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Showing posts with label grassroots community space. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grassroots community space. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Down with Technic


Grassroots Community Space Presents a monthly event for DJs by Djs. Providing a space for Djs to meet, be creative on the decks, and network with one another. Open to Djs of all levels and styles from beginner and up, "Down with technic" is suited for those who want to le...arn more about Djing itself as well as allowing new DJs to learn from those who have more experience. The forum is similar to an open mic, except that it will be Djs reciting through their mixes.

OPEN HOUSE DJ PROGRAM
HOSTED BY DJ Pastiche
TIME: 6pm till 9pm
SETUP TIME: 5pm
$5 to listen or spin
Friends and Family welcome


Equipment we provide:
Vinyl set up
-Numark TTX Turntables
-Numark mixer DXM w/ effects

CDJ setups
-Numark NDX 200 (do not scratch)
-Numark iM1 (has a iPod dock)

-Gemini ps6 series


BRING YOUR OWN: needles, music, materials you need that are not listed above

Special Requests or questions should be directed to
Dj Pastiche at downwithtechnic@gmail.com

For more info: dtlive.org

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Down with Technic, deejay workshops

Every 3rd sunday of the month, this January in 2012
it is Jan 15:

Grassroots Community Space Presents a monthly event for
DJs by Djs. Providing a space for Djs to meet,
be creative on the decks, and network with one another.
Open to Djs of all levels and styles from beginner and up,
"Down with technic" is suited for those who want to learn
more about Djing itself as well as allowing ...new DJs to learn 
from those who have more experience. The forum is similar 
to an open mic, except that it will be Djs reciting through their mixes. 
OPEN HOUSE DJ PROGRAM HOSTED BY DJ Pastiche 

TIME: 4-7 SETUP TIME: 3pm $5 to listen or spin 
Friends and Family welcome Refreshments will be available 
Equipment we provide: Vinyl set up -Numark TTX Turntables -Numark 
mixer DXM w/ effects CDJ setups -Numark NDX 200 
(do not scratch) -Numark iM1 (has a iPod dock) -Gemini ps6 
series BRING YOUR OWN: needles, music, materials you need that are not listed above Special Requests or questions should be directed to Dj Pastiche at downwithtechnic@gmail.com For more info: dtlive.org

Friday, September 2, 2011

good bye summer JC Slam

Friday, Sept 2, 9pm-midnight , 534 Coles street
Pack, up you bathing suits, break out the hoodies, and come celebrate the end of an amazing Slam season with us! This week we are bringing it back to the traditional slam in preparation for the beginning of our new slam season! What does that mean? You know the drill by now! Two rounds of competition with the top two scoring poets going into a finl round. There will be no points awarded for this slam but if you are consider...ing slamming for the 2012 team, this is a great chance to try out new stuff, make sure you piece is under 3:10, or embrace the feeling of being judged by your peers!

Slam list opens at 9, you must be there and have paid admission in order to get on the list! As always, we will have a brief open mic before the slam. All forms of stage performance are welcome!

Admission:
$5/$3 with student ID
**All Proceeds Go Into The Jersey City Slam Fund to send our representatives to qualifying events!**

Location:
Grassroots Community Space
54 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Creative Grove under siege, july 29

July 29, 2 -8 pm, Grove street PATH Plaza
Creative Grove under siege by good martians, coming to rule the creative scene for the day!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

The Monologue Slam, poetry slam

 July 8,  8pm till midnight
Grassroots community center
54 Coles street JC

The JC slam opens its curtains to present "THE MONOLOGUE SLAM." Brush off those accents, take out that poem that always sounded more like a story anyway and get your character on for this original monologue challenge. We welcome any non-original monologues as special additions to our pre-show regularly scheduled open mic. Surprise guest judges will be scoring the competitors and our very own Scripted will be gracing us with his ...hosting presence. Doors open at 8 p.m. and sign-up is first come, first perform.

Want to Watch?
You've made an excellent choice. You will be experiencing live performance in a whole new light and it's only a measly $5!

