…And landed at The Emerald Theater (Mt Clemons). A unique combination of theatre and cirque style performances that recreates the classic alien invasion B-movies with some mind blowing twists. May 18th, June 1st and 2nd. Costumes encouraged! Get your tickets here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/Emerald-Theatre-tickets-Mt-Clemens/venue/65762
Hello Everyone! Like we mentioned on the May news letter our schedules are all over the place in light of summer festivities. Unfortunately because of this Heather cannot offer a weekly belly dance class, but she’ll be back soon for more wonderful workshops!! Also, we have moved Movie Night from May 17th to May 24th at 8:00, so we can rest before our big show: It Came From Planet B, at the Emerald Theater (http://itcamefromplanetb.com)
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Electronic Awakening is an ethnographic Documentary film which investigates the spirituality of the Electronic Dance Music Culture.
Electronic Awakening reviews rave’s evolution from large-scale commercial events to smaller gatherings in remote locations. The film offers insight into the inner workings of the brain and its metaphysical connection to the repetitive beats that allow for that sense of oneness, unity and freedom that millions feel on the dance floor. It also investigates this culture’s significance to the prophecies of 2012, how this bizarre and sacral relationship to electronic music has evolved the group over time, and where it all seems to be leading them.
Hello and happy summer from your friends at The DAKA!
This summer we’ll be working extra hard to continue to make the DAKA a better place. A window garden, mounted mirrors, a new bathroom floor and a fresh coat of paint are in the works! We will also be collectively creating a patchwork curtain to frame the stage! If you have any extra green fabric scraps laying around please donate!!
Special Events
Saturdays throughout the Summer at Eastern Market – Keep an eye out when you’re buying your weekly groceries, teachers of The DAKA will be busking and bringing entertainment to the farmers market!
May 3 at 8PM.: Ecstatic Dance
A 90 min free form dance meditation, allowing your body move the way it needs to without fear of judgment. This is one of the most spiritual things we offer and we would be honored by your presence. 5-10$ suggested donation
May 10-12: Wompapalooza
Dakini will be performing two circus shows on 11th and 12th of the weekend. Wompapalooza is a electronic music and art festival bringing consciousness to the heart of Michigan.
May 18, June 1 and 2: It Came From Planet B!
Many of our teachers are busy preparing for a show like no other. The DAKA has been holding space for practices and we’ve all been working hard to make this show something you’ll never forget. An out-of-this-world immersive b-movie experience, created live through circus, fire, burlesque, and SCIENCE! http://itcamefromplanetb.com
May 17 at 8PM: Movie Night: Electronic Awakening Screening
Electronic Awakening is an ethnographic Documentary film which investigates the spirituality of the Electronic Dance Music Culture. It features festivals such as Burning Man, Earthdance, LoveFest, Moontribe, Wicked, Shambhala and the Boom Festival. Electronic Awakening reviews rave’s evolution from large-scale commercial events to smaller gatherings in remote locations. The film offers insight into the inner workings of the brain and its metaphysical connection to the repetitive beats that allow for that sense of oneness, unity and freedom that millions feel on the dance floor.
Classes and Workshops
Workshops
Saturday May 5th at 5:00-6:30 DropShop Aerial Drops with Sarah- $25
Sunday May 6th at 7:00-8:30 Multiperson Acrobalance- $15
Sunday May 13th at 7:00-8:30 Acrobalance Jam- $15
Friday May 25th at 6:30-8:00 Explorations of Juggling $20
Weekly Classes
Sundays (ongoing) 3:00-4:30 Ashtanga Yoga- 10$ (6 classes for $50 = one free class)
Sundays (ongoing) 5:00-6:30 Capoiera- $10
Sundays (5/20-6/10) 7:00-8:30 Basic Acrobalance – $15 (4 week series for $50)Mondays (5/7/-6/11) 5:30-7:00 ATS Belly Dance- 15$ ($72 for 6 week series= $12 Classes)
Tuesdays (5/15-6/19) 6:30- 8:00- Basics of Aerial- $20 ($100 for 6 week series= 1 free class)
Wednesdays (ongoing) 6:30-7:45- Expressions of Hoopdance- $15 ($75 for 6 classes= 1 free class)
Thursday (5/24- 6/28) 6:30-8:20- Aerial for Men- SOLD OUT
Saturday (5/19-6/30) 5:00-6:30- Basics of Aerial- $20 ($100 for 6 week series= 1 free class)
Private Lessons
Please keep in mind that if our schedule doesn’t work for you private lessons are always available!! These can be one on one or a group of your friends! We offer private lessons in Hoop (with Jenna), Aerial (with Garrett, Irina or Sarah), Acro (with Garrett and Chrissie), Poi and Double Staff (with Chrissie)
Showcase
We would love to host a student showcase so please let your teacher know if you are interested in performing! We will be teaching a very special series geared towards performance, these classes would include how to create choreography, how to communicate with the audience, stage presents and professionalism!!
