Dance Roulette: A Somatic Adventure (DAYLONG)

Dance Roulette is a somatic adventure in permission, play, and serendipity - and was consistently one of the highest-rated workshops at SoulPlay for the past 5 years.

Candice Holdorf and Gabriel Diamond have created a series of almost 250 unique movement invitations, scores, and constraints. Each dancer randomly chooses one. Everyone has something different, and no one knows what each other has.

Each new round of prompts invites a deeper layer of connection and possibility. It’s dance meets medicine ceremony in a group field.

Dance Roulette is designed to inspire, invite, and challenge dancers to discover new ways of movement and relating through archetypal solo, interactive, interrelational, and intergenerational inquiry.

To learn more about Dance Roulette, see our FAQs below.

LOGISTICS

Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA, 10am to 6pm (there will be a break for lunch).

We have a high expectation of personal responsibility and respect regarding consent and boundaries. We will open with a short circle addressing boundaries and safety. Doors open at 9:30am and close at 10am. This is a closed container. Late arrivals will not be admitted and will not receive a refund.

EQUITABLE PRICING STRUCTURE: 5 tickets at $150 available until sold out. Please only choose this option if you have low access to wealth. $200-$350 tickets available at sliding scale online until 11:30pm the day before the event. Please choose the price that best aligns with your financial situation. Choosing a higher price point makes it possible for us to provide lower-cost tickets to those with less access to wealth.

Volunteer opportunities may be available. Please reach out for more information.

Pre-sale ticket refunds - minus the Eventbrite fee - available until 7 days before the event. After that, you are responsible for finding someone to buy your ticket.

FAQs

Who should come to Dance Roulette?

This is for dancers who are experienced in processing emotions through freeform movement.

Who should not come to Dance Roulette?

People who are in the midst of a mental health crisis or who are not resourced to move through powerful emotions should seek out other avenues to get the support they need.

Do I need to have taken your Blindfolded Contact Dance class to take Dance Roulette?

No - but it’s highly encouraged. Please review our . That said, if you’ve taken our Blindfolded Contact workshop, it’s very helpful, as there might be opportunities to dance with those as well :)

Do I need to bring a partner?

You can come alone, with a partner, or a group of friends. There is no structured "partner dancing" - though there will be many opportunities to dance with others.

Is this like improv theater?

While your dance can certainly be spontaneous and improvised, this isn't theatrical improv in that there is no audience and no performance. All participants will be engaged in the dance at the same time.

Can I enjoy a few drinks before to help me loosen up?

No. Please do not drink or do any mood-altering substances before attending. Doctor-prescribed medications are fine. Dance Roulette encourages deep emotional exploration and requires sobriety and presence - not only for your protection but also for the protection of all participants. If you smell like alcohol or are obviously intoxicated, you will be asked to leave the space without a refund.

Who are the facilitators?

Candice and Gabriel are also the founders of Blindfolded Contact Dance and Vulnerable Rally. Learn more here: http://www.blindfoldedcontact.com/ and https://www.vulnerablerally.org/.

Also check out other Workshops in Berkeley, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Berkeley, Contests in Berkeley.