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Mindfulness & Movement at Myrtle Place Elementary

26 March2019March 27, 2019

Mindfulness & Movement at Myrtle Place Elementary

Elementary Embodiment The idea of bringing Mindfulness into classrooms has been gaining recent popularity across the country and in Lafayette, it’s no exception. Last year Madame Catherine Bricelj, principal of Myrtle Place Elementary School, contacted Basin Arts to ask us to put together a Mindfulness Program. This would include developing and implementing a regularing occurring program curriculum for grades Pre-K through 5. What an opportunity! We of course said “Yes!” Planning began amidst much reading and research last summer, and in the fall we were given the opportunity to present our intentions to the teachers as well as parents. We enthusiastically...

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29 October2018October 29, 2018

SCRATCH the SURFACE, the first BA Benefit!

Basin Arts is thrilled to announce that we are now an official NONPROFIT 501c3 ORGANIZATION making all donations tax-deductible. Clare Cook, founder of Basin Arts, launched the entity as ‘a container for creativity’ in 2016. The art center is a place where artists of all types collaborate and classes for all levels encourage artistic expression in the community. Become a Basin Arts Supporter today and join us to celebrate this milestone by attending SCRATCH the SURFACE. Your support will help Basin Arts deepen its mission as a container for creativity as we share the arts in an exciting and fresh way. SCRATCH the SURFACE...

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29 October2018October 29, 2018

SURFACE by Basin Dance Collective, Nov. 28-30th

Basin Dance Collective presents SURFACE Acadiana Center for the Arts, James Devin Moncus Theater November 28th – 30th, 7:30pm SURFACE is the newest original dance work from Basin Dance Collective, choreographed by Clare Cook in collaboration with body painter, Brittney Pelloquin and abstract painter, Dirk Guidry. In a world where polarities scream the loudest, SURFACE carves and moves and paints through these extremes in search of the space where humanity resides. Tickets: $28 General Admission $25 AcA Members $22 Students & Seniors BUY TICKETS Special Events: Wednesday Nov. 28th, Post-Show Discussion Hear about the creative process of making SURFACE from...

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25 September2018September 25, 2018

FitWeek Cardio Dance!

The 5th annual FITWEEK is September 22-29, 2018 and Basin Arts is joining in the fun! Basin Arts is hosting a Cardio Dance class led by Clare Cook for FITWEEK Thursday September 27th from 5:15-6:00pm. All proceeds from this class will go to Myrtle Place Elementary! The class is $15. Sign up here: https://basinartslafayette.com/project/cardio-dance/ What is Cardio Dance? Think old-school jazz class, mixed with aerobics, mixed with zumba and hip-hop, add in an arm work and core work, and you’ve got a complete and completely sweaty workout all in a fun, non- judgmental environment. Guaranteed to be a fun, high-energy class to make your...

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27 August2018August 27, 2018

Basin Arts Youth Classes

Announcing youth classes at Basin Arts! Does your little one like to move? Are they always creating and drawing on things? Then you might want to check out our Fall Youth Classes! Creative Movement with Clare Cook! Monday’s 4:05 – 4:55pm; September 10th – December 10th $175/ semester, Open to Ages 3-4 Introduce your child to creative exploration of their moving body through basic ballet fundamentals, props, music, and visual arts. Creative Movement an engaging and imaginative way for your kids to keep moving, get stronger, gain coordination and express themselves! Open to boys and girls, ages 3-4. The class will culminate...

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