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West African Dance Class with Dori Edwards and Simbo Camara • Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m. • This class brings the joy and fitness of West African dance to town. Open to beginners and intermediates, with drop-ins welcome. With live drummers! $15-$20 sliding scale per class. Call 475-3158 or 475-1836; dori@likewaterdrumworks.com.

Barefoot Boogie with Tree of Life Studio Staff and Friends • May 16, 8 p.m.-Midnight • Join us for our free dance party! An evening of expression and movement. Experience new music, new friends, and open minds as we mingle, move, and just have fun. Live drumming is an option and Cafe Touba will be open for organic coffee drinks, smoothies, a fresh juice or tea. All ages welcome. Free. Call 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

Tree of Life Student Showcase with Tree of Life Studio Staff and Friends • June 21, 7 p.m. • Get a glimpse of the fabulous world of drum and dance. Our students will demonstrate what they have been working on for the past six months. Experience many genres of music and movement from all over the world, including jazz, hip hop, African, Brazilian, belly dance, and more. Featuring Ninki Nanka Drum and Dance Society and Nomadic Jewels, our newest performance companies. $5. Call 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

Chakra Dancer with Megan Rose of Tree of Life Studio • Fridays, April 11-June 20; 9:30 a.m. • Chakra Dancer is a mind-body-spirit fitness routine that activates the flow of energy upward along the spine through the seven energy wheels. Each chakra corresponds to specific physical, emotional, and energetic functions. By awakening the pathway between these seven centers, all systems of health are brought closer to balance and vitality. This is a special Nia routine in that the teacher does not speak, only denoting changes of movement through a double handclap. You experience a closer connection to the music and your own body, allowing an intense connection to the Self. $12 drop-in or $110 per session. Call 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

Jazz/Hip Hop for Teens and Adults with Jenabah Giacomelli at Tree of Life Studio • Wednesdays, 6 p.m.; April 9-June 18 • Bringing together the culture of street dancing and the technical training of jazz dance, choreography is set to fast paced music with movements involving all muscles in the body. We will build strength, discipline, and style, and focus on increasing flexibility, muscle tone, and proper technique. Hip Hop utilizes the beats and rhythms of the music. Students will work with isolating different body parts and learning a variety of movements like popping, waving, and locking. No previous dance training is required but a good attitude is a must. Jazz shoes or jazz sneakers recommended. $12 drop-in or $110 per session. Call Tree of Life Studio at 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

Eternal Movement for Teens and Adults with Jenabah Giacomelli at Tree of Life Studio • Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; April 9-June 18 • Eternal Movement is a fusion of various techniques and principles of several different practices, including Capoeira, tai chi, and yoga. As a low-impact movement, the focus is to increase strength, balance, flexibility, and body awareness with continuous rhythmic movement, breathing, and stretching. Emphasis is placed on connecting the movements and stretches with rhythmic breathing. $12 drop-in or $110 per session. Call Tree of Life Studio at 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

Samba for Teens and Adults with Jenabah Giacomelli at Tree of Life Studio • Thursdays, 6 p.m.; April 10-June 19 • Experience the joy of Brazilian carnival while learning basic Samba steps to rhythmical roots music. No partners are necessary. Class will begin with an invigorating warm-up that eases you into the full body movements of the dance. Samba encourages students to develop their personal style and become more aware of their body’s expressive qualities. $12 drop-in or $110 per session. Call Tree of Life Studio at 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

Beginning Tribal Style Bellydance for Teens and Adults with Jenabah Giacomelli at Tree of Life Studio • Thursdays, 7 p.m.; April 10-June 19 • Tribal Style Bellydance is a modern variation of bellydancing originating from the San Francisco/Bay Area. It is a fusion form of dance influenced by many dances from the Middle East, India, North Africa, and Spain. This class will cover basic dance movements, technique, and the concept of tribal style group improvisation. $12 drop-in or $110 per session. Call Tree of Life Studio at 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

