Workshops
Independent
As with last year’s Festival we received
a huge range of proposal ideas for
workshops and once again we are
delighted to offer a veritable feast of
these from a broad cross section of the
dance community for The Body ‘09.
Please contact the groups directly for
bookings and further information and
take this excellent opportunity to support
local groups and give dance a go in all its
shapes and forms!
Activating Potential
Using Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Saturday 26th September
Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Description: Tutor. Valerie Wycoff, Diane Sowerby and Sophie Dingemans Date. Saturday 26th September Time. 10:00am to 1:00pm Cost. $30 per person (limited to 30 people) Bookings. Contact Valerie on (03) 351 7432 or email vwycoff@gmail.com With an emphasis on lear ... More Information
An Introduction to Bharata Natyam
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Saturday 3rd October
Time: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Description: Tutor. Anuradha Ambalavanar (Bharata Natyam Group of Christchurch) Date. Saturday 3rd October Time. 12.30pm to 2:00pm Cost. Koha/Gold Coin Donation This is an excellent opportunity to find out more about Bharata Natyam and give it a go. The workshop ... More Information
An Introduction to Line Dancing
Venue: Eastgate Mall
Date: Thursday 1st October
Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Description: Tutor. Mary Stanley-Shepherd (Cathedral City Line Dancers) Date. Thursday 1st October Time. 1:30pm to 2:30pm Cost. Koha/Gold coin donation In conjunction with Eastgate Mall as part of ‘Dance Search 2009’ we are delighted to offer the following ... More Information
Argentine Tango for Adults
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Saturday 26th September
Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Description: Tutor. Marcela Diacono (Dance With Me Ltd) Date. Saturday 26th September Time. 1:30pm to 2:30pm Cost. $5 per person Tango is a lead and follow dance. It is essentially walking with a partner and the music. Learn from two Argentinean Tango Teachers, M ... More Information
Belly Dance Workshop – Sha’bi Style
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Sunday 27th September
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Description: Tutor. Kashmir Date. Sunday 27th September Time. 1:30pm to 3:30pm Cost. Koha/Gold Coin Donation Kashmir will introduce a simple belly dance inspired choreography to sha’bi (Egyptian popular music). This workshop would be suitable to those who have ... More Information
Bharatam Workshop
Free workshop for ticket holders of Bharatam: An Inspirational Solo Journey Through Dance
Venue: Southern Ballet Theatre
Date: Tuesday 6th October
Time: 6.00pm
Description: Experience the hand gestures, body movements and rhythmic patterns of the South Indian Classical dance style of Bharata Natyam. This is a one hour workshop that is FREE to ticket holders of Vivek's Show: Bharatam. Gold coin donation for non-ticket ho ... More Information
Bollywood Dance for Kids
Venue: Eastgate Mall
Date: Thursday 1st October
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Description: Tutor. Shweta Priyeta Nand Date. Thursday 1st October Time. 12:00pm to 1:00pm Cost. Koha/donation In conjunction with Eastgate Mall as part of ‘Dance Search 2009’ we are delighted to offer the following “have a go” workshops held on the follo ... More Information
Brazilian Samba for Adults
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Saturday 26th September
Time: 2.45pm - 3.45pm
Description: Tutor. Marcela Diacono (Dance With Me Ltd) Date. Saturday 26th September Time. 2:45pm to 3:45pm Cost. $5 per person This is a fun and energetic class where the entire group learn a choreographed routine. Great for both ladies and guys’ body movemen ... More Information
Contact Improvisation
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Saturday 26th September
Time: 10.00am
Description: Tutor. Lisa Ellen Mills (Surrendance) Date. Saturday 26th September Time. 10:00am to 12:00pm Cost. $10 per person/concession $8 per person Bookings. Contact Lisa on (03) 388 8404, cellphone 021 234 8700 or email surrendance@clear.net.nz This is a pla ... More Information
Dance Fitness Class
Venue: St Albans Community Centre
Date: Saturday 26th September
Time: 11.30am - 12.30pm
Description: Tutor. Donette Healey (Theatre Commercial Dance) Venue. St Albans Community Centre Date. Saturday 26th September Time. 11:30am to 12:30pm Cost. $6 per person Bookings. Contact Donette on (03) 365 6585 or email donettemfh@yahoo.co.nz Dance Fitness is ... More Information
Dancing The Earth
Venue: St Albans Community Centre
Date: Sunday 4th October
