For more information on Marya's yoga classes at the Egg and elsewhere, see Marya's Yoga Page
Please scroll down for descriptions of workshops, and teacher contact information.
Classes
Marya's Yoga
contact Marya at mybeasts@aol.com
Monday evenings at 5 pm (4:45 optional meditation); session: session: May 31 - July 5 fall session will begin on Aug. 30.
6 classes. Fee: $60. Single class: $13
Wednesday mornings at 7 am: Wake Up, breathe, stretch before work! 45 minute Yoga! session: May 26 - July 7
6 classes. Fee: $50. Single class: $10 Pre registration is required.
Thursday mornings at 7:30 am: Yoga through the Chakras: May 27- July 8 = 6 classes.
Fee: $70. Single class: $13. Pre-reg. is required.
Saturdays Yoga at 11:15 am May 29, June 19, July 3, July 10, Aug 21, Aug 28.
Double check with mybeasts@aol.com. single class @$13
For Connecticut College Classes see the Marya's Yoga Page
This is a moderately paced class which includes pranayama (breathing/energy practices), asana (postures), and yoga nidra (relaxation).
The instructor is particularly interested in how one's yoga practice becomes a metaphor for the rest of one's life.
She encourages each student to work at her/his own pace, making changes as necessary, always practicing ahimsa.
Marya has been practicing yoga since 1969, teaching yoga since 1981.
Her first teacher was Swami Satchidananda, though she has studied many different styles over the years, and incorporates teachings from many wonderful teachers, to whom she offers great gratitude. IYTT and RYT 500
This class is an ongoing class.
Yoga with Priscilla Humphries
Mondays 8:45am- 10:15 contact: priscillayoga@aol.com Begins Sept 7
Radiant Kripalu Yoga
A gentle class great for beginners and those returning to practice. Learn to breathe with ease while practicing yoga postures that enhance spinal flexibility,open the shoulders & hips,strengthen the ability to balance & quiet the busy mind! Deep relaxation at the end of class restores the nervous system & a peaceful connection to self.
Tribal Style Belly Dance Class with Katie Bertsche
On Break for the Summer!
Cost - $60/6 classes, $12 drop in
Contact Katie at wanderingfalcon@gmail.com
Tribal Style bellydance is a fusion form of dance influenced by many dances from the Middle East, India, North Africa, and Spain.
Katie's basic class will cover basic dance movement technique and begin the concept of tribal style group improvisation.
We will have fun and get Funky!
This is an ongoing class and students are welcome to begin at any time!
African Dance with Amy Zezulka and friends!
The third Friday of every month
with Amy Zezulka
Date/Time: Friday, August 20 6:00- 7:30 pm
Cost/Fee: $15 adults or $10 students 12 and under free
Contact: For more information call 860-536-0237 or visit www.mysticyogashala.com
No experience necessary. Learn traditional dances from West Africa. Wear a loose skirt over leotards or exercise shorts or leggings. Barefeet necessary.
About the Instructor
Amy Zezulka is the owner of the Mystic Yoga Shala and has been teaching yoga and dance for over 12 years. She has studied West African dance in New York City at Djoniba Dance studio and at the late Farretta School of African Drum and Dance. She has studied with Carolyn Webb and continues to study with Issa and Sedou Coulibaly and Susan Connolly.
CDC (Creative Dance Continuum)
Classes for Ages 2-18
Founded in 1986 by L'Ana Burton, CDC has been bringing unique dance education to families throughout Southeastern Connecticut for over 22 years.
We invite you to a program interested in the education of your children. CDC encourages children to grow, learn and BE themselves through dance that focuses on creative expression.
to receive a brochure, call L'Ana @ 860-691-1925 or email bfdancercdc@aol.com
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Events
Dance Sampler
Tuesday 5:15 - 6:30 / Wednesday Evening 5:30 - 6:45, unless otherwise noted.
