Dance is a powerful creative practice that can nourish body, mind and soul. Discover the Maple Street Studios difference. You belong here!

Dancers at the Maple Street Studios picnic 2023.
From left to right: Elisabeth Cushway, Amy Hutchison, Christina (Xtina, cm) Sears, Carmen, Ginger Ann Neslund, below.

SAVE THE DATE FOR SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOP @ Hoover Street Studios, 323 Hoover Street between South Main and State Street, Ann Arbor MI.

Soma Dance and Authentic Movement Workshop coming to you in August!

YOGA SMALL GROUP or PRIVATE LESSON

Yoga small group are forming now. Click on this link to fill out the interest form. This will allow the instructor to match you with other students with similar interests and hopefully, schedules. :7)

Payment can be made through Venmo. Cash and Credit cards are also accepted. The Instructor’s Venmo handle is Christina-Sears-17.

LET’S MOVE, STRETCH, and GAIN HEALTH through Dance and Yoga.

Tuition Costs
The Cost for classes is by sliding scale. $22 per class is recommended. However, one Complete Scholarship is available per class cohort. Fill out this form to apply. Applicants will be notified by Scholarship Application status by email.

What to Expect
Wear comfortable layers for movement. Everyone is asked to sign a waiver understanding at the beginning of a session. Every class will begin and end exactly on time.In each class, we will complete a warm-up and technique portion of class. Also there will be movement prompts for improvisation, opportunities to learn partnering, witnessing and weight sharing, Classes may include practical introduction to Laban Movement Analysis and working/playing with imagery, and a combination of choreography to learn and practice. There may be performance opportunities but performing is optional. Special topics may arise in SOMA dance. A Registered Somatic Movement Educator, Christina guides us through embodied and fluid dancing. We hope to see you in class soon!

Testimonials

“challenging and refreshing”

“This was just awesome!”

”this session was a wonderful addition to my day!”