ELECTRIC CLASSES
SWING BRAZIL: Sundays 10:30am -12:00pm
Explore the Body/Mind connection through the Magic of Brazilian Dance with the excitement of live percussion. Facilitated by Vida Vierra, artistic director of Swing Brazil Dance Company. All levels welcomed. Wear comfortable dance clothing and bare feet please.
$12 per class
(Swing Brazil); $10 per class (Kids)
Contact Vida Vierra: swingbrazildance@yahoo.com
www.vidavierra.com or www.myspace.com/swingbrazil
BODY WEATHER LABORATORY: Sundays 12:30pm-3:30pm and Wednesdays 10:00am-1:00pm
Dancer/choreographer Oguri is one of the foremost exponents of the contemporary dance movement known as Butoh. Trained in Japan, his career began in 1984. He has been based in Los Angeles since 1991 and has been offering classes entitled Body Weather Laboratory (BWL). BWL strengthens the growth and understanding of Butoh, which utilizes in-depth study of nature as source material for dance. BWL has been in residence at the Electric Lodge in Venice since 1997 and supported in part by OGP since 1999. In 1993 BWL formed a dance company and has conducted workshops and residencies. BWL tours and performs locally and internationally.
Instructor: Oguri and Roxanne Steinberg
Led by acclaimed Butoh artist, Oguri.
$18.00 per class
Contact Oguri: oguribwl@verizon.net
www.lightningshadow.com
TANGO NIGHTS: Mondays 7:00pm-10:00pm
Instructor: Makela Brizuela
TANGO BEGINNERS Mondays 7:00pm-8:00pm
Beginner Authentic Argentine Tango.
The intense connection that you can achieve in a three minute tango can only be compared to ecstasy. This class lets you into the passionate culture of tango guided by an Argentine born teacher.
$17 per class, $140 for 10 classes
Contact Makela: 310.740.2007
www.makelatango.com
TANGO PRACTICA: Mondays 8:00pm-10:00pm
One of the friendliest, warmest venues in town, Makela's Practica Electrica offers generous space, good lighting, a great mix of the traditional classics and the best modern tango, and best of all--fun dancers to practice with.
$12 per 2 hour practica, or $100 for 10 sessions.
Contact Makela: 310.740.2007
www.makelatango.com
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WALKING WORKSHOP: Mondays 6:30pm-10:30pm
Instructor: Joseph Culp
A body/mind method for 'knowing and being others'. This transpersonal technique is combined with traditional acting methods to develop and perform new work for theatre and film. New work will be performed at The Lodge!
$125.00 per month
Contact Joseph:
310.408.8023
www.josephculp.com
JILLY JAZZ: Mon 11:00am - 12:30pm; Tues 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Thurs 10:45am-12:15pm, & Thurs 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Instructor: Jill Strauss
This class is pure classic jazz. Luigi, Fosse, Robbins. Strong in technique, rich in style with a wonderful variety of eclectic music. Your creative self-expression will be unleashed! Beginning/Intermediate level on Mondays, Intermediate level on Tuesdays and Intro/Beginning level on Thursdays.
Single Class: $16
10 classes: $140
20 classes: $240
Contact Jill: 310.963.3378
www.jillyjazz.com
TAE KWON DO: Mon/Tues./Wed./Thurs.:4:30-6:30 Sat. 12:15pm-1:45pm
Instructor: Gregory Battle
6th Degree black belt Gregory teaches classes for Adults and Kids!
$150 per month for as many classes as you want
Contact Greg: 310.251.9891
MOO MOO MUSICA: Mon 9:30am - 10:30am; Tues 11:00am - 12:00pm, ; Thur. 10:45am - 11:45am & 3:25pm - 4:25pm; Fri. 10:00am - 11:00am
Instructor: JulieAnne Searles
A Joyful Celebration of multi-cultural music and dance: Newborns - 4 yrs old.
First class Free!!
