Two playful women who help people to create connections through

sound and movement are offering a workshop this Saturday

from 2 to 5:30 at the Abbey in Cumberland.

VocalEase instructor Joanna Finch and Methusala dance instructor Jade De Trey have designed an all ages workshop to get people singing and moving in authentic and healthful ways that are both good for physical and spiritual health.

Finch is a professional singer and improvisor with an incredible

repertoire of vocal sounds that she has spent a lifetime exploring.

De Trey is an inspiring and innovative dance teacher who has

studied classical dance forms, modern dance and theatre with a special aptitude for creative dance and drama. She regularly teaches at the CRA and through private  workshops and classes throughout B.C.

What will the workshop be about?

Finch explains: 鈥淚n this workshop we will be working with whole body creative movement exploration using toning, mirroring, holding song pattens and building interlocking soundscapes. There will be partner rhythm games and group songs, and lots of warming up and laughter.鈥�

鈥淟aughter is a huge part of the work we do together,鈥� says DeTrey, 鈥淭his will be a whole body tuneup. If it makes us laugh and teaches us some new skills then we all go away feeling really great!鈥�

Call 250-336-2474 or e-mail joyjobird@gmail.com to register.

The cost is $40 for this three-hour workshop.