Hello Jazzies,

Mike Larsen’s Classic Memories Big Band returns for another majestic evening of awesome Swing Jazz power! There is nothing like an impressive line-up of Big Band musicians giving it their all and playing their hearts out. Come out and show them some love and enjoy the extravagant fun of magnificent music!

Swing like a champ! Lessons at 7:15 and 8pm are designed to challenge all levels to reach toward rhythm mastery. The advanced class at 7:15 will be new moves out of the trick bag and will surely add to your blue-ribbon repertoire. The fundamental class at 8pm will be everything needed to be a world class dancer!

Mike Larsen is a true professional and puts together a great band! They rehearse often to polish and add to their extensive playlist of Big Band standards. The last time they played for us was a magical evening for the Firefly Ball and they simply bring it big time! $10 gets you in and living large is to your substantial advantage!

See you there,
Stephen

P.S. For more info go to www.roaringtwentieshotjazzdanceclub.com or go to https://www.facebook.com/HotJazzSwing. If you have any questions or want to boost your Swing speed with private lessons, you can always call me at 843-557-7690.

Annex Dance Company hosts the second installment of “A is for Annex: Cocktails and Conversation with Annex Dance Company” on Tuesday February 28th from 6-7:30pm at Spirit Moves.

Continue the conversation with Charleston’s only professional modern dance company and two of the company’s collaborators, saxophonist Jonathan Kammer and pianist Wendy Tahara. The evening will include a lecture/demonstration style performance showcasing works for the spring season. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served, including cupcakes donated by Cupcake.

The $15 donation (cash or check) will be go directly towards rehearsal costs.

“Movement is something we ARE, not something we do.” – Emilie Conrad, Founder of Continuum Movement

Now Forming: Continuum Movement Classes for Spring, 2012
Introductory Class: The Stream of Life, Sunday, March 18, 2012, 1:30-3:30 pm
Bi-Weekly Classes: first & third Sundayss of the month

Focus: Self Care Practices for Promoting Ageless Living

In Continuum Movement we use sound and resonance to connect with the fluid systems, to engage with the liquid play space within. We witness the felt sensations, the liquid movements, the travels of our resonating tissues, and we observe the unveiling of awareness. We perceive the transitions within at the practical, self healing level as we sink deeper into the nurturing waters,
the space of dynamic fluid potency that awakens within in our vibratory connection with all living things.

Topics to include:
Release, Re-vitalize, Re-align
Developing strength, power and a sense of internal well being
Promoting vibrant health, fluid resiliency, strength, & flexibility
Supporting strong, supple bones, tendons & ligaments
Freeing the rib basket to expand and float effortlessly
Encouraging connection with traumatized tissues
Releasing toxins from muscles and inflamed areas
Learning creative ways to energize facial tissues, a resonating lift that is natural, effective and immediately visible
Stimulate creative play, innovation, connection with the body’s wisdom

For pre-registration information, please contact Ashima (Cathy) Kahrs, CMT, Authorized Continuum Teacher & Certified Wellsprings Practitioner:

Cell: 843.813.2834
Email: hkahrs@charleston.net

All classes are 2 hours
Fees: intro class only: $25.00
Intro class & 1st month’s enrollment: $56.00 (March 19th, April 1 & 15th)
Students with previous continuum experience – monthly fee: $36.00

Note: all classes 2 hours – may wish to have a bit of down time after for processing and integration

We are proud to welcome Renee Smoak to the Spirit Moves faculty.

She will be offering Pilates as a Studio class (included with your Spirit Moves card) every Thursday at 11:15 am, following Corrie’s Nia class. Classes will begin March 1st.

Renee’ received her mat certification from Physical Mind Institute (New York) and her apparatus certification from Bodyworks (Durham, NC). She enjoys adapting apparatus exercises to the mat to provide more variety. Renee’ remains true to Joseph Pilates principles while providing a challenging, faster paced workout. All levels are accommodated with appropriate modifications and variations.

She also teaches at Eco Fitness.

Carnivalesque is Charleston, SC’s one and only carnival sideshow outfit, presenting burlesque, belly dance, acrobatics, fire dance, and much more. Beautiful girls, stunning physical feats, awe-inspiring sideshow stunts and much much more!

Miss Evelyn De Vere will be bringing TWO brand-new Associate classes to Spirit Moves on Wednesday nights, as well as “Stage Kitten” workshop on Saturday, March 3rd.

Miss De Vere is the Founder & Director of Carnivalesque and Ménage à Trois Burlesque. She is an accomplished burlesque dancer, belly dancer, and aerialist, as well as a skilled seamstress and makes most of her own costumes! Her goal is to bring together all of the wonderfully skilled fringe performers in Charleston and present a carnival show that will dazzle and amaze.

Belly Dance Basics

March 7-April 4th, 7:30-8:45pm

$75 pre-register / $90 day of

This 5 week session will teach you the foundational moves of belly dance. You will learn basic hip and chest moves, arm positions and movements, traveling steps, and more! Each week builds on the last to improve your muscle memory so that your body will learn the ancient art of belly dance. A wonderful low-impact workout that will help you feel centered and empowered in your body!

Wear what you would wear to a yoga class–and we will dance barefoot!

