MACC is operated as a satellite facility to the Sunset Community Centre. As such we share programming and the support of the Sunset Community Association.
If you would like to run programs at Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre, please fill out this Program Proposal Form (PDF 102kb), and send it to the programmer at moberly@vancouver.ca
Arts & Health: Healthy Aging Through the Arts
Anna Kraulis and Olivia Davies
The Moberly Senior Dancers are part of Arts & Health, a unique arts initiative at community and seniors centres across greater Vancouver, which connects professional artists and seniors for collaborative art-making. The Moberly Senior Dancers, together with professional dance artists Anna Kraulis and Olivia Davies, explore cultural traditions, personal history and movement through improvisation and dance. Please sign up in person on the first day. Contact Oliver McTavish-Wisden at 604-718-6521 for further information or visit www.artsandhealth.ca.
146251 | Thu | Oct 4-Dec 6 | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM | FREE
Acting Kung Fu (16+ yrs)
Matthias Klenk
Do you love Kung Fu movies? Why not make one yourself? Acting Kung Fu is a class focused on staging Kung Fu choreographies live and for camera. Students will get into the basic ideas of Non-Verbal Dialogue, the narrative of fights, and the creation of fight choreographies. Another important part will be the preparation for and approach of a character. This physical class includes theory
and praxis, and is not a stage combat course.
147573 | Sun | Sep 23 – Dec 9 | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $140/12 sessions
Amazing Shaolin Arts (16+ yrs)
Matthias Klenk
Looking for an after-work, after-school workout with an ancient twist. Come and learn Shaolin style martial arts from instructor Matthias Klenk, a martial artist with over 10 years of experience.
146242 | Mon | Sep 17 – Dec 10 | 6:00 PM-7:15 PM | FREE
Belly Dance Performance Class (16+ yrs)
Georgina Daniels
Improvisation and choreography, two essential skills for bellydancers. Join Georgina Daniels to learn new choreographies, develop your personal improvisation style, and explore ways to adapt both approaches to solo and group dances. Some of the classes in this session will feature local musicians, giving students an opportunity to improvise to live music. Previous bellydance experience is required.
146245 | Mon | Sep 24-Nov 26 | 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM | $95/10 sessions | $12 drop-in
Community Sewing Project
Mohinder Sidhu
This community-based project group is led by community champion Mohinder Sidhu. This program is not a class, but rather a chance to meet new people in the neighborhood and develop or enhance your sewing skills together. Each semester, the group will work on a new project together! Some sewing machines are provided, but not guaranteed for every attendee.
146273 | Tues | Sep 11 – Dec 11 | 11:30 AM-1:00 PM | FREE
Food Skills for Families – Smart Budget (19+)
Canadian Diabetes Association
Join the Food Skills for Families FOOD SENSE program and learn to make delicious and healthy meals on a budget! Sign up for this six-week program and join us weekly for a three hour class.
187688 | Mon | Sept 24 – Oct 29 | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM | FREE
Girls Rock Camp (8-16 yrs)
Girls Rock Camp Vancouver
Girls Rock Camp Vancouver (GRCV) aims to empower female and non-binary youth through music creation. Focus on different musical genres, from rock, country, punk, pop, hip hop, and more, led by local female musicians, as well as workshops in songwriting and merch making (campers will screenprint their own tshirts). Youth will get hands on experience making music in different musical genres while learning the basics of music creation. No musical experience is necessary! All gear is provided.
146244 | Thu | Sep 13-Nov 29 | 3:30 PM-6:30 PM | $100/14 sessions
Hibret Amharic School (6-18 yrs)
Mekdes Gete
This class is for children interested in learning to read and write one of Ethiopia’s major languages, Amharic. In addition, students will also learn about Ethiopia’s culture, and history through music, dance and song. Once a month the group will have a day dedicated to cooking traditional Ethiopian dishes as well. To register, contact Mekdes Gete at mekdesgete@gmail.com.
179643 | Sat | Sep 15-Dec 8 | 1:00 PM-4:00 PM | FREE
Holistic Urban Gardening School (6-12 yrs)
Maggie O’Hara
In a safe and respectful environment, enjoy learning about organic gardening, dance, theatre and healthy living skills. Have fun in a relaxed and creative space and learn new skills every week!