Itching to open mic?
Way to share your gift! We'll be having a mixed open mic before the competition begins. We welcome all of the usual spoken word/music/comedy and urge all the actors in the group to bring out three-minute non-original monologues!

Ready to perform your own monologue?
Awesome! Your time limit is 5 minutes with a 30-second grace period where points will not be deducted. Memorization is encouraged, but not mandatory, and you want to come with two different monologues ready to go. The first round is with 6 competitors and the top 3 will advance to see who gets the gold through bronze.

Fasten your seat belt, it's going to be a bumpy and glorious ride!

There will be a brief open mic before the slam. All are welcome-- poets, musicians, comedians, sword swallowers, you name it!

Cover $5 / $3 Students

**Please bear in mind this is a FUNDRAISING SLAM. All proceeds go towards sending our 2011 representative team to the National Poetry Slam in Boston, Ma this August!**

Friday, April 22, 2011

Jersey City Slam

The Jersey City Slam Finals are quickly approaching. It's your final chance to get in those points!

The JC Slam is the only PSI sanctioned and nationally recognized slam in North Jersey. That means the stakes are high because we are trying to find out who will represent Jersey City at the 2011 National Poetry Slam.

There is a brief OPEN-MIC before the slam that not only welcomes aspiring poets but MUSICIANS AND COMICS AS WELL.

Your host is the man with the plan, Broken English!

Nationals is only a couple months away, he wants his slammers to continue writing, practicing, encouraging and most important be hungry!

Grassroots Community Space
54 Coles St, Jersey City NJ

Doors open at 9 PM
$5 Cover / $3 Students (with ID)

Monday, March 28, 2011

Warrior workshop Journey

Warrior Instructor: Erica Arcé
Warrior Drummer: TBA
Hosted by: Downtown Live
april 1, grassroots community center, 54 Coles
Doors open at 730p. Event begins at 8pm.
...
Breathe. Meditate. Journey through your Chakras.
Listen to the sound of the drum as you transform yourself using face paints. Flow through yoga postures that awaken your inner warrior energy. Move ecstatically through space. The Warrior Workshop is an invitation to discover your inner strength and power. Visit www.dtlive.org for more details.


ABOUT ERICA

Who she is: Erica Arcé is a 200hr Kripalu RYT who has practiced Yoga for over 9 years and has taught yoga for 2 years. She holds a B.F.A in Fine Arts from Massart, and has completed her post-bac study at the OFA, Harvard University. Her hobbies include acting, traveling and exploring nature.

Why she practices: for spiritual evolution, connection with the divine, peacefulness, healing, balance, clarity within, happiness, transcendence and an open heart.

Why she teaches: service to others, to be a resoviour and channel of sacred yoga teachings for her students. To compassionately guide and cultivate inner awareness, acceptance, positive transformation. To create a space for healing, stillness, happiness, heart opening and spiritual growth.

Begin your journey today~

-Mat rental provided on a first come first serve basis. Limited Availability.
-Wear loose, comfortable clothing
-Optional: bring a pen and journal. (paper and pen will be provided)
-invite your friends

$20.00 preregistration at www.dtlive.org or $25.00 at the door.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Tarik's belly dancing classes

Tarik Sultan teaches Egyptian style Oriental/Belly dance in down town Jersey City, NJ.

If you live Jersey City area, this is great opportunity to study with Tarik weekly. He will teach beginner level, and intermediate level classes.
Grassroots community center, 54 Coles Street
Time: Beginner - 8:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
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hoop fitness classes

at Grassroots Community Center, 54 Coles Street
Hoop Fitness Classes offer a great full body workout for hoopers of all levels!

Hooping is not only incredible for your core, but tones and tightens the arms, hips, thighs and bottom like you can't believe! And yes...you'll get a cardio workout too!

This is the most fun you'll having getting in shape!

Mondays at 7pm

Thursday, February 3, 2011

women of the world poetry slam

JERSEY CITY SLAM TO SEND FIRST-EVER REPRESENTATIVE TO 2011 WOMEN OF THE WORLD POETRY SLAM

Winner will compete for top-honors in a match up of the top-ranked female poets in the world.

