a six-week class series with Jen Web
Tuesdays, June 8 through July 13, 6 to 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 May 6, 2010, in Events.
Tagged: class series · dance · hoop dancing
Saturdays: May 29, June 26, July 31, 8 p.m.
A fun, informal monthly series curated by Nicole Bindler (and occasional guest curators), the StudioSeries features experimental performances in all media by some of Philly’s most exciting artists (with some fabulous out-of-town guests). Come check out the art while it’s raw and in the works — a rare and thrilling opportunity to get a window into the artist’s creative process. Feel free to hang afterwards; meet the artists and chat with them about their performances. Cost: $6.
May 29:
Loren Groenendaal – dance
New Extreme Dance Explosions Awesomes – dance
Marcel Williams Foster – performance
Mark Dwinell – music
Jenny Sawyer – dance
Leah Stein – dance
June 26
<fidget> – music/dance/video
Workshop for Potential Movement – dance
Sarah Mann O’Donnell – performance
David Dunn – video
Gene Coleman/Zornitsa Stoyanova – music/dance
Ric Royer – performance
July 31
Jessica Morgan – dance
Jesse Kudler – music
JJ Tiziou – photography
Sara Narva – dance
react/dance – dance
Color is Luxury – music
Posted on May 3, 2010, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: dance · live music
Presented by the Philadelphia Contact Collective
Friday, May 21, 7:30- 11 p.m.
7:30: PCC Dancers will show individual new works
(feat: improvisation, modern choreography, video dance, and live music)!
8:30: Join us for a round of “Truth or Dance?” our very own (high school
slumber party-inspired) improv game
9:30-11:00: Dance party + Snacks (pizza, s’mores, etc)
Suggested donation: $5-15
Posted on May 3, 2010, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: dance · live music · party
Sunday, July 11, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Created & Developed by Gabrielle Casella (a.k.a. PlumDragoness), Yo-Fu™ is a method of approaching movement meditation that promotes internalizing dance-yogic persuasions with artistic martial motion. It offers an innovative fusion of healing & performing arts forms from diverse cultural disciplines.
Be encouraged in this workshop to find your groove by embodying spiritual movement through liquefied flows, freezes, floor-work patterns, Old-school hip-hop & traditional tribal folk stomp explorations. Emphasis is placed on synchronizing breath with the practices of finding stillness in meditation, flowing thru performing choreographic movement investigations and listening to the inner beat of variety of world-music sound-scape infused inspirations. Participants may take this opportunity to identify the common threads woven throughout the fabric of different healing movements & therapeutic dance forms, thus allowing them to explore original choreography that has a unique flavor, while practicing the art of being fully engaged in ones physical, mental & spiritual being. Exercises can be modified to fit the individual person’s level of flexibility while suited for beginners or experienced yoga practitioners & all lovers of dance at any stage.
© ™ 2000 Gabrielle Casella
Yo-Fu™ 2 hr-
• $15 early registration by 5/29
• $20 until 6/19
• $25 late registration until 7/3
• $30 until 7/10
• $35 the day of @ door!
Yo-Fu™ and Dragon Spirit Yoga™ combined-
• $30 early registration by 5/28
• $40 until 6/18
• $50 late registration until 7/2
• $55 until 7/9
• $65 the day of 1st workshop @ door!
Payments arrangements can be made by contacting Gabrielle via email; lungshen@earthtones.com or phone; 484-557-9605! Payments will not be taken by Studio 34!
Posted on Apr 2, 2010, in Events, Yoga.
Tagged: dance · workshop · Yoga
CANCELED: Tuesdays, April 13 – May 18, 6 – 7 p.m.
Check back for new dates.
Take your hoop dance practice 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 and drills.
Posted on Mar 24, 2010, in Events, General.
Tagged: class series · dance · hoop dancing
Organized by Fatima Adamu
Saturday, April 10, 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 8, 1 to 4 p.m.
You are invited! A sliding scale fee of $5-$10.
Posted on Jan 20, 2010, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: dance
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
Saturday, January 16, begins at 11am lasts all day
Please come and show your support at Studio 34 for a day of dance classes and an evening of entertainment, dancing and yoga!
All of the funds raised will go to benefit The Humanitarian Dance Experience:
Next May, Brittany will be traveling to Brazil, Tanzania, Ghana and India to do humanitarian work, connect with the locals and experience their cultures through dance. She will also be writing a book about her experiences in the hope of creating change in this world and inspiring others to do the same.
For more info contact Brittany: Brittany@oneworldmanyhearts.com
Day event begins @11am $10 donation per class
Evening @7pm $10 donation
Enjoy the entire day for a $45 donation!
Dance Class Schedule:
11:00-12:00: Hip Hop w/ Alexa
12:15-1:15: Journey Dance w/ Jade
1:30-2:30: Belly Dancing w/ Alexa
2:45-3:45: Salsa w/ Ralphy
4:00-5:00: African Dance w/ Assumane
Evening Performances:
Musical Guest: Tania Alexandra @ 7:30pm
Dance Performances @ 8:30pm
DJ and Dancing @9:30pm
Candlelit Midnight Yoga to follow!
Giveaways, chair massage, delicious food and raffles!
Posted on Dec 30, 2009, in Events, Uncategorized.