179426 | Tue | Sep 11-Nov 27 | 4:00 PM-6:00 PM | $240/12 sessions
Making Apple Cider Vinegar with Dandelion (12+ yrs)
Lori Snyder
In this workshop, artist and herbologist Lori Snyder will be teaching participants how to make an apple cider vinegar tincture with dandelions, which will aid with digestion, lower blood pressure, improve heart health and more. Students will work with Lori the harvest the common plants in our area, improve and learn from the community garden, and learn how to create this unique tincture. Preregistration is required.
171836 | Sun | Sept 9 | 12:30 – 2:30 PM | $5/1 sessions
Move, Groove and Improve (50+ yrs)
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Move, Groove, and Improve is a program focused on active aging and well-being. Participants will engage in physical activities such as chair yoga and go on trips to community hubs to increase social connections. Instruction is in Punjabi. To register, please call South Vancouver Neighbourhood House at 604-324-6212.
146248 | Tue | Sep 11-Dec 11 | 10:00 AM-11:30 AM | FREE
146252 | Wed | Sep 12-Dec 12 | 10:00 AM-11:30 AM | FREE
Polymer Dance: intermediate/Advanced (16+ yrs)
Miriam Esquitin
Polymer Dance is a contemporary dance class and improvisation ensemble for non-professional dancers over the age of 16 with at least three years dance experience. If you are a dancer looking for formal training with professional-level teachers and love to improvise and perform, Polymer Dance is for you! For more information, contact polymerdance@gmail.com.
146253 | Tue | Sep 11 – Dec 4 | 7:00 PM-9:00 PM | $201.43/13 session | $17.14 dropin
Pop-Up Choir (11-18 yrs)
Jan Cooper
Pop-Up Choir is a youth program for singers who prefer to work within a large group in order to have fun, make friends, gain confidence, and learn proper vocal technique along with stage performance skills. This class encourages the group not only to sing English pop songs, but will also perform in Tagalog, K-pop,C-pop, J-pop, Spanish, and more. Program will conclude with creating music videos and a live performance.
184212 | Fri | Sep 14-Nov 30 | 4:30 PM-6:30 PM | $240/12 session
Shiamak’s Bollywood Jazz (4-7 yrs, 7-13yrs, 13+ yrs)
International Shiamak Davar
Shiamak revolutionized dance in Bollywood combining it with Western
jazz technique and giving it a structure. Energetic music, dance exercise and choreography makes this class a favourite among people of all ages. Shiamak Bollywood jazz class includes: body warm up and isolation exercises, group and/or duo activities, choreography in a routine. Participants need running shoes or bare feet as per comfort and water bottle. Optional performance opportunities. For more information, please visit www.shiamak.ca/vancouver.
(4-7yrs)
146262 | Wed | Sep 12-Nov 28 | 5:00 PM-5:45 PM | $195/12 sessions
(7-13yrs)
146264 | Wed | Sep 12-Nov 28 | 5:45 PM-6:45 PM | $195/12 sessions
(13+yrs)
146271 | Wed | Sep 12-Nov 28 | 6:45 PM-7:45 PM | $195/12 sessions
Syrian Food for the Soul (18+ yrs)
Tayybeh
This cooking workshop will highlight the richness, complexity, and most importantly regionalism of Syrian food. Each class would shed light on one of the Syrian culinary hubs namely Aleppo, Damascus, Latakia, Homs. This class will focus on what Tayybeh does best, homestyle food that feeds your body and soul and is reminiscent of your mum’s kitchen. Participants will get the chance to learn about the history of Syrian food and specialty ingredients, and the history of the city of focus for the day. Participants will also hear stories about our chefs and their cooking experiences back home and now in Canada and take part in preparing 3 items. The class would culminate in a little Syrian feast for everyone.
187731 | Sa | Sep 29 | 5:30 PM-8:00 PM | FREE
187733 | Sa | Oct 27 | 5:30 PM-8:00 PM | FREE
187734 | Sa | Nov 24 | 5:30 PM-8:00 PM | FREE
187737 | Sa | Jan 26 | 5:30 PM-8:00 PM | FREE
Taiko: Traditional Japanese Drumming (7+ yrs, 5-12 yrs)
Noriko Kim Kobayashi
Learn traditional Japanese drumming (Taiko) on real Japanese drums! Get a full body workout with a world music drumming experience, and work towards a performing opportunities. Beginners to drumming are welcome. Drum sticks and drums are provided.