The top-ranked ladies of the Jersey City Slam scene will compete for the opportunity to represent the venue at the 2011 Women of the World Poetry Slam (WoWPS). The event, presented by Poetry Slam, Incorporated and being held in Columbus, Ohio from M...arch 9th-12th, will bring together the most powerful female voices in the contemporary international spoken word and slam poetry scene in an epic battle of literary weight, performance wit, and the ability to enchant a crowd by any means necessary.

Competing poets at the JC Slam qualifier will (tentatively) include Mia Fiore, Kathy Stout, Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory a.k.a. Phoenix, Aishia Shandrise Martinez, Saraeve Daly, Judy Nunez, and Kate Hess, a group of women whose diversity of thought, culture, and poetic approach are just as captivating as the city they’re vying to represent. Come and witness the wonder as the leading ladies of JC take no prisoners and change the world with words. We can’t wait to see you there.

Guest hosted by the always crude yet charming St. Patrick

Feature: TBA

*** NOTE: THIS IS A SPECIAL EVENT AND THE SLAM IS NOT OPEN. ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE OPEN-MIC ***
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Grassroots Community Space
54 Coles St, Jersey City NJ

Doors open at 9 PM

Thursday, January 20, 2011

JC Slam 1/21

The JC Slam is the only PSI sanctioned and nationally recognized slam in North Jersey. That means the stakes are high because we are trying to find out who will represent Jersey City at the 2011 National Poetry Slam.


There is a brief OPEN-MIC before the slam that not only welcomes aspiring poets but MUSICIANS AND COMICS AS WELL.

Hosted by the man who is a national treasure, Broken English.
...
RECAP 1/14/11: The slam got off with a slow start a handful of audience members and almost nonexistent open-mic until Mad Max and Free came in to save the day. Bringing on a percussion, some freestyle and an audience with them.

The slam has turned into the Royal Rumble: a mix of new heads, up and comers and JC Slam favorites battling it out for a chance for the JC Slam Grand Slam title.

The first round was the new ish round with more than half the poets trying new material and most of it hit. In the second round was a mix of new old material but Jelly and St. Patrick muscled their way to the final. St. Patrick pulled the victory out of his cell phone arsenal to make it known he is making a run at the 2011 JC Slam Final.

It's a new year but the season is half done. Do you have what it takes to make it into the Jersey City Slam final?

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Grassroots Community Space
54 Coles St, Jersey City NJ

Doors open at 9 PM
$5 Cover / $3 Students (with ID)

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

JC slam, no more ribcage, poetry slam


grassroots community space, friday jan 7,  9pm - 12 am


The JC Slam is the only PSI sanctioned and nationally recognized slam in North Jersey. That means the stakes are high because we are trying to find out who will represent Jersey City at the 2011 National Poetry Slam.

There is a brief OPEN-MIC before the slam that not only welcomes aspiring poets but MUSICIANS AND COMICS AS WELL.

Hosted by the man who played the role of Santa's helper and the New Years Baby, Broken English.
...
After a holiday hiatus, we're back! We're starting off the New Year with the No More Rib Cage Tour paying us a visit all the way up from New England.

SO, WHY NO MORE RIBCAGE?

These four kids tossed the ribcage out the window (as should everybody who’s still saying “ribcage” in their poems) and are ready to get down to the real talk. Hailing from the legendary North[[b]]east poetry community with pedigrees from all stripes of basement bar open mics and coffee shop love/hate fests, they are ready and willing to make you laugh, cry, gasp, choke, grin, curse, and high-five all over the damn place. Just let them know the where and the when, and they will bring the rumpus. Along with anything else that will fit in Sam’s ugly-yet-reliable car when they hit the road this winter on a tour of the East Coast.

Cassandra de Alba is poet from New Hampshire who attends Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, which confuses most people. She was a member of the 2008 Manchester, NH slam team and a member of the 2010 Hampshire County slam team. Amongst the ways to her heart are wombats, avocados, and really good line breaks.

