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Mystic Paper Beasts
Dan Potter and Marya Ursin
mybeasts@aol.com
8 Hancox St.
Stonington, CT.
06378

(Ph) 860.535.3346
(fax) 860.535.3257

Summer 2008


Updated June 26 2008

For more information on Marya's yoga classes at the Egg and elsewhere, see Marya's Yoga Page

Please scroll down for descriptions of workshops, and teacher contact information.

Classes


Marya's Yoga
contact Marya at mybeasts@aol.com

Monday evenings at 5 pm (4:45 optional meditation); 5/19 - 7/9
5 classes. Fee: $50. Single class: $13

Wednesday mornings at 7 am; 5/28- 7/9 (no class one day tba)
7 classes. Fee: $70. Single class: $13

Wednesdays at 5 pm - one hour beginning/gentle yoga; 5/28- 7/11 (no class 6/4)
4 classes. Fee: $40. Single class: $13

Saturdays at 11:15, 6/7, 7/5, 7/12, 7/26, 8/30. Single class: $13; perhaps some Sundays at 5

For Connecticut College Classes see the Marya's Yoga Page

This is a moderately paced class which includes pranayama (breathing/energy practices), asana (postures), and yoga nidra (relaxation). The instructor is particularly interested in how one's yoga practice becomes a metaphor for the rest of one's life. She encourages each student to work at her/his own pace, making changes as necessary, always practicing ahimsa.
Marya has been practicing yoga since 1969, teaching yoga since 1981. Her first teacher was Swami Satchidananda, though she has studied many different styles over the years, and incorporates teachings from many wonderful teachers, to whom she offers great gratitude. IYTT and RYT 500
This class is an ongoing class.

Yoga with Priscilla Humphries
Mondays 8:45am- 10:15 contact: priscillayoga@aol.com
Moderate yoga by session

Tribal Style Belly Dance Class with Katie Bertsche
Cost - $60/6 classes, $12 drop in
Contact Katie at wanderingfalcon@gmail.com No Dance Class on May 6 & 13! There will be drumming and rhythms for dancers with Dwayne Green. He'll cover the basic 4/4 and 2/4 Middle-eastern rhythms we use in class and how they go together. If you don't have a dumbek, he can bring extras, let him know! dngreen86@ct. metrocast. net or call him at 860-908-9240
cost for these two classes will be $10.

Regular Classes will resume on May 20th.

Tribal Style bellydance is a fusion form of dance influenced by many dances from the Middle East, India, North Africa, and Spain. Katie's basic class will cover basic dance movement technique and begin the concept of tribal style group improvisation. We will have fun and get Funky!

CDC (Creative Dance Continuum)
Will Resume in September
to recieve a brocure, call L'Ana @ 860-691-1925

Latin Dance Classes - Basic Latin Rhythms by Sahari
Thusdays June 12th ¢ July 17th 6:30 ¢ 7:30pm
Cost $60/person ¢ 6 Sessions or $12 Drop-in
Contact Sahari at sahari1223@yahoo.com or (646) 552-7141

Learn the most popular Latin rhythms from the Caribbean! Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Reggaeton
Experience a new challenge for your body!
Learn new steps to fuse with other dances
Get in shape and stay in shape
Tone and tighten your curves
Creative cardio workout
Sharpen your creativity
Everyone Welcome! No previous dance experience needed!


Monday Eve Dance! Sampler
6:30 - 8 pm. @ $15.
Pre registration is required.
Minimum class size: 10., or by choice of instructor. Each class is pre-registered separately, via Marya at mybeasts@aol.com. Canceled classes will be announced via email by the Saturday before the Monday class. Questions about the content of the individual classes should be addressed to the individual teachers, as Marya cannot answer these questions.

June 2: Restorative Yoga with Priscilla Humphrey
contact priscillayoga@aol.com
Restorative yoga is deeply soothing to the body/mind/spirit. It involves extending holding of supported postures. Please contact Priscilla to see what you must bring to the class, and come and enjoy.

