DESIGNED & DEVELOPED BY D4 META MEDIA
-Focusing on Traditional Sacred Dance layered with Tribal Belly Dance
Beginning with a historical look at sacred and gypsy dances, we discover how they relate to each other and to Tribal Belly Dance, and how they survived. Movement starts with yoga for dance, then into dance drills before we begin learning and/or collectively creating choreography. Tenley teaches a synergy of traditional temple dance from India and Bali, layered with her distinctive Tribal style, which tells the story of the Gypsy Trail.
There is space in the day for the spontaneous and intuitive, as we create a sacred temple and sanctuary together to learn, share, heal, and grow. Each workshop closes with an interactive tsok (feast offering to the 6 realms including ourselves).
Current Weekly Dance Classes
Berkeley Wednesday 4:15 - 5:45 pm
Precious Life Wellness Village 2116 Berkeley Way
San Francisco Thursday 6 - 7:30 pm
The Dakini Temple Potrero Hill
Current Weekly Yoga Class
Berkeley Tuesday & Wednesday TBA
Precious Life Wellness Village 2116
$14. drop-in $50. for 4 classes
Dance: Tenley considers herself a dance collector, weaving a selection of dance forms from around the world. Based on Tribal Belly Dance, she adds elements of Flamenco including fans, Persian & Central Asian, Arabic, Indian classical Odissi and folkloric Khalbelia, Balinese, breaks, and an improvisational response to what the moment calls for. This diversity reflects her years of studying with masters, both locally and abroad. Classes start with toning, strengthening, and drills to support a dancer’s body. Based in the Bay Area, she maintains her travels for study, performance, and teaching the rich diversity of the planet's dance, costumes, rituals, and traditions.
Yoga: Classes are a detailed look at alignment, energetic pathways in the body, pranayama, breath awareness, and the cultivation of a long term practice for optimum health. Tenley is inspired by the Jivamukti lineage, Vinyasa, Chi Gung, and the fluidity of dance to create a strong, dynamic, and thorough practice activating the body, breath, and energy centers. She has studied various forms of yoga since '94, with a focus on Vinyasa and Ashtanga. Her practice has developed due to the guidance of two exceptional Yoginis. Additionally, her fluid style of asana is influenced by the grace of dance, while dedication to the integrity of asanas and their root lineages are intended to assist others on their journey of awakening.
* A broad exploration of dance and related history, including learning and developing choreographies
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*Learning about the primary Dakinis, and contemplation time to familiarize ourselves with them
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*Additional chi gung and other vitality exercises including jade egg & dry brush
* Guest teachers participate for a diverse experience
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*More time for learning, practice, and collective inquiry to support integration of new methods and information
We are currently accepting registration for our retreats in Costa Rica as well as India.
Tenley is available internationally for performances, teaching, decor, temple invokation, ceremonies, & special events.
Please contact her directly for details.
The Moving Mandala Operates internationaly and is available for workshops throughout the year. Our Workshops include immersions into Temple Dance, Yoga, Cultural exchanges and Permaculture.
-This is the opportunity for a more detailed experience with the topics
introduced in the one day workshop. This includes:
Tribal Belly Dance Flamenco Fusion
Tribal with Sword Indian Fusion: Tribal with Odissi & Khalbelia
Intro to Khalbelia Gypsy Intro to Odissi Temple Dance
Vinyasa Yoga Chi Gung for Women