Tagged: benefit · dance · live music
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
Friday, May 14, 8 p.m.
Monthly Vegan Cupcake, Dance Party, Midnight Yoga
8:30pm, $5 donation
Posted on Dec 4, 2009, in Events, Yoga.
Tagged: dance · party · vegan · Yoga
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.; Runs 8 weeks starting December 10.
A unique class is happening at Studio 34 for kids 1.5 – 4 years old.ZoomDance is a high-energy class of dance, music, story-telling, imagination and fun! There is an emphasis on creative play and building confidence through songs, stories, and performance. Each week we’ll read a new book and then explore the movement and adventures of the characters. Kids have the opportunity to show off their favorite moves, invent characters, and try lots of new movement ideas.
8-Week Session begins December 10th with a FREE TRIAL. Pre-register or pay on the first day for only $75, after that it is $85 for the whole session.
Find more information about the ZoomDance class, Sarah the teacher, other locations, and birthday parties at: www.zoomdance.com.
Pre-register for the Trial or the Session: info@zoomdance.org, 610-937-2032.
Posted on Nov 19, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: class series · dance · kids
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
West Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates 3 years!
Sunday, November 1, 7:30 – 11 p.m.
West Philadelphia Orchestra is celebrating their third anniversary of merrymaking and bootyshaking by throwing a high-energy dance party for the West Philly community. Hooray! It’s not in a bar, doesn’t start at 11 pm, and it’s in the neighborhood. The band will play some traditional music from Eastern Europe, as well as their original compositions that meld world rhythms, jazz, and Philly soul in one joyful sound. Bring family, friends, foods, drinks, and dancing shoes. $5 donation.
More info: www.westphiladelphiaorchestra.com and on MySpace
Posted on Oct 27, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: dance · live music · party
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
Saturday, December 19, 8 p.m.
Emily Wexler – dance
Zornitsa Stoyanova – dance
Dan Blackberg/Nick Millevoi – trombone, guitar, projections
(Megan Bridge/Peter Price) – music, dance
Moving Parts/megfoley – dance
React/Dance (Kristin Shahverdian/Jacelyn Biondo) – dance
Tim Albro – electronics
The StudioSeries is a monthly, informal series featuring performance in all media by some of the Philly’s most exciting artists (with some fabulous out of town guests). The StudioSeries is cozy, informal and fun! Come check out their work while it’s raw, and in the works. It’s a rare and thrilling opportunity to get a window into the artist’s creative process. Feel free to hang afterwards, meet the artists and chat with them about their performances.
Posted on Oct 12, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: dance · live music
Saturday, November 21, 8 p.m.
Chris Forsyth – guitar
Cecilia Corrigan – performance
Dustin Hurt – sound
Jen Mcginn – dance
Andy Hayleck – electronics, invented instruments
DaDaDance project (Eun Jung Choi-Gonzalez/Guillermo Ortega Tanus) – dance
The StudioSeries is a monthly, informal series featuring performance in all media by some of the Philly’s most exciting artists (with some fabulous out of town guests). The StudioSeries is cozy, informal and fun! Come check out their work while it’s raw, and in the works. It’s a rare and thrilling opportunity to get a window into the artist’s creative process. Feel free to hang afterwards, meet the artists and chat with them about their performances.
Posted on Oct 12, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: dance · live music
Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 8 p.m.
Please join us for the spooky Halloween edition of the StudioSeries. They are separate lineups so come both evenings for double trouble. Contemporary dance, music, poetry and theater is super scary so bring a friend to hold your hand! This month features a raffle with big prizes like private pilates, yoga and myofascial bodywork.
Oct 30th
Aaron Birk – performance, visual art
David Fishkin – saxophone
Jenny Sawyer – dance
Tina Heuges – dance
Rob Wright – poetry
Daniele Paloumpis – dance
Oct 31st
Erin Foreman-Murray – dance
Fatima Adamu – voice
Ben Camp – theater
Rebecca Patek – dance
Karina Kacala – voice
Sharon Mansur – dance
The StudioSeries is a monthly, informal series featuring performance in all media by some of the Philly’s most exciting artists (with some fabulous out of town guests). The StudioSeries is cozy, informal and fun! Come check out their work while it’s raw, and in the works. It’s a rare and thrilling opportunity to get a window into the artist’s creative process. Feel free to hang afterwards, meet the artists and chat with them about their performances.
Posted on Oct 12, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: dance · live music · poetry · spoken word · theater · visual arts
Saturday, October 17, 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.
A second opportunity to find out about this dynamic, cathartic, joyful, insightful, and wild Spiritual Movement Practice. The session will introduce you to the basics and open you to some of the possibilities.
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: $5 Community Price.
This Introduction will be followed by a series of four 2 hour classes on 1st & 3rd Saturdays in November & December. ($15 each, $10 students/elders, but no one turned away. Class card will buy 4 for cost of 3)
Richard Jerram brings heart, humor, and eight years’ experience as an accredited teacher.
He discovered the 5Rhythms in 1996 and has taught classes and workshops for groups of 2 to 120 dancers in London, Lisbon and Melbourne (including groups of Buddhists and Quakers). Richard moved to Philadelphia from the UK in March 2008 and now teaches regularly in Philadelphia and Washington DC.
Posted on Oct 8, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: dance · workshop
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