Individual Chakra Workshops Dancing through the ancient chakra system awakens the body, expands the mind, and calls out to the soul. Dancing the seven chakras is like dancing into seven different worlds, each with its own lessons, meanings and stories. These seven chakra worlds, and the energies they embody, are universal in nature – they are resonant and relevant to us all. Yet the experiences that unfold for each individual, during each dance, are intensely personal. We all, it seems, get what we need from the experience of CHAKRADANCE™. The Dance of the Ancestors (Base Chakra) The dance of the base chakra draws inspiration from tribal dancing, as found in the indigenous cultures of Africa, Australia and North America. These tribal dances were linked to the issues of the base, including our roots, survival and grounding. In this workshop, emphasised movements of the legs and feet connect us to the solid earth. Many envisage dancing around an ancient campfire, bringing the primitive tribal dance to life. In this wild and raw dance, our innate instinctual self is reclaimed. The Dance of Sensuality (Sacral Chakra) The dance of the sacral chakra can be inspired by the feminine dances found in the Middle East, South America and Hawaii. Dances from these regions celebrated many of the qualities associated with the sacral chakra, including feelings, emotions and sexuality. This sacral dance can be slow and sensual, or flirtatious and erotic, with fluid movements of the hips and lower belly. Throughout this dance you may transform into a gypsy, a belly dancer, an ancient goddess, as you surrender to the serpentine movements of the feminine. The Dance of Power (Solar Plexus Chakra) To dance the solar plexus chakra is to call on the warrior dances of ancient Greece, Morocco, Spain, Mexico and Brazil. These warrior dances were masculine, powerful, athletic and virile, as they rhythmically mimicked the art of the fight. In this workshop, we enter the dance with dramatic movements, strong, purposeful and clearly defined. As the energy builds, movements can become more complex, even frenzied. Through this dynamic movement, the solar energy ignites, and our inner warrior emerges. The Dance of Love (Heart Chakra) To dance the heart chakra is to move with joy and compassion, reflected in dances from ancient Spain, Egypt and China. Many of these dances used exaggerated arm movements to gently whirl into deep states of joyful harmony. Other dances of China symbolized balance, where mimetic movements expressed the union of heaven and earth. In this workshoo, we draw inspiration from these dances, and move the arms to feel uplifted, light and free. Inspired by the whirling of the ancient ones, we dance a soaring journey of love, compassion and joy. The Dance of Expression (Throat Chakra) The dance of the throat chakra can be inspired by many ancient dances, where the voice and dance were woven together. The Greek word 'XOPOC' (HOROS), referred to both dance and song, and is the origin of the word 'chorus'. In Ancient Egypt, performers often danced while reciting poetry, while in Hawaii, chant and dance were combined to communicate the story. In Tibetan culture, mystical rituals performed by monks would combine chanting and sound (gyaling horns, symbols and bells), with delicate movements of the body. In this workshop we weave sound and movement to intensify self expression and creativity. The Dance of Intuition (Third Eye Chakra) At the third eye chakra, we can lift up into ecstatic and altered states of consciousness through trance dance. This practice is still common throughout the world, and existed in many of the ancient cultures of South East Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. There were numerous reasons, ritualistic and medicinal, for entering into trance. In this workshop, trance dance is used to open the third eye chakra. Each dancer drifts into his or her own visual universe … images, colours, insights … the third eye has no boundaries. The Dance of the Soul (Crown Chakra) The dance of the crown chakra is a devotional dance. Cultures from every continent have embraced some form of religious or spiritual dancing. In ancient Shamanic practice, dance was used to commune with the Spirits, whilst in Ancient Egypt there were certain ritual dances that were crucial to the successful outcome of religious rites. The Tantric Buddhists of Nepal have an ancient dance tradition known as Charya Nritya, a Sanskrit term meaning 'dance as a spiritual discipline'. In this workshop we open the gateway to the soul through a meditative sacred dance. . The nine-week cycle - Awakening the Chakras A journey into Self, using creative visualisation, music and dance the 9-week cycle is designed to help participants to explore, experience and balance their own chakras. It starts with an introductory overview, and goes on to focus on the seven major chakras in turn (one per week) before culminating in an integration session. Although music and dance form the primary focus, sessions also include sensing, working with elements and colours, guided visualisations and short meditations. 