~ Ongoing Events ~
(Please scroll down for Special & Events)
Qi Gong warmup & Contact Improv lab
Tuesdays before Coalessence Dance
Typically in the Upstairs Ballroom of The Vets Club 1626 Willamette in Eugene
Please check the Coalessence Dance website calendar for any venue changes (often once/month)
All levels welcome.
4:30-5:15, Qi Gong warmup
Experience a rich and ancient practice combining movement, breath and stillness. A fine warmup for dance.... And Life!
5:15-6:00, Contact improv Fundamentals and explorations.
A great opportunity discover Contact Improv or to refine your dance through led exercises and somatic expression
Facilitated by Paul Deering
Appreciated Exchange:
Your presence and interest in exploring your energetic somatic selves &...
zero to ten dollars.
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Tuesdays before Coalessence Dance
Typically in the Upstairs Ballroom of The Vets Club 1626 Willamette in Eugene
Please check the Coalessence Dance website calendar for any venue changes (often once/month)
All levels welcome.
4:30-5:15, Qi Gong warmup
Experience a rich and ancient practice combining movement, breath and stillness. A fine warmup for dance.... And Life!
5:15-6:00, Contact improv Fundamentals and explorations.
A great opportunity discover Contact Improv or to refine your dance through led exercises and somatic expression
Facilitated by Paul Deering
Appreciated Exchange:
Your presence and interest in exploring your energetic somatic selves &...
zero to ten dollars.
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Ongoing weekly Contact Improv Jam:
Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00p.m.
Xcape Dance Studio, 420 west 12th in Eugene
All levels welcome.
A 30 minute guided warmup offered by a rotating group of facilitators offering
both visionary and technical approaches to the diverse practice of Contact Improvisation.
This jam is hosted by a volunteer collective, If you would like to get involved, please contact us
$5-14
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First Saturday at Lost Valley and Meadowsong Village
5:00pm: Improv Dance Warmup
6:00pm: Ecstatic Dance with different dj's each month
8:30pm: Ceremony / Ritual / Delicious Potluck
9:00pm-Late: Open Dance Hall, Wood-fired Sauna and Hot Tub
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Staying overnight in the lodge is welcome, Pads available but please bring you own bedding
Light Breakfast in the morning before you go.
Volunteering is very welcome. You get to dance for free and have fun helping to make it happen!
Please contact:
Paul Deering at (503) 869-8721 or Justin Michelson at (206) 356-0354
Suggested Donation: $10-20 (no one turned away)
In deep gratitude to all of you,
Lost Valley, Meadowsong Village and The hArtspace Project
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~ Special Events ~
Please scroll further down for Ongoing & Past Events
(no current special events for now, please check back soon!)
~ Past Events ~
Hartspace Project
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SCHEDULE
Friday, May 5th
12:00pm Retreat Opens, Check in & Orientation
4:00pm Opening Improv games ~ Welcome to the Dance!
6:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Opening the Hartspace ~ Threshold Dance w/ Arcismati, I-chéle & the Circle D'light
10:00pm Open Studio, Wood Fired Sauna
Saturday, May 6th
7:00am Morning meditation ~ stillness into movement
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Tuning and Toning Playshop - Breath, Sound & Motion
10:30am Contact Improv Playshop ~ Shared Articulations and Connections
12:00pm Lunch Break
12:30pm Forum: Energetics & intuition - Foundations of Creative Collaboration
2:00pm Qi Gong ~ Energy Awareness and Cultivation Practice For Creative Medicine
4:00pm Dance and Music Improvisation ~ Creative Expression
5:30pm Dinner
7:00-10:00pm
Threshold Dance w/ Priyo, Phos4essence, and friends
Sound Healing Meditation w/ ConStella
10:00pm on... Open Studio, Wood Fired Hot Tub & Sauna
Sunday, May 7th
7:00am Morning meditation ~ stillness into movement
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Guided movement & Toning Warmup w/ Heartsong
10:00am Concious Dance w/ Temple Under The Stars & Singing Heart
12:00pm Lunch Break
12:30pm Our Creative Voice Forum: Energetics & intuition in Vocal Expression
2:00pm Songwriting as a Therapeutic Process: Living a Creative Life w/ Katie Sontag
4:00pm Sharing our Creative Voices ~ Singing Heart w/Karly Loveling
5:30pm Dinner
7:00-10:00pm
Altar’d Vision Dance w/The Music of Sol Birds & Kirtan w/ Laura Kemp & friends
Sound Healing Meditation w/ ConStella
10:00pm on... Open Studio, Hot Tub, Sauna
Monday, May 8th
7:00am Morning meditation ~ stillness into movement
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am-Noon Gathering up our belongings and assisting our
Lost Valley hosts in beautifying the accommodations and studio. Yay Team!
12:30pm Optional Lunch with the Lost Valley Community
2:00pm Departure
12:00pm Retreat Opens, Check in & Orientation
4:00pm Opening Improv games ~ Welcome to the Dance!
6:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Opening the Hartspace ~ Threshold Dance w/ Arcismati, I-chéle & the Circle D'light
10:00pm Open Studio, Wood Fired Sauna
Saturday, May 6th
7:00am Morning meditation ~ stillness into movement
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Tuning and Toning Playshop - Breath, Sound & Motion
10:30am Contact Improv Playshop ~ Shared Articulations and Connections
12:00pm Lunch Break
12:30pm Forum: Energetics & intuition - Foundations of Creative Collaboration
2:00pm Qi Gong ~ Energy Awareness and Cultivation Practice For Creative Medicine
4:00pm Dance and Music Improvisation ~ Creative Expression
5:30pm Dinner
7:00-10:00pm
Threshold Dance w/ Priyo, Phos4essence, and friends
Sound Healing Meditation w/ ConStella
10:00pm on... Open Studio, Wood Fired Hot Tub & Sauna
Sunday, May 7th
7:00am Morning meditation ~ stillness into movement
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Guided movement & Toning Warmup w/ Heartsong
10:00am Concious Dance w/ Temple Under The Stars & Singing Heart
12:00pm Lunch Break
12:30pm Our Creative Voice Forum: Energetics & intuition in Vocal Expression
2:00pm Songwriting as a Therapeutic Process: Living a Creative Life w/ Katie Sontag
4:00pm Sharing our Creative Voices ~ Singing Heart w/Karly Loveling
5:30pm Dinner
7:00-10:00pm
Altar’d Vision Dance w/The Music of Sol Birds & Kirtan w/ Laura Kemp & friends
Sound Healing Meditation w/ ConStella
10:00pm on... Open Studio, Hot Tub, Sauna
Monday, May 8th
7:00am Morning meditation ~ stillness into movement
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am-Noon Gathering up our belongings and assisting our
Lost Valley hosts in beautifying the accommodations and studio. Yay Team!
12:30pm Optional Lunch with the Lost Valley Community
2:00pm Departure
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
MOVEMENT LABS
Movement Invitations & Inspirations
w/Paul Deering & Friends
Guiding movement and dance explorations provide invitations and inspirations for Somatic journeys into self, others, community and spirit. Material is drawn from Qi Gong, Contact Improvisation and other dance and holistic awareness practices.
Qi Gong is an energy awareness and cultivation practice. in the practice observe ourselves as we follow various patterns combining movement and stillness. Emphasis is on integrating patterns of movement with breath, both the oxygenating respiratory breath centered in the lungs and the Qi (energetic) breath that saturates our whole being and the environment around us.
Contact Improvisation is a collaborative dance form emphasizing deep listening where points of contact provide the starting points for the creative explorations of movement with stillness, breath with body rhythms, shape with momentum, balance with counterbalance, Gravity (pathways to earth), Levity (pathways to sky) and finding flow (the alchemy of recreating and sharing ourselves).
