stevens for actual dates)
Unidos da Filadelfia (Philadelphia United) is a community-based samba school modeled after the Carnaval parade organizations of Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia in Brazil. Founded in 2005, the school’s mission is to spread the joy and excitement of Brazilian percussion through music education and performance. Members of the school have the opportunity to play the traditional percussion instruments and learn the rhythmic styles of Brazilian Carnaval, and to perform at various community events. No prior musical experience is necessary.
If you would like to join our school, or would like to hire Unidos to perform at your event, please contact Michael Stevens (founder/director) at: sambafreak13@gmail.com.
Posted on Feb 21, 2010, in Events.
Tagged: classes · live music
Sunday, February 21 – Saturday, February 27, various times
For the month of March, Fatima Adamu and Rob Snyder will be in Seattle, training to become yoga teachers with Ana Forrest. Studio 34 will be donating the proceeds from a few of our Forrest Yoga classes to help cover Fatima and Rob’s expenses. Come support them by attending any of the following yoga classes:
• Sunday Feb 21st, 10 a.m. with Morgan
• Thursday Feb 25th, 6 p.m. with Stephen
• Friday Feb 26th, 5:30 p.m. with Angie
• Saturday Feb 27th, 11 a.m. with Jason
Thursday and Friday’s classes are pay-what-you-can, Sunday and Saturday’s classes are $10. Class Cards, Work Exchange credit, and any extra cash donations are welcome.
Posted on Feb 21, 2010, in Events, Yoga.
Tagged: benefit · classes · Yoga
Saturdays, February 6 and 20, and March 6* and 20, 3 – 5 p.m. (*except March 6, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.) 
These 2 hour classes will take us deeper into this cathartic, joyful, insightful, and wild Spiritual Movement Practice. Newcomers are very welcome!
The 5Rhythms® of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness form ‘The Wave’, a simple movement meditation practice that encourages us to find our own dance of embodied feeling and to discover ourselves at our most fluid and creative level, bringing more of ourselves –body, heart, mind & soul- into movement, on the dance floor & out in the world. There are no steps to learn and it can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age, fitness, ability, or experience.
Feedback on the Jan 2nd class:
“. . .a beautiful experience that planted seeds of courage, passion, love, happiness and joy . . .”
” A magical afternoon of connectivity and joy”.
Cost: $15 each, $10 students/elders etc, $5 new to 5Rhythms®. No one turned away.
(For more information -and for more feedback- see http://www.meetup.com/dance-5rhythms)
Richard McConnell Jerram has been dancing the 5Rhythms® since 1996. He brings heart, humor, and eight years’ experience as an accredited teacher.
Posted on Jan 10, 2010, in Events.
Tagged: classes · dance
a six-week class series with Jen Web
Tuesdays, January 12 through February 16, 6 – 7 p.m.
FREE intro class Tuesday, January 5, 6 – 7 p.m.
Spin your way to improved health and happiness with hoop dance! Jen Web will teach you the fundamentals of hoop dance as well as a few mesmerizing tricks that you can incorporate into your own dance style. Strengthen your body as you learn to spin the hoop around your waist, neck, hands and legs. Meditate and relieve stress as you discover your inner rhythm. Hoop dance is the perfect mind/body exercise for those who want to get fit and have fun!
- Hoops provided for class use!
- Bring lots of water!
- Please wear fitted, comfortable clothing and sneakers.
For more info on Jen Web and Funtown visit:
www.funtownproductions.com
www.jen-web.com
Posted on Dec 17, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: class series · classes · dance · hoop dancing
a monthly 2-hour open practice presented by Funtown and Studio 34
Every second Sunday of the month, beginning January 10, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. 
Join Jen Web for an evening of hoop dance at the beautiful and spacious Studio 34! Enjoy two full hours of open practice with other hoopers in a casual, fun environment. Share tricks, practice a routine, and meet new friends! Hoops provided but feel free to bring your own. Appropriate for all experience levels. Cost: $5
Posted on Dec 17, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: classes · dance · hoop dancing
Sundays, November 29, December 20, February 14, and February 21, 12:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Come and experience a FREE* new monthly movement class at Studio 34. Facilitated by Fatima Adamu, this class will explore using movement in its many manifestations to create a vehicle for healing, self-exploration and release. It will be guided by African Dance, Meditation & Breath, Yoga, Music and Contact Improvisation.