3-Hour Workshop This workshop provides an opportunity for those who are curious, but not yet ready to commit to the fuller experience of  individual workshops or the nine-week cycle to get a taste of what CHAKRADANCE¨ has to offer. In this workshop participants work with all seven chakras and provides the opportunity to experience the practice of CHAKRADANCE¨, helping to keep participants energy flows in harmony and balance. Bookings Bookings are essential as places are limited. Out of courtesy and consideration to the teachers and other participants full payment is required prior to attending any classes or workshops. Cancellation within seven days prior to workshop will incur a 50% fee. We appreciate your co-operation. If you already know that you'd like to join a CHAKRADANCET class you can jump to the class times and location closest to you NSW QLD VIC SA WA ACT HK NSW Sydney, NSW Class type: Individual Chakra Workshops (Dance with the founders) When: (all classes 6pm till 8pm) The Dance of the Ancestors - 1 June The Dance of Sensuality - 6 July The Dance of Power - 3 August The Dance of Love - 7 September The Dance of Expression - 5 October The Dance of Intuition - 2 November The Dance of the Soul - 7 December Where: Brent Street, in the former Fox Studios Complex at Moore Park, Sydney Contact: Natalie on 0416 057 594 or email: natalie@chakradance.com book on through online store Sydney Eastern Suburbs, NSW Class type: 3-hour workshop When:  Sunday 7th December (2:00pm till 5:00pm) Where: Io Myres Studio, NSW University, Kensington Contact: Rebecca Lindsay 0411 417 337 or email: rebecca@chakradance.com Class type: 9 week cycle When:  (all classes 6:30 to 8:30pm) Monday 2nd Feb till 30th March 2009 Where: Lugar Brae Uniting Church Hall, Waverley / Bronte Contact: Rebecca Lindsay 0411 417 337 or email: rebecca@chakradance.com Wisemans Ferry, NSW (RETREAT) Class type: Weekend Retreat When: Friday 20th, 21st and 22nd March (2009) Where: Wisemans Ferry Retreat, Wisemans Ferry Contact: Rebecca Lindsay 0411 417 337 or email: rebecca@chakradance.com Newcastle, NSW Class type: 3-hour workshop When:  (all classes 6:30 to 9:30pm) TBA Where: TBA Contact: Judy Cairns 0438 348 166 or email: judy@chakradance.com Class type: 9 week cycle When:  (all classes 6:30 to 8:30pm) TBA Where: TBA Contact: Judy Cairns 0438 348 166 or email: judy@chakradance.com Cessnock, NSW Class type: 9 week cycle When:  (all classes 6:30 to 8:30pm) TBA Where: Dolphin Healing Centre, 19 Wine Country Drive, Cessnock (in the grounds of Calvary Retirement Community) Contact: Judy Cairns 0438 348 166 or email: judy@chakradance.com Tamworth, NSW PLEASE NOTE: PRIVATE GROUPS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR OTHER TIMES, DATES AND VENUES. Class type: 3-hour workshop When:  (all classes 6:30 to 9:30pm) TBA Where: TBA Contact: Craig on 0412 013 523 or email: coliver@chakradance.com Class Type: 3 Day Retreat When: TBA Where: TBA Contact: Craig on 0412 013 523 or email: coliver@chakradance.com Blue Mountains, NSW PLEASE NOTE: PRIVATE GROUPS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR OTHER TIMES, DATES AND VENUES. Class type: 3-hour workshop When:  (all classes 1 to 4pm) TBA Where: 'Triselies' Bathurst St Katoomba Contact: Lisa on 0422 157 251 or email: lhollands@chakradance.com Class type: Discovering the Chakras - 8 wk cycle When:  (all classes 9am to 10am) TBA Where: Village Fitness, Katoomba Contact: Lisa on 0422 157 251 or email: lhollands@chakradance.com Class type: Weekend Retreat When: TBA Where: Mount Hermon Estape, Bilpin Contact: Lisa on 0422 157 251 or email: lhollands@chakradance.com Lower Blue Mountains / Penrith, NSW PLEASE NOTE: PRIVATE GROUPS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR OTHER TIMES, DATES AND VENUES.  