June 9: Contact Improvisation with Heidi Henderson
contact hhend@conncoll.edu
In the duet form of Contact Improvisation, we play with ideas of sharing weight. In this first class, we will move slowly through all of the layers from light touch into the depth of full weight. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to move.

June 16: Belly dancing Intro to Turkish/Folk dance with Erzulie aka Judith
contact: erzulie@erzuliedancer.com
9/8 is often played very fast but is also played slinky and slow. Come learn moves for both tempos! Bring a full skirt. Erzulie is a popular Boston-based American Cabaret-style bellydancer, learn more about her at www.erzuliedancer.com

June 23: Vocal Dance (voice and Authentic Movement) with Pamala Lewis
contactpamalalewis@comcast.net
Where Sound, Movement and Emotion Meet: ‘ Vocal Dancing frees the voice, goes beyond the spoken word and expresses the unique songs of one's body movements, one's emotions, one's psyche and one's sensory impulses.No dance or singing experience needed.

June 30: Shamanic Drumming/Dream work with Susan Morgan contact:MorganHouseBB@aol.com
Learn about shamanism and how we can use this ancient tool today. Susan Morgan, a trained shamanic counselor will lead you, through shamanic drumming, on a 'journey' to a higher realm where you may access help and guidance. Participants do not need a drum.


Periodic Events
Second Mondays: 6:30 - 10, Women's Film Circle
Mondays, monthly 11:00- 1:00 Contemplative Dance with Pamala and Ann: 1/21, 2/25, 3/17, 4/14
Wednesdays, some Fridays 3 - 5 Robin Rice ballet (not open)
Last Fridays: Dream Circle, 709 pm, contact Susan at morganhousebb@aol.com Second Sundays: Dances of Peace Quarter days: Labyrinth walk, contact Bernadette Golden

Events


Dances of Universal Peace

As in timeless mystic traditions, The Dances use simple music, lyrics, and movements to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. No musical or dance experience of any kind is required and everyone is welcomed to join in. Participation, not presentation, is the focus. The dances are free, although a donation is encouraged. For more information contact Shems and Walia Guillow at 860-444-7817 or smguillow@snet.net


Join us for a party!
Help celebrate the formation of
Recovery Yoga
~ an urgently needed rehabilitative program for at-risk women ~


Baptiste Yoga Intensive taught by Phil Urso of Salt Pond Yoga followed by
Restorative Yoga led by Elizabeth Johnstone and Priscilla Humphrey

An amazing GONG experience with Special Guest Stephanie Straight

Saturday, July 12, 1:30-5:00
The Dragon's Egg
For directions, click on Egg link at bottom of page

After Party begins at 6pm

Dancing under the stars to the Duke Robillard Band
Prime Time Cafe serves up Hors D'ouvres at the Wadawanuck Club in Stonington
Amazing music & 0pen bar

$100 suggested donation. All proceeds benefit RECOVERY YOGA.

Please RSVP to:
Elizabeth Johnstone
For Questions call 860-287-1641

Make check payable to: RECOVERY YOGA
Indicate on the check: YOGA, DUKE, or Both

Mail to:
Elizabeth Johnstone
17 Cliff St.
Stonington, CT 06378

If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation to the Recovery Yoga Fund, you may do so at www.cfsect.org. We hope you can join us for this fun afternoon, or part of it. We hope to see you there, and we thank you for your support

Recovery Yoga's mission is to establish, develop and maintain yoga programs in residential and other facilities primarily for women and teens working to recover from substance, physical or other abuse or who are at risk or otherwise in need.


In the spirit of Thunderous Summer Storms and Heroic feats of Sprinkler Jumping comes ...
Epic Summer Drum and Dance!

