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September 2019
GarDel Salsa Social
Orquesta GarDel & the Living Arts Collective are thrilled to present an exciting collaboration for 2018 - GarDel is the salsa-band-in-residence at LAC. Every fourth Sunday they will perform in this intimate, inviting dance studio. All are welcome - social salsa dancers, dancers of all backgrounds and skills, people who just want to chill and groove to the Latin rhythms. This is a social artistic experiment - GarDel will use the residency to take chances, try new arrangements, workshop original…
Find out more »BollyX with Lara
Experience a Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines exhilarating choreography and calorie-burning workouts with upbeat music from around the world. Come dressed to sweat and ready to dance! All levels welcome. Located upstairs in the Durham Ballroom at the Living Arts Collective. Your First Class = $5 Drop-In = $10 5-Class Card = $40
Find out more »Contact Improvisation Dance
Each Tuesday will operate on the same timeline, and each will have a special flavor: Space Opens 7 - Beginners Orientation and Open Space - Toni Craige will lead an informal mini-class/ orientation for those who are new to contact improvisation or want a refresher in the form. Others are welcome to come and warm up/socialize (as long as you are not interrupting the mini-class too much). 7:30 - Opening Circle into dancing. 9:15 - Closing Circle You are free…
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Undulation Nouveau (Beer and Bellydance)
Live Middle Eastern Music by the Lost Nomads and performances by local Bellydance students and performers! In order to have a successful show, that is professional and has a nice flow, there are only 4 acceptable Music formats: CD, MP3 player, Ipod, Phone. **NO STREAMING MUSIC IS ALLOWED. NO TABLETS OR IPADS. --CD's are preferred--
Find out more »International Folk Dancing
The Living Arts Collective is a hub for movement artists. The Living Arts collective provides rehearsal and creative space for artists and hosts classes, performances, and events including African dance, modern dance, partner dance (fusion, latin, blues, zuke, kizomba etc), ecstatic dance, contact improvisation, martial arts, and acroyoga.
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Queer AF Pride Dance Party
Come out and get sweaty. It's Pride weekend and the Fruit is going to be hot, sweaty, and full of celebration. Shake away the year, rejuvenate your spirit, cleanse your soul with the love of your people. DJ Femi the Femme, DJ Queen Plz, and DJ VSPRTN will be spinning all night in this epic dance party to launch Pride celebrations. It's going to be lit. A $5 suggested donation at the door - No one will be turned away…
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Arabian nights: “The dancing souls”
During this event hosted by Arcana Bar, we will be celebrating the joy of dancing, allowing our souls and bodies to move to the rhythms of middle eastern music. Particularly we will be featuring egyptian raqs sharki, a style characterized by its earthiness and emotion. Save the date and come to dance with us and enjoy the magical atmosphere of Arcana Bar. Date: September 29th -2019 Time: 20:00 pm Place: Arcana Bar 331 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701
Find out more »October 2019
1st Saturday Salsa
Doors open 7:30 Beginners Lesson 7:40 – 8 Dancing 8 -10:30. It’s a beautiful space and great atmosphere to dance, smile, and share an evening with friends! -
Find out more »November 2019
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky's Score, Hip Hop Dance, NYC Style “The Hip Hop Nutcracker turns Tchaikovsky on his head, in the coolest possible way.” –CBS “A crowd-pleasing and uplifting saga just in time for the holiday season.” –BroadwayWorld.com A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is back and better than ever. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. A unique and joyful event, this production is performed by a…
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