Valerie's Studio 1831 -- Belly Dance, Yoga, Fitness, and Fun in Philadelphia

Events and Workshops at Studio 1831
(and beyond!)

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Join the Kirtan Group Meetup to get regular notices of upcoming dates. Suggested Donation: $10	Kirtan with Rati Bhava Philly Kirtan with the Rati Bhava Band is for people who love kirtan, meditation, yoga, or for anyone who is curious to experience this heart-opening practice. Kirtan is the ancient practice of call and response singing in the spirit of joy that energizes your prana, opens your heart, expands awareness and promotes healing. Belonging to the path of Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of Devotion) it is also called Devotional Singing. A kind of singing meditation, it is generally practiced with a lead singer chanting a line which is then repeated by the rest of the group. The songs are relatively simple and repetitive and are sung with the intention of joyfully concentrating on the Divine. All are welcome! Our kirtan group extends an open invitation to everybody of all ages and backgrounds. No prior experience needed at all. You are free to come sing, dance, or simply sit in silence and feel the warm, embracing energy of the group. In the spirit of celebration, our kirtan band, the Rati Bhava, will support the voice of our lead kirtan singer, Valerie Rushmere, with many instruments, including shruti box, guitar, Native American flute, tenor saxophone, didgeridoo, frame drum, doumbek and mridanga. Our kirtan meetups will take place at Studio 1831 (located at 1831 Brandywine Street, Phila.-one block north of Spring Garden Street, in the Art Museum area). Follow the schedule and sign up to attend at the Kirtan Group Meetup page. For more information: Email: studio1831.com@gmail.com Phone: 215-665-1991

Feb 26th, 2012 -- 2-4 p.m. At Studio 1831 $35.00	Shimmy Workout Workshop by Dellaneira Learn fun shimmy drills and combinations for your drumsolo or to help shed the pounds gained during the holidays! Appropriate for all levels of dancers. To signup: Fill in the Registration Form and send to dellaneiraraqs@hotmail.com. Payment may be made by Paypal or check (see instructions on form). About the teacher Dellaneira is a professional belly dancer instructor and choreographer who is known for her intense and high energy performances. Based in Pennsylvania, Dellaneira has taught, lectured and performed at the Bryn Mawr College, Penn State and Community College of Philadelphia. She has also shared the stage with award winning band, Animus and Grammy award winning musicians, Jason Miles and Jeff Coffin. As a performer, she is not afraid of being creative and stepping out of the boundaries in order to explore the endless possibilities in this dance community. One of her favorite aspects about being a performer, is the opportunity of combining sensuality and aggressiveness without damaging the essence of belly dance.

Sunday, April 15, 2012 At Studio 1831 1831 Brandywine Street Philadelphia, PA 19130	Fatima Bassmah presents an Arab Music Intensive with Karim Nagi for the first time in Philadelphia! Sunday, April 15, 2012 11am – 1pm - ARABIC RHYTHMS FOR DANCE 2pm – 4pm – MAQAM AND TAXIM FOR DANCE Each workshop is $50 if paid by March 15 and $55 after. Combine and save! Register for both workshops and the cost is $90 if paid by March 15, $100 after. Musicians are welcome to register for the workshops to audit as lectures. Location – Studio 1831, 1831 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA For complete details about Karim Nagi, the classes, and to register, please visit this sign up page.
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Directions to Studio 1831	Studio 1831 is located at 1831 Brandywine Street, one block north of Spring Garden St. in Philadelphia, PA. (If you want to find directions online, use www.mapquest.com; search for 1831 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130.) From the Schuylkill Expressway (276): Take the Vine Street Expressway exit (676) and then the 1st exit -- 22nd/23rd Street -- in Philadelphia. See "From 22nd Street Directions" below. From I-95: Take the Vine Street Expressway (676) to the 22nd Street/Art Museum exit. See "From 22nd Street" directions below. From 22nd Street: Head north on 22nd Street from the Ben Franklin Parkway and make a right at the second light, which is Spring Garden Street. Make a left onto 18th Street (heading north). Turn left at the first street, Brandywine. Find parking on the block or in the surrounding neighborhood.
Valerie's Studio 1831 is located at 1831 Brandywine St. (one block north of Spring Garden Street), in the Art Museum area of Philadelphia, PA, 19130, within 15 minutes walking distance of Center City. Click here for directions. Questions? Call the Studio at 215-665-1991.