Teachers' emails are provided for questions, but please
Pre register for each, singly, with Marya at mybeasts@aol.com @ $15
June 1 Cunningham basics with Marya Ursin: 5:15 Tues.
June 2 Ballet Barre with Robin Rice
June 8 Tribal Tapas with Katie Bertsche: 5:15 Tues.
June 9 Contact Improv with Lisa Race
June 16 Modern Dance a la carte with Chloe Carlson
June 19 Mask Play with Marya, Saturday: 11:30 - 12:30, for children of all ages
June 23 Creative Dance for the Dancer Within with L'Ana Burton
June 30 Restorative Yoga with Priscilla Humphrey
July 7 African Dance with Amy Zezulka: 6 pm
July 14 Basic Latin Rhythms by Sahari
Basic Cunningham centre exercises = Cunningham "barre" with Marya Ursin: a basic class in the core Cunningham back exercises and leg and foot exercises. Tuesday 5:15 - 6:15 pm. mybeasts@aol.com
Ballet Barre with Robin Rice: a simple, classical barre, with some centering, on the floor work, based on the Bartenieff fundamentals. This class is one hour long. rrice@pinepoint.org
Tribal Tapas! Tuesday 5:15 - 6:30 with Katie Bertsche A tasty sampler of tribal style bellydance, a fusion of Middle Eastern dance, Flamenco, African and contemporary dances into a fun community dance. wanderingfalcon@gmail.com
Contact Improv with Lisa Race. Lisa is on the faculty of the Dance Department at Connecticut College. She spent most of her dancing/performing life in New York before moving to New London in 2004. She choreographs dances for Race Dance, an evolving company mostly composed of Conn Coll graduates, and occasionally still performs with her husband, David and son, Samson.
"Modern Dance a la carte" movement easily adjusted to varying levels of experience, solid warmup then some fun phrases from recent choreography/rep,Limon influence, release and others. Chloe Carlson loves to share her passion for dance through teaching, performing, choreographing for Dance Connect, the collaborative modern dance company she codirects. Chloe Carlson - chloedance@comcast.net
The Unexpected Story, Mask Play for all. Saturday, June 19: 11:30-12:30 pm Marya Ursin leads a workshop in improvisational story telling using movement and masks of the Mystic Paper Beasts, exercising that wonderful muscle - the imagination. Dress for movement. All ages from 5 on up. Marya Ursin - mybeasts@aol.com
Creative Dance for the Dancer Within with L'Ana Burton -come to dance: get free with movement- be in a non-judgemental place- have FUN creating and collaborating with others... dance improvs... with a splash of Interplay & "CDC" curriculum for us adults !! Bfdancercdc@aol.com
Restorative Yoga with Priscilla Humphrey. Sink deeply into your true self, your deepest relaxation, in supported yoga postures, taught by the lovely and popular yoga teacher of many years experience as yogi and mover. Bring three blankets and two pillows, at least, and dress in layers. Priscilla Humphrey - priscillayoga@aol.com
African Dance 6-7:30 Join Amy Zezulka and live drummers for a fun-filled booty shaking good time! No experience necessary. Class begins with a warm-up in which we move all parts of the body in time to the beat. Then we learn traditional West African dance moves which are invigorating and empowering. All ages are welcome. Men:Tee-shirts, tank-tops, sweats or shorts; Women: loose flowing skirt or sarong with shorts or leotard. Barefeet required. azezulka@yahoo.com
Basic Latin Rhythms by Sahari Learn the most popular Latin rhythms from the Caribbean! Dominican born Sahari will teach you some great combos...a taste of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Reggaeton!! Sahari is an instructor and performer with more than 6 years of professional training under her belt and she is based is SE CT.
