The Loft Dance & Yoga Studio in Newtown, Victoria, Australia | Dance studio

The Loft Dance & Yoga Studio

Locality: Newtown, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 419 619 996

Address: 7 Rutland Street 3220 Newtown, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.theloftstudiospace.com.au

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25.01.2022 CONTEMPORARY DANCE From absolute beginners right through to advanced dancers - we welcome you to join our growing contemporary dance family in Geelong. Classes begin with excercises that focus on body awareness and gentle spinal mobility before progressing to more dynamic sequences. The Loft contemporary classes combine strong technical foundations with an understanding of safe dance practice, developing ease and freedom of movement. Drawing upon influences from release bas...ed techniques, early modern dance, floor work and somatic practices, dancers are encouraged to explore efficiency in movement through the use of momenturm and weight. Imagery is often utilised to further explore concepts. Enjoy dancing to music from across a range of styles - electronica, classical, experimental, pop and indie. A supported and safe space. Look out for some one off summer workshops coming up over the break, before the next 10 week block kicks off again. . theloftstudiospace.com.au

24.01.2022 Another awesome Saturday of classes and coffee catchups with this crew.

23.01.2022 All welcome to join us for this upcoming complimentary movement class! STRETCH & STRENGTHEN This low impact class uses gentle mobilisation and strengthening techniques to ease the body back into regular exercise. Perfect for those who have been resting over the break. The class is a beautiful blend of modalities, including mat pilates, yoga, contemporary dance and fitness. You will finish the class feeling centred, strong and ready to take on 2021. This class is suitable for ...students of any level from the beginner to the professional dancer, adults aged 17+ BYO Mat Date: Saturday Jan 9th Time: 11:00-12:15pm Address: 7 Rutland Street, Newtown Facilitator: Lyndel Quick Bookings: This is a FREE class for our studio community. However, bookings are essential and there are limited places. All welcome to stay around for coffee and/or brunch afterward! To secure a place or if you have any questions, please email our studio director, [email protected] www.theloftstudiospace.com.au https://fb.me/e/dh2qAhVtu

23.01.2022 Good Morning! Today should be the start of Term 4 return to classes, but here we are, still waiting patiently. Our industry bodies have been lobbying the government to have the Nov 23rd date revised so we can potentially get back into the studio earlier but it’s not looking likely. It’s been a tough lockdown V2 during the coldest part of the year, motivation has waned for us all and with such unpredictable weather it’s been tricky to schedule anything outdoors. We were fort...unate to enjoy a wonderful Pilates & River Walk last week in Inverleigh and will definitely look to schedule more of these one off workshops, weather permitting. As disappointing as it has been to not run our favourite movement classes and connect with our community in person, there have of course, been some benefits. Taking time to reflect on what’s truly important and where one is at in life has been a common theme mentioned by friends and colleagues. Listening deeply to ourselves can be hard to do when life is full to the brim with noise and rushing from one thing to another. It’s been great to slow down and gain clarity on meaningful priorities. We’re so looking forward to sharing space and movement classes with you again soon (not to mention regaining fitness, strength and flexibility!) Once we have a date locked in to resume, we’ll be emailing out info to our currently booked students. There is still 6 weeks of classes to fulfil. x We’ve also received some great news for the studio and look forward to sharing some exciting developments with you over the coming weeks! Keep the faith, we are so close now! Big Love The Loft Team xx . . www.theloftstudiospace.com.au

18.01.2022 Our industry needs to be considered on the roadmap too. Please watch and support. x

18.01.2022 Trust; an essential ingredient for collaboration and creativity. And a few familiar faces!

17.01.2022 OPEN DOOR// Studio access grants are currently available! We're still waiting on a date for re-opening our regular classes and activities, however in the meantime, local professional dance practitioners are able to utilize our space under the creative studio restrictions. If you're a movement artist who would appreciate time on your own to explore movement or performance ideas in a studio setting, now is a great time with plenty of availability. You get up to 12 hours of studio time absolutely free. Find out more on the link below. theloftstudiospace.com.au https://theloftstudiospace.com.au/open-door-grant/

15.01.2022 Ease back into moving your body with some Pilates by the river! Happening this Sunday 27th,10am in Inverleigh. BYO mat. All levels welcome. x

13.01.2022 Okay, so we're not quite back in the studio, but it's looking good with restrictions easing today! Mark your calendars for a return to an outdoor session! When: Sunday Sep 27th, 10-11:30am at Lawsons Park, Inverleigh. Enjoy a 50 min Mat Pilates class followed by a 30 min brisk walk along the river. Capped at 10 people, this event sold out last time, so get in fast! $20. BYO Mat and good walking shoes. Fingers crossed we can go for coffee together afterwards too! Can't wait t...o see you all. Book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mat-pilates-and-river-walk-tic

