Hey Dance Temple Family,
*WE ARE OUTSIDE at INNISFREE FARM THIS SUNDAY!**
We will be having an Equinox Fire! Please spread the word.
River is back facilitating Dance Temple this Sunday at Innisfree Farm for a special Autumn Equinox celebration. Come kick off your shoes and dive into movement together in this beautiful place. This may be our last dance outside... TBC. All are welcome.
DANCE TEMPLE COMOX VALLEY ~ with River
FALL EQUINOX: Raising Our Freqeuncy
Sunday September 21
Innisfree Farm & Botanical Gardens
3636 Trent Rd, Royston
Gates open: 10:15am
Dance: 10:30am
Closing Circle at 12 Noonish
$20-$15 sliding scale
(CASH ONLY on the door)
*Kids are welcome! *SEE FAMILY AGREEMENTS BELOW*
Teenagers by donation.
*No glass allowed on the farm. Please leave all glass items including glass water bottles and jars at home - thanks.
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FALL EQUINOX ~ Raising Our Frequency ::
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead
Autumn Equinox is here! The Equinox is not just one day. It strikes the tuning fork, sending out a vibrational field of energy that reverberates for the next 3 months. Within 24 hours we also have a total solar eclipse. What we tune into at this time matters, as it sets the stage for what's to come.
Dancing in community has never been more powerful. Through movement, breath and beat, we can raise our collective field of energy together, rising above the chaos of our times into a state of pure potential and joy.
What are you yearning for? What are you dreaming in? As we cast our fears into the fire, what are you going to do with this pure potential energy?
Nature is our ally, as we connect with the healing power of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Spirit. All are welcome.
See you OUTSIDE on the grassy dance floor!
Love,
River
<3
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'FALL EQUINOX' ALTAR:
You are invited to bring an object that connects you with Fall Equinox and/ or raising our frequency. This will be energised with our collective energy during our dance, and then you can take it home at the end, to carry the energy and blessings forward in your life.
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:: RIVER ::
River (Helen Pattinson) facilitates a deep-dive transformative journey through body and soul to shake off the shackles that keep you small, so you can reclaim your innate power, freedom and joy. River is a Certified Dancing Freedom™ facilitator and Somatic Yoga teacher, and has been guiding movement journeys in the Comox Valley for 15 years. For more info on River's offerings: www.inspiredearthprojects.com
We are deeply grateful to to gather and dance on the unceded Traditional Territory of the K'ómoks First Nation, traditionally referred to as the Sahtloot, Sasitla, Ieeksun, Pentlach and Xa' Xe peoples, the traditional keepers of this land.
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:: NEW DT FAMILY AGREEMENTS & OPTIONS ::
Dance Temple welcomes families and children! To meet the diverse needs of our dancers and to honour this beautiful land and it’s stewards we have created special "family agreements":
OPTION 1 - DANCING WITH YOUR KIDS
- Parents are responsible for children at all times (*unless the children join the children’s program, ages 6 to 12)
- Children must remain with their parents throughout the dance
- Trees and plants are to be respected and not damaged, i.e. no picking berries, breaking branches or climbing trees
- The general Dance Temple agreements apply to children as well
OPTION 2 - JOIN THE SUPERVISED KIDS PROGRAM:
- The children’s program is offered by Calia Gregory. She offers a playful and creative exploration through arts and crafts outdoors on the farm.
- The program runs 10:30AM to 12:15PM for all children between the ages of 6 and 12.
- Suggested donation to cover childcare cost is $5-10 (No one turned away for lack of funds.)
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:: DANCE TEMPLE AGREEMENTS ::
In this space we collectively agree to:
*Develop compassion, awareness, acceptance
*Deepen into a body-centred meditation
*No talking on the dance floor
*Barefoot preferred.
*No cellphones
*No instruments
*No photography
*No drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicants.
ON BOUNDARIES & TOUCH:
We recognise that touch and physical proximity can mean different things to different people. In this space we practice self-awareness of our own bodies, and the ways in which we engage with the moving bodies of others. We define consent as freely given, enthusiastic agreement for mutual participation.
WHEN APPROACHING OTHERS:
Make no assumptions!
Look for a yes, look for eye contact
Respect any no (including when someone is ignoring you or moves away from you.) Respect a Solo Dancer’s right to their space. Do not engage in physical touch without clear consent.
This is a transformational space for dance, healing, prayer, laughter, joy, sadness and everything in between.
ALL AGES, ALL GENDER IDENTITIES & EXPRESSIONS, ALL BODIES WELCOME!
-Love from the Dance Temple Team: River, Paddy, Aaron and Mark xox
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