SOUND HEALING MEDITATION w/ ConStella
Damion Brook Kintz
Sara-Eleanor Yarbrough - Radiant Gong Immersions
Bob Browning, and Charlie Taylor - Sacred Life Harmonics
Sound is medicine for your whole being. Through sound, we can change the rhythms of our brain waves, our heart beat and our respiration affecting our overall physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Sound Healing uses the power of sound and vibration to restore one's body, mind and spirit to a sense of balance and harmony. Principles of Sound healing include Vibrational frequency, Resonance, Entrainment, Harmony, and Sacred Sound, which means to make sound from the heart. We will improvise sacred sounds through voice, violin, gong, singing bowls, and other ancient and modern healing instruments. These vibrations will be accompanied by the soundscape “Endless Wonder” by Entheo. Participants will be asked beforehand to set an intention - the thought/visualization we hold in our hearts - or prayer and the sacred vibrations of the meditation will serve as carriers of these intentions/prayers.
SONG WRITING AS A THERAPEUTIC PROCESS:
LIVING A CREATIVE LIFE with Katie Sontag
Through various writing exercises, improvisational exploration and other song writing tools, we will explore the art of song writing as a tool for self healing. What is it we need to hear most? How can we feel into our intuition and co-create with the muse? We will also talk about basic song structure and music theory. Knowledge of a musical instrument is welcome but not required. There will be a strong emphasis on lyrics but there could also help for instrumental communication.
SINGING HEART
with Karly Loveling
Learn songs through call and response. Sing heart opening, life-affirming songs from various cultures and traditions in circle. Many of our songs are layered in parts or sung in rounds so that even inexperienced singers can enjoy instant harmony. Experienced singers are encouraged to bring the harmonies they hear or to offer the strength of their voices to support the whole.
KIRTAN
with Laura Kemp
Join us for an evening of heart opening kirtan and bhakti yoga lead by one of Eugene’s longtime beloved musicians, Laura Kemp. The sanskrit word kirtan comes from the root kīrt which means to praise, name, call, or glorify. In this ancient practice of call and response singing which comes from India’s bhakti devotional tradition, we will join our voices in sacred song to honor the divine within and around us. Laura will give a brief instruction on the pronunciation of the sanskrit words and names we will be chanting. No previous experience with sanskrit or music needed – just come with an open heart and ready to sing!
Movement Invitations & Inspirations
w/Paul Deering & Friends
Guiding movement and dance explorations provide invitations and inspirations for Somatic journeys into self, others, community and spirit. Material is drawn from Qi Gong, Contact Improvisation and other dance and holistic awareness practices.
Qi Gong is an energy awareness and cultivation practice. in the practice observe ourselves as we follow various patterns combining movement and stillness. Emphasis is on integrating patterns of movement with breath, both the oxygenating respiratory breath centered in the lungs and the Qi (energetic) breath that saturates our whole being and the environment around us.
Contact Improvisation is a collaborative dance form emphasizing deep listening where points of contact provide the starting points for the creative explorations of movement with stillness, breath with body rhythms, shape with momentum, balance with counterbalance, Gravity (pathways to earth), Levity (pathways to sky) and finding flow (the alchemy of recreating and sharing ourselves).
SOUND HEALING MEDITATION w/ ConStella
Damion Brook Kintz
Sara-Eleanor Yarbrough - Radiant Gong Immersions
Bob Browning, and Charlie Taylor - Sacred Life Harmonics
Sound is medicine for your whole being. Through sound, we can change the rhythms of our brain waves, our heart beat and our respiration affecting our overall physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Sound Healing uses the power of sound and vibration to restore one's body, mind and spirit to a sense of balance and harmony. Principles of Sound healing include Vibrational frequency, Resonance, Entrainment, Harmony, and Sacred Sound, which means to make sound from the heart. We will improvise sacred sounds through voice, violin, gong, singing bowls, and other ancient and modern healing instruments. These vibrations will be accompanied by the soundscape “Endless Wonder” by Entheo. Participants will be asked beforehand to set an intention - the thought/visualization we hold in our hearts - or prayer and the sacred vibrations of the meditation will serve as carriers of these intentions/prayers.
SONG WRITING AS A THERAPEUTIC PROCESS:
LIVING A CREATIVE LIFE with Katie Sontag
Through various writing exercises, improvisational exploration and other song writing tools, we will explore the art of song writing as a tool for self healing. What is it we need to hear most? How can we feel into our intuition and co-create with the muse? We will also talk about basic song structure and music theory. Knowledge of a musical instrument is welcome but not required. There will be a strong emphasis on lyrics but there could also help for instrumental communication.
SINGING HEART
with Karly Loveling
Learn songs through call and response. Sing heart opening, life-affirming songs from various cultures and traditions in circle. Many of our songs are layered in parts or sung in rounds so that even inexperienced singers can enjoy instant harmony. Experienced singers are encouraged to bring the harmonies they hear or to offer the strength of their voices to support the whole.
KIRTAN
with Laura Kemp
Join us for an evening of heart opening kirtan and bhakti yoga lead by one of Eugene’s longtime beloved musicians, Laura Kemp. The sanskrit word kirtan comes from the root kīrt which means to praise, name, call, or glorify. In this ancient practice of call and response singing which comes from India’s bhakti devotional tradition, we will join our voices in sacred song to honor the divine within and around us. Laura will give a brief instruction on the pronunciation of the sanskrit words and names we will be chanting. No previous experience with sanskrit or music needed – just come with an open heart and ready to sing!
MUSICIANS, SOUND HEALERS & GUIDES
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Laura Kemp
Laura Kemp has been singing and playing music for over 40 years. A student of Sanskrit, Vedanta, and Yoga, she completed her 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training in 2014. She is a full time performing musician, singer-songwriter, and guitar instructor and recently released her 7th studio album. Her Kirtans are a mix of traditional bhajans and original compositions which are influenced by folk, jazz and americana.
laurakemp.com
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Priyo
draws on the musical roots of the flamenco guitar his offerings of traditional gypsy and improvisational music as he interacts joyfully and soulfully with other artists, audiences and dancers.
Born in Sicily of opera singer parents, musical virtuoso Priyo has spent his whole life exploring the traditions and frontiers of music. Founder of the bands Gypsy Moon and One at Last, he has been regularly packing the floors of dance clubs in Hawaii, Australia, and all across the West Coast. A master of many instruments, Priyo has the great ability to express the mysticism and depths of the soul and help others experience true freedom and beauty through music.
Gypsy Moon on Amazon
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Phos4escence
(Markus Johnson, Stan Skipper,
Brian Webster Sweeterman, Tara Aprin,
Ken Sokolov & Benjamin Crandall)
Markus Johnson
Band Leader of Phos4escence fuses acoustic instruments and live electronic music together with dance to create a one of a kind experience. The live instruments used (Cunbus, Guitars, Flute, Saxaphone etc...) are mixed with analog effects and synths that take the audience on a unique journey.
Phos4essence on Soundcloud
Shakinthetrees.com
Soko
The way to identify a master player is by the way they play accompaniment. Drummer, Ken Sokolov has accompanied musicians like country superstar, Ferlin Husky, folk legend Donovan and has toured with African music icon Thomas Mapfumo. He has studied and performed west African drumming as a featured soloist for over 20 years. This is where he discovered firsthand the ageless and intimate connection between dance and music. His deep respect for tradition is balanced by an interest in creating new and exciting modern fusion and his interests include tabla, Balkan and jazz rhythms. An in demand recording artist and performer he can be heard in groups like the Klezmonauts, Chibuku, Surfonics, Kef, Beatcrunchers, Phos4essence and various local sessions. Not only that, he is also a singer and adept on stringed instruments such as fiddle, guitar and mandolin. "I started drumset around age 7 and strings around 11. I brought myself up on blues and rock early on yet, soon simultaneously found outlets in world folk traditions and more avant-garde jazz concepts. Recently I've acquired a kamaln'goni (A west African harp) and am finishing an album of some traditional grooves and original compositions."
