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Letter From the Director

Be inspired, uplifted!
Read Still & Moving Center’s personalized
Letter from the Director
by Renee Tillotson
from Hawaii to our worldwide community!

Our monthly Letter from the Director seeks to inspire members of our worldwide community.
The lead Life at the Center article or story gives examples of mindful living, of finding community, of vibrant wellbeing amid global dis-ease, of personal insight into some of today’s big-picture issues, of humor in the face of despair.

Each issue honors excellence in one of our teachers, students, or staff members in the Magnificence in Our ‘Ohana section.
Our Celebrating Magnificent Business article highlights a local business or nonprofit organization for its sustainable or charitable or mindful, or otherwise excellent practices.

Our Healthy Life Tip passes on a precious nugget of practical living experience for body, mind, or soul.

The Word to the Wise of the month summarizes or shines light on the dominant theme of that month’s letter with cogent, pithy, or poetic words that illuminate our heart’s wisdom. Our Video Fav adds a touch of humor or beauty to the end of the letter.

Still & Moving Center’s Director, Renée Tillotson,
curates, edits, or writes every component of this monthly missive, the Letter from the Director. She draws heavily from her lifelong learning at the Institute of World Culture in Santa Barbara, and her deep study of the philosophy of Theosophy. Her inspiration in these letters also comes from her mindfulness training in the Nia technique, her word crafting experience teaching English and writing play scripts, and her decades of writing in professional and business contexts.

As a long-time reader of the Aquarian Almanac, she is now an inveterate collector of inspirational quotes for the Still & Moving Center Almanac, which she creates annually. Her ongoing quote collection adds extra sparkle to the Letter from the Director. 

Renée appeals to the indulgence of her friends, family members, students, and the rest of the world’s characters whose stories and photos appear for all the world to read and see in these letters. She thanks all of them for allowing their stories to make our lives a little brighter, funnier, more bearable, and even nobler, when seen through the lens of magnificence.

 

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Upcoming Events

Aug 27, 2023 August 27, 2023, - January 7, 2024,
Global, HI United States
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The body is resilient. Human beings are born resilient. Nia movement and Nia routines provide the perfect map to develop body and life resilience skills.

Are you ready to systematically approach a new piece of Nia choreography each week? Ready to dive into deep conversation and exploration of how you live Nia in your life and in your teaching? This group experience provides you with week-by-week support, professional guidance, good cheer and friendship within a small, personalized context...

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Sep 17, 2023 September 17, 2023, - December 10, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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    This class is for 7 to 12 year olds 12 week Fall Series: Sep 17 to Dec 10, 2023 (no class Nov 26, 2023)Sundays, 3:30-4:30 pm Plus performances for Diwali Nov 12 and Merry & Bright Dec 16Price: $230   This class is for children aged 7-12 yrs old Participation in this hula […]

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Sep 21, 2023 September 21, 2023, - December 14, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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    This class is for 3 to 6 year olds 12 week Fall Series: Sep 21 to Dec 14, 2022 (no class Nov 23, 2022) Thursdays, 4:00- 4:45 pm Plus performances for Diwali Nov 12 and Merry & Bright Dec 16, 2023 Price: $230   This class is for children aged 3-6 yrs old Participation […]

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Nov 14, 2023 November 14, 2023, - December 12, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm HSTNovember 14 - December 12, 2023Price: $150 plus tax This series is held on Tuesdays at 4:00 pm Students will have the opportunity to perform at our annual Merry & Bright celebration Dec 16, 2023 In this weekly series, keiki aerialists will learn choreography and routine progression. Possible apparatus include aerial hammock […]

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Nov 14, 2023 November 14, 2023, - December 12, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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  Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15 pm HSTNovember 14 - December 12, 2023Price: $150 plus tax This 5 week series will culminate in a performance at our annual Merry & Bright Celebration Dec 16, 2023 In this class, you will learn dance skills in the Hammock, as well as in floor exercises and stretching. The techniques […]

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Nov 18, 2023 November 18, 2023, - December 16, 2023,
Global, HI United States
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Saturdays, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm November 18 - December 16, 2023*Price: $150 plus tax *This series is held on Saturdays at 11:15 am Students will have the opportunity to perform at our annual Merry & Bright celebration December 16, 2023. In this weekly series, keiki aerialists will learn choreography and routine progression. Possible apparatus include […]

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Dec 16, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Global, HI United States
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Merry & Bright Celebration  In-person & OnlineDecember 16, 2023 @ 5:00 - 7:00 pm HST FREE Welcome to our jolly annual Merry & Bright celebration! Enjoy performances and participate in demos with our talented teachers and students! Watch for more details for this year’s festivities above and beyond our traditional aerial, dance, Nia and hula! […]

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Dec 21, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
HI United States
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Slient Night Solstice Sing-Along with Malia Helela & Dustin Hara In-person & Online Thursday December 21, 2023 8:30 - 9:30 pm Hawaii Standard Time Join us for a night of live contemplative music and song. Malia Helela & Dustin Hara will lead this heartfelt sing-along with the intention to extend peace to all beings this holiday […]

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Jan 01, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Global, HI United States
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MARK YOUR ALMANACS! New Year’s SuperClass 2024 with your Still & Moving Center faculty Monday, January 1, 20243:00-5:00 pm HST (5-7:00 pm PST) Extra time for Aerial classes and Bodywork samplets Free! Invite your friends, near & far! Spaces are limited - Watch for details TBA Our In-person & Online combos offer: 4 mini-classes in […]

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Jan 14, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
HI United States
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Sunday, January 14, 2024 @ 5:00 - 7:00 pm $69/adult$49 (under 14yrs)Bundle & save with Kumu Malia's 2 hour workshops*:$69/ 1 Hawaiian Workshop$99/ 2 Hawaiian Workshops$139/ 3 Hawaiian Workshops *Includes: Puana Lomilomi workshop, Palena workshop, Waikiki Walk Story, Intro to Hula Connect with the ‘āina for a walking tour bordering Waikīkī beach from Waikiki Walls […]

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