Dancing Freedom: Freedom through Structure

https://www.trybooking.com/COGZL I've come to Melbourne for the holydaze and cannot think of leaving back to the Sunshine Coast without offering a community dance ceremony around the fire and under the sky @ the Lighthouse in Kangaroo Ground to honor the New Moon in Capricorn and welcome in 2024 with my extended community. Join us on Saturday January 13th to dance with, anchor and ground your intentions and visions for the year ahead- into your body & heart- witnessed by the elements of nature. We will gather outside of the city, in a private venue, so we can attune more deeply to the cycles, sounds and sights of the natural world and our own body rhythm. We will work with ritual, dance and intention to harness the energies of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether within and around us. The theme we will be dancing with is: 'Freedom Through Structure.' For just like the river could never flow as wildly without the containment of the banks to hold it- we too can be even more wild and free as we journey towards our next destination when we are supported and held by the structure we implement in our lives. So let's come together between earth and sky- in a ritual dance to honour the structure that Capricorn invites and plant some intentions for the year ahead so we can set ourselves free to thrive in the wild garden of our lives. There is no way to do it wrong, simply bring yourself and your pulsing heart. I shall meet you there <3 ~Phoenix What: Dancing Freedom and Chi Gong with Phoenix Onesong Marolda and Carl Broman When: January 13th 6:30PM to 9:00PM. (Note: Please arrive on time. Arrival from 6:15-6:30 we will have warm up music on by 6:30 and circle up to start our ritual by 6:45 Where: Private location in Kangaroo Ground (address will be given when you book your ticket.) Cost: Sliding Scale between $35-$25 *(if financial flow is an issue- please reach out and we can find a way for you to participate). BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE: https://www.trybooking.com/COGZL (THIS IS AN INTIMATE GATHERING: ONLY 33 TICKETS AVAILABLE- PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE) What is Dancing Freedom? Dancing Freedom is a somatic, ecstatic and earth wise dance practice that supports the re-emergence of embodied wholeness. By gathering in community we dance an elemental wave, tapping into the fundamental building blocks that we are made of: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether. Together, we co-create a safe space for Y(our) true self to experience full bodied expression. In this movement practice, we dance in ceremony; we give ourselves permission to enter the mythic, to work with our intent and welcome our felt senses to weave a new reality for ourselves and all our relations. All bodies, abilities and backgrounds are welcome. The practice supports physical health, emotional and spiritual well being, personal and leadership development and the ability to create and sustain healthy relationships. About Your Guides: My name is Phoenix, and I firmly believe that each and every one of us has a unique role to play in our evolving culture and in the shifting of the current paradigm. I have committed my life to co-creating spaces and opportunities for people to unite with one another and nature to put their pieces of the puzzle together. I combine my passion for teaching, embodiment, ceremony, ritual and communing with nature, to play my part in weaving our collective visions into the web that we are each a part of. My purpose is to inspire and empower others to share their gifts. I am here to remind others to stop playing small, encouraging them to share their gifts and to remember that we are all here to work together towards the “more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.” I am a student of life, a teacher, a medicine woman and an embodied leader who unapologetically shares my vision for global synergy and collaboration. If you want to learn more about me or the movement modality that I serve in this world- please refer to www.dancingfreedom.com If you are curious about the kind of vibe I like to share- you can check out a bunch of my playlists on mixcloud. https://www.mixcloud.com/hikarijin/ Carl Broman will be starting us off with a gentle and connective Chi Gong practice to support and prepare us for the dance. Carl has been a student of diverse inner movement and sound arts for over 20 years. After exploring and training in a range of modalities and ancient lineages from around the globe, he shares the deep healing benefits of these embodied practices to empower everyone’s own health, joy and wellbeing. His movement practice informed by Yoga and QiGong includes breathing techniques, relaxation, fluid movement, and state of mind that improves body awareness, cultivates connection, enhances balance, and promotes self-healing. PS- bring a water bottle, wear comfy clothing and a sarong or picnic blanket to sit on if wish. *We acknowledge we dance on the lands of the Wurundjeri people, on stolen lands that were never ceded. It is our intention to create a space of connection and repair, to truly acknowledge what it means to live on these lands, so that we may learn a deeper respect for country and custodians. *art credit- The Creation "Birth Project" by Judy Cohen Chicago