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Description: Tutor. Torfrida Wainwright (Natural Dance) Venue. St Albans Community Centre Date. Sunday 4th October Time. 2:00pm to 4:00pm Cost. $5 per person Bookings Contact Torfrida on (03) 382 0580, txt 021 107 3937, email torfrida@snap.net.nz Exploring the fl ... More Information
Desert Veils Dancers 'Rhythms from the Nile'
Venue: Chrystal Palace
Date: Saturday 10th October
Time: 4.30pm
Description: Venue. Chrystal Palace Date. Saturday 10th October Time. 2 shows, 4.30pm and 7.30pm Cost. $15 adults, $6 accompanied children, under 5 yrs free Bookings. Contact Farida on (03) 337 2683, cellphone 021 344 455 or email farida@bellydance.co.nz Desert V ... More Information
Desert Veils Dancers 'Rhythms from the Nile'
Venue: Chrystal Palace
Date: Saturday 10th October
Time: 7.30pm
Description: Venue. Chrystal Palace Date. Saturday 10th October Time. 2 shows, 4.30pm and 7.30pm Cost. $15 adults, $6 accompanied children, under 5 yrs free Bookings. Contact Farida on (03) 337 2683, cellphone 021 344 455 or email farida@bellydance.co.nz Desert V ... More Information
Hip Hop Dance for Kids
Venue: Eastgate Mall
Date: Friday 2nd October
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Description: Tutor. Elly Hanssen (Swarm) Date. Friday 2nd October Time. 12:00pm to 1:00pm Cost. Koha/donation In conjunction with Eastgate Mall as part of ‘Dance Search 2009’ we are delighted to offer the following “have a go” workshops held on the follow ... More Information
Hip Hop for Children
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Saturday 10th October
Time: 2.15pm - 3.00pm
Description: Tutor. Marcela Diacono (Dance With Me Ltd) Date. Saturday 10th October Time. 2:15pm to 3:00pm (ages 6 to 9) and 3:15pm to 4:00pm (ages 10 to 13) Cost. $5 per person In this class you will learn the latest funky dance steps as well as basic dance skil ... More Information
Introduction to Static Trapeze Workshop
Venue: Circo Arts Building
Date: Saturday 26th September
Time: 11.30am - 1.00pm
Description: Tutor. Shelley Dingwall (Stargaze Entertainment) Venue. Christchurch Polytechnic Circo Arts Studio Date. Saturday 26th September Time. 11:30am to 1:00pm Cost. $10 per person Run away and join the circus! This 90 minute workshop will teach you all the ... More Information
Introduction to Static Trapeze Workshop
Venue: Circo Arts Building
Date: Saturday 26th September
Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Description: Tutor. Shelley Dingwall (Stargaze Entertainment) Venue. Christchurch Polytechnic Circo Arts Studio Date. Saturday 26th September Time. 2:pm to 3:30pm Cost. $10 per person Run away and join the circus! This 90 minute workshop will teach you all the ba ... More Information
Introduction to Tap Dancing for Kids
Venue: Eastgate Mall
Date: Wednesday 30th September
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Description: Tutor. Alana Gebbie Date. Wednesday 30th September Time. 12:00pm to 1:00pm Cost. Koha/Donation In conjunction with Eastgate Mall as part of ‘Dance Search 2009’ we are delighted to offer the following “have a go” workshops held on the followin ... More Information
Latin Caribbean Dancing with Del Caribe
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Saturday 10th October
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Description: Tutor. Suruj Seunarine Date. Saturday 10th October Time. 12.30pm to 2.30pm Cost. Koha/Gold coin donation Salsa del Caribe, or Salsa of the Caribbean. This is a beginners workshop on salsa as it is danced in the Caribbean. It is a joyful, free-style, ... More Information
Latin Dance for Children
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Saturday 10th October
Time: 4.15pm - 5.00pm
Description: Tutor. Marcela Diacono (Dance With Me Ltd) Date. Saturday 10th October Time. 4.15pm to 5pm (ages 10 to 16) Cost. $5 per person In this class you will learn basic steps of Salsa, Cha-Cha, Bachata and Merengue. This class starts with a warm-up then stu ... More Information
Learn the Modern Partner Dance Ceroc
Venue: Eastgate Mall
Date: Friday 2nd October
Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Description: Tutor. Matt and Deb (Ceroc Christchurch) Date. Friday 2nd October Time. 1:30pm to 2:30pm Cost. Koha/donation In conjunction with Eastgate Mall as part of ‘Dance Search 2009’ we are delighted to offer the following “have a go” workshops held o ... More Information
Modern Jive and Salsa
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Saturday 3rd October
Time: 2.30pm - 4.00pm
Description: Tutor. UCanDance Date. Saturday 3rd October Time. 2:30pm to 4:00pm Cost. Koha/Gold Coin Donation In this workshop you will learn enough basic skills to dance just about anywhere. Modern Jive is danced to modern nightclub music with lots of flashy mov ... More Information
Morris Dancing
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Sunday 4th October
