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UPCOMING AT THE LAUNCHPAD
Check out October's events, workshops and class offerings
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The Launchpad is a community 'Space for the Arts' featuring two studios that are affordable teaching, working and performing spaces for a diversity of artists--perfect for movement-based arts, aerials, music, theatre, or any creative gathering. Classes, events and rehearsals at The Launchpad are held by individual entities. If you are interested in taking a class or learning more about a particular class, please contact the instructors directly.
If you would like to see a month-to-month listing of classes or to check availability for renting space, click
HERE.
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Special Events, Workshops, & Presentations
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ART HEIST: Wild Wild West
Sunday, October 13 from 4-9pm
Join Carbondale Arts and Dance Initiative on October 13th at The Launchpad for the best gosh dang time you'll have all fall! Participants will have the chance to steal great artwork right off the walls of the R2 Gallery. But your fellow thieves can't be trusted because what you steal can be stolen back from you... This will no doubt be a thrilling evening of high jinks and robbery all in the name of love for this "space for the arts". In addition to the heist, guests will enjoy cocktails by Woody Creek Distillers, hors d'oeuvres by Slow Groovin' BBQ, alluring entertainment, dinner and after-party at The Way Home with live music by Crowlin' Ferlies and black jack. Tickets at
Contact Carbondale Arts
(970) 963-1680
carbondalearts.com
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Carbondale Clay Center Resident Artist Slidetalk
Thursday, October 16 at 6pm
Carbondale Clay Center would like to give a warm welcome to the 2019-2020 CCC Resident Artists, Jennifer Arnold & Kaitlyn Getz. Join us at the Launchpad on October 16th at 6pm for an intimate gathering with snacks, beverages, and slide talks from each artist. These gals have been a part of the CCC family for some time now, as teachers, volunteers and exhibiting artists. We are so excited to have them here as residents for the next year. Thank you to Carbondale Arts for hosting the event!
More about the CCC Residency Program,
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Opening Reception of "Alarming! Our Human Identity in the Digital Age"
Friday, October 18, 6-8pm with CA patron/member preview at 5:30pm
Carbondale Arts presents a new exhibition, "Alarming! Our Human Identity in the Digital Age" opening on Friday, October 18, from 6-8pm at the R2 Gallery located inside The Launchpad, at 76 S 4th Street in Carbondale. A member and gallery patron preview will take place at 5:30pm, and will include a short art talk before the public reception at 6pm.
Our identity in relationship to technology is rapidly changing. This exhibition, by K. Vuletich, Perry Taga, and Sarah Espinoza, use interactive technologies and mixed media collage to emulate this changing relationship. The line between fact and fiction has been blurred by the constant inundation of ads, notifications, and news. Become part of the installation as you touch, look, and listen.
"Alarming!" will be on display at the R2 Gallery through November 8, 2019.
Contact Carbondale Arts
(970) 963-1680
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Weekly Classes for Adults
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Silent Meditation
(non taught)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 6:45-7:30am
This is a silent meditation session hosted by Linda & Russ Criswell. Please bring your own meditation cushion if you need one. Chairs are provided. This is free to the public.
Contact Russ Criswell
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Beginning Adult Ballet
& Stretch
with Crystal River Ballet
Mondays, 6:30-8pm
Beginning Adult Ballet &
Stretch is perfect for non-
dancers or adult dancers getting
back into dance who want the
basics of ballet to help condition
the body & increase flexibility.
$70/month or 10 punch pass $170
Contact Jeni Ptacek
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Partner Dance Class
with Wild Bill McCann
Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm
w/ a practice session from 8:30-9:30pm
Country Partner Dance includes lessons in a variety of social partner dances like Two Step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cowboy Cha Cha, Double Two Step, and more. Bring smooth-soled leather shoes or a non-street shoe is perfect. $10 per person. No partner needed.
Contact Bill McCann
(970) 366-6463
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Bachata Dance Class
With Erik & Claudia Peña
Thursdays from 7:30-8:30pm
Mezcla Socials Nights are about bringing a variety of Dances to the community through classes and Socials. This includes Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Zouk, Kizomba and many others. Please refer to main title for current dance style being offered and Instructor(s). No partner or experience is necessary. Bring soft-soled shoes or clean non-street shoes and water.
$10 drop-in.
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Open Gym Jam with Sopris Soarers
Tuesdays, 9-11am; Fridays, 8:15-10:15am
Open gym, Adult Aerial Exploration is open to all adult students enrolled in our classes. Drop-ins need to contact Stacy Everson or Carried Vickers directly.
carrievickers13@gmail.com
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Kundalini Yoga with Gurmukhi Mantra
Taught by Sotantar Anderson
Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30am
Kundalini Mantra class. This mantra class introduces the Gurmukhi, which is a vibrational language for accessing ones creatvity and bliss center in the brain. Mantra is an ancient yogic technology for transforming and eliminating blocks in ones energy flow. Mantra is a Sanskrit word that translates as 'That which cuts the mind.' Gurmukhi was born in the same region as Sanskrit in the Indus Valley in India but is only 500 years old. It is known as the 'sound current' of The Aquarian Age. It originates in the Sikh tradition and finds its true expression as a powerful yogic tool for conscious transformation. The class is taught by Sotantar, a student of Yogi Bhajan and creator of The Adi Shakti Ashram, a Carbondale nonprofit. Class is for voyagers on the path to understanding. Everyone can take some gem from Gurmukhi. It is a tool for 'understanding the times.' For beginners. By donation.
