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CRS Seeks Dance and Yoga Instructors

Posted February 20, 2010 - 1:44pm by CRS Staff

We are currently in the process of putting together our new class schedule following our re-opening (after a major renovation of our space) in mid-March, and we are looking for more teachers, especially dance instructors to take advantage of all the improvements we are making.Read more

Remembering Yuko Sueta

Posted February 18, 2010 - 6:55pm by CRS Staff

Dear All,

As many of you know, our dear friend, Yuko Sueta, passed away on October 31, 2009 after a long battle with breast cancer. 

In her last week, Yuko left the following note for all of us:

after all things are over,
i would love to have the biggest happiest party with you all.
musicians would play music,
dancers would dance,
drinkers would drink all day.
please all the people who helped me once join the party!!

The time has now come for us to honor her final wishes by holding a Memorial Party in her remembrance!
The event, entitled "Galaxy," will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at a place that was close to Yuko's heart and community -  

Studio B.P.M., 237 Kent Ave. (between Grand St. and N. 1st St.), Brooklyn NY, from 4:00 PM to midnight. 

Yuko Sueta memorial flyer


Music and dance performances will be given by many of Yuko's friends (see the list of presenters below). Some of her film and video work will be projected on the walls, and her photographs will be on display. We will also be offering some of Yuko's unique artwork, jewelry, and clothing for sale to raise funds to help cover the expenses of this event, giving any extra money to her family in Japan. Yuko's mother will also be attending this event - her first time back to the U.S. since Yuko's passing. 

Please join us for this final, happy event remembering the beautiful life of Yuko Sueta!

For anyone who wishes to speak - you are more than welcome! You can let us know in advance, or just at the event, if the moment takes you.
Feel free to bring any food or snacks to share. Drinks will be provided by B.P.M. via their bar.

We also need help from any volunteers for the day - please email Ayane at kampai@ayanekurai.com

no cover charge, all are welcome. Please forward this invitation to anyone you think may be interested!

Featuring Performances by:

The Tzu Chi Foundation Singers
Mana Hashimoto
Tartar Lamb
Merc (IfWhen)
Emanuel Ruffler Sextet
Koji Kumai
Genes and Machines
Apollo Heights
Tada Hirano
DJ Andre McLeod
DJ Atsushi Numata

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Soundproofing

Posted February 5, 2010 - 9:22pm by CRS Staff

new CRS subfloorHere is a good look at the new layers of flooring that have been put down to block out the noise and smell from the coffee shop below us:

At the bottom is the tin ceiling of Think Coffee. Above that there is about 10" of air and the beams that support our floor. Across those beams are the planks of our old floor. The floor is torn out here where they are going to install a ceramic tile entrance way.

On top of our old floor, they have laid a vapor barrier, a layer of 3/4" plywood, a thick layer of foam rubber, and another layer of 3/4" plywood.

They have actually started laying the finished maple hardwood on top of that. I'll show that in the next picture.

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New Yoga class starting!

Posted February 3, 2010 - 2:31pm by CRS Staff

Yoga with Mariko Endowith Mariko Endo
Saturdays in February
from 11 am – 12 pm
Class fee: $10

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Tuesday schedule changes

Posted January 29, 2010 - 7:35pm by CRS Staff

Beginning February 9, 2010, we will hold Yasuko's Guided Meditation from 6:30 – 7 pm.
Healing Clinic will run from 7 – 8 pm.
Yasuko's advanced ACIM class will continue to start at 8 pm.