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Description: Tutor. Tussock Jumpers Morris Dancers and Nor’west Arch Morris Dancers Date. Sunday 4th October Time. 1:00pm to 3:00pm Cost. Koha/Gold Coin Donation Morris Dancing is traditional folk dancing from England. It is a blend of ancient ritual dancing an ... More Information
Morris Dancing Garden Tour
Venue: Christchurch Botanical Gardens
Date: Sunday 27th September
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Description: Tutor. Nor'west Arch Morris Dancers and Tussock Jumpers Morris Dancers Venue. Christchurch Botanical Gardens at the Peacock Fountain Date. Sunday 27th September Time. 1:00pm to 3:00pm Cost. Koha/Gold Coin Donation Join us as we tour the Christchurch ...More Information
Nia Technique Workshop
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Sunday 4th October
Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Description: Tutor. Lucy Evatt and Franziska Friese Date. Sunday 4th October Time. 3:30pm to 5:00pm Cost. $5 per person Nia is movement-medicine for the body and soul. Practiced barefoot to music, Nia is a comprehensive, holistic exercise approach designed from d ...More Information
Nia Technique Workshop
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Saturday 10th October
Time: 10.30am
Description: Tutor. Lucy Evatt and Franziska Friese Date. Saturday 10th October Time. 10.30am to 12:00pm Cost. $5 per person Nia is movement-medicine for the body and soul. Practiced barefoot to music, Nia is a comprehensive, holistic exercise approach designed f ...More Information
Poi Classes - learn to swirl and twirl with poi
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Saturday 10th October
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Description: Tutor. Maarie Hutana (Positive Touch) Date. Saturday 10th October Time. 10am to 2pm Cost. $40 per person Bookings. Contact Maarie Hutana on (03) 383 4942, cellphone 021 261 4539 or email positivetouch@clear.net.nz The wild flurry of colourful poi fra ...More Information
Soul 2 Sole Dance Workshop
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Sunday 27th September
Time: 10.00am
Description: Tutor. Robyn Alderson Date. Sunday 27th September Time. 10am to 12pm Cost. Free Soul 2 Sole workshop is designed for you to get in touch with your inner soul, to express yourself freely, and release your creativity using music and movement as your to ...More Information
Surrendance
Venue: Linwood Community Arts Centre
Date: Thursday 8th October
Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Description: Tutor. Lisa Ellen Mills Venue. Linwood Community Arts Centre Date. Thursday 8th October Time. 7pm to 8.30pm Cost. $10 per person/concession $8 per person Bookings. Contact Lisa on (03) 388 8404, cellphone 021 234 8700 or email surrendance@clear.net.n ...More Information
Swing Dance with Hepcat Swing
Venue: Eastgate Mall
Date: Wednesday 30th September
Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Description: Tutor. Amanda Batchelor (Hepcat Swing) Date. Wednesday 30th September Tim. 1:30pm to 2:30pm Cost. Koha/donation In conjunction with Eastgate Mall as part of ‘Dance Search 2009’ we are delighted to offer the following “have a go” workshops hel ...More Information
Wu Tao Dance Workshops
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Saturday 26th September
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Description: Tutor. Karen Lewis Date. Saturday 26th September Time. 1pm-3pm Cost. $5 per person Wu Tao is a gentle and supportive practice that encourages individuality and creativity through the medium of dance. For men and women who enjoy dance and gentle exerc ...More Information
Wu Tao Dance Workshops
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Sunday 27th September
Time: 10.00am
Description: Tutor. Karen Lewis Date. Sunday 27th September Time. 10am-12pm Cost. $5 per person Wu Tao is a gentle and supportive practice that encourages individuality and creativity through the medium of dance. For men and women who enjoy dance and gentle exerc ...More Information
Zumba Dance Party Class
Venue: PRO Fitness
Date: Saturday 26th September
Time: 11.30am - 12.33pm
Description: Tutor. Maria T. Stone (Zumba New Zealand Ltd) Venue. PRO Fitness Date. Saturday 26th September Time. 11.30 to 12.30pm Cost. Gold Coin Donation Burn up the dance floor with sexy Latin moves to the pulsing rhythms of Salsa, Merengue, Samba, Cumbia, Reg ...More Information
Zumba Dance Party Class
Venue: NASDA Studio
Date: Sunday 27th September
Time: 12.15pm - 1.15pm
Description: Tutor. Maria T. Stone (Zumba New Zealand Ltd) Venue. NASDA Studio Date. Sunday 27th September Time. 12.15 to 1.15pm Cost. Gold Coin Donation Burn up the dance floor with sexy Latin moves to the pulsing rhythms of Salsa, Merengue, Samba, Cumbia, Regga ...More Information