Burlesque Basics

March 7-28th, 9-10:15pm

$60 pre-register / $75 day of

In this 4 week session, learn the classic burlesque moves like the bump and grind, sultry walks, and those iconic showgirl poses. The art of the tease will be stressed–mastering the skill of keeping your audience riveted to you! You will also learn basic boa work and simple glove and stocking peels. Whether you want to go on stage one day, or just want to learn some sexy moves to build confidence, this is the class for you!

Wear comfortable clothes, and be ready to move! Heels are encouraged (though wear whatever height you are comfortable with).

Take both the burlesque and belly dance series and save 25%!

Stage Kitten Workshop

March 3rd, 2-3:15pm in the Mermaid Lounge

$15

Interested in joining the burlesque world, but not in performing? Come to this workshop to learn about how to be a sexy and engaging stage kitten or tip girl. Build your confidence and overcome stage fright by learning costuming, hair and makeup tips, how to interact with an audience, and fun character ideas for your stage kitten persona!

Register for any or all at CarnivalesqueShows.com!

We’re very excited to have the talented Miss De Vere at Spirit Moves, and look forward to working with Carnivalesque for a long time to come!

Two full days of instruction with Dale & Gem packed into this weekend of intensive Argentine Tango. For beginners and for those that want to polish their technique, musicality, adornments, and form, as well as intermediate/advanced dancers who want to learn advanced steps and fun sequences.

PLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOPS BOTH DAYS WILL BE AT SPIRIT MOVES
NO LUNCH BREAK – PLEASE BRING WATER, SNACKS FOR BREAKS!!!

Saturday, March 3rd

12:00 – 2:00PM Fundamentals I and II
For beginners and for dancers who want a review of the fundamentals

2:15 – 3:30 PM On and Off Axis Dancing
Creating tents “carpas” and volcadas with your partner or
separate for playful colgadas.

3:45 – 5:00PM Body Dynamics and Ganchos (Hooks)
Torsion and connection for fun ganchos: Leaders & Followers!

Fundamentals I & II for $40/person
$25/person each workshop/2 workshops for $40/person
$70 for full intensive day (Fundamentals I & II & 2 Workshops)

* * * * Milonga Roja Saturday Night! * * * *
Milonga until Midnight at Spirit Moves Studio

Sunday, March 4th

12:30 – 1:45 PM Turns with Syncopation
Create fun combinations with the 1/2 beat and weight change while turning.

2:00 – 3:15 PM Back Sacadas
Reach behind for your partner’s leg -
A Dynamic step for Followers and Leaders

3:30 – 4:45 PM Pasadas
Fun connected turns for nuevo dancing

$25/person each workshop/3 workshops for $60/person

No partner needed; singles are very welcome
Please bring leather sole dance shoes

ALSO – Dale will begin a New 4 Week Progressive Class in April!

“Ultimate Physicality”, aka UP, returns to Spirit Moves on a limited basis…This innovative approach to Movement, Fitness and Dance supports anyone’sefforts to reach their goals in these areas. Small groups and individualclasses are available.

For more detailed information please see www.ultimatephysicality.com and thepromo video on the “Home” page as well as the Explanatory videos on the”Instruction” page. You can also find Ultimate Physicality on Facebook at,where else, Ultimate Physicality. We look forward to seeing you soon.

The first small group class will be Saturday February 18 at 9am . . . Please email info@ultimatephysicality.com to reserve your spot in this group!”

Don’t Miss the Sensation Scientist Curriculum!

Check out Nia’s website at NiaNow.com for all the latest news, information and educational materials to support your practice.

This year’s Continuing Education focus is Becoming a Sensation Scientist . The world wide Nia Faculty is offering a wealth of materials free to Every Body to help us develop Body Literacy.

Subscribe to the monthly Newsletter to get the latest & greatest Nia info right in your Inbox! Check out this month’s offerings on Awareness of Ligaments and Tendons: Sensing Stability.

It’s all included to support your Nia practice . . . right there in your Inbox!

World Belly Dance Day, Saturday May 12th, is Internationally recognized in the Belly Dance community with events happening all over the world. If you want to participate this year, please go to http://www.facebook.com/events/315536858489190.

Charleston is supporting “My Sister’s House” shelter in North Charleston. Visit their website at www.mysistershouse.org or the shimmy website to make a direct donation to this cause.

Hope you will join us!
Angie Cooks, Charleston “City Team Leader”
Basimah101@gmail.com

Welcome back Katie Ashley!

She will be adding two new Jivamukti Yoga classes, starting THIS week!

The new classes will be Thursday at 8:30 am, and Friday at 5:30 pm. These are Studio classes, and included with your Spirit Moves Class Card.

Katie also offers Individual theraputic yoga and movement sessions, and yoga classes for those in the process of eating disorder and drug addiction recovery.

Please call (843) 469-2344 to schedule a session or sign up for class!

“Each therapuetic yoga and movement session is structured to fit the needs of the student. The overarching goal is to build connection and harmony within the body, mind, and soul. Sessions can include traditional asana practices, dance, assisted movement techniques, writing, music, painting, and discussion. Together we will work to overcome obstacles and move toward health and liberation.

“I am happy to be of service to all who are willing to do this work for themselves. A sliding scale is available for those in financial need.”