More at:
Soko on Reverbnation
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Temple Under The Stars
(Katie Sontag, C. Todd Robins, Karly Loveling & Damion Brook Kintz)
From soul-searching depths to Universal inspiration, this Eugene based quartet weaves their musical talent around poetry of transformation.
Temple Under The Stars on Facebook
Katie Sontag
A favorite Quote from Katie:
"Tell me, what it is that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"- Mary Oliver
katie on soundcloud
C. Todd Robbins
Playful, soulful, live instrumentation, looping and general experiments in raising consciousness through positive vibrations.
solo guitar on soundcloud
luminous-object-with-clarinet with andrey samode on soundcloud
Karly Loveling
Karly Loveling has a passion for bringing songs to community... especially to people who think they "can't sing" or " can't hold a tune." She also loves singing with people who harmonize beautifully. And so, she leads the Hummingbirds Girls Choir for 8-12 year old girls and Singing Heart for all ages and levels of singers. She can be found singing in saunas, hotsprings, and grocery stores, as well as at gatherings such as Re-radical Village Camp, Network for New Culture's Summer Camp, and Singing Alive. She has the pleasure of singing with Temple Under the Stars and occasionally with other bands and local singer-songwriters. And, while it has been many years since she has danced and so you may not know her it all, it just so happens that she is one of the co-founders of Coalessence.
singingheartchoir.com
hummingbirdsgirlschoir.com
Damion Brook Kintz
Brook is a violinist who performs with several Eugene-based bands including Temple Under the Stars, Creek & Fox, and A-Morpheus Collective. He spent several months studying classical Indian violin in Benares, India in 2016, and now performs kirtan with local musicians. His spiritual practice includes expressing the divinity within through music, composed and improvised, using violin and voice.
open improvisation for mandolin & violin with Damion Brook Kintz
simple chord improvisation with Damion Brook Kintz
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Sol Birds
(Olive Delsol, Jason Bailey, Kyle Conrad Baker)
The Sol Birds bring mythical creatures to life with original music played on Hang, Hammered Dulcimer and Cello. There is a tangible space created by the mesmerizing music inspired by Gamelan and Raga music of Bali and India. Their performance is an enthralling adventure as well as an invocation to the potential for greatness in every soul.
Sol Birds Slide Show on YouTube
Olive Delsol, Cello and Voice
Olive Delsol started life at a very young age in the town of her birth. She has since concocted her own blend of mythological herbs and spices to season the stereoscopic soul stew that is her music. She commands a powerful voice that is just as comfortable belting out a jazz ballad as telling stories or spitting rhymes, a host of instruments including accordion, cello, and piano, and a soul that pans gold nuggets from the crushed rock of our culture. She has written music for 8 full-length albums, squeezed her bellows with the likes of Aeon Now, cut her bow with the Bohemian Dub Orchestra, and carried her engaging and “sexy/weird” solo stage show across the oceans and back.
Olive Delsol on Soundcloud
Jason Bailey, Hammered Dulcimer
Jason brings a burning musical passion and incredible attention to detail to his projects.
Native to Eugene Oregon, Jason has experienced a wide exposure to culture and music that has developed into a strong interest in all genres of music. This no-music-left-behind approach to his enjoyment of music helps him connect other musicians on a close personal level.
Jason on Soundcloud
Jason and Quest Ion on Soundcloud
Sprout City Studios
Kyle Conrad Baker, Hang Drum
Kyle as Gammatone on Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/gammatone
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I-Chéleb&bthebCirclebD'light
We play to drench you in MUSICALOVE. It is a sensuous, passionate roots-rock-reggae sound .This music is an elixir for your body mind and soul. We are 6-8 members depending on our special guests that join us. We look forward to exchanging energy with in the Hartspace of Lost Valley as we FIND ourselves together by the river of MUSICALOVE.
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ConStella Sound Healers
Brook Kintz
Brook is a violinist who performs with several Eugene-based bands including Temple Under the Stars, Creek & Fox, and A-Morpheus Collective. He spent several months studying classical Indian violin in Benares, India in 2016 and now performs Kirtan with local musicians. His spiritual practice includes expressing the divinity within through music, composed and improvised, using violin and voice. He is extremely grateful to have the opportunity to collaborate with the following Sound Healing Practitioners.
Sara-Eleanor Yarbrough - Radiant Gong Immersions
Sarais a world-traveling Sound Healing Practitioner, Raw Foods Instructor, and Holistic Health Counselor. Her sound meditations marry the arts of shamanic clearing, mysticism, yoga, breathwork, poetry, and improvisational music with ancient and modern healing instruments. She collaborates whit musicians, artists, sound masters, and chefs in an effort to continuously raise the vibration around the globe.
Bob Browning and Charlotte Taylor - Sacred Life Harmonics
In balanced expression of the divine masculine and feminine energies, we use channeled songs combined with toning, overtoning, tuning forks, Reiki, a vibroacoustic table, rife frequencies, meditative recordings, aromatherapy, crystals, shamanic practices, prayer and languages of light to promote physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. We intuitively resonate with and clear the biofield of the individual or group, and bring into harmony the areas of distress or disease. We access the field of the great mystery – the unconscious field of love which holds all life in its nurturing web. It is this realm that comes alive in our sessions, and we are never without awe and reverence to the beauty that is revealed as we enter this sacred space. Truly something to experience, we offer ourselves in partnership and service to the unfolding miracle of life in harmony and love.
THINGS TO BRING
...Enthusiasm, Creativity Passion, Grace and...
...Enthusiasm, Creativity Passion, Grace and...
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On the personal side:
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On the communal side, if so called:
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Please do not bring:
Pets (there be native wildlife and resident pets)
Alcohol and Drugs (we be wildlife enuf)
Pets (there be native wildlife and resident pets)
Alcohol and Drugs (we be wildlife enuf)
For additional information, questions please text
Paul Deering at 503.869.8721
~First Saturday Dance at Lost Valley~
For May, the regular First Saturday Dance is extended into this weekend long offering. Please join us in going deep into an experience that shares the high vibes and creative self expression experienced each month and adds many more great opportunities for self discovery and collaboration.
~Coalessence Dance~
Many of us that host and participate in this event are part of the Coalessence Dance Community in Eugene.
Coalessence Dance will be held at it's regular time from 10 am to Noon Sunday at the Wow Hall
Paul Deering at 503.869.8721
~First Saturday Dance at Lost Valley~
For May, the regular First Saturday Dance is extended into this weekend long offering. Please join us in going deep into an experience that shares the high vibes and creative self expression experienced each month and adds many more great opportunities for self discovery and collaboration.
~Coalessence Dance~
Many of us that host and participate in this event are part of the Coalessence Dance Community in Eugene.
Coalessence Dance will be held at it's regular time from 10 am to Noon Sunday at the Wow Hall
~Hartspace Convergence~
Saturday, March 25th 2017
An Evening of Dance, Live Music, Creativity & Community at
The Vet's Club 1626 Willamette Street, Eugene.
6:00 ~ Midnight
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SCHEDULE
5:30 ~ Doors Open.
6:00 ~ Sound meditation with Katie Sontag & Meghan Quinn.
7:00 ~ Movement and Dance invitations and inspirations with Paul Deering.
7:30 on ~ Live Music with Priyo, Osprey Flies the Nest, C. Todd Robbins & Friends
8:00 on ~ Potluck.
