# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Home Body Outdoor Dance - 4th March
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: WHAT IS HOME BODY?

Home Body is an outdoor movement meditation dance enabling greater presence, creative possibility, awareness and aliveness.

Home Body is a silent space that invites a moving conversation with the nature without and within - the home that is our own bodies and this body of land. With gentle facilitation and a range of music, invitations are offered to harvest the wisdom in movement and the spaces between.

Inspired by Open Floor embodiment practice, Home Body is a chance to express what is true through dance. To move and include whatever is present.

WHY OUTDOORS?

Dancing outdoors creates unique opportunities to encounter our bodies in relationship to beautiful Djaara Country, as we tour through the natural flora and fauna we live with.

HOW DOES IT WORK OUTDOORS?

You will receive a headset to hear the music and facilitator's voice to support you in your dance. Using headsets (instead of loudspeakers) means there is no environmental noise, and participants can each control their own volume.

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WHEN: 7.30 - 9 pm Wednesday 4th March 2026

WHERE: Direction Stone, Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park, Armstrong Court, Castlemaine, Victoria. Meet at the clearing at the top of the hill by the gazebo (See map in Facebook post)

WHERE TO PARK: Kalimna Rd, Castlemaine (See map in Facebook post). Park on dirt road by sign for Kalimna Point and walk 2-3 min up the hill to the clearing.

PRICE:  $15 standard, $10 concession (unwaged, low wage). No cost if directly affected by bushfires.

(Free volunteer crew position may be available assisting setup and packup - please inquire if interested)

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NOTES ON WEATHER & FIRE SAFETY:

The event will be cancelled immediately if there are extreme weather conditions, which may include:

Updated fire alerts for our area

Very poor air quality due to smoke

Other conditions that make the event unsafe

Please stay aware of updated fire information and make choices that support your wellbeing first. If conditions change, participants will be notified immediately of any changes or cancellations.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A lively and sometimes sweaty dance!

A range of music to support your movement

Moving in silence, with an opportunity to talk afterwards

No choreography to learn. Some invitations to explore movement will be given

A glorious sunset and moonrise!

Closeness to beautiful trees, grass, rocks, changing weather and wildlife

Non-judgmental space where all bodies and genders are welcome

Drug, alcohol and photography free

The ground where we dance is fairly flat, but also very uneven and rough in spots. Please take care where you step and dance

Getting to the dance area requires 2-3 min walk up hill on rocky, sometimes uneven ground

WHAT TO BRING:

Wear loose clothing that is comfortable to move and sweat in

Shoes to dance on rough ground (or barefoot if this is comfortable)

A water bottle

Hat and sunscreen

For when the sunsets - torch, layers of clothing/blanket

No prior dance experience is needed

An open mind and heart. Come as as you are

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ABOUT YOUR HOME BODY FACILITATOR

Home Body is a conscious dance series first facilitated by Francis Icasiano and Jono Finighan in Brunswick, Melbourne.

As an act of belonging and building relationship with his home town in Castlemaine, Francis offers Home Body again. A passionate dancer and playful soul Francis still intends to embark on the Open Floor teacher training path (when it reopens in 2027!) 

Founder of Beyond Words a life-story initiative for the elderly, Francis invites deep listening and brings over a decade of experience of conscious dance classes and workshops in Australia and internationally. Francis is also involved in other community initiatives in Castlemaine - as San FranDisco silent disco practitioner he brings joyous dance and banging tracks to the streets with the D-Tour trio. He also initiated the Art of Grieving group exploring grief, loss and love through communal creative expression.

This event is brought to you in collaboration with D-Tour silent disco tours.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/castlemaine/home-body-outdoor-dance-4th-march/200029630550448
- **Event Categories**: workshops, parties, entertainment, meditation, health-wellness, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 43

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Castlemaine
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Direction Stone, Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park, 2 Armstrong Court, Castlemaine, Victoria
- **lat**: -37.06493
- **long**: 144.22775
- **full address**: Direction Stone, Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park, 2 Armstrong Court, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Home Body Outdoor Dance - 4th March being held?
  - **A:** Home Body Outdoor Dance - 4th March takes place on Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am to Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Direction Stone, Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park, 2 Armstrong Court, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Home Body Outdoor Dance - 4th March?
  - **A:** Home Body Outdoor Dance - 4th March is organized by Home Body.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Home Body Outdoor Dance - 4th March is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Castlemaine, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Home Body Outdoor Dance - 4th March sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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