“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have.”
– Eckhart Tolle
Just BE – An Ecstatic Dance with Mr. Berg-E
Summer is at its height. The warmth, the light, the fullness of life; it’s easy to rush through it, to plan the next thing, to miss the moment we’re already in. But what if we slowed down enough to really feel it? What if we allowed ourselves to just be; here, now, in this body, in this breath?
The Stoics remind us: you could leave life right now, let that determine what you do and say and think. This dance is an invitation to honor that truth. To be present for life, for this fleeting season, for each other. Come dance not to escape, but to arrive. Let’s just be - together.
- Mr. Berg-E
About Mr. Berg-E
As a sonic alchemist Mr. Berg-E's heart-lead mission is to craft playful and inspiring soundscapes that ignite the dance floor. He blends a myriad of genres, from House, D&B and bass music to disco, funk and organica in seamless fashion; curating emotional and evocative journeys that uplift and invigorate. Be ready to be moved.
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/mr_berg-e
Sunday July 6th
Doors Open: 10:15am
Dance: 10:30am
Closing Circle at 12 noon
Innisfree Farm and Botanical gardens
3636, Trent Road
$20-$15 sliding scale
(CASH ONLY on the door)
*** No glass allowed on the farm, please leave all glass items at home ***
::PARKING::
Come early if you want to park on Trent road. Space is limited so if you are coming late please park on Baden Road, accessed via Cameron Road (especially if you are coming later)
::NEW DANCE TEMPLE FAMILY AGREEMENTS AND 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 - Supervised Kid's program:
This program will be from 10:30AM to 12:15PM for all children between the ages of 6 and 12.
Suggested donation of $5-10 to cover cost of providing childcare, and no one turned away for lack of funds
::LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT::
I respectfully acknowledge that the land we gather on is on the Unceded Traditional Territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
::DANCE TEMPLE AGREEMENTS::
In this space we collectively agree to:
*Develop compassion, awareness, acceptance
*No talking on the dance floor
*No cellphones
*No instruments
*No photography
*No drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicants.
*Tops to be worn throughout the dance and around the property for all gender expressions, bikini top is the minimum coverage requested by the landowners, please be respectful of this boundary.
::ON BOUNDARIES & TOUCH::
We recognize 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 EXPRESSIONS, ALL ABILITIES, ALL BODIES WELCOME!
-Love from the Dance Temple Team: Patty, River, Aaron and Mark xoxo
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