Bliss Dance is a moving meditation done to passionate world music in a supportive circle of community. The village style dances are fairly simple and accessible, and taught anew every time. When the body is engaged in these basic, rhythmic motions, and simultaneously resonating to powerful music, mind, body and spirit become integrated. We set our intentions, focus awareness on the candle flame in the center, and lean into the comforting sensation of being held in the circle. The dances start of …

LESS IS MORE LESS: stress, discomfort, tension, pain MORE: ease, flexibility, fluidity, choice When you drop a pin in a quiet room you can hear it more clearly than in a busy nightclub. Awareness Through Movement applies this principle to our sensory motor experience, exposing unconscious habits in body and mind. By slowing down and clarifying fundamental biological movement patterns, new options for moving, feeling, and thinking emerge. Improve the quality of your attention in movement and exp …

Dance Freedom and Dance Friday are on-going participatory dances held every Wednesday and Friday. People dance creatively, alone, with a partner or with many others. DJ music guides the dance, weaving together current, world, classic, and spiritual sounds. Both dances are safe places to share your energy and make new friends. No shoes, alcohol, or smoking are allowed. Respect for others is essential. Dance Freedom is held every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m at the First Congregational Chu …

A high-energy, FUN, celebration of drumming and community. For beginners wanting to try something new, friends, experienced drummers, dancers. We celebrate the traditions - rhythms that have built energy for hundreds of years for celebration, dance, ritual - just plain FUN! As well as whatever you bring to it!  We'll have drums to share, and support for newcomers, and energy for everyone. Meets monthly.  6:30  Mini-Class Intro   7-9 pm  Drum Circle $8 donation, children under 12 free.

Nia ™ is a cardio-conditioning fitness retreat and party for the body and mind! Inspired by soul-stirring music and guided by a somatic focus, we move seamlessly from full relaxation to exhilarating, sweat-inducing cardio, strength and play, then back to a cool-down. Nia's unique katas – progressive, continuous, and repetitive moves that blend  energies of tai chi, yoga, jazz dance, tae kwon do, modern dance and more – help you tap into the body's innate intelligence to enjoy an exhilarating, fu …

Are you looking for a new activity where you can combine exercise with meeting new people? Are you a fan of Dancing with the Stars and been curious about ballroom and latin dance? Have you always wanted to dance but didn't have a partner? Meet other newcomers to ballroom dance in a beginner class taught by a professional dancer in a casual environment. Build networks and friendships over a foxtrot or salsa! In this class, we will teach basic movements of a variety of dances. No prior experience …

Are you looking for a fun and interesting way to stay fit? Are you interested in language or culture? Do you want to make new friends? This is a group for anyone interested in Brazil, Brazilian culture, dance, especially Afro Brazilian, samba and samba-reggae, and Portuguese language. I started this group to get the word out about our classes which incorporate basic Portuguese language skills and basic dance. Each class is an active cardio workout, too. Whether you're a Brazil-enthusiast, langua …

I began Ecstatic Dance Providence in July 2011 and am now finally creating a meetup to help spread the word about our conscious dance event and get more people to join us. Ecstatic Dance is the international evolution in body-mind-spirit Well Being brought here to RI for the first time in the form of a monthly event. It is music, movement and community woven together to create an opportunity for you to simply let go and allow yourself free expression in a safe, non-club environment. Irresistible …

“A Little Art between Friends” Art classes; Socialize at a pARTy; Visit Art Shows and Museums; Watch Art Demonstrations. Explore your creative side – have fun – learn something new. Express yourself with Dance and Movement. And make new friends along the way.

Music Together is a 45 minute music and movement class for families with children ages newborn through five years.  If you've never tried a class, now is the perfect time.  Come sing, dance and play instruments with us.  Music Together classes are based on the belief that all children are musical and that parental involvement is the key to a successful early childhood music education.