Mckendy Fils-Aime is a performance poet out of Manchester, NH. He has been a member of the 2008 Manchester NH slam team, the 2009 Worcester Poet’s Asylum slam team, and the 2010 Manchester NH slam team. He has a somewhat religious relationship with most sweets and pastries.

Emily O’Neill is a person and poet from New Jersey. (You are going to apologize for that a lot more than she is.) She has been slamming since age 17, and has been a member of the 2009 Hampshire College CUPSI team and the 2010 Hampshire County NPS team. She DJ’s living room dance parties, swims in books, and cuddles with sharks. In poetry, she enjoys speaking speechless moments and punching you in the ear as a pick-up line.

Sam Teitel has been a member of two national slam teams, Manchester, NH in 2008 and Portland, ME in 2009. In 2010 he was the assistant coach for the 2010 Manchester team. He graduated from Hampshire College with a thesis called "Poetry. Performance. Punk Rock." He is currently living in Somerville, MA and acting as a host and a heart breaker at the Slam Free Or Die reading in Manchester. He likes coffee, old paperbacks, cartoons, The Clash, and New Orleans.

http://nomoreribcage.whatis174.com/
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Grassroots Community Space
54 Coles St, Jersey City NJ

Doors open at 9 PM
$5 Cover / $3 Students (with ID)

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

auditions for Art in motion

Auditions: Art In Motion – April 15th


Insurgo Stage Project seeks dancers, musicians, poets and visual artists for the newest installment of Art In Motion – a collaborative multidisciplinary performance series in Jersey City.
All ensemble members will be expected to contribute to the creative process and development of the show. Therefore, a collaborative spirit, team-player attitude, and commitment to rehearsals is very important. All ensemble members must be available the weekend of April 15th for performances.
Dancers should have strong technique in modern and experience with improvisation and partnering. Acting and choreographic experience a major plus. Dancers should come ready to move, and may elect to prepare a short (30 second) solo of their own creation, but this is entirely optional.
Poets should have performance experience and a talent for connecting with the audience. Poets should come to the audition with several writing samples, prepared to perform (doesn’t have to be memorized – we want to see what you think your best work is).
Musicians should be comfortable with improvisation, able to create on the spot, and posses stylistic flexibility and dynamics. Musicians should bring their instrument of choice to the audition.
Visual Artists should be able to focus their work on being interactive, relative, and communicative with the other mediums. Artists should also be willing to be performative about their art. Experience/willingness to create live work during a performance is a plus.
Auditions are January 19th @ 9pm – 11pm at the Grassroots Community Space, 54 Coles St, Jersey City, NJ.
Please bring resume (headshot if applicable) and come ready to create! The audition will be an open rehearsal with all artists, and will consist of various improvisational exercises and short assignments.
Please email avianna@insurgo.org to register for the audition.
Call Backs will be January 20th @ 9-11pm.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY SPACE presents “Swing Dance Extravaganza”

Friday December 3rd · 7 - 11pm 

The Artists’ Lab Joe Palmer (dancer, teacher & choreographer) and Catherine Schmetter (fine artist & apparel designer) will showcase techniques and moves from their new weekly Swing Dance Program held Saturdays 7-10pm at Grassroots. 

Swing Demonstration  7:30 
Swing Lesson  7:45
Swing Group Demonstration  8:30 
Swing Party  9-11

54 Coles St (betw 3rd/Coles St), 
201-344-2888

Sunday, November 7, 2010

COMMUNITY RHYTHM

Grassroots Community Space Presents:
COMMUNITY RHYTHM - Drum Circle

An open call for all who like to bang the drum and stomp their feet!
We look forward to creating SPIRITUAL THUNDER with you!

Join us on FRIDAY November 12th from 7-10PM
Instruments will NOT be provided, please bring your own drum or percussion instrument of choice. You do not have to drum to attend this event, you can come and listen, observe, or DANCE if the rhythm moves you! Refreshments will be served.