Sahari - sahari1223@yahoo.com
Dolphin Dance
Dawn of a New Life, Death and Rebirth
...healing the waters of the world
An inspirational Sacred Story Dance Event
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Time: 4-6:00 pm
Cost: "Love offering"
(a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the One Song Project ~
One Rhythm, One Family, One Earth, One Song)
Christine Mary Fischer was diagnosed with stage four non-hodgkin's lymphoma in 1996. As she confronted the possibility of
her inevitable demise, she was granted an end of life wish to swim with the dolphins. This wish mobilized
her life force and ignited her will to live.
She dedicated her life to sharing the message of the dolphins through poetry, prose, music, dance and storytelling.
Seating is limited, Call now to reserve space
860-964-0708 (local contact)
For booking events contact ~ Christine at 434-409-0548
Kirtan singing for joy and peace
with Barbara McLeod McKenzie
Third Thursday of every month 6PM-7PM
Jan 21, Feb 18, March 18, April 15
A kirtan is a form of devotion. Barbara and other musicians donate their time as service. we ask that all dontions go directly to the dragon's egg thank you
contact bmckenzie108@yahoo.com (860)389-6770
www.goodnaturegourmet.com
this one hour kirtan allows us to join together in song and chant. The intention of chanting together is to raise the shakti or life energy in ourselves to radiate peace an love. Through chanting, we connect to the oneness.this is an opportunity to sing with your heart like you do in the car or the shower. be free. you may sit quietly or partisipate exuberently. we blend traditional kirtan with improvisational devotion.
Barbara Mcleod is a mystic native. She has been singing spiritual songs publically since childhood. She learned about kirtan ten years ago around the time of her trip to india. Barbara went on a spiritual healing journey to india in 2000. She is strongly influenced by their spiritual culture and is a devotee of Satchya Sai Baba. Barbara has experienced miraculous healings in this lifetime and uses chanting as one of her healing practices. She is a reiki master/teacher and licensed massage therapist. She believes in the healing power of vibration and inention. Her voice is soulful, haunting and uplifting.
Dances of Universal Peace
Date: 2nd Sunday of each month 6:00 -8:00 pm
Cost: Donation
Contact: Walia & Shems 860-444-7817 e-mail: smguillow@snet.net
http://www.peaceworksdancesna.org/
http://www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org/
The Dances of Universal Peace are a powerful way to connect with others, to experience the true heart of many spiritual traditions and draw on them for inspiration. In many parts of the world, there are circles sharing this unique form of meditative yet celebratory body prayer. Through moving, chanting and singing together we create a sense of peace and unity - a sense of joyful oneness.
From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and story have brought people together at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, as part of everyday life, and during life passages, in daily renewal and meditation. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of sacred dance.
The dances are simple, direct, accessible and profound. Celebrate the diversity of the earth's spiritual traditions in harmony together as we explore and experience a compassionate connection to others and to nature.
No previous experience is necessary, all are welcome.
The Dances are led by Walia Sandra and Shems William Guillow, mentored leaders of the Dances of Universal Peace. They are joined by talented and enthusiastic musicians who provide live music for the dances. Based on the Unity of Religious Ideals, the dances draw on the spiritual traditions of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Native American and Goddess traditions.
Monthly Dream Circle
with Susan Morgan of The Mystic Dream Center
Date/Time: Monday, Jan. 16 1:00pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: $40
Contact: MysticDreamCenter.com 860 536-3050
Whether you are new to dreamwork or an experienced dreamer, come learn how to read your own dreams and harvest the guidence and healing they bring nightly. Teacher Susan Morgan has led groups for years in this blend of shamanism and dreamwork, which is the ancient way to approach our dreams. This is powerful and sacred. Plus fun too!
