The Dance Sanctuary has been offering transformational Conscious Dancefloors for over a decade and is now bringing Ecstatic Dance to the very beautiful SoulSpace Barn. Dance your heart out in the stunning oak beamed barn or venture outside into the picturesque courtyard to dance or chill surrounded by birdsong & countryside.
We all have the potential to express ourselves freely, whether that be through dancing, singing or any other creativity, but most of us have either been conditioned out of this or have felt silenced/been shut down in the past. If you are yearning to have more freedom in your physical, mental & emotional world and your health is a priority to you then perhaps this is for you?
"I was thinking about my ‘why’ I come to this Ecstatic Dance and it’s for so many reasons but mainly because I can just come exactly as I am which is always different each week, it takes no effort to turn up because there is no effort or expectation and I love that! " (Sheryl)
ECSTATIC DANCE at The Dance Sanctuary is a powerful yet no pressure, nurturing space that gives you the freedom to just BE YOU. Whether you are feeling anxious, excited, stressed, sad or happy, you can show up and dance with whatever you are experiencing in life. Marie has a light hearted, down to earth yet emotive approach to this transformational life practice & an abundance of wisdom/experience to share.with you all.
ECSTATIC DANCE JOURNEY:
Ecstatic Dance is a barefoot freedance experience combined with gentle Somatic guidance & uplifting soundwave to help you loosen up & let go on the dancefloor. Reconnecting you with YOUR DANCE. Your birthright. Ecstatic Dance is based on the wisdom that our bodies know how they need and want to move in order to heal, strengthen, release stress and be nourished. We dance to EXPRESS, not impress. Connecting to the music & your body, dancing with whatever is present for you in any way that feels right for you. Step in perhaps feeling self conscious, anxious, or awkward (this is very normal!) and step out feeling elated, lighter & brighter! Move shyly, mildly or wildly! Anything goes...
No judgement. No rules. No expectation. No hierarchy. No comprison. No dance police!
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THE MUSIC:
Marie creates an bespoke, intuitive wave of music that is soothing, soulful, earthy, tribal, heart opening, euphoric & fun. Inspired by all genres of world music from tribal beats to euphoric house to drum & bass to ambient sounds to name a few. This practice is about dropping out of the overthinking mind and into the body, allowing your movement to be inspired by the music. Each soundwave follows an energy template made up of 9 key elements that support you through a complete wheel of embodiment:
Ground. Connect. Release. Open. Elevate. Celebrate. Integrate. Earth. Rest
We will end our dance journey relaxing with some grounding, gentle sounds & silence taking time to integrate our experience.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This is an inclusive life practice for ALL ages, sizes, genders, fitness levels & health conditions. Absolutely no experience is required and you don't have to be a 'dancer' Is it time to commit to your wellbeing, to feel better about yourself & your body, to break free from self sabotage, stress & your overthinking mind? Or do you simply love music & miss your dancing days? Or perhaps you're seeking community & a sense of belonging? Each person comes for different reasons but all receive so much more than they came for.
For booking & details:
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COMMUNITY GET TOGETHER:
We start & finish with an opening, closing circle and there will be community time at the end to connect & make new dancing friends with a fruit social. Hope you like satsumas!
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