11 Meetup Groups match “Dance and Movement” near Portland, OR
Explore the ancient and sacred art of belly dance in a supportive and fun environment! Each week, we will strengthen the foundation of your dance practice with a focus on learning core belly dance moves including: isolations, combos, choreography, and improvisation. No dance experience is required, just a desire to learn and build self-confidence, positive body image, and empowerment through belly dance. *This is a 6 week session and pre-registration is recommended. Class begins Wednesday, Ju …
Are you a lover of: Zumba, Ballroom Dance, Tai Chi, Karate, or Yoga? Do you want to find out about these? Then this is the place for you! Check the RoseSprings Website for additional fun, educational and inspirational classes. http://www.rosespringcenter.com Do you teach a dance or movement class? Email organizer, Linda, for available studio rental hours.
This group is for anyone interested in dancing the 5 Rhythms in Portland. *What are the 5Rhythms®? The 5Rhythms is a simple, powerful moving meditation that anyone – of any age, size, or physical ability - can practice. There are no steps to follow, no choreography to learn, no way to do it wrong. The only requirement is a body that is still breathing, a heart that is still beating, and mind that is still curious! Just like light, sound or ocean waves, a dancing body when moving freely passes th …
The Paneurhythmy dance was given by the Master, Peter Deunov of Bulgaria, in the 20th Century. However, it is a timeless dance - a dance of the universe, which unites all beings to nature and the cosmos, through very special, but very easy movements. It is a dance of energy, and, if done correctly, it brings about harmony, rhythm, health and well-being. We dance between the equinoxes at 9am every Saturday in Gabriel Park, SW Portland.
I have a passion for Nia! Nia brings a holistic, body centered, healing energy to the movement of dance. There is a joy that develops deep from within that can only be experienced once you try this fabulous form of movement. The purpose of this group is to find a new way of movement that stimulates the joints and muscles in a gentle and healing way. It is a way to connect with other Nia dancers who love the music and the JOY of the dance. Nia is for any BODY at any fitness level who enjoys the d …
HulaHoopla offers Beginning and Intermediate Hoopdance classes in Portland, Oregon and wants to support an incredible hooping community. Hoopdance is an expressive movement combining dancing and hooping. It is a fun way to get fit while working all the muscles of the body, improving balance, flexibility and coordination, relieving stress, pumping up your energy, awakening your senses and unblocking your chi. You will tone up, slim down and get a great cardio workout! That toy store hoop you gr …
This group is for people who are curious about TaKeTiNa, or who have already experienced it and want to dive deeper into rhythm as a tool for personal and social evolution. TaKeTiNa is a full-body, full-mind experience. It is simultaneously challenging and safe, and creates an atmosphere of no praise and no blame. No previous movement or music experience is necessary, and no drums are required. Participants come from a diverse array of backgrounds, ages, and interests. As you relax into learning …
Are you looking for your true purpose in life? Do you feel that you've lost that passion you used to have, and want to rediscover? You always have this yarning to share your creative gifts/talent, but does your mind/thought somehow get in the way?
Combining dance/movements, vocal expressions, sound healing, drama therapy, shamanic journey/guided imagery, and creative expressions with her a long time teacher Camille Maurine's Moving Theater (http://www.camillemaurine.com/page
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Welcome to Bhakti Beings! We are a group that shares in various styles of heart-focused yoga and Kirtans. We come together for weekly yoga classes, Sacred Saturdays (Healing Fairs) and monthly Kirtans, Meditations and Spiritual Musical Events. We also come together for Heart Intiation Classes and Workshops. Our emphasis is on yoga classes, movement classes and musical events that are Bhakti (Devotional) or Heart Centered.
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Embodiment: An Awakening to Presence "Awake awhile. It does not have to be forever, Right Now. One step upon the Sky's soft skirt would be enough." ~Hafiz Embodiment is a Sufi inspired spiritual practice dedicated to honoring the sacredness and inherent wisdom of the physical body. Gently waylaying left brain activity, sessions will be mostly led in silence or with one word cues. Participants will alternately follow the teacher and do their own movement as directed, staying in touch throughout …
This group is for cultural creatives, integrative arts practitioners, earth lovers, rhythm-makers, the somatically inspired, and meditators of all stripes. We regularly host happenings that are dedicated to creating beauty and a deeper love for the self, the body, the other, & the mystery. Happenings are offered 'open bowl' style at Be Space in SE Portland.
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