Freedom Dance
What is freedom Dance? In Short: Soul Food
Moving to music, experiencing A space where you can let go and be yourself, no judgements no expectations, (only some gentle guidelines , see below) it is what you make it….
Enjoy moving your body, release stress or any tension, "recharge" your battery…….NO NEED for dancing skills, only a willingness to listen to your body, just have fun, or cry or be silly - whatever you need at the time.
Everyone is WELCOME, any size, age, gender, walks off life etc.
FREEDOM DANCE = Conscious Dance - perfect for practising Mindfulness if you wish.
Music? = Anything from Afro to Zapa from Punk to World, Electronic to POP = Eclectic Music mix, which follows a natural build up of Rhythms from slow to fast and slow again…..The playlist runs for ca. 1.5 hrs. If you don’t like the music this time, don’t worry - someone else is doing it next time, or you can suggest some songs (check note book for info. ) Or You can create the playlist for next time.
WHere & When?
Senior citizens club rooms, behind the catholic church, Takaka.
Fridays, 6:30-8pm (6:15 warm up)
Prices
ANY MONEY MADE - AFTER PAYING EXPENSES - WILL BE DONATED TO BENEFIT THE YOUTH IN GOLDEN BAY - FOCUSING ON CONSCIOUS DANCING AND OTHER WELLBEING OR FUN PROJECTS -
IDEAS WELCOME : )
$ 10 .- if you can : ) = gives you : 2 Hrs of Mindfulness & Relaxation, maybe exhaustion and a good sleep afterwards, some shared smiles or even some laughs maybe some tears and screams, connection to yourself & or others, a great satisfaction because you got up & out, to do something good for yourself and for others, you are part of a caring community : ) Welcome
$ 5.- (same as above + ) if you already spent everything on rent and cat food and you have to decide between a nourishing something….like something hot at the Dangerous Kitchen to keep warm : ) Then do so.
KOHA give what you can, if you don’t have money you can give your energy to the community, stay till the end tonight and help packing up which is very much appreciated or go plant a tree, pick a flower, give a smile, make a little difference for someone else. No Excuse for doing nothing - At least not always:
The Universe gives and receives.
Freedom Dance Guidelines:
Freedom Dance Guidelines:
Please keep in mind that Freedom Dance is not guided. Here are some gentle guidelines:
1. Refrain from talking while dancing, (because for many people it is a form of dynamic meditation.)
Just after dancing is enough time for chatting away : )
2. Respect and care for yourself and others.
3. Get non-verbal consent before contact dancing.
4. No shoes, cameras or videos on the dance floor.
5. This is a drug-free, alcohol free space.
6. Dance however you like (you can use your voice for expressive freedom if you wish.)
5.45 pm decorating hall, set up lights & system (any help Welcome)
6.15 pm warm up & circle
6.30 pm start of playlist
8.00 pm volunteer closing circle
If you like to hold a session and prepare a playlist etc. you are very welcome to do so, just check in beforehand.
This is a community event, co creating voluntarily.
OUR MOJO: " KEEP DANCING UNTIL YOU LOSE YOURSELF OR FIND YOURSELF AGAIN" …… : )
Any money made through this events will pay for the hall, rent for the PA System and advertising. The Aim is also to pay NZ Musicians between $ 10 to $ 20.- monthly for use of their music. Any extra money made, will go to NBS Fundraising Account (03-1354-0570996-00) creating future Youth Projects through dance, fun & skill based workshops for Youth under 25 Yrs. - More info to come.
THANK YOU
WELCOME & AROHANUI
ENJOY THE JOURNEY