ALL EVENING LONG
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPRESSING YOURSELVES
•· Dancing! Enjoy the beautiful Vet's Club Ballroom dance floor.
• Interactive visual art canvas hosted by Brian Mark Hahn.
• Interactive Altar Creation with Tom Clark providing the foundation.
• Tea Lounge, hosted by Rachel & Rachelle and populated by you! Feel free to bring your own tea or any other non-alcoholic beverages (we will supply tea, hot water, mugs and a cozy, loungy environment).
• share divination cards, passionate & curious interactions and a spirit of adventure. Musicians, Dancers, Visual Artists, Conversationalists, Chess Players (yes we will have chess boards), Creatives and other inspired spirits get to play together ~ cultivating open hearts, curious minds, and expressive bodies!
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PLEASE SUPPORT HARTSPACE
$8~20
(1/2 price for students with ID and elders over 60)
(Work trades also available, Please send a facebook message to Paul Deering or call/text 503.869.8721)
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DETAILS
SOUND MEDITATION
A spacious offering with Katie Sontag & Meghan Quinn.
Join in a meditative sound journey of voice, bowls, and gong to connect with your heart and soul. Please drop into your aware and creative selves; together we will create a rich, energetic environment for the evening ahead.
soundcloud.com/katiesontag
newaeonhealingarts.com
MOVEMENT LAB
Movement Invitations & Inspirations:
Paul Deering will be guiding movement and dance explorations which will grow out of the sound healing and provide invitations and inspirations for Somatic journey into self, other, community and spirit. Material is drawn from studies in Contact Improvisation and other dance & awareness practices.
Contact Improvisation is a collaborative dance form emphasizing deep listening where points of contact provide the starting points for the creative explorations of movement & stillness, breath & body rhythms, shape & momentum, balance & counterbalance, Gravity (pathways to earth) & Levity (pathways to sky) and finding flow. Sara hosts the weekly Friday contact improvisation jams in Eugene.
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MUSICIANS
Osprey Flies The Nest
is a funky, bluesy folk rock band with roots in song circle culture, newly hatched in Eugene, Oregon. Sultry, catchy, and contagiously danceable, they play originals by genderqueer singer/songwriter Osprey. Penetrating, relevant lyrics make this magnetic Active-ism for Dancers.
Osprey Huffsmith - Vocals
Damien Bradley - Keyboards
Derek Schroeder - Guitar
Bud Chase - Bass
JP Bogan - Drums
ospreyfliesthenest.com
soundcloud.com/osprey-melissa-huffsmith
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Priyo
draws on the musical roots of the flamenco guitar his offerings of traditional gypsy and improvisational music as he interacts joyfully and soulfully with other artists, audiences and dancers.
Born in Sicily of opera singer parents, musical virtuoso Priyo has spent his whole life exploring the traditions and frontiers of music. Founder of the bands Gypsy Moon and One at Last, he has been regularly packing the floors of dance clubs in Hawaii, Australia, and all across the West Coast. A master of many instruments, Priyo has the great ability to express the mysticism and depths of the soul and help others experience true freedom and beauty through music.
Gypsy Moon on Amazon
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C. Todd Robbins & Friends
Playful, soulful, live instrumentation, looping and general experiments in raising consciousness through positive vibrations
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(Stay Tuned for more, This is a monthly event, date, presenters, artists and musicians vary)
Blessings,
The Convergence event team
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Hartspace Convergence
Saturday, January 23rd 2017
An Evening of Dance, Live Music, Creativity & Community at
The Vet's Club 1626 Willamette Street, Eugene.
6:00 ~ Midnight
(Also see our invite on facebook)
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~Schedule~
5:30 ~ Doors Open.
6:00 ~ Sound healing with Anna Jackson, Mariah Ambika & Marg Naleski
7:00 ~ Movement and Dance invitations and inspirations with Sara Zolbrod.
7:30 on... ~ Live Music with Nirmala, Katie Sontag, Phos4escence & Friends
9:00 on... ~ Potluck.
~ALL EVENING LONG OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPRESSION~
· Dancing! Enjoy the beautiful Vet's Club Ballroom dance floor.
· Interactive visual art canvas hosted by Brian Mark Hahn.
· Interactive Altar Creation with Tom Clark providing the foundation.
· Tea Lounge, hosted by us, populated by you! Feel free to bring divination cards, passionate and curious conversations, you own tea or any other non-alcoholic beverages (we will supply hot water and mugs.
~PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT~
Admission is $8~20 at the door.
(1/2 price for students with ID and elders over 60)
(Work trades also available, Please send a facebook message to Paul Deering)
~DETAILS~
Sound Healing:
A spacious offering from Anna Jackson, Mariah Ambika & Marg Naleski
Please drop into your aware and creative self. Together we will create a rich, energetic environment for the evening ahead.
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Movement Lab
Movement Invitations & Inspirations:
Sara Zolbrod will be guiding movement and dance explorations which will grow out of the sound healing and provide invitations and inspirations for connecting to one another and the whole space. Material is drawn from Contact Improvisation and improvisation study.
Contact Improvisation is a dance form emphasizing deep listening where points of physical contact provide the starting points for creative exploration through movement improvisation. Sara hosts the weekly Friday contact improvisation jams in Eugene.
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From 8:00 on, Musicians, Dancers, Conversationalists, Creatives and other inspired spirits get to play together, cultivating open hearts, curious minds, and expressive bodies!
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Musicians
Anna Jackson, Mariah Ambika & Marg Naleski
Sound healing, playful, soulful, interactive toning, looping and general experiments in raising consciousness through positive vibrations
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Nirmala
Plays Charango!
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Katie Sontag & Todd
A favorite Quote from Katie:
"Tell me, what it is that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"- Mary Oliver
https://soundcloud.com/katiesontag
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Phos4escence
Phos4escence is the artist name of Markus Johnson. He fuses acoustic instruments and live electronic music together with dance to create a one of a kind experience. The live instruments used (Tablas, Sitar, Spanish Guitar, Sarrod etc...) are mixed with analog effects and synths that take the audience on a unique journey.
More at:
https://soundcloud.com/phos4escence
http://shakinthetrees.com
(Stay Tuned for more, This is a monthly event, date, presenters, artists and musicians vary)
Blessings,
The Convergence event team
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Saturday, January 23rd 2017
An Evening of Dance, Live Music, Creativity & Community at
The Vet's Club 1626 Willamette Street, Eugene.
6:00 ~ Midnight
(Also see our invite on facebook)
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~Schedule~
5:30 ~ Doors Open.
6:00 ~ Sound healing with Anna Jackson, Mariah Ambika & Marg Naleski
7:00 ~ Movement and Dance invitations and inspirations with Sara Zolbrod.
7:30 on... ~ Live Music with Nirmala, Katie Sontag, Phos4escence & Friends
9:00 on... ~ Potluck.
~ALL EVENING LONG OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPRESSION~
· Dancing! Enjoy the beautiful Vet's Club Ballroom dance floor.
· Interactive visual art canvas hosted by Brian Mark Hahn.
· Interactive Altar Creation with Tom Clark providing the foundation.
· Tea Lounge, hosted by us, populated by you! Feel free to bring divination cards, passionate and curious conversations, you own tea or any other non-alcoholic beverages (we will supply hot water and mugs.
~PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT~
Admission is $8~20 at the door.
(1/2 price for students with ID and elders over 60)
(Work trades also available, Please send a facebook message to Paul Deering)
~DETAILS~
Sound Healing:
A spacious offering from Anna Jackson, Mariah Ambika & Marg Naleski
Please drop into your aware and creative self. Together we will create a rich, energetic environment for the evening ahead.
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Movement Lab
Movement Invitations & Inspirations:
Sara Zolbrod will be guiding movement and dance explorations which will grow out of the sound healing and provide invitations and inspirations for connecting to one another and the whole space. Material is drawn from Contact Improvisation and improvisation study.