*donations in any amount will be accepted.
Posted on Nov 19, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: classes · dance · free · Yoga
Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m.
We have a lot planned for this month’s Feet Active!
7pm sharp – Samba drumming class! Michael Stevens who leads regular samba classes in West Philly will guide this class suitable for beginners.
8:45 - Performance by Unidos da Filadelfia (Philadelphia United), a community-based samba school. They played at the Studio 34 anniversary party a few months ago and were amazing. (link below)
9:30 – Dance Party! Ginkgo! Ross of Love!
Midnight – Yoga led by Brittany who teaches at Studio 34. With live DJ. All levels welcome. Candlelight.
Vegan Cupcakes – Autumnly winterly deliciousness.
$5-10 or pay what you can
Posted on Nov 3, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: classes · dance · live music · party · vegan · Yoga
Saturdays, November 7 & 21, and December 5 & 19, 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
These 2 hour classes will take us deeper into this cathartic, joyful, insightful, and wild Spiritual Movement Practice. The classes will form a series, but can be taken on their own. They will build on the Tasters we have held, but Newcomers are very welcome!
The 5Rhythms® of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness form ‘The Wave’, a simple movement meditation practice that encourages us to find our own dance of embodied feeling and to discover ourselves at our most fluid and creative level, bringing more of ourselves –body, heart, mind & soul- into movement, on the dance floor & out in the world. There are no steps to learn and it can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age, fitness, ability, or experience.
Cost: $15 each, $10 students/elders, but no one turned away (Class card will buy 4 for cost of 3).
Please contact Richard with questions at waves.philly@gmail.com.
Richard McConnell Jerram has been dancing the 5Rhythms since 1996. He brings heart, humor, and eight years’ experience as an accredited teacher.
Posted on Oct 27, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: class series · classes · dance
Sunday, November 8, 12 to 8pm
Angie Hauser/Chris Aiken master class ~ jam ~ performance ~ snacks ~ friendly people…
all packed into one manageable, affordable day.
Schedule:
12-3pm contact improvisation workshop w/ Chis and Angie, workshop description tba
3-4pm break (we’ll provide snacks in the lounge)
4-6pm – contact improvisation jam
6pm – informal performance with Chris, Angie and others tba
7-8pm cool down
Pricing:
full day 14-day advance $35
full day door price $45
workshop alone $40
jam/performance alone $10
Preregistration:
chris@deephouse.name
215.402.0133 (home)
Send checks (payable to PDP or Philadelphia Dance Projects) to:
c/o Chris Deephouse
1300 Bergan Road
Oreland PA 19075
Chris Aiken is a leading international teacher and performer of dance improvisation and contact improvisation. Over the past two and a half decades his work has evolved through ongoing investigations of performance, composition, movement technique and design. His work has been significantly influenced through the somatic practice of the Alexander Technique, ideokinesis, yoga and Rolfing. Chris has performed and collaborated with many renowned dance artists including Steve Paxton, Kirstie Simson, Nancy Stark Smith, Peter Bingham, Andrew Harwood, Patrick Scully and Angie Hauser. He is a Guggenheim Fellow and an assistant professor at Ursinus College. Chris is currently touring a new work entitled “Dwell” co-created with Angie Hauser.
Angie Hauser is a dance-maker, performer and teacher. Her work is grounded in improvisation and performance and reflects the influences of contact improvisation, ballet, butoh and contemporary dance techniques. Angie is a member of Bebe Miller Company. In 2006 she received a BESSIE Award for her collaboration with Miller. She has also danced with the companies of Elizabeth Streb, Liz Lerman and Poppo Shiriashi and performed with many gifted artists including Kirstie Simpson, Andrew Harwood, Kathleen Hermesdorf, K.J. Holmes and Darrell Jones. Her creative work also includes her ongoing collaboration with Chris Aiken resulting in performances and workshops in the U.S. and in Europe, including their project, Dwell , co-commissioned by the National Performance Network. She has taught improvisation and dance throughout the U.S. and in Switzerland, Germany, Canada and Scotland.
