Community Classes
MAP runs weekly community classes in a fun, safe, and friendly environment.
Join us at the MAP Studio, to share and connect through movement.
76 Hawdon Street, Sydenham, Ōtautahi Christchurch.
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2022 pricing
Māori Movement Intro Pass
$50 for 4 classes
Adult Weekly Membership Subscription
Annual Donation $150 plus $25/week
Unlimited classes each week plus exclusive membership discounts on movement labs and events
10 Class Pass (3 month expiry)
$120
Casual Drop In
$20
Creative Kids Dance Term 4
$100
Creative Kids Dance Drop In
$15 per class
october schedule
Fast Pace Muscle and Bone
Mondays 7:15pm - 8:30pm
with Sarah Elsworth
Māori Movement*(from Oct 19)
Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:45pm
with Savanah Tukariri
Mindful Movement
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:15pm
with Denesa Chan
Rhythm and Breath
Thursdays 6:45pm - 8:00pm
with Kat Stefanova
Creative Kids
Saturdays 9:15am - 10:00am
with Olivia O'Brien
Slow Pace Muscle and Bone
Saturdays 10:15am - 11.30am
with Kereana Mosen
Which class is right for you?
We offer a range of classes to suit your needs. From just starting out and wanting to develop strength and learn movement pathways, through to stretching your creativity, or challenging yourself in a fast paced technique class. We've got you covered.
For more information see below, and if you have any questions, get in touch:
Phone: +64 21 944 195
Email: move@movementartpractice.org
Fast Pace Muscle and Bone
Mondays 7.15 0 8.00pm
Saturdays 10:15am - 11:30am
Muscle and Bone is a perfect class for building up movement skills with the support and fun of an energised group. You will gain strength and flexibility and improve your movement coordination skills. If you are after a high intensity challenge, this class is for you.
Māori Movement
*From 19 October
Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:45pm
This class is for anyone with a desire to connect to kaupapa Māori through movement.
You will get to explore movement in a modern space using kapa haka forms and basics to modern Māori music. The focus is on mobility, rhythm and coordination in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Mindful Movement
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:15pm
This class is about unlocking and exploring the boundaries of your own movement and creative thinking potential with the support of the class group. This class employs somatic practice, meditation, improvisation, and contemporary technique to build a greater mind-body connection to de-stress mid-week, and help build body knowledge and awareness.
Denesa will share her unique artistic practice with you through group tasks, exercises, and discussion.
Rythym and Breath
Thursdays, 6:45 - 8:00pm
Learn how to use musical rythyms, beats and counts with your breath to unlock your movement potential.
Kat will guide you through phrases and movement pathways for a greater understand of the relationship between music and movement.
Kids Creative Movement
Saturdays 9.15 - 10.00am during school terms
Term 4: 22 October - 10 December
Give your children a refreshing and creative start to their dance journey. MAP kids classes nurture your child's unique creative voice through movement. Using imagery and improvisation, Olivia will teach the ways dance allows them to engage and understand themselves and the world aroud them. No uniforms, no exams, just the joy of dance.
Slow Pace Muscle and Bone
Saturday 10:15am - 11:30am
Muscle and Bone is a perfect class for building up movement skills with the support and fun of an energised group. You will gain strength and flexibility and improve your movement coordination skills. If you haven’t moved for a while we recommend this class as a great starting point!