From tap, contemporary and bellydance to flamenco, salsa and classical East Indian dance, the annual Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House offers the chance to sample a host of dance styles in a day of open classes, studio showings and events. Participating companies include Co. ERASGA, Spanish Passion Productions, Dance 4U, Mandala Arts and Culture, and more. Free admission. Info: www.thedancecentre.ca.
From contemporary to flamenco and salsa to hula hooping, Vancouver celebrates International Dance Day with a series of events at Scotiabank Dance Centre which highlights the diversity of BC’s dance scene. Free events include open rehearsals and classes with Spanish Passion Productions, Dance 4U, Pixie Hoops, SVS Style, No Hitting Collective, and Co. ERASGA. Two performances showcase the highly physical style of contemporary dance of Vancouver company MovEnt, at 12 noon and 8pm. Tickets from Tickets Tonight: 604 684 2787 www.ticketstonight.ca.
Full schedule of events: www.thedancecentre.ca
REIKI / HANDS-ON-HEALING intensive weekend class Level One:
Learn how to feel:
how to feel energy
several methods of channeling energy
protection, grounding, centering, entrainment
guided meditations
powerful energy work with the chakras
elements from other modalities
energy exercises
the history of Reiki
the uses for Reiki
Reiki principles
Reiki hand positions
treating oneself and others
group reiki treatments
Level I Reiki attunements
manual & Reiki I certificate
Reiki Shares
Call Merrie Bakker for more info - classes are small - in a comfortable setting - lots of personal attention: 604-732-3827 and info@pacificholistic.com
Merrie Bakker practices Reiki, reflexology, live blood analysis and hands-on-healing in Vancouver, BC. She began studying alternative health and various complementary therapies in 1995 as a result of her own health challenges that were not resolved by orthodox medical care.
She has had the privilege of studying with, amongst others: Richard Gordon, Alain Herriot, Eric Dowsett, the late Michael Coyle, Dr. Maria Gabrielle, Dr. Robert Bradford, as well as a number of local Reiki masters, nutritionists and reflexologists. In addition to her live blood analysis and hands on healing healing work, Merrie teaches Reiki and Reflexology classes and writes for The Healing Journal. Please, also visit www.pacificholistic.com for more info.
BASIC FOOT REFLEXOLOGY Certificate Course
This intensive WEEKEND course (PLUS ONE EVENING) consists of twenty hours of group instruction and homework - some studying and reviewing and a practicum. Classes are small and there is lots of personal attention in a comfortable setting. A reflexology learning buddy can be organized and the practicum is guided, as we want to see you complete the work and become a competent reflexologist.
August 22, 23 - 10am to 6pm. and 6pm - 10pm on one other evening to be arranged by the group.
We provide water, coffee, tea and snacks. You bring a brown bag lunch. Manual and all other details we provide.
$300
604-732-3827, info@pacificholistic.com
From contemporary and ballet to flamenco and hip hop, the annual Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House offers the chance to sample a host of dance styles in a day of open classes, studio showings and events. Highlights include an intimate studio performance by Ballet British Columbia introduced by Artistic Director John Alleyne; a studio preview of Alcan Award-winner Wen Wei Dance’s new work in progress; open classes in hip hop, flamenco, bellydance, street dance, Afro-Cuban, yoga, Pilates and more, with 605 Collective, Spanish Passion Productions, Lava Bellydance, SVS Style, Latidos Productions, and others; and an evening performance of LuminUs, a new work choreographed by Chengxin Wei for his company Moving Dragon, presented through the Iris Garland Emerging Choreographer Award. (LuminUs also runs on Friday September 12.)
Daytime events run 12 noon-5pm and are free, except for the Ballet BC Studio Performance (suggested donation $5). Tickets for Moving Dragon's performance at 8pm are $26/$18 from www.ticketstonight.ca. For the full schedule of events and more details visit www.thedancecentre.ca.
What: Join us for our new high-intensity, motivating workouts designed to make you sweat while having fun in a group environment. Our trained kinesiologists, will take you through a series of exercises geared towards core training, muscular strength and endurance, power training, agility, and quickness.
Where: Kinesiologists.ca @ 101-2025 West Broadway.
When: Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9:00am-10:00am. Rain or shine!
Why: Why not?!!!
Who: Our team of kinesiologists have the knowledge base from a four year university education.
How: Purchase 10 sessions for $175.00 or 20 sessions for $300.00. We also welcome drop-ins for $20.00 per session.
WOMEN'S CARDIO KICKBOXING BOOTCAMP
Presented by Raz Chan Fitness and Mobile Personal Training
Get fit and stay healthy in 2008 by registering for our popular Women’s Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp for January 2008!
Join us three times a week for 4 weeks and experience a total body work out with boxing drills, core ab exercises, interval training, and more! Never the same workout twice with our programming and lots of variety to keep all fitness levels challenged.
LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE
All Bootcamps are 3x/week (12 sessions). Due to the format of our Bootcamp, we do not offer drop-in rates or switching of class sessions - please review our registration policy under our FAQs section online. Participants are required to come to class with handwraps and cardio boxing gloves.
*Note: All Saturday classes take place at 2875 St. Georges St. (near Fraser & Kingsway).
VANCOUVER-WEST SIDE – select from two time slots
4588 Clancy Loranger Way
Mon/Wed/Fri - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Class runs from Feb. 1 - 27/08
or
Mon/Wed – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm + Saturday – 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Class runs from Jan. 30 - Feb. 25/08
BURNABY – CENTRAL – select from three time slots
6050 Sussex Avenue (by Metropolis, corner of Grange St.)