Class type: Chakra balancing (2.5 hour workhop) When:  (all classes 1:30pm to 4pm) Sunday 22nd February 2009 Sunday 24th May 2009 Where: Lakeside Performing Arts Studio, unit 3 / 31 Coombes Dve, Penrith Contact: Halyna on 0411 460 822 or email: hdenysenko@chakradance.com Class type: Discovering the Chakras (8 week cycle) When:  (all classes 6:45 to 7:45pm) TBA Where: Lakeside Performing Arts Studio, unit 3 / 31 Coombes Dve, Penrith Contact: Halyna on 0411 460 822 or email: hdenysenko@chakradance.com Hills / Hawsbury, NSW PLEASE NOTE: PRIVATE GROUPS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR OTHER TIMES, DATES AND VENUES.  Class type: Chakra balancing (2.5 hour workhop) When:  (all classes 6:30pm to 9pm) Thursday 7th May 2009 Thursday 6th August 2009 Where: cnr Windsor Rd & Old Windsor Rd, Kellyville Contact: Halyna on 0411 460 822 or email: hdenysenko@chakradance.com Class type: Discovering the Chakras (8 week cycle) When:  (all classes 6:30pm to 7:30pm) Commencing Wednesday 14th May 2009 Where: cnr Windsor Rd & Old Windsor Rd, Kellyville Contact: Halyna on 0411 460 822 or email: hdenysenko@chakradance.com Albury, NSW PLEASE NOTE: PRIVATE GROUPS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR OTHER TIMES, DATES AND VENUES.  Class type:  3 -hour workshop When: (all classes 6:30pm to 9:30pm) TBA Where: Age concern - 432 Townsend st, ALbury Contact: Kirsty on 0402 644 510 or email: kfromholtz@chakradance.com Wagga Wagga, NSW PLEASE NOTE: PRIVATE GROUPS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR OTHER TIMES, DATES AND VENUES.  Class type: Individual Chakra Workshops (Dance with the founders) When: (all classes 7pm till 9pm) TBA Where: Divine Wellbeing - 10/140 Hammond Ave, Wagga Wagga Contact: Kirsty on 0402 644 510 or email: kfromholtz@chakradance.com Glebe, NSW PLEASE NOTE: PRIVATE GROUPS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR OTHER TIMES, DATES AND VENUES.  Class type: 8 week cycle When:  (all classes 7pm to 8pm)  Commencing Tuesday 14th Oct - 2nd Dec Where: House of Mind, Body and Spirit - 196 St. Johns Rd Glebe Contact: Kirsty on 0402 644 510 or email: kfromholtz@chakradance.com Class type: 8 week cycle When:  (all classes 7:30pm to 8:30pm)  Commencing Thursday 16th Oct - 4th Dec Where: House of Mind, Body and Spirit - 196 St. Johns Rd Glebe Contact: Kirsty on 0402 644 510 or email: kfromholtz@chakradance.com   QLD   VIC Prahran, VIC Class type: 3-hour workshop When:  (all classes 2 to 5pm) TBA Where: South Yarra Baptist Church, 12 Surrey Rd South Yarra Contact: Christina Sanchez 0416 028 533 or email: christina@chakradance.com Class type: 9 week cycle When:  TBA Where: South Yarra Baptist Church, 12 Surrey Rd South Yarra Contact: Christina Sanchez 0416 028 533 or email: christina@chakradance.com Carlton / Brunswick, Vic Class type: 3 -hour workshop When: (all classes 12pm to 3pm) TBA Where: Dancehouse 150 Princess St, Carlton Contact: Shari Nye on 9386 3501 or email: shari@chakradance.com Class type: 9 week cycle When: (all classes 7pm to 9pm) TBA Where: Moreland Baptist Church Hall 382—386 Moreland Rd West Brunswick Contact: Shari Nye on 9386 3501 or email: shari@chakradance.com Mornington Peninsula, Vic PLEASE NOTE: PRIVATE GROUPS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR OTHER TIMES, DATES AND VENUES. SA   WA Albany, WA PLEASE NOTE: PRIVATE GROUPS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR OTHER TIMES, DATES AND VENUES. Class type: Individual Chakra Workshop When: Times: All Wed 9.30-11.30am & Sun 1.30-3.30pm The Dance of the Ancestors - Wed 12 Nov 08  & Sun 20 Nov & Sun 14 Dec The Dance of Sensuality - Wed 10 Dec & Sun 18 Jan 09 The Dance of Power - Wed 11 Feb & Sun 22 Feb The Dance of Love - Wed 11 Mar & Sun 25 Mar The Dance of Expression - Wed 8 Apr & Sun 3 May The Dance of Intuition - Wed 13 May & Sun  31 May The Dance of the Soul - Wed 10 Jun & Sun 28 Jun Where: Albany Dance Academy Hercules Ave Albany Contact: Shirley Tonkin on 0409688434 or email stonkin@chakradance.com ACT Class type: 9 week cycle When:  (all classes 6:30 to 8:30pm) TBA Where: Om Shanti College, 2a Barker Street, Griffith, ACT Contact: Michelle Chant on 0402 504 788 or email mchant@chakradance.com Class type: 8 week cycle When:  (all classes 6:30 to 7:30pm)  TBA Where: Om Shanti College, 2a Barker Street, Griffith, ACT Contact: Michelle Chant on 0402 504 788 or email mchant@chakradance.com Class type: 3-hour Workshop When: TBA - Spring Fri 19th December - Summer (6.30 - 9.30pm) Where: Om Shanti College, 2a Baker Street, Griffith, ACT Contact: Michelle Chant on 0402 504 788 or email mchant@chakradance.com Class type: 3-hour Workshop When: TBA Where: Lunation, Shop 12, Level 1, Unit 108, Bunda Street, Canberra City (take stairs next to Chairman & Yip Restaurant) Contact: Michelle Chant on 0402 504 788 or email mchant@chakradance.com