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GUEST CLASSES ✨

We are delighted to be hosting a range of independently run classes in the studio. From Heels to Capoeira there is something for everyone to enjoy!

For more details, visit our website (link in bio) ➡️ Guest Classes.

Please note: These classes are not on the MDI booking system, please contact the teachers directly with questions and for booking enquiries!

#independentclasses #dancers #dancersofinstagram #liverpooldance #mdistudio #guestclasses

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✨National Fitness Day✨

Today marks National Fitness Day and so we are offering one free pass for any of the intro classes💃

From this you have Hip Hop, Indian Dance and Solo Salsa! To redeem…

Apply the code ‘FREECLASS’ when purchasing a single class card. You have from now till the 22nd October to redeem this! 🤩
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To our lovely studio visitors…

Please help yourself to sanitary products and hair ties🌻

We have placed two boxes in our toilets for your convenience.

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#freesanitaryproducts #endperiodpoverty #endperiodshame #mdistudio

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✨Q&A SERIES✨

Mental skills & wellbeing Q&A Series tailored for dancers! This is a great opportunity to ask questions to the experts within the field about prioritising your mental health and how to improve performance with a focus on mindset🧠

WEEK 2: 27th September at 6pm - 7:30pm (online event)

Next we have Kristina Pfeffer (commonly down as the Ballroom Coach) who will answer your questions on and explore confidence and imagery!🦋

She is the National Danish Champion in Latin and has been part of a number of tv shows both in the UK and internationally and has performed all over the world. Kristina is passionate about helping dancers reach their potential in dance but also doing it while living happy and confidently. She is a boardmember in DIFO- The Danish Sport and Exercise Forum, promoting sport and exercise psychology in Denmark and IDM- International Dancing Minds promoting mental health in dance internationally🤩

To book or find out more please visit our website (under events tab).

If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch! 😊
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✨Q&A Series✨

Our full line up of experts in the field to help you get focused on your mental skills training! From perfectionism, to confidence, to neurodiversity, you will be informed and equipped with ways to move forward with your dance career.

Teachers, educators, anyone who simply has an interest are also welcome!

These events are online and pay as you feel, every Monday! Full details can be found on our website, under the events tab.
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What’s happening this week? Let’s get dancing!

Tuesday 21st September

Meditation & Gentle Yoga : 10am - 11am (Hybrid)
Men! Dancing! : 1.30 pm- 3pm (Hybrid)
Advanced Contemporary: 6pm - 7pm (In-person)
Intro to Hip Hop: 6pm - 7pm (Hybrid)
Intro to Indian Dance: 7pm-8pm (Hybrid)

Wednesday 22nd September

50 Moves: 11am - 12.30pm (Hybrid)
Commercial - Intermediate/ Advanced: 7.30pm - 8.30pm (In-Person)
Intro to Solo Salsa: 8.30pm- 9.30pm (Hybrid)

Thursday 23rd September

Open Tap: 11.30am - 12.30pm (Hybrid Class)
Dance for Parkinson’s: 1.30pm - 3.30pm (In-Person)
Beginners Ballet: 7.15 pm - 8.15 pm (In-studio)

Friday 24th September
Pro- Class with Lisi Perry: 10am-11.30am (In-Person)

Please note that in- studio classes are held at a maximum capacity of 20persons per class!

🌐 For more information please visit our website (link in bio)

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✨MENTAL TRAINING✨

Often as dancers we are told to warm up, take classes, stretch and eat well. But how often are we told to practise mindfulness, goal-setting or visualisation?

At MDI we have a speaker every week for 6 weeks starting from 6pm tonight to focus on different aspects of well-being and mental skills for dancers🤍

This is an online series where you can listen in, share experiences & ask questions and free to attend!🙌

To book on: www.mdi.org.uk > events > artist mental skills & wellbeing > eventbrite link ✨

Questions? DM us or email manisha@mdi.org.uk☺️
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Pro Class is returning to the studio this Friday! ✨✨✨

We are thrilled to announce that Lisi Perry will be delivering a trio of weekly Professional Classes commencing this Friday (17th September)

Lisi Perry has over 30 years experience as a dancer , choreographer and director.
She has received numerous commissions and grants to produce her own work as an independent choreographer and with COLLISION. Lisi has also worked performing, touring and choreographing with a number of companies such as Motion-house Dance Theatre, Jasmin Vardimon and Scottish Dance Theatre. Lisi teaches a range of technique and creative classes which includes Release, Graham and Cl. She is currently a lecturer at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, teaching Dance and Movement with the Dance, Applied Theatre and Community Drama and Acting departments.

