Dance Temple Victoria w Naomi

Can you feel it? Have you seen them? yes... something is stirring; coming up from the earth.... even while snow still falls from the sky, the days are getting longer and tender new life is reaching up through the soil... As the snowdrops boldly announce new beginnings, inviting you to allow something new to stir in you and venture out into the dance of life. Music and light facilitation by Naomi DETAILS: Doors open at 10:15am Dance from 10:30am-12pm Sliding scale: $15-$30 at the door; $10-$15 for low income Newcomers are welcome! No prior experience necessary. Dance Temple is a recurring weekly event, every Sunday. **SHIRTS ON PLEASE** Please keep your shirt on, regardless of your gender (we've had a fair bit of feedback around this of late and have decided out of fairness to ask everyone to keep their shirts on) ** IF YOU INTEND TO SWEAT ** Please consider caring for yourself and others by: 1) Taking a shower before you arrive 2) Bringing a towel to wipe up any wake you leave behind **SCENT-FREE SPACE** Please refrain from wearing anything scented in the space (including essential oils) ** CELL PHONE USE ** By popular request we have a 'no cell phone use' policy in the dance space. If you need to use your device, please do so in the foyer or outside. As you can imagine, it's distracting otherwise. ** DANCING & CONSENT ** Enjoy your own personal dance or spark up creative movement with others, if there is mutual agreement. If you wish to dance with another, look for eye contact or the body language of an invitation (if that isn't there then it's a "no"). Remember that a person's willingness to dance can change from moment to moment or week to week. At any time you, or the person you are dancing with, may choose to end the encounter by moving away, or bowing with hands in prayer. ** TALKING ** The dance floor is a no-talking zone. This is again done to remove any distractions and to allow for dropping in more fully. If you need to have a conversation, however brief, please step out into the foyer or go outside. If you witness a conversation happening, you are welcome to gently remind people of this request (with a gesture). ** KIDS ** Kids under 12 are free! AND -- Parents are asked to kindly monitor their kids, especially during the beginning and ending. If it's quiet, and your kids aren't - please see that they are guided into relative silence. Otherwise we will ask you to take them outside so as not to distract others from the proceedings. **SHOES** Please go barefoot or wear only indoor shoes or sneakers in the dance space. HERE'S MORE OF WHAT DANCE TEMPLE OFFERS: • Practice freedom of expression through movement, while respecting and being aware of those around you. • Tune into an eclectic selection of musical flavors from a revolving lineup of experienced facilitators. • Inspire and explore new ways to move your body. • Explore the altar space for contemplation, reflection and intention setting. • Learn to enter into a state of trance without the use of substances (no drugs or alcohol please). • Non denominational opening and closing (can be in the form of a prayer, meditation or circle) • Minimal facilitation. You are free to move as you wish. IN CLOSING: Please arrive early or on time so that we may all journey together. Bring a water bottle. Breathe. Take care of yourself, others and the space. Wear comfortable clothing for movement. Be prepared to sweat. A portion of the proceeds of all Dance Temple sessions goes to RAVEN Trust as an act of reconciliation. We acknowledge with respect that we gather on unceded Lekwungen Territory, home of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. We are deeply grateful to live, work, dance and play on this land.