Posted on Sep 28, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: classes · improv
Saturdays, August 29 – September 19, 4-5:30 p.m.
A great class for new students and beginners as well as experienced students, who would like to brush up on the basics. Taught by our eager Forrest Graduates and assisted by either Stephen or Angie.
Posted on Aug 28, 2009, in Events, Yoga.
Tagged: class series · classes · free · Yoga
Tuesdays, September 22 – October 27, 6-7 p.m.
Take your hooping to the next level! In Jen Web’s Intermediate Hoop Dancing class series you will learn plenty of hot new moves to spice up your routine. Increased intensity will keep your heart rate up so you shape up and look your best. Each class will start off with a warm up and then transition into a faced paced section of new moves, variations, drills and combinations. Guidance and exercises for those interested in performing will also be included. Let your inner super star shine!
Posted on Aug 27, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: class series · classes · dance · hoop dancing
Tuesdays, July 21 & 28, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Similar to the Thursday night restorative class, these sessions use longer-held postures to go deeper in the mind and body. A wonderful complement to a more rigorous physical practice or just in its own right, this practice brings incredible therapeutic benefits to all systems of the body and results in an invigoration and vitalization of the most organic nature (see also restorative yoga in class descriptions). All levels more than welcome.
Posted on Jul 14, 2009, in Events, Yoga.
Tagged: classes · Yoga
Tuesdays, July 21 & 28, 5:45 to 7:15 p.m.
Summer is the season of movement and exploration. The first hour of class will be geared toward creating lots of heat (and clarifying sweat) in the body. The last half hour will then use this heat to safely move deep into the body through longer held postures, thereby detoxifying and creating spaciousness. Previous yoga experience recommended. Drop-ins welcome.
Posted on Jul 14, 2009, in Events, Yoga.
Tagged: classes · Yoga
Saturdays July 11 & August 8, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
An interpretation of Afro Brasilian and West African Movement Qualities facilitated Lela Aisha Jones & Alex Shaw. $15 for one session, $25 for both sessions. For more information contact flyground@gmail.com or 850.459.9021.
Posted on Jul 8, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: classes · dance · workshop
With instructor Jen Web
Tuesdays, June 30 to August 4, 6 to 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, June 30 to August 4, 7 to 8 p.m.
Spin your way to improved health and happiness with hoop dance! This adult series will teach you the fundamentals of hoop dance and plenty of mesmerizing tricks that you can incorporate into your own dance style. Six sessions, $60. [more]
Posted on Jun 4, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: class series · classes · dance · fitness
Usiloquy Dance Designs
Friday, July 3, 6 to 8 p.m.
Learn a pulsating, lively routine to music from India. [more]
Posted on May 19, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: classes · dance
Studio 34 has two new special deals on classes!
[more]
Posted on May 8, 2009, in Specials, Yoga.
Tagged: classes · fitness · Yoga
Eclectic Spirit Dance & Music
With Lara Vracarich of Eclectic Spirit Dance & Music
Sat., April 11, 4 p.m.
Release, renew and recharge! Journey deep into your inner and universal awareness and out with embodiment and authentic expression, through guidance that weaves movement, yoga and vocalization with open exploration for personal/collective experience and discovery. Expand your range of motion, re-discovering inner resources and outlets for emotion, expression and interaction. Based in DansKinetics®, 5 Rhythms® and dance therapy perspectives and spirituality. Live percussion. E-mail firefreedomdance@hotmail.com for more information.
$15 advance; $18 door. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Posted on Apr 7, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: classes · dance
In May, we’re launching Thank You Thursdays, offering free yoga classes to thank various kinds of folks who make our community better. Here’s how it works:
On the fourth Thursday of each month, we honor health-care workers — nurses, doctors, and everyone else who helps keep us healthy. If you’re one of those wonderful people, you’re invited to a free 75-minute yoga class at 8 p.m. on Thurs., May 29. Tell your friends!
Eventually, we’ll extend the idea, inviting various groups for the first, second, and third Thursdays of each month. Stay tuned.
Posted on Apr 30, 2008, in Yoga.
Tagged: classes · fitness · special offers · Yoga
Yoga, Pilates, and more. New classes added each month.
