The Winter Season of Ecstatic dance brings a variety of explorations that are both profound and light (Less is More, Holy, Snow, Money, Shadow Play, Just My Luck). We need it all, don't we?
January 20 is MONEY - Money is...whatever you want it to be: power, evil, a burden, freedom. We see what come us as we dance with money. DJ Brown Bear.
Located at The Grand Traverse Circuit on 14th Street. The building looks like church. Parking in the lot behind the building or on the street. Enter on the street side entrance. It has a ramp so it is accessible for those with limited mobility. All bodies are welcome to dance with us.
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Each time we gather we begin by relaxing into our bodies and pausing to allow our full selves to arrive. Then we explore the theme in various ways - sharing, moving, playing - to prime ourselves for expression and weave our group together.
Dance is the main event. The hour-long playlist will carry you through an experience of gradual opening, energy building, transformation, release, integration, and rest.
The dance is for free-form expression of however you are in the moment. We practice letting go and letting come, in a consent-based space.
When the music is finished there will be time for optional sharing about anything that happened during the dance. Then we close and return to our lives, with more attunement to our bodies and ourselves.
Any form of dancing or movement is allowed as long as it is safe for everyone. All people of all sizes, types, and ages welcome.
Registration not required.
Pay as able $10-20 for each dance, Venmo @JStar-Williams or cash at the dance. A lot goes into the creation of this experience and everyone's contribution is needed to keep it going.
Things to consider bringing:
**Yourself exactly as you are
**Water
**Clothing that will keep your temperature comfortable and allow you to move freely
**If you feel moved to do so: something to share: poem, song, snack, a beautiful item, rattle, etc.
Guidelines:
**Come as you are and accept others as they are
**Move in anyway you wish as long at it s safe for all
**Approach others slowly if you wish to move near or with them
**No substances: phones, alcohol, drugs
**No conversation on the dance floor, but make all the sound you like.
Take care of yourself. You are responsible for your well-being.
Check in with yourself often to make sure everything you are doing feels good to you. It can be easy to get overwhelmed or follow the group when you really would be more comfortable with something else. It is always okay to do something different if it will feel more supportive for you. Take responsibility for your experience, including by letting Jeanie know if you have a suggestion or need support around something.
Jeanie has been hosting Ecstatic Dance in Traverse City since 2016.
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