Contact Improvisation is a dance form emphasizing deep listening where points of physical contact provide the starting points for creative exploration through movement improvisation. Sara hosts the weekly Friday contact improvisation jams in Eugene.
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From 8:00 on, Musicians, Dancers, Conversationalists, Creatives and other inspired spirits get to play together, cultivating open hearts, curious minds, and expressive bodies!
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Musicians
Anna Jackson, Mariah Ambika & Marg Naleski
Sound healing, playful, soulful, interactive toning, looping and general experiments in raising consciousness through positive vibrations
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Nirmala
Plays Charango!
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Katie Sontag & Todd
A favorite Quote from Katie:
"Tell me, what it is that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"- Mary Oliver
https://soundcloud.com/katiesontag
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Phos4escence
Phos4escence is the artist name of Markus Johnson. He fuses acoustic instruments and live electronic music together with dance to create a one of a kind experience. The live instruments used (Tablas, Sitar, Spanish Guitar, Sarrod etc...) are mixed with analog effects and synths that take the audience on a unique journey.
More at:
https://soundcloud.com/phos4escence
http://shakinthetrees.com
(Stay Tuned for more, This is a monthly event, date, presenters, artists and musicians vary)
Blessings,
The Convergence event team
~
Lemurr & Dj Muse
Come check out San Francisco artist Lemurr
- Music maker, DJ and lover of life -
& DJ Muse
as the team up to bring you an evening of fantastic music for dancing your hearts and souls to!
Sunday September 18th
7-10 at The Wow Hall, 291 West 8th Ave.
for Lemurr Music:
http://www.mixcrate.com/lemurr
https://soundcloud.com/lemurrmusic
Come check out San Francisco artist Lemurr
- Music maker, DJ and lover of life -
& DJ Muse
as the team up to bring you an evening of fantastic music for dancing your hearts and souls to!
Sunday September 18th
7-10 at The Wow Hall, 291 West 8th Ave.
for Lemurr Music:
http://www.mixcrate.com/lemurr
https://soundcloud.com/lemurrmusic
Hartspace Salon Dance
Saturday, April 23rd 2016
An Evening of Dance, Live Music, Creativity & Community
6:00 ~ Midnight
5:30 ~ Doors Open.
6:00 ~ Led Meditation with Paul Deering
7:00 ~ Movement and Dance Lab with Sarah Zolbrod
8:00 ~ Live Music with Priyo, Phos4escence & Soko (details below)
9:00 on ~ Potluck.
All Evening:
Interactive Altar Creation with Anna Jackson
Tea Lounge, hosted by Rachel, Cacao offered by Megan Heurion
~
Please Support this event in offering $10~20 at the door.
(1/2 price for students with ID and elders over 60)
~
Meditation
Paul will be Leading a guided meditation from 6-7. If you come in after 6, Please feel free to enter the space and add to the quiet focus. Together we will create a rich, energetic environment for the evening ahead.
~
Movement Lab
"Into the Duet and Beyond"
Sara Zolbrod will be leading a lab in which we will explore solo moments, listening and moving into duets, cultivating group awareness and finding opportunities beyond the duet.
Contact Improvisation is a dance form emphasizing deep listening where points of physical contact provide the starting points for creative exploration through movement improvisation.
Sara has been practicing and studying contact improvisation for twenty years. She hosts the weekly Eugene jams and the annual Breitenbush Spring Contact Improv Jam. In her free time, there is nothing she’d rather do than study more approaches to contact improvisation.
More about Sara's work:
http://www.jointforcesdance.com/breitenbush_jam.php
http://www.danceability.com
~
From 8:00 on, Musicians, Dancers, Conversationalists, Creatives and other inspired spirits get to play together, cultivating open hearts, curious minds, and expressive bodies!
~
Musicians:
~
Priyo
In the underground dance scene, there is a sound that has captured the imagination of fans from around the world. It is the rich, compelling groove of Priyo—the musical maestro behind electronica sensation One at Last. With his group Gypsy Moon, Priyo puts the musical roots of the flamenco guitar in the spotlight.
Born in Sicily of opera singer parents, musical virtuoso Priyo has spent his whole life exploring the traditions and frontiers of music.Founder of the bands Gypsy Moon and One at Last, he has been regularly packing the floors of dance clubs in Hawaii, Australia, and all across the West Coast.A master of many instruments, Priyo has the great ability to express the mysticism and depths of the soul and help others experience true freedom and beauty through music.
See his recordings at:
http://www.amazon.com/Priyo/e/B001LHWDYC/ref=dp_byline_cont_music_1
Phos4escence
Phos4escence is the artist name of Markus Johnson. He fuses acoustic instruments and live electronic music together with dance to create a one of a kind experience. The live instruments used (Tablas, Sitar, Spanish Guitar, Sarrod etc...) are mixed with analog effects and synths that take the audience on a unique journey.
More at:
https://soundcloud.com/phos4escence
http://shakinthetrees.com
Soko
The way to identify a master player is by the way they play accompaniment. Drummer, Ken Sokolov has accompanied musicians like country superstar, Ferlin Husky, folk legend Donovan and has toured with African music icon Thomas Mapfumo. He has studied and performed west African drumming as a featured soloist for over 20 years. This is where he discovered firsthand the ageless and intimate connection between dance and music. His deep respect for tradition is balanced by an interest in creating new and exciting modern fusion and his interests include tabla, Balkan and jazz rhythms. An in demand recording artist and performer he can be heard in groups like the Klezmonauts, Chibuku, Surfonics, Kef, Beatcrunchers, Phos4essence and various local sessions. Not only that, he is also a singer and adept on stringed instruments such as fiddle, guitar and mandolin. "I started drumset around age 7 and strings around 11. I brought myself up on blues and rock early on yet, soon simultaneously found outlets in world folk traditions and more avant-garde jazz concepts. Recently I've acquired a kamaln'goni (A west African harp) and am finishing an album of some traditional grooves and original compositions."
More at:
https://www.reverbnation.com/musician/594275
(Stay Tuned for more, This is a monthly event, date, presenters, artists and musicians vary)
Blessings,
The Salon Dance team
~
Saturday, April 23rd 2016
An Evening of Dance, Live Music, Creativity & Community
6:00 ~ Midnight
5:30 ~ Doors Open.
6:00 ~ Led Meditation with Paul Deering
7:00 ~ Movement and Dance Lab with Sarah Zolbrod
8:00 ~ Live Music with Priyo, Phos4escence & Soko (details below)
9:00 on ~ Potluck.
All Evening:
Interactive Altar Creation with Anna Jackson
Tea Lounge, hosted by Rachel, Cacao offered by Megan Heurion
~
Please Support this event in offering $10~20 at the door.
(1/2 price for students with ID and elders over 60)
~
Meditation
Paul will be Leading a guided meditation from 6-7. If you come in after 6, Please feel free to enter the space and add to the quiet focus. Together we will create a rich, energetic environment for the evening ahead.
~
Movement Lab
"Into the Duet and Beyond"
Sara Zolbrod will be leading a lab in which we will explore solo moments, listening and moving into duets, cultivating group awareness and finding opportunities beyond the duet.
Contact Improvisation is a dance form emphasizing deep listening where points of physical contact provide the starting points for creative exploration through movement improvisation.
Sara has been practicing and studying contact improvisation for twenty years. She hosts the weekly Eugene jams and the annual Breitenbush Spring Contact Improv Jam. In her free time, there is nothing she’d rather do than study more approaches to contact improvisation.
