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Taking the “Buzz” Out of Words
"Ohmygod, is that what I'm supposed to do? Is this what people expect me to teach?" "I am SO mundane!" This is a reaction I had just last week after reading a workshop description that went something like this: "Learn to raise the prana of the hara to awaken and open the heart chakra to it's fullest potential!". Yikes! After 18 years of yoga, I still wonder, am I deep and esoteric enough to teach?
My goal as a teacher is to communicate, whether it pertains to a pose well-executed or a philosophical idea that conveys meaning and insight, perhaps ...
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Rosehill Cemetery: A Stroll Through Chicago History
To learn about Chicago’s history one might do better than visit a library or museum, and instead take a stroll through one of our cemeteries. Rosehill Cemetery, for instance. Wandering through Rosehill’s sedate and wooded 350 acres one encounters names familiar to most Chicagoans. Rosehill is the final resting place of titans of industry (Montgomery Ward, Julius Rosenwald, Oscar Mayer, Leo Burnett) and politics (governor Richard B. Ogilvie and Nobel Peace Prize winner and Vice-President Charles G. Dawes). People who gave their names to Chicago streets ... [more]
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DeMaira Dance Studios, Inc.
Kathy DeMaira (owner/President) has a Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts. She graduated from Northeastern Illinois University. She has received talent scholarships from both Northeastern Illinois University and Joel Hall Dance Studios in Chicago. She has worked in local, privately owned dance studios in the Chicagoland area for the past 20 years. [more]
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The Galaxie
The Galaxie is a music, movement, & fine art venue located in Logan Square. The Galaxie was brought to life in order to create an environment that provides working artists and students of the arts an opportunity to inspire, and become inspired, by varied forms of expression. Classes include dance, martial arts, fitness, and other movement classes, fine art classes of all kinds, childrens' programs, and specialized art and dance workshops. [more]
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Jasmin Jahal School of Dance
Chicago Magazine's choice as the Best of Chicago, this unique dance studio is a haven for those who love the dance & music of the Middle East. Everyone from enthusiast to hobbyist to professional will find joy in Belly Dance. This fine school has a nationally-recognized reputation for producing the most thoroughly-trained performers and instructors. As the vision of its internationally respected artistic director, Jasmin Jahal, this dance studio is truly an oasis for fitness, fun and femininity. [more]
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Corpo Dance Company, Inc.
Corpo Dance Company, Inc. a multi-disciplined dance company committed to challenging, innovating and expanding the performance experience by "exploring and exploiting" the nuances of the human animal using a blend of urban, technical, and athletic movement styles officially opened their new dance studio in Ravenswood. "The Factory", Corpo's studio, builds dancers through classes in modern, jazz, ballet, hip hop and tap, as well as workshops featuring some of Chicago's premiere choreographers. [more]
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Revat Fitness
Revat Fitness is a new and innovative fitness program for professional adults. The main focus is core training, coordination and reflex training. The specific exercises are based on an ancient martial art system and has been modified to be more effective in realistic self-defense training. [more]
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Berlitz Languages Chicago IL
Berlitz combines 130 years of experience with the latest in technological advancements to offer state-of-the-art language and cultural services on a global scale. With over 500 locations in 70 countries, plus live instruction via the Internet with Berlitz Virtual Classroom, Berlitz has the resources to accommodate the needs of businesses and organizations from one-on-one training to enterprise-wide programs. Berlitz also offers a wide variety of consumer programs for adults, children and teens. [more]