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Footwork and Bouting classes: Mondays 6-7pm for experienced fencing students
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20 minute private lessons: Mondays 7-8pm by appointment
Contact Greg Domashovetz
(847) 778-8513
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CoMotion Company Class
Hosted by Dance Initiative
Thursdays, 6-7:30pm
CoMotion Dance Company class is open to all levels and styles of movers. Taught by professional members of the company on a rotation basis, this class offers many different styles and techniques including modern, jazz, contemporary and improvisation. This class is also taught on occasion by nationally renowned dancer/choreographers when they are in residence at the Launchpad. Drop-ins are $10. All are levels are welcome and encouraged!
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Creative Dance (ages 3-4)
with Crystal River Ballet
Mondays, 4-4:45pm
Skills are learned in their most basic form to initiate the process of building a solid foundation helpful in the study of dance. Classes introduce students to skills necessary for classical ballet training. Gentle discipline and encouragement are combined to nurture each child's creativity. Terminology and the basics of technique are gradually introduced. Positive group relationships are encouraged. $65/month
Contact Jeni Ptacek
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Pre-Ballet (ages 4-1/2 to 5-1/2)
with Crystal River Ballet
Thursdays, 4-4:45pm
Students must be 4 1/2 years old at the beginning of the session. 45 minute class once per week. Parents are encouraged to stay within a phone calls distance during class-time. Skills are learned in their most basic form to initiate the process of building a solid foundation helpful in the study of dance. Concentration is on establishing developmental skills needed to execute dance steps. $65/month
Contact Jeni Ptacek
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Beginning Ballet (ages 7 & up)
with Crystal River Ballet
Mondays, 5-6pm
This class is for beginners and no previous training is required. Training before age 6 is not considered for placement. This is a 1 hour class once per week. $70/month.
Contact Jeni Ptacek
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Ballet 2 & 3 (ages 8+)
with Crystal River Ballet
Thursdays, 5-6pm
Must have completed requirements as determined by the instructor to be placed in this level and
2 years of experience. Students at this level are challenged to work towards their own personal level of excellence. The combinations become more complicated and rhythms of music more varied. Pirouettes, adage, and intermediate jumps are added to center combinations which increase stamina, balance and strength. Phrasing, movement dynamics and individual artistry are investigated to bring forth the uniqueness of the individual dancer. This is a 1 hour class twice a week. $130/month
Contact Jeni Ptacek
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Sopris Soarers Aerial Silks Open Studio
Mondays: 3:30-5:30pm;
Tuesdays: 3:30-4:30pm
Wednesdays: 2:15-7pm; Thursdays: 3:30-5:30pm
Grasp the flow and grace. Aerial arts brings about basic body form are taught as well as strength building to get off the ground. Learn climbs and transitions from the ground up.
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Modern Dance for Kids (ages 8-11)
with Alyson Boell, Tuesdays 3:45-4:45pm
We will begin with a warm up that includes but is not limited to modern dance technique, ballet, pilates and yoga. Because body posture is so important for confidence at this age, I will be emphasizing some fun strengthening work that will support their growing posture and internal support. We will work on rhythm, timing, balance, and spatial awareness in and across the floor work. In the 'exploring and creating' part of the class we will do some guided improvisation and develop the idea of personal embodied gesture to bring out the creative genius in each of them. The class will always culminate into a choreographed movement phrase that we will build upon throughout a full month of classes.
$18 for a drop in or $150 for a series of 10 classes
Contact Alyson Boell
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Interested in renting space?
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The closed studio, Studio C, features 680 square feet of spring-loaded Harlequin dance floor, ballet barres and mirrors designed by and for professional dancers. This is also a great space for private meetings. The Open Studio features 1150 square feet of spring-loaded Harlequin dance floor as well as rigging for aerial silks and other aerial arts. The public can view classes and rehearsals in progress. The Open Studio can also be adapted for intimate performances. In addition, one or both studios may be rented for special events and for full days.
Classes & Workshops
Peak Hours $22/hr | "Regulars" Peak $18/hr | Off Peak $18/hr | "Regulars" Off Peak $13/hr
Rehearsal (non-income producing)
All Peak Hours & Non-Regulars Off Peak $12/hr | "Regulars" Off Peak $10/hr
Special Events
Peak Hours $65/hr | Off Peak $50/hr | Day Rental $450
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The Launchpad is brought to you by Dance Initiative and Carbondale Arts
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76 S 4th Street, Carbondale, CO · 970.963.1680
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