More about Sara's work:
http://www.jointforcesdance.com/breitenbush_jam.php
http://www.danceability.com
~
From 8:00 on, Musicians, Dancers, Conversationalists, Creatives and other inspired spirits get to play together, cultivating open hearts, curious minds, and expressive bodies!
~
Musicians:
~
Priyo
In the underground dance scene, there is a sound that has captured the imagination of fans from around the world. It is the rich, compelling groove of Priyo—the musical maestro behind electronica sensation One at Last. With his group Gypsy Moon, Priyo puts the musical roots of the flamenco guitar in the spotlight.
Born in Sicily of opera singer parents, musical virtuoso Priyo has spent his whole life exploring the traditions and frontiers of music.Founder of the bands Gypsy Moon and One at Last, he has been regularly packing the floors of dance clubs in Hawaii, Australia, and all across the West Coast.A master of many instruments, Priyo has the great ability to express the mysticism and depths of the soul and help others experience true freedom and beauty through music.
See his recordings at:
http://www.amazon.com/Priyo/e/B001LHWDYC/ref=dp_byline_cont_music_1
Phos4escence
Phos4escence is the artist name of Markus Johnson. He fuses acoustic instruments and live electronic music together with dance to create a one of a kind experience. The live instruments used (Tablas, Sitar, Spanish Guitar, Sarrod etc...) are mixed with analog effects and synths that take the audience on a unique journey.
More at:
https://soundcloud.com/phos4escence
http://shakinthetrees.com
Soko
The way to identify a master player is by the way they play accompaniment. Drummer, Ken Sokolov has accompanied musicians like country superstar, Ferlin Husky, folk legend Donovan and has toured with African music icon Thomas Mapfumo. He has studied and performed west African drumming as a featured soloist for over 20 years. This is where he discovered firsthand the ageless and intimate connection between dance and music. His deep respect for tradition is balanced by an interest in creating new and exciting modern fusion and his interests include tabla, Balkan and jazz rhythms. An in demand recording artist and performer he can be heard in groups like the Klezmonauts, Chibuku, Surfonics, Kef, Beatcrunchers, Phos4essence and various local sessions. Not only that, he is also a singer and adept on stringed instruments such as fiddle, guitar and mandolin. "I started drumset around age 7 and strings around 11. I brought myself up on blues and rock early on yet, soon simultaneously found outlets in world folk traditions and more avant-garde jazz concepts. Recently I've acquired a kamaln'goni (A west African harp) and am finishing an album of some traditional grooves and original compositions."
More at:
https://www.reverbnation.com/musician/594275
(Stay Tuned for more, This is a monthly event, date, presenters, artists and musicians vary)
Blessings,
The Salon Dance team
~
Hartspace Salon Dance
Saturday, March 26th 2016
An Evening of Dance, Live Music, Creativity & Community
6:00 ~ Midnight
5:30 ~ Doors Open.
6:00 ~ Led Meditation with Anneris Arjona and Peter Avelar
7:00 ~ Movement and Dance Lab with Jessie McQuinston and Marie Terrill
8:00 ~ Live Music with Kahli, Phos4escence & Priyo (details below)
9:00 on ~ Potluck.
All Evening ~
Interactive Altar Creation with Anna Jackson and Olive Del Sol,
Tea Lounge, hosted by Rachel.
~
Please Support this event in offering $10~20 at the door.
(1/2 price for students with ID and elders over 60)
~
Meditation
Anneris Arjona and Peter Avelar will be Leading a guided Sound Healing Meditation from 6-7. Please arrive early to settle in and if you are arriving after 6, still feel free to enter the space and add to the meditative focus. Together we will create a rich energetic environment for the evening ahead.
More information about Anneris Arjona and Peter Avelar:
http://www.annerisarjona.com/soundhealing/
~
Movement Lab
Jessie McQuinston and Marie Terrill will be leading the movement lab from 7-8 We will be transitioning from stillness, continuing to be present, connecting to our breath and from there, growing our movements, trying on patterns and body states, bringing in the influences of the environment and people around us and exploring different ways to connect with ourselves and each other.
Material is drawn from Contact Improv and Western partner dance forms. Presentation will be spontaneous in response to the people and the energy in the room. We call it a lab rather than a class because we encourage people to interact with the material. Be inventive, ask questions, somatically and verbally, and in turn help to guide the direction of our exploration.
For more about Jessie and Marie:
https://www.facebook.com/JessieMcQ/
https://www.facebook.com/MarieTerrillMindBodyRolfing/
~
From 8:00 on, Musicians, Dancers, Conversationalists, Creatives and other inspired spirits get to play together, cultivating open hearts, curious minds, and expressive bodies!
~
Musicians:
~
Arcismati
Arcismati is the artist name of Kahli Burke who has resided in Eugene since 2001. He has been a guitarist for over 20 years and has been in a number of Eugene bands playing Jazz, Funk, R&B and Rock. He has performed at local venues including the Eugene Celebration and the Oregon Country Fair.
Arcismati's interest in electronic music dates back to the 90s and he is influenced by artists such as Fila Brazillia, Tycho, and Bonobo. His affinity for computers from a young age motivated his use of technology in music and he has been recording and composing using computers for years.
Arcismati's solo performances create lush soundscapes using live guitar, loopers, samplers, and synthetic textures. These create a space for deep meditative improvisation; harmonic centers to be explored and revealed.
Listen at:
https://soundcloud.com/arcismati
Phos4escence
Phos4escence is the artist name of Markus Johnson. He fuses acoustic instruments and live electronic music together with dance to create a one of a kind experience. The live instruments used (Tablas, Sitar, Spanish Guitar, Sarrod etc...) are mixed with analog effects and synths that take the audience on a unique journey.
Listen at:
https://soundcloud.com/phos4escence
http://shakinthetrees.com
Priyo
In the underground dance scene, there is a sound that has captured the imagination of fans from around the world. It is the rich, compelling groove of Priyo—the musical maestro behind electronica sensation One at Last. With his group Gypsy Moon, Priyo puts the musical roots of the flamenco guitar in the spotlight.
Born in Sicily of opera singer parents, musical virtuoso Priyo has spent his whole life exploring the traditions and frontiers of music.Founder of the bands Gypsy Moon and One at Last, he has been regularly packing the floors of dance clubs in Hawaii, Australia, and all across the West Coast.A master of many instruments, Priyo has the great ability to express the mysticism and depths of the soul and help others experience true freedom and beauty through music.
See his recordings at:
http://www.amazon.com/Priyo/e/B001LHWDYC/ref=dp_byline_cont_music_1
(Stay Tuned for more, This is a monthly event, date, presenters, artists and musicians vary)
Blessings,
The Salon Dance team
~
Saturday, March 26th 2016
An Evening of Dance, Live Music, Creativity & Community
6:00 ~ Midnight
5:30 ~ Doors Open.
6:00 ~ Led Meditation with Anneris Arjona and Peter Avelar
7:00 ~ Movement and Dance Lab with Jessie McQuinston and Marie Terrill
8:00 ~ Live Music with Kahli, Phos4escence & Priyo (details below)
9:00 on ~ Potluck.
All Evening ~
Interactive Altar Creation with Anna Jackson and Olive Del Sol,
Tea Lounge, hosted by Rachel.
~
Please Support this event in offering $10~20 at the door.
(1/2 price for students with ID and elders over 60)
~
Meditation
Anneris Arjona and Peter Avelar will be Leading a guided Sound Healing Meditation from 6-7. Please arrive early to settle in and if you are arriving after 6, still feel free to enter the space and add to the meditative focus. Together we will create a rich energetic environment for the evening ahead.
More information about Anneris Arjona and Peter Avelar:
http://www.annerisarjona.com/soundhealing/
~
Movement Lab
Jessie McQuinston and Marie Terrill will be leading the movement lab from 7-8 We will be transitioning from stillness, continuing to be present, connecting to our breath and from there, growing our movements, trying on patterns and body states, bringing in the influences of the environment and people around us and exploring different ways to connect with ourselves and each other.