Class description:
This trio of classes will begin with a released based technique, focusing on physics and how the body naturally moves, using the benefits of the fold in the body. It will aim to play with locating useful breath and the mechanics of the ‘natural fall’ and what ‘catching the fall’ can offer.

Classes will then explore how, where and when the world of performance and technique meet. Practicing being seen and observing others, asking questions and exploring the usefulness and benefits of ‘’how we are being seen’’ when moving.

WHEN? 🗓
17 / 09 / 2021
24 / 09 / 2021
01 / 10 / 2021

⏰10.00am - 11.30am | Studio 1

Professional Class is FREE for professional dancers and dance degree students.

Book Now! (Link in bio)

#professionalclass #dancersofinstagram #liverpooldance #fridaymorningroutine #northwestdance #mdistudio #proclass #morningclass #growth #practice

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✨Q&A SERIES✨

We’re introducing a 6-week mental skills and well-being Q&A Series tailored for dancers! This is a great opportunity to ask questions to the experts within the field about prioritising your mental health and how to improve performance with a focus on mindset🧠

WEEK 1: 20th September at 6pm - 7:30pm (online event)

To start us off we have Terry Hyde who will answer your questions on and explore the mental health stigma in dance. As a retired professional dancer, now a qualified psychotherapist, Terry will also touch on the different transitions through his career as a dancer. He was also recently shortlisted for @onedanceuk’s awards🤩

To book or find out more please visit our website (under events tab).

If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch! 😊
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BEGINNERS BALLET

Starts Thursday 16th September
7:15pm - 8:15pm | £6 / £5 concs

Beginners Ballet is ideal for those who have never danced before, or have a small amount of experience. The class focuses on learning basic classical ballet technique, including correct posture, positioning of the feet and arms, and developing muscle strength and flexibility.

The class starts with exercises on the barre focusing on alignment and developing muscle strength. An easy stretch then moves us onto centre work (in the middle of the studio, away from the barre), focusing on control, balance and travelling steps.

Taught at a basic level, this class teaches beginners’ technique to prepare you to move onto the open level class when you’re feeling ready.

Book Now (Link in bio)

#ballet #beginnersdanceclasses #northwestdance #liverpooldance #newterm #dancinginseptember #mdistudio #autumndanceprogramme

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DANCE IT OUT: INTRO TO SOLO SALSA (HYBRID)

Starting Wednesday 15th September
8:30pm - 9:30pm I £6 / £5 concs

Do you prefer to dance like nobody’s watching only when nobody is watching? Did you love to dance as a child but haven’t danced since? Do you dance at parties or in front of your bedroom mirror but have never been to a class? Would you love to come to a class but worry about being surrounded by dancers with much more experience?

If in doubt, DANCE IT OUT! If any of the above apply, this class is for YOU!

A fun and energetic salsa class taking it right back to basics! The class will cover the basic footwork used in salsa, then moving onto a fun choreography to get a feel for that salsa style! You don’t need a partner for this class, solo footwork and styling only.

Book Now (link in bio)

#solosalsa #beginnersdance #hybriddance #danceinthestudio #dancefromhome #autumnprogramme #newterm #dancers #northwestdance #liverpooldance

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COMMERCIAL

Starting Wednesday 15th September
7:30pm - 8:30pm I £6 / £5 concs

A new explosive style combining a variety of commercial and urban genres. Challenge your versatility and pick up, work on dynamics, musicality, details, expression and performance skills in this unique, friendly and encouraging environment. Get ready to have fun, push yourself out of your comfort zone and get sassy and sweaty!

This class is aimed at an intermediate / advanced level, but open to all.

Book Now via our website (Link in bio)

#commercialdance #dance #dancersofinstagram #newterm #mdistudio #autumnprogramme #dancinginseptember #northwestdance #liverpooldancestudio #liverpooldanceclass

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