Dance Temple Comox Valley - Play it Forward - Mr.Berg-E

Sunday SEPTEMBER 10th :: Play it Forward :: Dance Temple CV :: with Mr.Berg-E INNISFREE FARM 3636 Trent Rd, Royston Arrive: 10:15am Dance: 10:30 AM Closing Circle: 12 Noon $20-$15 sliding scale (CASH ONLY) *Kids are welcome! (and free) Teenagers by donation. “This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” [Alan Watts] :: PLAY it Forward :: Play. What do you think of when you read that word? What images come to the forefront of your mind? Is "Play" something that you do after you finish work? When all of the serious bits are sorted? Or is "Play" more than that? Is it an intrinsic and valuable part of being? If you were to ask me, the answer is emphatically, "yes!". We live each day "playing" a myriad of roles, friend, sibling, lover, coworker, etc. And as we take on and express ourselves in each role we play the part according to the rules that have been established, either via open discussion and agreement or tacitly. What if we were to play that role more playfully? How might we show up and engage in the roles we play knowing that we are "playing a role"? This Sunday you are invited to come and be curious; to be like a child again, fresh and full of wonder. Let us play together in this sacred way and remember that we are all here on Earth to play together. “The final stage of wisdom is becoming a kid again.” [Maxime Lagacé] :: 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 all types of house, D&B and bass music to disco, funk and organica. This is Sacred playtime and you are all invited. I respectfully acknowledge that the land we gather on is on the Unceded Traditional Territory of the K’ómoks First Nation and the Pentlach people, the traditional keepers of this land. Mr.Berg-E's Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/mr_berg-e ***************** All ages, all gender identities and expressions, all bodies welcome. *wear comfortable clothes *bring a water bottle *bring a friend (optional) ***************** :: NEW DANCE TEMPLE 'FAMILY' AGREEMENTS & 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 - Dance 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 - Enjoy our Wildcraft Kids Activity: Each week we have an activity for kids offered by a member of the WildCraftPlay team. $10 donation per child appreciated. Learn more at www.wildcraftplay.com 10:30AM to 12:15PM for children between the ages of 6 and 12. DANCE TEMPLE AGREEMENTS: In this space we collectively agree to: *Develop compassion, awareness, acceptance *Deepen into a body-centred meditation *No talking on the dance floor *Barefoot preferred. Or clean outdoor shoes (for indoor dances) *No cellphones *No instruments *No photography *No drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicants. ON BOUNDARIES & TOUCH: We recognise 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 IDENTITIES & EXPRESSIONS, ALL BODIES WELCOME! -Love from the Dance Temple Team: River, Paddy, Aaron and Mark xox