Choreographer Laura Shapiro observes 9/11

Choreographer Laura Shapiro just sent in this note of invitation:

Dear All,

Dance New Amsterdam is having a Day of Remembrance and Reflection for the dance community on September 11, 2011. DVD of the performance of Clear Skies, Sun Shining, a piece for five dancers that premiered on September 11, 2009, will be screened there.

I am grateful to Uttara Asha Coorlawala, Tatyana Kot-Diaz, Ingrid Kullberg-Bendz, Trayer Run-kowzun and Mari Sakahara, the performers who journeyed with me in the creation of the piece as well as to cellist Madeleine Shapiro (no relation) through whom I found Matthew Burtner's Fragments from Cold (for cello and electronics), a recording of which became the sound score for the piece (with Shapiro on cello); and to NYFA for providing me with a Special Opportunity Grant to support the performance of the piece.

Wishing you a peaceful weekend,
Laura

Dance New Amsterdam
280 Broadway, 2nd Floor (entrance on Chambers Street), Manhattan
212-625-8369 or info@dnadance.org
(map and directions)

Chi Kung in the park

Practice Chi Kung with Laura Shapiro:

Saturdays at 10:30am in Central Park, starting June 6th
Sundays at 4:30pm in Prospect Park, starting June 7th

Often translated as "life force energy practice," Chi Kung uses separate gentle movements, specific postures and the breath to circulate and revitalize energy, improve balance and coordination, increase flexibility, and cultivate inner strength of body, mind and spirit.

The full benefits reveal themselves with ongoing regular practice. After the movements, postures and breathing become familiar, their repetition allows the nervous system and the muscles, the mind and the emotions to calm down. Releasing tension and busy-ness, the practice of chi Kung generates feelings of peace, harmony and well-being.

Laura Shapiro is a choreographer/performer with over three decades of experience teaching people of all ages and abilities. Recent work includes teaching for Fu Yu International Foundation, DOROT Wellness Program for Seniors, Center for Kinesthetic Education (children and adults), McBurney YMCA (adults 20s-80s), private classes for groups and individuals.

For further information, exact locations and directions, please contact 212-946-1537 or quicksilverdance@yahoo.com.

For weekly weather and location updates, please call 212-946-1537 on the Friday evening before the Saturday class, and on the morning of the Sunday class.

Tuition by donation, according to your ability to pay; suggested donation $15/class

Re-energize for the New Year!

[Please note: The registration/information contact number originally submitted with this announcement was incorrect. See below for the correct number.]

Dancer-choreographer Laura Shapiro is offering a new six-session workshop, De-Stress and Center. Start the New Year with clear focus and renewed energy!

Classes will draw from several modalities such as chi kung and tai chi, experiential anatomy and developmental movement, creative movement, and meditation. You will use breath and bone as well as muscle to cultivate resilience and strength of body, mind and spirit. Benefits will include improved balance and coordination, increased flexibility and a more relaxed nervous system, generating feelings of peace, harmony and well-being.

By attending the workshops you can expect to:

· Strengthen your body as well as mind

· Increase your balance, coordination, and flexibility

· Become a more relaxed person

Location:

KIMA Center for Physiotherapy and Wellness
14 West 23rd Street, 2nd Floor
212-686-3101

Fee:

Single class, $25//bring a friend for $20 per person//6-class series, $120

Register for individual classes or take the full six-session series for a deeper experience.

Schedule:

Six Saturday sessions, January 10 to February 14 (10:30am-11:30am)

For registration or more information, please call 212-946-1537.

Laura Shapiro, a dancer/choreographer with over three decades of experience teaching people of all ages and levels of fitness. Her recent work includes teaching for Fu-Yu International Foundation, Dorot Wellness Program for Seniors, Center for Kinesthetic Education (children and adults), and the McBurney YMCA (adults 20s-80s). Her credentials include permission from her chi kung teacher to teach; certification in IM=X Pilates Floor Work and Tai Chi for Arthritis; and teaching dance as a Visiting Artist at several universities in the U.S. and abroad.

Chi Kung with Laura Shapiro

Announcement from Laura Shapiro
quicksilverdance@yahoo.com

Dear Movers, Meditators, Healers,
 
This is to let you know about a NEW, small group, chi-based movement class for people who want individual attention and feedback as they cultivate more flexibility, strength and energy.
 
The class will be held on Friday mornings, 9-10:30am at New Dance Alliance, a lovely dance studio at 182 Duane Street, 3rd floor (walk up two flights), in Tribeca. The classes will be designed for the particular concerns and interests of the people attending and will be offered in two 6-week series: September 14-October 19 and October 26-December 7 (no class the Friday after Thanksgiving). The cost is $105 for each series, $200 if you attend both. NEW STUDENTS MAY TRY THE FIRST CLASS FOR $15. 

In addition, the Monday night class at West Side Family Pre-School, 63 West 92nd Street, will CONTINUE in September, also with two 6-week series: September 14-October 22 (no class on Columbus Day) and October 29-December 3. The cost is also $105 for each series, $200 if you attend both. NEW STUDENTS MAY TRY THE FIRST CLASS FOR $15. 
 
Below you will find more information about Chi Kung. Please let me know if you are interested in attending one of the classes and feel free to pass this on to friends and colleagues.
 
Best wishes,
Laura

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ABOUT CHI KUNG

Traditionally, in China, Chi Kung/aka Qi Gong was an intrinsic aspect of martial arts, medicine and meditation. Often translated as “life force energy practice,” Chi Kung uses separate gentle movements, specific postures and the breath to circulate and revitalize energy, improve balance and coordination, increase flexibility and cultivate inner strength of body, mind and spirit. It can be adapted for every body.
 
The full benefits of Chi Kung reveal themselves with ongoing regular practice over an extended period of time. Once the movements, postures and breathing become familiar, their repetition allows the nervous system and the muscles, the mind and emotions to calm down, generating feelings of peace, harmony and well being, and allowing us to be more fully present.

LAURA SHAPIRO is a dancer/choreographer with over three decades of experience teaching people of all ages and ability. She currently teaches for Fu-Yu International Foundation, the Center for Kinesthetic Education, the Arthritis Foundation and McBurney YMCA as well as privately.