About the Instructor: Susan Morgan is Native American ( Abenaki) and teaches shamanistic approaches to dreamwork, and is also the host of the TV show The Mystic Dream Show. More info can be found at MysticDreamCenter.com
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Teacher Contacts:
marya ursin: mybeasts@aol.com
ashley hanson: abpow@conncoll.edu or ashley.hanson@conncoll.edu or 443-5965
priscilla humphrey: priscillayoga@aol.com
amy zezulka: azezulka@yahoo.com 860 536 0452
sandra at SGuillow@therapywellness.com
david chandler: eaglequesttaichi@aol.com
dreams: susan at MorganhouseBB@aol.com
jan mallett for tai chi and quigong: Jan@cttowncountry.com
Sevillanas: Elizabeth Santos-Read bebete1@sbcglobal.net
belly dance: katie bertsche: wanderingfalcon@gmail.com
Middle Eastern Drumming: dwayne green dngreen86@ct.metrocast.net
Creative dance Continuum: L'ana phone 860-691-1925
| AprilWeekly classes as described above are ongoing unless otherwise noted |
| April 22 | NTI in residence 9 am - 5 pm |
| April 22-26 | Residency: Superhero Clubhouse |
| April 23 | MPB rove at Storytelling Festival at Conn. College, 6:30 pm |
| April 26 | Yoga for homeschool kids recommences at the Egg, 2:45 pm |
| April 27 | Nia 6-7, hooping 7:15 - 8:15 tba |
| April 28-May 3 | Residency: Superhero Clubhouse |
| April 30 | MPB Performance at the Sterling School, Ct. |
| MayWeekly classes as described above are ongoing unless otherwise noted |
| April 28-May 3 | Residency: Superhero Clubhouse |
| May 1 | MPB perform Earth Day New Britain Youth Museum |
| May 1 | Paul Dunion workshop, all day |
| May 2 | 4 pm Showing - Superhero Clubhouse |
| May 6 | MPB meeting 11 am, MCU and DBJ |
| May 6-14 | Residency: Raja Kelly with Fern | Zoe dance company |
| May 5 | Marya workshop in Hartford, all day |
| May 7 | Photo project: Valerie Kitchin |
| May 8 | Dream Workshop with Susan Morgan, 1-5 pm |
| May 9 | Dances of Peace, 6-8 pm |
| May 14-16 | PURE Reflections: Beauty Reimagined, Katie Bertsche |
| May 18 | Nia 6-7, hooping 7:15 - 8:15 pre registration required with Kim |
| May 20 | 6 pm Kirtan - third Thursdays with Barbara (bmckenzie108@yahoo.com) |
| May 21 | 6 pm African Dance with Amy Zezulka |
| May 21-23 | Residency: Ivy Baldwin and company |
| May 24 | 1 pm Piano tuning Egg |
| May 26 | 7 am Marya wake up yoga summer session begins >July 7 |
| May 26 | 8 am Marya gentle yoga summer session begins> July 7 |
| May 26-31 | Residency: Stephen Cooper and co. |
| May 27 | 7:30 am Marya chakra yoga summer session begins > July 8 |
| May 29 | Marya yoga: 11:15 am |
| May 31 | Marya Yoga, 5 pm, Summer Session begins > July 5 |
| JuneWeekly classes as described above are ongoing unless otherwise noted. Pre register for dance sampler classes at mybeasts@aol.com |
| June 1-7 | Narrative Project, residencies |
| June 1 | Dance Sampler: 5:15-6:15 pm: Basic Cunningham "barre†with Marya |
| June 2 | Dance Sampler: 5:30 pm: Ballet Barre with Robin Rice |
| June 2-4 | Narrative Project fittings, rehearsals |
| June 3 | Mystic Paper Beasts perform at Beecher Road School in Woodbridge |
| June 5 | Narrative Project: call time 10 am. |
| June 5 | Narrative Project: Life is a Dream by Calderon, 4 pm |
