FREEDOM ~ Dance Temple CV with River

Hey Dance Temple Family, River here! I am delighted to be back facilitating Dance Temple this Sunday at Cumberland Cultural Centre. Come kick off your shoes, breathe deep and let go into the magic of movement together. All are welcome! 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗫 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬 'FREEDOM' ~ 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 Sunday April 26 Cumberland Cultural Centre 2674 Dunsmuir Ave Doors open: 10:15am Dance: 10:30am Closing Circle at 12 Noonish $20-$15 sliding scale (CASH ONLY on the door) *Kids are welcome! (and free) Teenagers by donation. ______________________ FREEDOM :: “When we dance, we wake up, we get down and juicy with ourselves, we have fun and forget all the heavy shit we carry around. In the dance we get real, get free, get over ourselves. Movement kicks ass." ~Gabrielle Roth Well there you have it. Movement kicks ass. Let go talking. Let go self consciousness. We gather this Sunday to dive into the splashy pool of sensation, and luxuriate in the medicine of movement, breath and beat. We dance to liberate. We dance to sweat, pray, laugh and cry. We dance to shake out grief, anxiety and loneliness and welcome in love, freedom and connection. In our crazy and chaotic world, dance is an act of sacred activism. It lights us up, raises our vibration and connects us in the unified field of rhythm. When we dance, division dissolves and we come back to our common humanity. We take our power back into your own hands and feet. Nature is our co-guide, as we reconnect with the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Spirit. All are welcome. See you on the dance floor! Love, River <3 ______________________ 'FREEDOM' ALTAR: You are invited to bring an object from Nature that connects you with freedom - or any object that lights you up. These will be charged up with our collective energy through our dance, and you can take them home at the end to carry the energy forward with you. ______________________ :: RIVER :: River (Helen Pattinson) facilitates transformative journeys through body and soul to shake off the shackles that keep you small and reclaim your power. River is a certified Dancing Freedom™ facilitator, somatic yoga teacher, and shamanic guide, and has been guiding movement journeys in the Comox Valley for 16 years. For more info on River's offerings: www.inspiredearthprojects.com We are deeply grateful to to gather and dance on the unceded Traditional Territory of the K'ómoks First Nation, traditionally referred to as the Sahtloot, Sasitla, Ieeksun, Pentlach and Xa' Xe peoples, the traditional keepers of this land. :: 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. *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