Treats by Janet Moreno of Sweet Temptations.
We invite you to stay for the JC SLAM after the Drum Circle!
 $5 suggested donation to keep the Drum Circle going.

GRASSROOTS
54 Coles Street

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Insurgo Stage Project presents: Art In Motion


Insurgo Stage Project presents…
Art In Motion
Dance Your Art Out

October 15 @ 8pm
Grassroots Community Space
54 Coles St, Jersey City, NJ

Produced by Chelo Mercado, Avianna Perez and Justin Woo. Directed by Avianna Perez

This visceral, collaborative evening event of improvisational dance, music, live art, video, and poetry explores the artistic process and the sacrifices artists make when they say "yes" to their creative instincts.

Featuring
Poetry by Justin Woo
Music by Roland Ramos
Video by Anna Almquist
Art by Josh Bryant
Movement by Avianna Perez, Morgan Refakis, and Meagan Woods
Hosted by Chelo Mercado

Suggested Donation $5
There will be a 30 minute open mic preceding the performance. First Come First Serve!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

CREATIVE GROVE under siege

sept 24, Grove street PATH Plaza, 2 - 8 pm
This is our LAST CREATIVE GROVE UNDER SIEGE for the year 2010
and we miss you all already! There were so many great moments this season & so much talent that came to join us, we are so grateful to everyone that made this a success. We will be back next season eager to continue the movement and all the FUN!


Join Sirelo Entertainment, Grassroots Community Space & Friends as we take over the circle space outside of Grove St. Path. ...Vending tables surround the circle, where performances will be going on throughout the day!

FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
2 - 8 PM

Sounds by DJ TOOLMAN!

Percussion: Pat Catino (JC STUDIOS) & many more
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Special Musical Performance by SIRENA
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Hoola Hooping by ROBYN MARTIJENA!!!

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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Grassroots community Center september classes

September is upon us and with it... the start of the hustle and bustle.  
As we say goodbye to Summer, we say hello to new instructors and with them some amazing new classes!
Here is a preview of our September Calendar!

MONDAYS
AU CAPOEIRA for KIDS
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM  
Dear Parents, We are excited to inform you that Au Capoeira has Children Capoeira classes every 
Monday from 4-4:45 pm
Thursday from 6-6:45 pm
Saturday from 11-11:45 am
For additional information please do not hesitate to contact:
Jennie Oliver at 609-203-4370 
HOOP CLASS
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM 
Hoop Yourself Into Shape!
Hooping is a fun and fantastic way to tighten and tone your body, while providing a low impact cardio workout. Whittle down your waist, Tighten your core, Tone your butt and hips, Define your arms….while having fun in a supportive and energetic environment.  All levels are welcome (yes, even if you haven’t hooped since you were 10!).  We listen to current music and focus on hooping and laughing ourselves into hoopilicious shape!
Robyn Martijena is a Hoopnotica Trained Instructor. 





TUESDAYS
ME BY MYSELF BALLET - LEVEL 1
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Looking for something fun, interesting, artistic, expressive and educational for your kids to do during the cold months? if the answer is YES........Lets DANCE!!!
~Me By Myself Ballet - 3 to 5 years old
*Requires Registration
For pre-registeration or more info: Claudia 917-7103821, or
Claudia@babygrandstudio.com
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
~Creative movement - 3 to 5 years old

For pre-registeration or more info: Claudia 917-7103821, or
Claudia@babygrandstudio.com
AU CAPOEIRA
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The mission of AU Capoeira, LLC is to promote understanding, appreciation and practice of capoeira, which is a combination of music, dance, self-defense, ritual and way of life.
Our commitment is to create a safe, welcoming, non-discriminatory environment to learn, explore, and grow as individuals physically, mentally and spiritually. The elements of this unique art form unite people from all ages, races and socio-economic backgrounds.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7-9 PM All levels
Thursday: 6:00-6:45 Kids
Saturdays:11:00-11:45 Kids
1-2 PM All levels; 2-3- Advanced
Come for a trial class! Beginners are welcome everyday.
Contact Estrela at: aucapoeira@gmail.com