What would like to see?
The DAKA is all about self expression and introducing the community to new passions and practices. If you are looking for a holistic, kinesthetic or circus class we have the network to offer what you’re looking for! Or better yet, if you have a passion you’d like to share with the community please talk to us and we’ll find a way to make it happen!
Always keep in mind as well that The DAKA is a community space, so please if you need space for a meeting, or if you just need room to play with mirrors and gym mats please feel free to contact us!
Join Bonnie every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at The DAKA for a fabulous body, mind and spirit experience with your hoop.
In this class begin to open up and more fully discover the uniqueness of your hoopdance. This class can also help you learn the hoop not only as a tool for tricks, but for meditation and deep reflection as well. Based on a variety of techniques, with a strong background in HoopPath language and methodology, come experience a richness in dance, grace and fluidity.
Cost: $15, All experience levels welcome
Bonnie MacDougall of Havenhoopdance, began hooping almost 10 years ago on the Weaver St. Market lawn in Carrboro, NC after an injury left her unable to continue her intensive running regimen. She has never looked back. A weekly student of Jonathan Baxter’s, founder of the HoopPath, for 5 years, Bonnie’s practice is nourished with meditative movement as well as technical hoop artistry. She has also had the honor of learning from Ann Humphreys, Brecken Rivera, Vivian Spiral, Julia Hartsell-Crews, Anah Reichenbach, Khan Wong, and Rich Porter to name a handful.
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported! This event meant so much to us and is the first of many of its kind to come. Such great energy and playfulness from everyone. WE LOVE YOU!
We have a bunch of brand new classes and workshops scheduled for the next month:
Ashtanga Yoga with Sitara on Sundays at 3 p.m.
Contact Juggling Basics with Flec on Sundays at 4 p.m.
Look Who’s Dancing with Jessica Rose on Saturdays at 1 p.m.
Sustained Spinning Workshop with Olive Oyl on March 21, 2012 7 p.m.
Collective Flow (Discovering YOUR hoop dance) Workshop with Bonnie on March 17, 2012 2:30 p.m.
Collective Flow (Poi) Workshop March 19, 2012 7 p.m.
For more info check out the calendar!
Thanks to Spilt Sugar for the photo!
Join us as we celebrate The DAKA’s new, bigger, better space! We’ll be hosting a potuck and showcase with performances by all our wonderful teachers on Saturday, March 10.
6:30-8:30: Pot Luck and Play Time (Please bring food to share!)
8:30-9:30: Showcase with acro, hooping, aerial, contact juggling, yoga, dance and capoiera performances!
9:30 till the wee hours of the night: DJ Intercom and DJ Soundkode
You will have the opportunity to meet the teachers and sign-up for classes. Screen printers will be available so bring extra clothes/ purses/ fabric to paint on! And we’ll be taking donations for Burners Without Borders (backpacks, toiletries, hand warmers, easy to eat and prepare food)
The NEW DAKA space is located at 1551 Winder in Eastern Market – look for the double doors just past the big orange ramp.
Hope to see you there!
Hey Chicago!! You’ve asked for it, now Chrissie and Garrett coming to your town to teach you their style of Acrobalance!
Acro for Strength Training // Friday March 16, 6 – 8 PM
Who needs a gym membership when you have a friend willing to play with you? Through acrobatic balance, counterbalance and partner stretching we have developed a series of repetitious poses and movements ready to strengthen your entire body. With motivation from your partner we guarantee you’ll find our strength and conditioning class more fun then conventional gym machines.
Acro for Object Manipulation // Sunday March 18, 6 – 8 PM
Join us for this one time workshop and explore different combinations of flow-toys and acrobalance. Whether you are bored with your current toy, want your routines to be more dynamic, or just want to play, this is a great opportunity to get creative! Do bring your toys, We have some extras but its better for you to use the toys you are used to!
$30 per person per workshop
$50 for both workshops
OR
$25 per workshop if you bring a partner!
To register please fill out this Google form
We’ve got lots of fun workshops coming up this month at The DAKA, PLUS (!!) we’re moving downstairs to the main level of our current location into a much bigger space! We will be hosting a little open house/potluck/show once we’re settled, so keep an eye on our Facebook page and here on our site for details soon.
February Workshops
2/10 @ 6:30 p.m. Quit Your Belly Achin’ belly dance workshop with Heather >>>
2/16 @ 7 p.m. Acrobalance for Couples with Garrett and Chrissie >>>
2/28 @ 6:30 p.m. Aerial Conditioning Workshop with Anny and Sarah >>>
Check out our calendar for all upcoming classes, workshops and events!