Children’s Taiko Ensemble (5-12yrs)
184210 | Sa | Oct 6-Dec 1 | 10:00 AM-10:45 AM | $160/9 sessions
Adult Taiko Ensemble (18+ yrs)
183936 | Sa | Oct 6-Dec 1 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | $160/9 sessions
Fall classes, programs, events and workshops are now open for registration! Apart from the return of popular programs such as Move, Groove and Improve, Shiamak Bollywood Jazz and Food Skills for Families, we also have some new classes such as Syrian Food for the Soul,...
Moberly is proud to be hosting the All Bodies Dance Youth Project this August! This is an amazing project seeking youth interested in dance, both with and without disabilities. Sign up early...
The LINK Dance show is next Wednesday May 30th at 7:30pm at the Roundhouse Community Centre. All Bodies Dance, the MINE youth Project and Polymer Dance, all groups with connections with the Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre, will be performing as part of this amazing...
The Moberly Senior Dancers are preparing for the upcoming Arts & Health Showcase at the Roundhouse Community Centre on June 2nd, 10am - 2pm. Arts & Health: Healthy Aging Through the Arts is a working collaboration of seniors and Elders and professional artists, who...
Food Skills for Families Returns! With the help of the Canadian Diabetes Association, this free program for adults will teach participants how to make delicious and healthy meals on a budget! Sign up for this six-week program and join us weekly for a three hour class....
This Thursday, join the Moberly Senior Dancers and contemporary dancers Anna Kraulis and Olivia Davies for an open house, featuring dancing and tea! The Moberly Senior Dance Group is part of Arts & Health: Healthy Aging Through the Arts, which connects seniors and...
Creative Remix is now open for registration! This unique camp offers a creative remix of arts, culture, exploration and lots of fun! There will be outdoor and indoor activities including painting, singing, dancing and acting mixed with exercise and environmental...
Moberly is proud to announce a free new program for youth, Questions for the 21st Century. Questions for the 21st Century is intended to give young people a platform to speak their truth. Over the course of 9 sessions, participants will develop text to be spoken and...
Reframing Relations brings artists and the public together for arts-based dialogue about reconciliation in Canada. In this three part workshop, one Indigenous and one non-Indigenous artist-facilitator collaborate to design an artistic process for participants that...
Do you know about our partners, Polymer Dance? If you want to take contemporary dance class, improvise and perform, then these are your people! With Polymer Dance, you will improve your skills and body awareness and practice improvisational group dance, with the right...
Spring Registration at Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre is now open! We have new classes this semester, including a free program for teens called Questions for the 21st Century, a return of the free cooking class Food Skills for Families, a free three-day...
Are you an energetic, enthusiastic and responsible individual with a passion for the arts and working with children? Moberly Arts and Culture is seeking a dynamic and organized Creative REMIX Art Camp Supervisor and two Camp Leaders to implement and lead children...
Join us at Moberly on Sunday, February 4th for a new workshop with Lori Snyder. Come discover how to make your own tinctures using apple cider vinegar and dandelion. Lori Snyder will share the health benefits of tinctures such as aiding digestion and lowering blood...
Are most of your usual Spring break camps full? Fear not, Glow Kids will be offering an annual Spring Break Musical Theatre Camp at Moberly. This year, from March 19 - 29, kids will learn to sing, dance, act, and build costumes/sets through arts and crafts projects....
Want to learn how to sew? Or enhance the sewing skills you already have? Community leader Mohinder Sidhu wants to help you with your sewing projects while bringing the community together to learn this useful skill! Join us on Tuesday mornings at 10am to participate in...
Moberly Arts and Culture is featuring a special bollywood jazz workshop from Shiamak Davar to the Vancouver community on December 20th, from 6 - 7pm. Shiamak revolutionized dance in Bollywood combining it with Western jazz technique and giving it a structure....
Do you love Kung Fu movies? Why not make one yourself? Acting Kung Fu is a class focused on staging Kung Fu choreographies live and for camera. The classes include, stretching, some Iron Palm (strengthen of skin and muscles), basic kicks and punches. In the...
Come discover how to make your own all natural beeswax salve with infused medicines. Lori Snyder will share the most common plants that can be harvested from our urban settings and teach you how to infuse the plant materials into oils to make your own lip balms and...