Intermediate Tribal Style Bellydance for Teens and Adults with Jenabah Giacomelli at Tree of Life Studio • Thursdays, 8 p.m.; April 10-June 19 • This class is for those who wish to continue on the path of tribal style bellydance. We will dive deeper into our bodies with isolations and combinations as we proceed to polish and understand the concept of group improvisation. Prior bellydance experience required. Dancers involved with this class will be considered an avid member of Nomadic Jewels Tribal Bellydance with opportunities to perform, attend outside workshops, make close new friends, and wear beautiful bellydance garb. $12 drop-in or $110 per session. Call Tree of Life Studio at 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

Capoeria for Kids Ages 4 and Up with Van Robinson (Manhoso) and Marika Smith (Baiana) at Tree of Life Studio • Thursdays, 5 p.m., April 10-June 19 • Capoeria is great for kids. It combines martial arts, gymnastics, music, and dance in a cultural context. Capoeira is active and acrobatic, and provides a fun workout. Children of all ages learn very quickly because of their natural agility. The fun, friendly atmosphere develops confidence and self esteem, develops coordination and strength, and increases flexibility. $12 drop-in or $110 per session. Call 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

Jazz/Hip Hop for Kids Ages 7-12 with Jenabah Giacomelli at Tree of Life Studio • Wednesdays, 5 p.m.; April 9-June 18 • Bringing together the culture of street dancing and the technical training of jazz dance, choreography is set to fast paced music with movements involving all muscles in the body. We will build strength, discipline, and style, and focus on increasing flexibility, muscle tone, and proper technique. Hip Hop utilizes the beats and rhythms of the music. Students will work with isolating different body parts and learning a variety of movements like popping, waving, and locking. No previous dance training is required but a good attitude is a must. Jazz shoes or jazz sneakers recommended. $12 drop-in or $110 per session. Call Tree of Life Studio at 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

Pilates Plus for Teens and Adults with Carrie Bristol • Tuesdays, April 8-June 17, 6:15 p.m. • Pilates’ method exercises are designed to condition and connect body and mind, to correct muscle imbalances, improve posture, and tone the body. This class takes an athletic approach, focused on strengthening the core, which is your body’s source of power, balance, and movement. $110 per session or $12 drop-in. Call Tree of Life Studio at 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

Nia for Teens and Adults with Megan Rose • Tuesdays, April 8-June 17, 5:15 p.m. • Nia is a joyful, rhythmic, full-bodied workout technique that strengthens the body, mind, and spirit. With easy to follow moves, Nia fuses dance movement, martial arts, and healing arts into an invigorating cardiovascular fitness program. Nia combines elements of tai chi, yoga, and dance to music from all over the world. You will leave the class refreshed, relaxed, and energized from head to toe. $110 per session or $12 drop-in. Call Tree of Life Studio at 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

African Dance for Kids Ages 7-12 with Jenabah Giacomelli at Tree of Life Studio • Mondays, 5 p.m.; April 7-June 16 • Enjoy the vibrant fun of African dance as we feel the drum beat in our feet! Students will explore rhythm and time while learning about communication between the drum and dance. Class also includes an invigorating warm-up that emphasizes correct stretching techniques and exciting movements, followed by across the floor combinations and simple step by step dance sequences. With songs and stories shared, this class is an enchanting look at the origins and meaning of African dance. $12 drop-in or $110 per session. Call Tree of Life Studio at 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

African Diaspora Dance for Teens and Adults with Jenabah Giacomelli at Tree of Life Studio • Mondays, 6 p.m.; April 7-June 16 • Let the beat of the drums move your body and soul! Incorporating basic stretch and warm up exercises with dance movements, students will learn songs, rhythms, and dances as we embark on a journey of high energy movements from West Africa and rhythmic yet fluid gestures inspired from East Africa. We will also tap into the magic and beauty of Afro-Cuban folkloric dances. Class is accompanied with live musicians to help students understand the communication between the drums and the dance. This class offers a rich taste of African culture and provides an amazing, full body workout. $12 drop-in or $110 per session. Call Tree of Life Studio at 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

Ballet, Tap, and Jazz for Ages 4-6 with Jenabah Giacomelli at Tree of Life Studio • Mondays, 4 p.m.; April 7-June 16 • This class will provide a foundation for basic ballet, tap, and jazz. Children will learn to work with balance, rhythm, and physical coordination in a fun and playful learning environment. Ballet and tap shoes required. $12 drop-in or $110 per session. Call Tree of Life Studio at 433-0697; www.treeoflifestudio.org.

