and the people danced... Feb 16-18
and the people danced….
furious times call for furious dancing, and then some!
Please join us for an Intentional Dance Weekend with some of the country’s finest facilitators
16 Feb 6pm -18 Feb 6pm 2024
First Release $222 ““SOLD OUT””
Second Release $292
At Door if available $333
This is a non-residential dance gathering held in Mechanics Institute High St. Nagambie Victoria. Taungurung Country
Weekend Tickets for Sale only
and the people danced….
bringing community together in shared practice of conscious dance embodiment
with the energy of celebration, rigour, differentiation and unity
LINE UP SO FAR...
Taungurung Opening Ceremony & Dance
The People of the Rivers and Mountains-Buk-Ngarrgi-BiikEvelyn Switajewski 5Rhythms
Lucine Eusani 5Rhythms
David Juriansz 5Rhythms
Ana DuVe Open Floor
Jo Woods Open Floor
Phoenix Onesong Marolda Dancing Freedom
DJ Dakini Ecstatic Dance
Madhu Honey Ecstatic Dance
Rivka Honeybee Worth The 360 Emergence
& surprise guests
Nagambie is 1.5 hrs drive from Melb up Hume hway or catch the train to the heart of town!
Event is located in one of country Victoria’s best halls ever
and right opposite you can go swimming in the lake in between sessions
Accommodation is participant organised and recommended to book sooner rather than later as small town gets busy.
There are various options for accommodation including caravan park, air bnb and even house boats! Make a holiday, share a place with friends.
Below are some suggestions...
https://www.nagambiecaravanpark.com.au/
https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/.../nagambiewate...
https://theboathousenagambie.com.au/
http://www.findacamp.com.au/camp-site.php?camp=238
Ethos, Values, Policy
This event is…
CHAT FREE
The Dance Floor is a sacred silent space. Please talk in the foyer before or after class.
Your silence on the dance floor makes all the difference
SUBSTANCE FREE (this means no drugs, alcohol or plant medicines)
We get high on being alive!
PHONE FREE
If you must check your phone, please leave the hall and do so in the Foyer
SHOE FREE bare feet or dance shoes please
JUDGEMENT FREE
All people are welcome. We all evolve in our own timing
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Each Facilitator is an expert in what they and they will be holding space for the collective group to journey together through their specific embodiment practice through the use of music and guided facilitation.
Sessions will be offered from 6-10pm Fri, 9am-9pm Sat & 9am-6pm Sunday with short breaks between plus long lunch and dinner breaks. There are many local eateries to try or you can bring your own food.
Please pace yourself where you need to be. You know your body best.
Dance YOUR dance, for you, your body holds the medicine you need.
The space held is sacred and safe. You can always ask if you are unsure
Touch always requires consent.
Personal Space must be respected at all times.
Please take responsibility for your own needs around personal space and respect others.
This is a clothes on practice
LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Disability friendly space
Covid Safety:
Do not attend if unwell or exposed to someone with Covid. You will be issued a full refund.
The organisers have the right to refuse participation at their discretion
We acknowledge the First Nations Peoples of this Country and their connection with land, sea, community and story. We offer our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land. We work humbly and respectfully with the land as teacher and ally towards better listening and caring.