Material is drawn from Contact Improv and Western partner dance forms. Presentation will be spontaneous in response to the people and the energy in the room. We call it a lab rather than a class because we encourage people to interact with the material. Be inventive, ask questions, somatically and verbally, and in turn help to guide the direction of our exploration.
For more about Jessie and Marie:
https://www.facebook.com/JessieMcQ/
https://www.facebook.com/MarieTerrillMindBodyRolfing/
~
From 8:00 on, Musicians, Dancers, Conversationalists, Creatives and other inspired spirits get to play together, cultivating open hearts, curious minds, and expressive bodies!
~
Musicians:
~
Arcismati
Arcismati is the artist name of Kahli Burke who has resided in Eugene since 2001. He has been a guitarist for over 20 years and has been in a number of Eugene bands playing Jazz, Funk, R&B and Rock. He has performed at local venues including the Eugene Celebration and the Oregon Country Fair.
Arcismati's interest in electronic music dates back to the 90s and he is influenced by artists such as Fila Brazillia, Tycho, and Bonobo. His affinity for computers from a young age motivated his use of technology in music and he has been recording and composing using computers for years.
Arcismati's solo performances create lush soundscapes using live guitar, loopers, samplers, and synthetic textures. These create a space for deep meditative improvisation; harmonic centers to be explored and revealed.
Listen at:
https://soundcloud.com/arcismati
Phos4escence
Phos4escence is the artist name of Markus Johnson. He fuses acoustic instruments and live electronic music together with dance to create a one of a kind experience. The live instruments used (Tablas, Sitar, Spanish Guitar, Sarrod etc...) are mixed with analog effects and synths that take the audience on a unique journey.
Listen at:
https://soundcloud.com/phos4escence
http://shakinthetrees.com
Priyo
In the underground dance scene, there is a sound that has captured the imagination of fans from around the world. It is the rich, compelling groove of Priyo—the musical maestro behind electronica sensation One at Last. With his group Gypsy Moon, Priyo puts the musical roots of the flamenco guitar in the spotlight.
Born in Sicily of opera singer parents, musical virtuoso Priyo has spent his whole life exploring the traditions and frontiers of music.Founder of the bands Gypsy Moon and One at Last, he has been regularly packing the floors of dance clubs in Hawaii, Australia, and all across the West Coast.A master of many instruments, Priyo has the great ability to express the mysticism and depths of the soul and help others experience true freedom and beauty through music.
See his recordings at:
http://www.amazon.com/Priyo/e/B001LHWDYC/ref=dp_byline_cont_music_1
(Stay Tuned for more, This is a monthly event, date, presenters, artists and musicians vary)
Blessings,
The Salon Dance team
~
Hartspace Salon Dance
Friday, February 12th 2016
An Evening of Dance, Live Music, Creativity & Community
6:00 ~ Midnight
5:30 ~ Doors Open.
6:00 ~ Led Meditation with Carly Mills.
7:00 ~ Movement and Dance Lab with Paul Deering.
8:00 ~ Live Music with Kahli, Phos4escence & Priyo (details below)
9:00 on ~ Potluck.
All Evening ~
Interactive Altar Creation with Anna Jackson and Olive Del Sol,
Tea Lounge, hosted by Rachel.
~
Please Support this event in offering $10~20 at the door.
(1/2 price for students with ID and elders over 60)
~
Meditation
Carly will be Leading a guided meditation from 6-7. Please feel free to enter the space anytime and add to the quiet focus. Together we will create a rich energetic environment for the evening ahead.
~
Movement Lab
Paul will be leading the movement lab from 7-8 We will be transitioning from stillness, continuing to be present, connecting to our breath and from there, growing our movements, trying on patterns and body states, bringing in the influences of the environment and people around us and exploring different ways to connect with ourselves and each other.
Material is drawn from my experience in Qi Gong and other Chinese movement arts, Contact Improv and Western partner dance forms. I will be presenting spontaneously in response to the people and the energy in the room. I call it a lab rather than a class because I encourage people to interact with the material, be inventive, ask questions, somatically and verbally, and in turn help to guide the direction of our exploration. I love presenting this way and I really look forward to dancing with you all!
~
From 8:00 on, Musicians, Dancers, Conversationalists, Creatives and other inspired spirits get to play together, cultivating open hearts, curious minds, and expressive bodies!
~
Musicians:
~
Arcismati
is the artist name of Kahli Burke who has resided in Eugene since 2001. He has been a guitarist for over 20 years and has been in a number of Eugene bands playing Jazz, Funk, R&B and Rock. He has performed at local venues including the Eugene Celebration and the Oregon Country Fair.
Arcismati's interest in electronic music dates back to the 90s and he is influenced by artists such as Fila Brazillia, Tycho, and Bonobo. His affinity for computers from a young age motivated his use of technology in music and he has been recording and composing using computers for years.
Arcismati's solo performances create lush soundscapes using live guitar, loopers, samplers, and synthetic textures. These create a space for deep meditative improvisation; harmonic centers to be explored and revealed.
Listen at:
https://soundcloud.com/arcismati
Phos4escence
is the artist name of Markus Johnson. He fuses acoustic instruments and live electronic music together with dance to create a one of a kind experience. The live instruments used (Tablas, Sitar, Spanish Guitar, Sarrod etc...) are mixed with analog effects and synths that take the audience on a unique journey.
Listen at:
https://soundcloud.com/phos4escence
(Stay Tuned for more, This is a monthly event, date, presenters, artists and musicians vary)
Blessings,
The Salon Dance team
~
Friday, February 12th 2016
An Evening of Dance, Live Music, Creativity & Community
6:00 ~ Midnight
5:30 ~ Doors Open.
6:00 ~ Led Meditation with Carly Mills.
7:00 ~ Movement and Dance Lab with Paul Deering.
8:00 ~ Live Music with Kahli, Phos4escence & Priyo (details below)
9:00 on ~ Potluck.
All Evening ~
Interactive Altar Creation with Anna Jackson and Olive Del Sol,
Tea Lounge, hosted by Rachel.
~
Please Support this event in offering $10~20 at the door.
(1/2 price for students with ID and elders over 60)
~
Meditation
Carly will be Leading a guided meditation from 6-7. Please feel free to enter the space anytime and add to the quiet focus. Together we will create a rich energetic environment for the evening ahead.
~
Movement Lab
Paul will be leading the movement lab from 7-8 We will be transitioning from stillness, continuing to be present, connecting to our breath and from there, growing our movements, trying on patterns and body states, bringing in the influences of the environment and people around us and exploring different ways to connect with ourselves and each other.
Material is drawn from my experience in Qi Gong and other Chinese movement arts, Contact Improv and Western partner dance forms. I will be presenting spontaneously in response to the people and the energy in the room. I call it a lab rather than a class because I encourage people to interact with the material, be inventive, ask questions, somatically and verbally, and in turn help to guide the direction of our exploration. I love presenting this way and I really look forward to dancing with you all!
~
From 8:00 on, Musicians, Dancers, Conversationalists, Creatives and other inspired spirits get to play together, cultivating open hearts, curious minds, and expressive bodies!
~
Musicians:
~
Arcismati
is the artist name of Kahli Burke who has resided in Eugene since 2001. He has been a guitarist for over 20 years and has been in a number of Eugene bands playing Jazz, Funk, R&B and Rock. He has performed at local venues including the Eugene Celebration and the Oregon Country Fair.
Arcismati's interest in electronic music dates back to the 90s and he is influenced by artists such as Fila Brazillia, Tycho, and Bonobo. His affinity for computers from a young age motivated his use of technology in music and he has been recording and composing using computers for years.