WEDNESDAYS
GROUP ACUPUNCTURE with JOSEPH TONZOLA L.Ac.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What is Group Acupuncture?
Group acupuncture is acupuncture done in a group setting of about 6-8 people. Acupuncture
done in this manner has many benefits for the patient and the community at large.
Here is a list of a few benefits made available through group acupuncture.
1. Makes acupuncture more affordable and accessible for the community
2. Allows the healing process be a collective one to help with increasing the wellness
effects
3. Brings people of the community together with a common interest of acupuncture
How is group acupuncture done?
With group acupuncture the patient is usually either seated on a folding chair or resting on their yoga mat. The areas needled are typically around the wrists and ankles, the ears, and the scalp. The patient does not need to remove any clothing, but is asked to wear clothing that allows the licensed acupuncturist access to these regions.

What is helpful for?
Group acupuncture can help with treating many different ailments very similar to the way a
private treatment would work. If the acupuncturist feels that a private treatment might serve a
patient’s needs better, then this recommendation will be suggested. Here is a list of positive
effects that group acupuncture can help a patient experience.
1. Relaxation through decreasing stress/anxiety and body’s response to stress
2. Improvement in Sleep and Mental Clarity
3. Decrease Cravings associated with eating and smoking
4. Reduce acute or chronic Body Pain
5. Relieve discomfort associated with menstrual irregularities
Confidentiality?

Patients are asked when they first begin treatment to honor the space where the group
acupuncture is occurring with confidentiality. Initial consults will take place behind a curtain to make each patient feel more comfortable with sharing personal issues. The patient, however, must understand that because of group setting, complete privacy is not possible. Patients usually find that sharing the experience of acupuncture treatment with a small group of people adds to their own personal healing experience.

Who is Joseph Tonzola L.Ac?
Joseph Tonzola is a licensed acupuncturist in both NJ and NY. He has been involved in
patient care for 10 years, 5 of which include professional experience as an acupuncturist.
Joseph currently works an acupuncturist for the Integrative Medicine Department at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, NJ. He enjoys working in a group setting with acupuncture for the many benefits made available through this approach. Joseph is a new resident of Jersey City and is excited to integrate himself as an integrative health care provider within the Jersey City community.


Appointments can be scheduled by calling Joseph Tonzola
L.Ac., at 732-232-1679. Walk-ins are always welcome.

BEGINNER MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE by EMELINE
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Description:Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance: an open weekly course learning the basics of Middle Eastern Dance including technique, combinations, and muscle conditioning. Middle Eastern Dance promotes strength, balance, and confidence; toning hips, lower back, arms, glutes, legs, and abs. This dance is for all ages and both genders.
Class dress: tights, skirt, or work out pants, and form fitting top, or midriff bearing. Please also bring a hip scarf or regular scarf to wrap around the hips to accentuate the movements.
Class time: 7:00 - 7:45 (Show up at least 10 minutes before class start time)



Emeline Lavender
emelineraks@gmail.com
About Emeline
Emeline was born in South Carolina where she found her love of music as a percussionist, mostly Latin and Afro-fusion. At the age of 16 she was first introduced to the world of Middle Eastern dance and began studying with the first of many teachers. Over the years she has been thankful to have studied with Asha (South Carolina), Bozenka (Bellydance Superstars), Raqia Hassan (Egyptian Choreographer), Souhail Kaspar (Master Arabic Tabla), and is currently studying with dance masters Morocco and Tarik Sultan in New York City. She will be traveling to Cairo, Egypt to live this summer to further her dance, percussion, and cultural studies.

Emeline performed for the Tennessee Renaissance Festival with a dance troupe as both a percussionist and a dancer from 2003-2004. She choreographed for the Maya dancers who performed with the Rhythmystik percussion duo from 2004-2007. After moving to northeast, she has performed at New York City venues; Tagine, The Lafayette, Horus, and Soliminaya in Jersey City.
As a dynamic soloist, she has also opened for and performed with many funk, jazz, and world fusion bands, entertained corporate functions in Nashville, TN, and has also performed at Middle Tennessee State University.


INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE by EMELINE
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Description:Intermediate Middle Eastern Dance: an open weekly course learning more advanced Middle Eastern Dance including technique, combinations, and muscle conditioning. Middle Eastern Dance promotes strength, balance, and confidence; toning hips, lower back, arms, glutes, legs, and abs. This dance is for all ages and both genders. Class dress: tights, skirt, or work out pants, and form fitting top, or midriff bearing. Please also bring a hip scarf or regular scarf to wrap around the hips to accentuate the movements.
Class time: 8:00 - 8:45 (Show up at least 10 minutes before class start time)


Emeline Lavender
emelineraks@gmail.com



THURSDAYS
AU CAPOEIRA for KIDS
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Dear Parents, We are excited to inform you that Au Capoeira has Children Capoeira classes every 
Monday from 4-4:45 pm
Thursday from 6-6:45 pm
Saturday from 11-11:45 am
For additional information please do not hesitate to contact:
Jennie Oliver at 609-203-4370 
AU CAPOEIRA
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The mission of AU Capoeira, LLC is to promote understanding, appreciation and practice of capoeira, which is a combination of music, dance, self-defense, ritual and way of life.
Our commitment is to create a safe, welcoming, non-discriminatory environment to learn, explore, and grow as individuals physically, mentally and spiritually. The elements of this unique art form unite people from all ages, races and socio-economic backgrounds.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7-9 PM All levels
Thursday: 6:00-6:45 Kids
Saturdays:11:00-11:45 Kids
1-2 PM All levels; 2-3- Advanced
Come for a trial class! Beginners are welcome everyday.
Contact Estrela at: aucapoeira@gmail.com

SATURDAYS
ZUMBA
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and International music and dance movements. It combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fitness fashion. The cardio-based dance movements are easy-to-follow steps that include body sculpting, which targets areas such as gluteals, legs, arms, core abdominals and the most important muscle in the body - the heart! Please wear sneakers when taking class. All fitness levels welcome. No prior dance training required.

For more information contact 
  Lisa Svoronos: 201-893-3301 or, zumbawithlisa74@yahoo.com

AU CAPOEIRA for KIDS
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Dear Parents, We are excited to inform you that Au Capoeira has Children Capoeira classes every 
Monday from 4-4:45 pm
Thursday from 6-6:45 pm
Saturday from 11-11:45 am
For additional information please do not hesitate to contact:
Jennie Oliver at 609-203-4370 


AU CAPOEIRA
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The mission of AU Capoeira, LLC is to promote understanding, appreciation and practice of capoeira, which is a combination of music, dance, self-defense, ritual and way of life.
Our commitment is to create a safe, welcoming, non-discriminatory environment to learn, explore, and grow as individuals physically, mentally and spiritually. The elements of this unique art form unite people from all ages, races and socio-economic backgrounds.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7-9 PM All levels
Thursday: 6:00-6:45 Kids
Saturdays:11:00-11:45 Kids
1-2 PM All levels; 2-3- Advanced
Come for a trial class! Beginners are welcome everyday.
Contact Estrela at: aucapoeira@gmail.com
ANANDA COMMUNITY YOGA
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ananda Community Yoga is a vinyasa (flow) style class open to all levels. Moving through sequences of challenging physical postures, we will practice mental focus, using the breath to connect our intentions to our actions. Our goal will be to walk out of class invigorated, peaceful and clear, so we can extend good will toward others.

What to wear:
Loose or stretchy clothing, bring a small towel (optional).



