Fall is landing in the Valley, reminding us that the only constant in life is change. Can we flow with impermanence, or do we resist? Can it be fun? Let's dance through it all....
With the coming of the rains, we return to Buchanan Hall with DJ DRIEM (Aaron) who is back and excited to facilitated a juicy dance with lots of ancestral rhythms and global flavours and some new creations of his own.
This Sunday's dance is dedicated to LunaBelle Pearl Moonbeam - a sweet little kitty who passed away last week.
https://soundcloud.com/driem
Sunday Sep 28
Doors Open: 10:15am
Dance: 10:30am
Closing Circle at 12 noon
Buchanan Hall
2674 Dunsmuir, Cumberland
$20-$15 sliding scale
(CASH ONLY on the door)
*** No glass allowed on the farm, please leave all glass items at home ***
::LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT::
I respectfully acknowledge that the land we gather on is on the Unceeded 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.
*** No glass allowed on the farm, please leave all glass items at home ***
*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