Reflection on the Winter Solstice W Robert Kochka and Amanda Crowe. AMC Sunday Morning Dance Waves

Live Dj and Facilitators: Robert Kochka and Amanda Crowe Warm up: 8:30am, Dance at 9:00am 2nd Wave Warm up: 10:30am, Dance at 11:00am Reflection on the Winter Solstice This is a lovely moment – the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere.. The darkest day of the darkest week of the year . . . . . . a pause in the descent into darkness. . . . a pause before light overtakes the dark. . . . a pause before decrease changes to increase. If you pay close attention, you can feel it – the moment of pause before the shift occurs. This longest night beckons us to pause, too. What does any great athlete do… … before they dive into the water? … before they throw the discus? … before they grab the rings? They pause. What are they thinking about? Nothing — absolutely nothing. This is what the solstice reminds us. Just stop and be. Do nothing. Go a little more slowly. Be a little gentler. Soon the darkness will recede and light will begin to increase. It will be time to think about setting goals and moving forward into the new year. To take action. But now, take a moment to pause before you plan. This is the special moment of between – the moment that separates what was from what can be. by Jesse Lyn Stoner ** Please note that the dance starts at Warm up. The doors close promptly at Opening Circle. Please be on time to ensure a safe and secure container. ** Ticket Prices: $10 - $30 or name your price. No one turned away for lack of funds! Pre-registration Recommended: https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/.../weekly-dance.../ See you on the dance floor! ~~~~~ VOLUNTEER! We need volunteers. Volunteer and dance for free! Register to volunteer at: https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/.../volunteer Door will close at the beginning of the opening circle. Please note: NO ENTRY AFTER OPENING CIRCLE BOTH WAVE Collective agreements: https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/.../our-dance.../ ------- About AMC: Asheville Movement Collective envisions a world that moves in harmony where all are free to be their authentic selves within a loving community. Our mission and aim are to inspire authenticity and healthy community through free-form dance by hosting dance waves for personal and community transformation. AMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.