Beginners Mind Workshop: Evolving Ecstatic Dance as Practice w Dae Gallina

Beginner’s Mind Workshop at The Riverside! *Evolving Ecstatic Dance as Practice* with Dae Gallina The workshop will be split into three parts to set us up for a great dance: body care, movement freedom, and partnering. *Body Care* — I'll be sharing from the Neurofascial Toolkit: what I consider the highest-benefit techniques for taking care of this miracle we call a human body. My favorite ways to move out stress and tension, increase overall vitality, and create a more connected experience of existing in — and dancing — your body. *Movement Freedom* — Focused on entry points into improvisation, offering more options for how you move. More options tends to mean greater enjoyment and more ways to express yourself. *Partnering* — Simple entry points into interacting with other humans on the dance floor. We start contact-free before giving the option for consensual contact. I'll be drawing on over fifteen years of attending ecstatic dances, as well as studying and practicing the science and art of moving the body. Whether you've been ecstatic dancing since the 90s or this is your first time, there will be something for you. Material is designed with all body types in mind — modifications always available. You will not be put on the spot or forced to do anything. All partnering is optional, with solo options throughout. I strive to hold a trauma-aware container where you can learn and grow at the edge your nervous system allows in the moment. Join Dae on Skool for a deeper dive into his work!! https://www.skool.com/mixedmovementarts/about _____________________________________________________________________ Beginners Mind is an introductory play-shop series for all of us, regardless of experience or perceived ability. Come practice your fundamentals with experienced, inexperienced, and non-judgmental dance partners. You won’t get it wrong, You are a dancer! It is time to set yourself FREE! Step over the Threshold With your Community Reclaim your Nature Please plan to arrive at the venue a few minutes early. (And yes, still come if you’re running late:) Doors & Music @ 6:15. Group practice begins promptly at 6:30p. Emergent play-shops are informed by those who show up. Let’s play together. Your Ecstatic Re-Awakening awaits! ❤️ Donations are absolutely Loved!! ❤️. Ministry of Movement Culture Codes: Honoring Our Shared Space At the Ministry of Movement, we are committed to creating a space of deep presence, connection, and reverence for all who gather. We honor the role that various "medicines" can play in personal and collective journeys, and we invite our community members to engage with them in ways that are intentional, safe, and free of shame—outside of our gatherings. When it comes to our Wednesday Night Service, we ask that all who attend uphold the integrity of the space by arriving in and maintaining a state that allows for clarity, connection, and attunement. If you choose to partake in any "medicine" prior to joining us, we ask that you do so with mindfulness—ensuring that it aligns with the guiding principles of being true, kind, and necessary for both yourself and the collective while maintaining states of clarity, connection, and attunement to yourself and the container. To maintain a container of safety and sacred presence: We do not permit the consumption or carrying of any "medicines" during the Service or anywhere on the premises, including the patio. If someone arrives in a state where they are noticeably intoxicated or unable to remain clear, coherent, and communicative, they will be asked to leave. These requests are in place to support the well-being of our entire community and to uphold the integrity of our gatherings. We deeply appreciate your respect and understanding as we continue to cultivate a space of safety, reverence, and collective harmony. With love and gratitude, The Ministry of Movement