10.01.2022 Ahh Saturday, how I’ve missed you. 9:30am - Beginner Ballet Lv 1/2 with Alice 10:30am - Barre with Alice 11:30am - 40+ Contemporary with Lyndel ... Have a great weekend everyone. x Dancer @janesideways Image @svdc.co theloftstudiospace.com.au

10.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who came along to this mornings sold out SOULFUL SWEAT CLASS. We will be looking to run this workshop regularly once a month.

09.01.2022 Our resident company! Blink Dance Theatre The Loft is where we take class and move with like minded community; Blink is a beautiful creative extension of that. Check out this little video featuring four of our teaching staff.

09.01.2022 We're still here but it's certainly very quiet at the barre! Lockdown V2 seems to be dragging on for all of us and we're sorely missing our community and the regularity of movement classes. With new restrictions recently announced, we await further info from the government. Our peak body Ausdance Victoria are advocating right now to seek clarification for our industry. We would love to give you a date about when we will return to classes (and have some certainty ourselves) but the whole sector is waiting on more information. We have been busy preparing a Plan B (and C and D ) We will of course let you all know as soon as we do. It's a strange time for so many people and we do hope you are hanging in there. Big love, The Loft Team xx

08.01.2022 We’re excited to be hosting an online RETRO WORKOUT class tomorrow night for First Responders and their families. Thanks to Fortem Australia for providing such a great service and for inviting us to be part of your activities.

07.01.2022 Excited to be working on our SUMMER PROGRAM today. We have a bumper line up of workshops coming up over January, please shoot us a message or leave a comment below and tell us what you’d love to see included! We can’t wait! theloftstudiospace.com.au

06.01.2022 Old school Contemporary Triplet from a while ago x Music: Four Mains by Wim Mertins ( from The Belly of an Architect soundtrack) theloftstudiospace.com.au

06.01.2022 And, dramatic exit stage right. Well, that’s a wrap on what’s been a rollercoaster year for the studio. Initially there was uncertainty and fear but eventually an optimal time for reflection and growth, yeah? We strapped in and took the ride. We let the waves crash over us, and we didn’t drown. We were forced to embody and ultimately accept the flow and changes of life, the lack of control. There was kindness, support and sharing. There was frustration, anger and isolatio...n. We adapted our movement practice or slowed it right down to a standstill. It was the perfect time to listen closely to our bodies and inner rhythm. We heard the great physical, emotional and spiritual need for movement, connection and community. We missed it dearly. Thank you to our wonderful supporters - students, teachers and friends cheering on from the sidelines. We couldn’t have got through this crazy upside down year without you. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you back in the studio in 2021! Love The Loft Team xx . . image @svdc.co theloftstudiospace.com.au

04.01.2022 STAFF SPOTLIGHT Bianca Cesar is a physiotherapist and barre teacher. She grew up in Melbourne and started dancing at an early age in tap, jazz and ballet. It wasn’t long before she decided to concentrate extensively on ballet and went on to complete all her RAD exams as well as participating in solo and group competitions, and studying VCE Dance. Her caring nature and love of helping others led to a career in Physiotherapy, where she has practiced both in Melbourne and Geelo...ng for the last 15 years, predominately with children and adults with disabilities. Bianca rediscovered adult ballet at The Loft and Australian Ballet School over a decade ago and continues to dance regularly. She recently started studying specific post graduate dance physiotherapy courses and also completed The Loft 50 hr Barre Teacher Training Program. She is a also a qualified Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) teacher. After sustaining her own knee injury, a few years ago, Bianca is excited to share her extensive knowledge of anatomy and rehabilitation for safe movement practices and injury prevention with her students at The Loft. theloftstudiospace.com.au

02.01.2022 Thank you to those who attended our Pilates in the Park at Inverleigh this morning! We had a wonderful session on the deck overlooking the river, followed by a brisk 30 min walk. Such a great way to start the day, perfect mild weather with a little warming sun. We’re hoping to run again next Sunday but keeping an eye on the weather first. Big love x

01.01.2022 You asked, we organised! Thrilled to arrange our very first BOOTSCOOTING class for our wonderful Inverleigh community. Grab your cowboy boots and come along to our Come & Try session with experienced instructor Pauline Greenwood. Thanks to Anne Maree for her assistance to get things underway.