Arcismati's solo performances create lush soundscapes using live guitar, loopers, samplers, and synthetic textures. These create a space for deep meditative improvisation; harmonic centers to be explored and revealed.
Listen at:
https://soundcloud.com/arcismati
Phos4escence
is the artist name of Markus Johnson. He fuses acoustic instruments and live electronic music together with dance to create a one of a kind experience. The live instruments used (Tablas, Sitar, Spanish Guitar, Sarrod etc...) are mixed with analog effects and synths that take the audience on a unique journey.
Listen at:
https://soundcloud.com/phos4escence
(Stay Tuned for more, This is a monthly event, date, presenters, artists and musicians vary)
Blessings,
The Salon Dance team
~
hArtspace Dance Retreat
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OFFERINGS INCLUDE
~Ecstatic Dances throughout the weekend ~Contact Improv: a dance emphasizing deep listening where points of physical contact provide the starting point for creative exploration through movement improvisation. ~Primate Play: An experimental play-shop we will take inspiration from our bonobo cousins and begin to create an embodied play- field with ourselves, with each other and as a community. ~Dance Seen: A compassionate container for dancers to be witnessed and supported in their creative expressions. ~Threshold: Explore the edges between the inner experience of meditation and the outer expression of dance. ~Acro Yoga. ~Altar'd Vision: An exploration of sensory perception through dance. ~Song Circles, Live Art, Tea and Cacao Ceremonies... ONGOING ALL THREE DAYS: ~Participating in Altars and offerings to spirit, community and self. ~Access to bodywork tables and therapists. ~Retreating in the Chill Space. ~Hiking, wandering, enjoying the land. outdoor games, basketball, Volleyball, frisbee... PRICING and PAYMENT
~$120.00 for all days + 3 nights w/activities and lodging. ($100.00 if you pay before August 16th!) Pricing for partial attendance as follows ~$90 Fri/Sat with one overnight ~$90 Sat/Sun with one overnight ~$30 per day with no overnight Tickets Available through Brownpapertickets or at Coalessence Dances in Eugene. or at the event. GETTING THERE 83930 Peninsula Rd; Fall Creek OR 97438 The location is on the edge of Fall Creek Lake and is about a 40 minute drive from downtown Eugene. Directions: From Interstate 5, take exit 188 towards Oakridge. Drive 13 miles to Lowell. Turn Left onto S. Pioneer St. to cross Dexter Reservoir and into Lowell. Drive 3/4 mile, turn L. on Shore Dr. then R. on Moss St. Drive 1-3/4 Miles, turn R onto Big Fall Creek Rd. Drive 1/2 Mile, turn R. onto Winberry Rd. (at the dam) Drive 4-1/2 Miles, turn L. onto Peninsular Rd. Drive 3-1/2 Miles, Sky Camp is on the Left (West. side of the rd.) You have Made It! Park and Please check in at the main lodge. Carpooling is encouraged! SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS There are several group cabins and there will be someone to help you orient when you arrive. Tent camping is also an option. Accommodations are comfortable, but space is limited and there are a few things to know. Each cabin has several rooms, each with 4-6 single bunks. There are Women's only and Men's only cabins. please contact us to request a booking in one of those cabins. all other cabins are coed. Basic ticket price includes accommodations based on 4 people per room or tent/car camping. Those requesting more privacy will be asked to cover the extra cost of the room. 4 People per room, or for tent camping: no additional cost $5.00 additional per night per person for three people/room $10.00 additional per night per person for two people/room $30.00 additional per night for one person/room Please make these additional arrangements when you check in. Please bring you own bedding, pillows, blankets etc. (Sky camp provides beds but not bedding). There is a bath house (with a men's and woman's side) that is available for all guests. The women's cabin has its own bathroom. |
SCHEDULE
Friday 12:00pm Retreat Opens, Check in & Orientation 4:00pm Opening Improv, Welcome to the Dance 6:00pm Community Potluck Dinner 8:00pm Opening the Hartspace w/ Russ Dregne, Threshold w/ Paul Deering, Ecstatic dance w/ Max Skorodinsky 10:00pm Open Studio Saturday 7:00am Yoga w/ Julia Carr 8:00am Community Potluck Breakfast 9:00am Cacao Ceremony 10:00am Impulse/Response, Movement Forum 11:00am Primate Play w/ Elena Zubulake & Victor Warring 1:00pm Lunch Break 1:30pm Movement Forum: Energetics & intuition in Dance w/Paul Deering 3:00pm Contact Improv w/ Sara Zolbrod, Movement Medicine 6:00pm Community Potluck Dinner 8:00pm Dance Threshold, Live Music ~ The Eternal Now Band, Gypsy Moon, Khali and Crystal Bop 11:00pm Open Studio Sunday 7:00am Morning meditation, stillness into movement 8:00am Community Potluck Breakfast 9:00am Awakening the Chakras through fluid movements, affirmations & sound w/ Mariah Ambika 10:00am Ecstatic Dance w/ Zan Akerson, Gypsy Moon and Khali 1:00pm Lunch Break 3:00pm Acro Yoga w/ Jacob Brown, Movement Medicine 4:30pm Dance-Seen w/ Oblio Stroyman 6:00pm Community Potluck Dinner 8:00pm Dance-Unseen, Altar'd Vision w/ Paul Deering 11:00pm Open Studio Monday 7:00am Morning meditation, stillness into movement 8:00am Breakfast, community cleanup and departure by noon POTLUCK FOOD We are feeding each other this weekend so bring food that you will love to share! We have been doing this for years and it works our great! There are 8 meals all together to be a part of: Friday Dinner through Monday Breakfast. (or less if you’re not staying the whole time). Please bring a dish or two (5 or more servings) for each meal that you plan to be at the retreat. The closest food shopping is about 20 miles out so lets all make this work! THE KITCHEN There is a big beautiful commercial kitchen next to the main hall that has tons of refrigerator space and a walk in freezer. It is well stocked with dishes for many more people than we are, and utensils too. Please - no food in the rooms, only in the main lodge (it's a forest and there are critters) KITCHEN USE Kitchen Facilitators will be helping to answer questions and keep the kitchen running smoothly. Their main job is to run the industrial dish washer. This means they are the only ones to operate the machinery. All of us will be rinsing our personal and communal dishes and placing them in the loading trays. All of us will be helping to keep the kitchen clean and organized. Thanks! RECYCLING AND COMPOST We will be providing lots of receptacles for recycling but not for garbage. In order to keep costs down and to encourage recycling we are asking everyone to participate. Let's imagine and implement a garbage free event (if not world). If you generate garbage that cannot be recycled, please pack it out. Last retreat we were left with two five gallon containers of actual garbage. Let's beat that! Compost will be collected in the kitchen and will make some worms very happy. If you would like to be a lucky recipient of said compost please bring buckets, thanks. 
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THINGS TO BRING
...Enthusiasm, creativity passion, grace and...
...Enthusiasm, creativity passion, grace and...
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On the personal side, a few things to remember:
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On the communal side, we have a few requests, if so called:
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For additional information, questions or to talk about offering a workshop or activity please text
Paul Deering at 503.869.8721 or email us at hartspaceproject@gmail.com
~Coalessence Dance~
Many of us that host and participate in this event are part of the Coalessence Dance Community in Eugene.
Coalessence Dance will be held at it's regular time from 10 am to Noon Sunday at the Wow Hall
Paul Deering at 503.869.8721 or email us at hartspaceproject@gmail.com
~Coalessence Dance~
Many of us that host and participate in this event are part of the Coalessence Dance Community in Eugene.
Coalessence Dance will be held at it's regular time from 10 am to Noon Sunday at the Wow Hall