Single Class: $17.00
4 classes: $65.00
8 classes: $125.00
Contact JulieAnne: 310.289.5645
moomoomusica@yahoo.com
SAMBA FUNKY: Wednesdays. 7:45pm-8:45pm
Instructor: Dani Lunn
Celebrate the roots of Samba with raw creative expression. Let the alchemy of music and movement ignite your passion!
$12 per class
Contact Dani: littleraven@gmail.com
HATHA YOGA: Saturdays 9:00am-10:30am
Instructor: John Sweetman
This is an invigorating class building strength, flexibility, balance and relaxation, challenging body, mind and spirit to develop and grow to new heights.
$15.00 per class
Contact John: 310.313.4970
AFROCARIBE: Saturdays 10:30am-12:00pm
Instructor: Kimberly Miguel Mullen
Celebrate the spirit of AfroCaribbean culture through ongoing dance classes and specialty workshops accompanied by a live percussion ensemble. All Levels welcome, no experience necessary. Attire: Comfortable clothes and bare dancing feet.
$15.00 per class
Contact Kimberly: 310.259.5300
www.kimberlymiguelmullen.com
HIDDEN WISDOM WRITING WORKSHOP: Tuesdays 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Instructor: Lisa Marguerite Mora
Open to beginning and experienced writers. Improvisational writing exercises and opportunity to schedule work for edit/critique. Safe and inspiring, fun and informative.
$350 for eight week session
Contact Lisa: Lisa@barringtoneditorial.com or
310.391.1533
DRAMABEE: Mondays 4:00pm to 5:00pm, Tuesdays 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Instructor: Catherine Allison
Acting Workshops for Kids. Dramabee provides an exciting introduction to the world of acting and theatre to children-through play! It's what they love to do and it's what they do best, so by making both the workshops and performances a series of games we get to see these young actors performing with a vitality and spontaneity that is riveting to watch!
Contact Catherine: catherine@madamechocolate.com or 310.428.7308
THE MAGIC OF ACTING: Thursdays, contact Michele for schedule
Instructor: Michelle Delgado
A unique children’s theatre group that provides an educational insight to theater arts. Actors will discover their individual talents and become fully self expressed! The key word for this theatre group is “EMPOWERMENT” Actors will explore scene study, character development, improvisation and much more! The session will intensely focus on preparing actors to audition for our next theatre production. Gift Giver Productions, makes it a point to challenge each actor to discover their fullest potential on and off stage! Ages 5 -10 years and 11-16 years
Session: 8 weeks
Contact Michelle at GiftGiverProductions@yahoo.com or 310.902.4177
BALLET AND BEYOND: Fridays 4:00pm to 5:00pm for 4-7 years old, 5:00pm to 6:00 pm for 8-10 years old
Instructor: Kendell Shaffer
Basic ballet floor barre starts each class, followed by introductions to various styles of dance including Broadway, Motown, Salsa, and Swing. A choreographed combination finishes up the class.
Please wear tights, ballet shoes, and leotard (any color).
Singe class: $12
Contact: Kendell at 310.428.6614
CAPOEIRA CLASS: Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Instructor: Freddy "Jeito" James
Expert Capoeira Instruction with Live Afro-Brazilian Music. And energizing workout for the whole family!
Single Class: $15, ask about rates for a full Term
Contact: j2james21@hotmail.com, 510.213.9353
DANCING THROUGH PARKINSON'S: Mondays 1:30-2:30pm
Instructor: Invertigo Dance Theatre
A series of classes presented by Invertigo Dance Theatre in collaboration with Moving Body Pilates. Dance through Parkinson's is a class modeled after the Dance for PD® program of the Mark Morris Dance Group/Brooklyn Parkinson's Group. The class is created to encourage stability and balance, increase flexibility, keep your mind limber, and leave you feeling inspired!
Friends and Family are welcome to join as the class is designed for all levels and allows each person to move at their own pace.
Single Class: donation only
Contact: laura@invertigodance.org