Saturday July 19th, from 6-9 pm
Suggested donation $5 all donations to benefit the Egg

an evening of Heros and Heroines, Gods and Godesses, Muses and Medusas! Bring your Olympian drums, and Orphean musical instruments and Terpsechorian dancing feet to Dragon's Egg studio for fun and frolic for all ages! This is an open circle and all are welcome!

creative mythical attire encouraged!

for more information, contact Katie B. wanderingfalcon@gmail.com or call 860-501-2444


The Dragon's Egg presents - dancers and actors, in two concerts in NYC
at The Construction Company, 10 East 18th St, in NYC, NY
on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 8 pm and Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 pm.
Look for more information in August.

Teacher Contacts:

marya ursin: mybeasts@aol.com
ashley hanson: abpow@conncoll.edu or ashley.hanson@conncoll.edu or 443-5965
priscilla humphrey: priscillayoga@aol.com
amy zezulka: azezulka@yahoo.com 860 536 0452
sandra at SGuillow@therapywellness.com
david chandler: eaglequesttaichi@aol.com
dreams: susan at MorganhouseBB@aol.com
jan mallett for tai chi and quigong: Jan@cttowncountry.com
Sevillanas: Elizabeth Santos-Read bebete1@sbcglobal.net
South Indian Dance: Alia three-of-life@yahoo.com
belly dance: katie bertsche: wanderingfalcon@gmail.com
Middle Eastern Drumming: dwayne green dngreen86@ct.metrocast.net
Creative dance Continuum: L'ana phone 860-691-1925

JulyMonday yoga classes at 8:45 am with Priscilla Humphrey, 5 pm with Marya continue.
Tuesday 6:30 pm belly dancing with Katie Bertsche continue. Ongoing, weekly, classes.
July 1-8Residency: Ariane Anthony and company
July 2Dan Art Opening at the Hoxie, 5 - 8 pm
July 5Yoga with Marya, 11:15
July 5Beasts in New London, Art Project, Daphne and Chris
July 6Beasts chez Clem Marks, roving, Chester, Ct.
July 7MPB rehearse
July 8Beasts perform at Springfield Museums, 1 pm
July 9MPB rehearse
July 10-11Chloe dance
July 11MPB rehearse
July 12Yoga with Marya, 11:15
July 12Priscilla: Yoga for Recovery, 1-5:30
July 12Beasts rove for Yoga for Recovery at the Wad Club, 6:30 pm
July 13Dances for Universal Peace, 6-8 pm
July 14 - 8/15Marya dancing in NYC
July 14Contemplative Dance, 11 - 1, Pamala and Ann
July 19Beasts at Fitchburg, roving from 11 - 4
July 19Epic Belly Drum Dance - open, contact Katie Bertsche
July 20Beasts perform at Stepping Stones Museums
July 20Beasts rove at Sacred Dance Festival at Conn. College, 7 - 8 pm
July 25Dream Circle, 7 - 9
July 26Yoga with Marya 11:15
July 27Beasts perform, Williams Clark Art Museum, rove for five hours
July 28-1Marya at MELT
July 31 - 8/2Residency: Katharine Workum Dance
AugustMonday yoga classes at 8:45 am with Priscilla Humphrey
Tuesday 6:30 pm belly dancing with Katie Bertsche continue. Ongoing, weekly, classes.
Aug 1-15Marya still in NYC, dancing
Aug 1-2Residency: Katharine Workum Dance
Aug 8MPB rehearse
Aug 9Beasts perform, Hygienic, 10:30 am
Aug 10MPB rehearse
Aug 10Dances of Universal Peace, 6 - 8 pm
Aug 11Contemplative Dance, 11 - 1, Pamala and Ann
Aug 15MPB rehearse
Aug 16Beasts perform, Hartford
Aug 17-23Marya at Omega
Aug 18-23Residency: Abby Levine and Pei Pei
Aug 24Kirtan with Shyamdas, 7 - 9
Aug 29Dream Circle, 7 - 9
Aug 30Yoga with Marya, 11:15 am


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