Sacred Fool ~ Mr. Berg-E

Sacred Fool ~ Alchemy Ecstatic Dance Sanctuary This Wednesday, we dance with the energy of the Sacred Fool; the archetype of curiosity, spontaneity, and trust in the unknown. The Fool doesn’t have it all figured out, and that’s the magic. They move anyway. They play. They discover. This is an invitation to loosen your grip, drop the performance, and let yourself be surprised. To follow the impulse instead of the idea. To laugh, to explore, to take a few unexpected turns. The dance may be weird. It may be wild. It may not make sense. Perfect. Come curious. Come open. Come ready to not know… and move anyway. 🃏✨ ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: About 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 House, D&B and bass music to disco, funk and organica in seamless fashion; curating emotional and evocative journeys that uplift and invigorate. Be ready to be moved. https://soundcloud.com/mr_berg-e ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Doors open at 6:45pm, music will be playing and participants are asked to enter in silence and begin stretching, breathing and connecting with your body, the music and the space. Please arrive before 7pm so we can begin as a group. There will be a gentle opening while the music continues. Music will follow an ecstatic dance arc from a gentle beginning, gradually building to a crescendo and then back down into a soft musical landing with space for reflection. Closing circle at 8:30pm. Cost: $20-25 sliding scale COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS WITHIN THE SPACE: *No talking on the dance floor (This is a dance focused space) *No outdoor shoes on the dancefloor *No cell phones, pictures or videos *Must be 18 or older to attend CONSENT: We recognize 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. (By extending your hand to another dancer it signals you would like to connect in a physical dance, if they put their hand into yours that signals consent for a physical dance) Alchemy: The Valley’s evening ecstatic dance sanctuary. A place to drop into the wisdom of our bodies, guided by the rhythms and beats, to alchemize our emotional days, to move with our emotions, and to arrive at mental calmness and clarity. A place to express our full soulful selves in safety and respect. A place to explore and journey within yourself. A space for healing on the individual level, as well as on the collective level. When a golden idea is ready to come to fruition, it often springs up like a field of beautiful wildflowers. Suddenly it is scattered in many hearts at the same time, ready to be made manifest in the world. With gratitude, I respectfully acknowledge that the land we gather and dance on is on the Unceded Traditional Territory of the Sathloot, Sa Sitla, Leeksen and Pentlatch people of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.