SPARKLE WITH PRIDE ~ Dance Temple Comox Valley with DJ ExclamationHeART!

*** We are OUTSIDE at Innisfree Farm ~Yipeee! *** Hey Dance Temple Family, We are delighted to welcome guest DJ ExclamationHeART! (aka Jennifer Lee Corbzy) to lead a special Pride edition of Dance Temple this Sunday at Innisfree Farm & Botanical Gardens. All are welcome! DANCE TEMPLE COMOX VALLEY 'Sparkle with Pride' ~ with DJ ExclamationHeART! Sunday June 7 Innisfree Farm & Botanical Gardens 3636 Trent Rd, Royston Gates open: 10:15am Dance: 10:30am Closing Circle at 12 Noonish $20-$25+ sliding scale (CASH ONLY on the door) PLEASE NOTE: To cover our rising production costs, our entry fee is now $20-$25+ sliding scale. Pay what you can within that range. No-one will be turned away through lack of funds. *Kids are welcome! *SEE FAMILY AGREEMENTS BELOW* Teenagers by donation. *** No glass allowed on the farm, please leave all glass items including glass water bottles and jars at home *** ______________________ SPARKLE WITH PRIDE: An Ecstatic Dance Pride Celebration :: "If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution." ~Emma Goldman Join Dance Temple Comox Valley for an ecstatic Sunday morning of Pride, dance, freedom, and unapologetic self-expression. Come dressed to SPARKLE shine, and celebrate with pride! Rock your most dazzling sequences, rainbows, flags, fans, and fashion that embodies your authentically be-YOU-tiful expressions. This is your moment to express your queer joy and unfiltered expressions where the rhythm of the music meets the heartbeat of the community. This is a space to celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ family, where every body, identity, and expression is welcome, and celebrated! Sparkle with pride is a tribute to resilience! This event is more than a dance - it’s a celebration of the courageous journeys we take to live authenticity. Every expression of joy through dance is a nod to the activists, artists, and ancestors who fought (and continue to fight) for our right to exist unapologetically. Their courage is the foundation of our freedom, and through dance, we will honor their legacy by living, loving, and dancing boldly. ExclamationHeART’ set is crafted with empowering intentions, weaving together queer anthems, joyful beats, and a flow to move you through gratitude, self-expression, and connection. Let the rhythm guide you as you dance for healing, for liberation, and for the unique joy that is embodied at queer gatherings. Accessibility for all: We strive to create a space where everyone feels seen and welcome. The venue is mobility device accessible, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all abilities. If you have special accessibility requests, please reach out. Scent-free for a safer space: To ensure everyone can fully immerse themselves in the experience, we ask that attendees refrain from wearing strong scents or perfumes. Pride is for everyone: Allies, friends, and chosen family are not just welcome; you’re an essential part of this celebration. Together, we create a ripple of love that transcends boundaries. Let’s sparkle together with Pride and an appreciation for unfiltered love and expression. ______________________ :: DJ Exclamation Heart :: 🎵 Rooted in rhythm and revolution, Exclamation Heart is a queer, neuro-spicy, and disabled artist who punctuates love when weaving tunes !!! 💓 !!! She has an embodied knowing that music is good medicine, and curates music to entwine collective joy, emotional release, and ecstatic connection. Every beat is a love letter to listeners 💌 where we can rejoice in our collective love of music, that was written in the stars ✨ Influenced by the healing power of movement 💃🕺 and the sacred chaos of the human experience, Exclamation Heart plays with intention and appreciation for the messages sung and strung by the artist that inspires her. Her mission is clear: to create safer, soul-charged spaces that celebrate diversity and awaken our wild within ✨💜✨ soundcloud.com/exclamationheart instagram.com/exclamationheart 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. _______________________ :: NEW DT FAMILY AGREEMENTS & OPTIONS :: Dance Temple welcomes families and children! To meet the diverse needs of our dancers and to honour this beautiful land and it’s stewards we have created special "family agreements": OPTION 1 - DANCING WITH YOUR KIDS - Parents are responsible for children at all times (*unless the children join the children’s program, ages 6 to 12) - Children must remain with their parents throughout the dance - Trees and plants are to be respected and not damaged, i.e. no picking berries, breaking branches or climbing trees - The general Dance Temple agreements apply to children as well OPTION 2 - JOIN THE SUPERVISED KIDS PROGRAM: - The children’s program is offered by Calia Gregory. She offers a playful and creative exploration through arts and crafts outdoors on the farm. - The program runs 10:30AM to 12:15PM for all children between the ages of 6 and 12. - Suggested donation to cover childcare cost is $5-10 (No one turned away for lack of funds.) ________________________ :: 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