| June 6 | Narrative Project excerpts in the amphitheatre at the Hygienic, noon: tba |
| June 7 | Contemplative Dance, Pamala, 11-1 |
| June 9 | Dance Sampler: 5:30 pm : Contact Improv with Lisa Race |
| June 11-13 | Marya at Omega, Moksha Yoga |
| June 12 | Belly workshop 9:30 - 4:30, contact Sahari |
| June 12 | Baron Baptiste Yoga class workshop, 5:30 - 8:30, contact Eliz. Johnstone |
| June 13 | Dances of Peace, 6 pm |
| June 15 | Nia 6-7, hooping 7:15 - 8:15 pre registration required with Kim Thibodeau |
| June 16 | Dance Sampler: 5:30 pm: modern dance a la carte with Chloe Carlson |
| June 17 | 6 pm Kirtan - third Thursdays with Barbara (bmckenzie108@yahoo.com) |
| June 18 | 5:30 pm African Dance with Amy Zezulka |
| June 18-19 | Puppetry Conference perf. O'Neill Theatre Centre |
| June 19 | Yoga Marya at 11:15 am |
| June 19 | Dance Sampler: Mask Play with Marya 1 - 2 pm (pre reg.) |
| June 19 | Dream Workshop with Susan Morgan, 1-5 pm |
| June 20 | Labyrinth: Solstice Walk, with Bernadette: 7:30 - 9 pm |
| June 21 | MPB rove at Groton Public Library, 3:30 - 4:30 pm |
| June 23 | Dance Sampler: 5:30 pm: Creative dance for the dancer within with L'Ana |
| June 24 - 27 | Residency: choreolab with Libby Nye and Janet Soares |
| June 28 | Yoga for homeschool kids spring/summer session ends |
| June 30 | Dance Sampler: 5:30 pm: Restorative Yoga with Priscilla Humphrey |
| JulyWeekly classes as described above are ongoing unless otherwise noted |
| July 2-5 | Residency: Ellen Cornfield and dancers |
| July 5 | Marya yoga 5 pm, last class of session, recommence in August |
| July 7 | Marya 7 am and 8 am yogas, last classes of session |
| July 7 | Dance Sampler: 6 pm: African Dance with Amy Zezulka (note time!) |
| July 8 | Marya 7:30 am yoga, last class of session |
| July 10 | Marya yoga 11:15 am |
| July 10 | Dream Workshop with Susan Morgan, 1-5 pm |
| July 11 | Dances of Peace, 6 pm |
| July 14 | Dance Sampler: 5:30 pm: Basic Latin Rhythms with Sahari |
| July 15 | 6 pm Kirtan - third Thursdays with Barbara (bmckenzie108@yahoo.com) |
| July 16 | 6:30 pm African Dance with Amy Zezulka |
| July 17 | 4-5:30 5Rhythms: pre reg. with Erin Journey |
| July 20 | Nia 6-7, hooping 7:15 - 8:15 pre registration required with Kim Thibodeau |
| July 21 | Dance Sampler: 5:30 pm: Tribal Tapas (bellydance) with Katie Bertsche |
| July 22-25 | Marya performing with Situ in residency in Woodstock, NY |
| July 23-25 | Residency: Christopher Diercksen and co. |
| July 26-31 | Marya at Sacred Dance Festival at Conn. College |
| AugustWeekly classes as described above are ongoing unless otherwise noted |
| Aug. 7 | Dream Workshop with Susan Morgan, 1-5 pm |
| Aug. 8 | Dances of Peace, 6 pm |
| Aug. 12-15 | Residency: Choreolab with Libby Nye/Janet Soares |
| Aug. 15 | Showing of work from Choreolab: Nye/Soares |
| Aug. 19 | 6 pm Kirtan - third Thursdays with Barbara | (bmckenzie108@yahoo.com)
| Aug. 20 | 6:30 pm African Dance with Amy Zezulka |
| Aug. 21 | Marya yoga 11:15 am |
| Aug. 23 | Marya yoga 5 pm |
| Aug. 28 | Marya yoga 11:15 am |
| Aug. 30 | Marya yoga 5 pm Fall Session begins, through mid December |
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