About the teacher:
Michael Hathaway is a Jivamukti certified teacher. He started practicing yoga in 1989 at White Cloud, the studio of Juliu Horvath (inventor of Gyrotonic machines). Since then, he is most grateful to have studied with many amazing teachers, including James Murphy (Iyengar), Cyndi Lee (Om), and most recently Sharon Gannon & David life (Jivamukti). He is a Reiki practitioner, teaches karate at Seido Karate under Kaicho T. Nakamura, and practices 5 Rhythms dance with Gabrielle Roth & Jonathan Horan. He is a creative director from 9 to 5, and an ethical vegan. His hope is to facilitate healing and awakening by sharing the teachings that have so enriched his life.

Questions or concerns? Contact: michael.hathaway@showtime.net

Refference links:
James Murphy: http://www.iyengarnyc.org/faculty4.html
Cyndi Lee: http://omyoga.com/om/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=58
Sharon Gannon & David Life link: http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com/fms/teach_fm.html
Kaicho T. Nakamjra: http://www.seido.com/kaicho-nakamura
5 rhythms dance: http://www.gabrielleroth.com/
SUNDAYS

NYC BHANGRA
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
NYC Bhangra is New York City’s premier organization for Indian Contemporary & Folk Dances ( for Performances and Class education) .

NYC Bhangra has regularly performed at numerous public and private events, ranging from school classrooms at Columbia University to large festivals, highlighted by appearances at the New York Times Travel Show, the NYC Annual Dance Parade and amazing, memorable performances at the Indian Consulate in New York City.
Currently, NYC Bhangra offers dance classes, open to all skill levels, in Grove Street (Jersey City) & Midtown Manhattan ( 35th St & 8th Av).Due to their exceptional popularity, and growing demand, these classes are now offered several times per week.

We currently offer the following types of classes for all AGE GROUPS ( Kids & Adults)
-Beginner Basic Bhangra
-Beginner Bhangra for Fitness
-Advance Bhangra for Fun-FItness
-PLS ( Performance Learning Sessions) for Seasoned Dancers
You will meet dancers of all levels in our class and enjoy networking with like minded people.


For More Information on any of these classes
Please view our website:

Grass Roots Community Space
54 Coles St.

Friday, August 20, 2010

just add sound, september


 grassroots community space  sept 9,  9 - 11 pm

Who doesn't love September? Cooler weather, relaxation between the insanity of summer and the craziness of the holidays, and time for another Just Add Sound!!

Same deal as always folks! Free open mic from 9-11. All acts welcome. Everyone drops one song / poem / short comedy act / monologue / whatever. Then if we have time, we go round again! So stick around if you wanna get on the mic twice! Be on time and you're likely to go tw...ice!

Justin Woo will be hosting. DJ Purple Stuff running sound and dropping beats.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Sirena "OCEAN'S APHRODITE" Ep release party

My EP is finally done and now it's time to pop some bubbly and celebrate in style!

This CD is very special to me... I produced all of the music, wrote the lyrics, did the vocals, designed the album cover and now I release it independently... to say I am excited about this is an understatement!

...Join me as I officially release my first EP "Ocean's Aphrodite" here in Jersey City, the town that has seen me grow and has helped as inspiration for my first CD.

I will make time to discuss and sign copies of the CD after my performance.

This is a dress to impress affaire... who are you impressing?... ME!
I want everyone to embody their "INNER DIVA"!
Don't miss the champagne toast at 10PM sharp!

CD RELEASE PARTY
SATURDAY - JULY 31, 2010
7 - 12AM
@ GRASSROOTS
54 COLES ST.
JERSEY CITY, NY 07302


W/ DJ MEGAN
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=523356908&ref=ts

::::SPECIAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCES BY::::
DEBRA DEVI
http://www.devi-rock.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Devi/35372080377

BRYAN SCOTT
http://www.facebook.com/BScott1219?ref=ts

SIRENA
http://sirenamari.com/
http://www.facebook.com/sirenamari


::::SPECIAL DANCE PERFORMANCE BY::::
EMELINE LAVENDER
http://www.facebook.com/emeline.dance?ref=ts

::::BODY PAINT ARTY BY::::
NYX OF THE NIGHT
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nyx-of-the-Night/123247944368800?ref=ts

::::DECO ART BY::::
NORM FRANCOEUR
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=811442728&ref=ts