Celebrate Prayer through Movement: Dance Your Praise and Petitions with Kathleen Matz through Weber Center • May 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • This liturgical dance workshop invites the participant to enjoy creative expression through movement and offers a visional way to pray psalms, hymns, and scripture. The history of liturgical dance will be presented and participants will have the experience of creating a liturgical dance ritual. No previous dance experience necessary. Dress comfortably. $45 includes lunch. Call 517-266-4000; webercenter@adriandominicans.org.

Dreaming A Place: Environmental Dance with Irena Nagler • July 20, 3:30-5:30 p.m. • Explore the sense of place and allow its elements to speak through you in dance, poetry, and art. Move with rhythms of wind, water, earth, and of the fire within you. No experience necessary. $5-$20 sliding scale. Call 996-1772.

Continuum Movement Workshop with Robin Becker • June 20 and 21 • In this time of so much speed, it is imperative to slow down and listen with reverence to the voice of the body. Through the sensations of the body, we experience life, and the roots of compassion and empathy reside in these messages of sensation. When we lose relationship with our bodies, our engagement and relationship with the larger world is diminished. Safe for all mobility levels. NCBTMB credit available. $40 Friday only (required for new students); $125 for Saturday; $160 for Friday and Saturday. For times, call Elaine Economou at 255-9110; elaine_economou@hotmail.com.

Change Your Posture, Change Your Life with Dan Hoffman • Wednesdays beginning May 7, 7-8 p.m. • By working with our physical patterns in the body through the Chinese qigong (energetic practice) of Zhan Zhuang (Standing Meditation), we can change our mental and emotional patterns as well. You can become more relaxed, balanced, and structured in your life just by working with this simple meditation technique. $15. Call 734-416-5200; info@bodyworkshealingcenter.com.

Contact Improvisation Dance: Further Experiments in the Physics and Chemistry of Dance Partnering with Stefanie Cohen • May 17, June 14, July 19, Aug. 16; 2-5:30 p.m. • This four-part fundamentals workshop series builds our skills in physical strength, flexibility, body awareness, and sensitivity. Opens our communicative and creative expression and helps us to access mindful presence. $35-$45 sliding scale; series discount $120-$135; student rate two for one. Call 474-1517; stefanieco@hotmail.com.

Friday Night Swing at Mind, Body, Spirit Academe • Fridays, 8 p.m.-Midnight • This dance party includes a free beginner lesson at 8 p.m., then open dancing at 8:45 p.m. featuring two different swing DJs every week. Dance styles include lindy hop, east coast swing, charleston, blues, and balboa. We are very beginner friendly! $5 or $3 student with ID. Call Scott Rice at 972-9141; aactmad.swing@gmail.com.

Dances of Universal Peace with Sylvia and John Middlebrooks, Judy Trautman, and Drake Meadow • First Friday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at Friends Meeting House • All are invited to join this circle of prayer in motion. Sacred songs and chants enveloped in a simple yet profound circle dance form. The words may be in Arabic, Sanskrit or Hebrew, or Aramaic or English, but the message is one of love, harmony, beauty, peace, and unity. The dances help us touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and each other. Music and movements taught for each dance. $5 donation. Call Sylvia at 996-1332 or Judy at 419-475-6535; smidd@comcast.net or jtrautman@sbcglobal.net.

Bollywood Bhangra with Anuja Rajendra • Tuesdays or Wednesdays, June 4-25, 7:15-8:15 p.m. • This class combines elements from Indian film dances with classical (Bharat Natyam) and Bhangra styles in a dynamic, aerobics-type dance workout. Participants will learn one complete dance number. No dance experience necessary. $139. Call 944-3628; info@myurbantoddler.com.