Soft Launch & Fundraiser, Inner Freedom Dance Nashville, Music & Movement Journey

MONDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 27, 2023 4822 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209 Studio B, a beautiful historical dance space (Back entrance to building, FREE parking across the street Richland Park/Library or curbside in the neighborhood) All dance forms and formlessness are welcome. Come as you are, dress in layers, dress to sweat and move freely. Come alone or come with friends, you will be warmly received at the door. Bring eco-friendly water bottles please. Reservation info below, along with guidelines. Move to heal, for wellness, for spirituality, for prayer and meditation, for fun, for personal development, connection with self and others. A fundraiser for Global Education Center, a 501(c)(3), and a soft launch for Inner Freedom Dance Nashville a new weekly Monday night sacred space for music, movement and community circle. ••• SOFT LAUNCH ••• • 6:45p - 7:00p Doors open for arrival • 7:00p - 8:30p Embodiment/Movement Class • 8:30p - 10:00p Music & Movement Journey Including, curated genre fluid music, live music with healing artist, ceremony and meditation space, community circle and social tea time after our closing circle. ••• GUIDELINES ••• --- Respect the space and the people in it. --- Doors close at 9p, no entrance after 9p. --- No cameras, no video, please turn off your phones before entering the space. --- No talking, no drugs, no alcohol, no shoes. —- No perfumes/Colognes ••• ABOUT ••• Inner Freedom Dance Nashville, a new emerging weekly community sacred space, an intentional, inclusive and transformational freeform conscious dance journey, classes and workshops, genre fluid music, live DJ's and live musicians, quality sound immersion, safe and sacred community practice space contributing to the growth of Nashville’s cultural connections and transformations, developing resilience to move through life’s challenges. Here to serve, support, and collaborate with the variations in culture, history, and demographics, weaving together the tapestry of a more equitable and kind society through shared mindful practice and embodied experiences - creating a legacy and foundation for a future we want to be stepping into, as part of the global movement. The seeds are already here. ••• FUNDRAISER ••• Giving Tuesday, we are kicking off fundraising for Global Education Center, Nashville’s beloved historical community center a safe haven fostering an environment where education, cultural exchange, and artistic expression flourish, in service to community for over 27 years. Help preserve this precious community center and the venerable historical building; donate and be a guardian of our community's legacy! We look forward to sharing this sacred space with you and celebrating the joy of movement and freedom of expression in a well held sacred space ••• RESERVATIONS ••• All small and large donations are greatly appreciated Q: How to reserve your space? A: Just donate at the link below, and BRING YOUR RECEIPT with you, sign in at the door on Nov. 27th. - Minimum donation per person $20+. - Larger donations are welcome. Your generosity is greatly appreciated in helping sustain Global Education Center. - All donations receipts must show donation dates of Nov. 19th through Nov. 27, 2023 for entry into the class and dance journey. ••• DONATIONS ••• Scroll to donation link on web link and donate now: https://www.globaleducationcenter.org/give.html (copy/paste/donate/capture your receipt for entrance at the door) Space for this event is limited and must be reserved online. Registration for class and/or music and dance journey on our online box office. You can register for both or either. If you cannot attend this event, please donate if you are inspired to support. We hope to share community with you soon. ••• JOIN MAILING LIST ••• Inner Freedom Nashvile, for news, updates, events, classes and workshops, community celebrations. https://innerfreedomnashville.com/ ••• HEALING ARTIST & COLLABORATORS ••• If you would like to collaborate as a healing artist, movement teacher, etc. please send samples of your work, descriptions and your experience to: [email protected] 2023 Healing Artist and collaborators: -Jared Janzen- Singer Song Writer, Acoustic Guitar & Handpan https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dqGyOcUZjtea9C5JemqFr https://soundcloud.com/jared-janzen-159856892 -Speak Free- Singer, Song Writer, Hip Hop Healing, Acoustic Guitar & Handpan https://open.spotify.com/artist/0tao37J6JxUThaVU3FGgtS https://soundcloud.com/nicolas-moore-1 -DJ WildZen- https://soundcloud.com/wildzen/tracks ••• FACILITATED & PRODUCED BY ••• Founder, Wendy Marie, has lived life immersed intimately intertwined with nature and a profound symbiosis with the intentional freeform/conscious dance, ecstatic dance, contact improv, 5 Rhythms, Soul Motion and yoga communities. With a unique blend of qualities and experiences, and a strong commitment to social accountability and grassroots community development, she has dedicated herself to promoting a healthy foundation and inter-connectedness within her community. Honing her craft for over 13 years while becoming a multifaceted practitioner including various creative roles and collaborating with a global family of healing artists, holistic movers, musicians, producers and DJs. She is celebrated for her roles as a sacred and safe space-maker, visual and healing artist, freeform dance and circle facilitator, a trusted genre-fluid DJ, sincere ritualist, music curator, and poet. Wendy is a leader and pioneer in conscious community practices, founded several conscious dance communities, official ecstatic dances and is the founder of a grassroots nonprofit organization, where she fosters meaningful and transformative experiences rooted in inspiration, support, and shared wisdom (ISW). While immersing herself in embodiment practices, her journey led her to the understanding that the sacred traditions of music, movement, and the essence of community, including the realms of dance as ritual and spirituality, are ancient aspects of human life that contribute to the well-being of the entire human experience. This profound and unparalleled, soul-enriching connection became a guiding force in her path, inspiring her to share these traditions with others and create communities centered around their transformative power. Having recently made Nashville, Tennessee, her new home, she remains committed to fostering collaboration with healing artists and cultivating an inclusive community through the transformative tools and deeply enriching shared journey. Kind regards, Team Inner Freedom Nashville JOIN MAILING LIST Inner Freedom Nashvile, for news, updates, events, classes and workshops, community celebrations. https://innerfreedomnashville.com/