This is a group for anyone interested in having their children learn the basics of Spanish. We will meet once a week and sing songs, dance, and converse in Spanish. I started this group because I believe in today's society being raised bilingual will make a big difference in our children's future. Looking forward to enhancing our children's vocabulary!

What is the meet up about? The human body is a healing miracle. Given the right foods and tools it can heal itself. This is nothing new. Our ancestors practiced many of the same modalities that we now call "new age". Let's get real, we are just going back the old ways of actually listening to our own bodies rather than listening to someone telling us how we should feel. You know why? Not because it is cheaper, not because the health care industry in dying a slow death and not because it is the n …

"Is personal evolution possible? We explore the ideas, exercises, practical and inner work and movements (sacred dance) of G.I. Gurdjieff & J.G. Bennett"   Our various aims are - To help each other establish a personal practice. - To serve as a doorway to others who wish to learn about the Work.   - To explore the concepts and exercises of Fourth Way / Bennett / Gurdjieff and other teachers.     - To explore the Gurdjieff movements.   Recommended reading: GI Gurdjieff: All and Everything, Meetin …

In a Playback Theatre meetup, group members briefly share important moments from their lives (sometimes on a theme). Other members then "play back" the emotional essence of the story they just heard using movement, music, metaphor, dialogue... Together we often laugh, cry, get new insights about our lives, and feel heard and connected. As "actors" we also learn how to be more free and expressive and how to listen deeply and accurately. All are welcome, whether you're an experienced actor or impr …

The Exploring Eros meetup is for individuals (and couples!) interested in sharing and learning about love, sexuality, men and women, relationships and the ecstatic.....creating more connection and capacity for enjoyment.  This group will be exploring a wide range of topics both in the personal and the broader social and cultural contexts. All denominations, orientations and lifestyles are welcome. Some of the potential topics to be explored include: Modern Love & Relationships What is Love? T …

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

Drumming cleanses the soul, organizes the mind, coordinates movements of the body, and just feels good! Mamadou Diop is from Senegal, West Africa. He has performed with some of the biggest named musicians in his country, and he KNOWS music and rhythm. It is his joy to teach what he has learned, bringing the rhythms of not just Senegal, but all of West Africa to whoever wants to learn them. Join this group if you are a drummer, want to be a drummer, or are just curious what African drumming is al …

We are a Pagan group promoting and performing public ritual productions for the wheel of the year, open to all faiths and traditions. We use music, sounding, dance, drumming, body movement, singing, mediation, and chanting to create participatory rituals for the local Boston community. We are currently partnered with MIT PSG (http://psg.mit.edu). All events take place in the MIT Chapel (http://psgs.us/MITChapel). Doors open at 7 pm for an open drum circle, followed by a seasonal ritual that begi …

Looking for a place to practice yoga? Are you interested in exploring more aspects of yoga? Then come and take a class at Nirvana Yoga! A guided meditation in motion, yoga is a place to explore peace and find relaxation through a physical practice. Nirvana yoga classes are taught by Helen Coyne, a lifelong dance and fitness enthusiast who has been practicing yoga and Pilates for more than a decade. Trained to teach in the Yogaworks® method, Helen blends the Iyengar and Ashtanga traditions to c …

I am a young mom of 6 who would love to meet other Jewish moms and dads. The goal of this group is to give each of us a chance to interact and socialize with other parents who have the same interests and goals. We are starting a Mommy and Me with a Jewish Twist. This program will incorporate songs, art, dance, movement, play time, exercise, mommy yoga, baby massage, parenting tips, stories and various sensory stimulation's. The goal of our program is to deepen our relationships with our bab …

Feathers Wellness Studio is based in Braintree/Weymouth area and was born on Jan 19, 2008. Feathers Wellness Studios offers a variety of healing modalities, movement classes and workshops. This wellness studio provides an opportunity for adults and children to move their bodies through Yoga, Pilates and Belly Dancing. Individuals can then determine if movement is healing to their souls. Hands on healing modalities such as Massage, Accupuncture, and Reiki have been shown through research to lower …