©2024 ECSTATIC DANCE
The Movement
Sunday
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2:00 pm
2:00 pm
Ecstatic Dance
Join us to MOVE, dance, and feel! THE MOVEMENT is a freeform conscious dance event with epic music and great people. The only goal is to move your body and be present with what you feel. Dancing helps us to sink into our bodies and to allow our emotions to come to the surface – feelings need to be felt!
November 17
December 15
2:00 – 4:00 pm
The Space, 23 Heather Crescent
Tickets $20 – Abundance Model – Pay more if you can, pay less if you need. Etransfer to hello@alexiswild.com or cash in the windowsill box please.
- Nurture – $10 Subsidized ticket
- Thrive – $20 Regular ticket
- Flourish – $35 Pay it forward ticket
This is an LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC friendly event. We expect respect to all people, at all times. There is no contact with others without previous defined consent. Thank you!
No rules (except for these ones)! No requirements! No steps! NO DANCING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! This is an open event inviting you only to come and move with us. You’ll be asked to set an intention for your dance time, and then we will spend the time in dance with no talking — just fabulous music and movement!
Feel free to contact us for more details Alexis Wild hello@alexiswild.com.♥
IMPORTANT: Please arrive between 1:50 pm and 2:00 pm so we can settle in and begin dancing together shortly after 2:00. Doors open at 1:50 pm, and are locked to outside access at 2:15 pm. Thank you!
The Movement is organized and led by somatic educator Alexis Wild. Alexis promotes embodiment through movement, touch, sound, and sensation. She is an experienced event planner and educator, running workshops in topics including sexual and emotional health, dance, meditation, movement, and more for over a decade. She believes in personal responsibility above all, and is working to help create a community where people take into account consent in all aspects of life. Alexis enjoys creating powerful experiences where people can use their bodies and energy to move and flow with themselves and each other. Please use hello@alexiswild.com to connect.
Playlist for The Movement is curated by Jenn Plourde. Jenn Plourde is a professional indigenous artist, dancer, and registered massage therapist. She has been involved in conscious dance for over twenty years. Jenn co-hosts Family Constellation circles – a guided experiential process to connect with your ancestors and explore family lineage blessings and burdens in the magic of the knowing field. As a health care professional, she has a deep interest in anatomy, nervous systems, the body and feelings. As an artist, her beading work often utilizes anatomical drawings and symbols to cast a new light on these subjects through the act of beading. She creates beaded pieces to explore anatomy, the body, joy and the ways we can bead ourselves towards healing.
Driving Directions and Parking:Parking is free in the gravel lot, or on the street. Please do NOT block the garage door.
When
Sunday
2:00 pm
TO
4:00 pm
Frequency
Monthly
The Movement happens once a month, every four weeks on Sunday.
Where
The Space - 23 Heather Crescent, London, Ontario
How Much
$20
Upcoming Dances
November 17, 2024
December 15, 2024
Dance Guidelines
Welcome to The Movement! This event is created for free expression, connection, and deep inner exploration through dance.
To maintain a safe and respectful environment, we ask everyone to follow these guidelines:
1. Respect the Space and Each Other
- No Shoes: We dance barefoot or in soft, non-marking footwear. It helps us stay grounded and connected. There is a change room and a cubby storage room upstairs, and a bathroom downstairs.
- Silent Dance Floor: We practice silence on the dance floor to honor the collective experience. Conversations are welcome before or after the dance. No talking allowed during the dance please. This includes motioning to someone else, whispering in an ear, praising someone’s dancing, etc.
- Consent is Essential: Connection with others should be by mutual agreement. Eye contact or a gentle nod can invite connection, but a simple shake of the head means “no, thank you.”
- Scent Free Space: Many of our attendees are scent-sensitive. Please avoid wearing scented products of any type to The Movement.
2. No Substances or Electronics
- Substance-Free Zone: To support full presence and authentic connection, we ask that you come substance-free – no alcohol or drugs.
- No Phones, No Cameras: Please leave technology off the dance floor. This is a time to unplug and be fully present.
3. Freedom of Expression Within Boundaries
- Dance However YOU Feel: The Movement is a judgment-free zone! Express yourself in ways that feel right, whether that means flowing slow and steady or stomping things up! Please be mindful of others’ space and safety.
- Honor Physical Boundaries: High-energy movements are welcome but watch for those around you to avoid accidental contact.
4. Stay in the Space and Finish with the Group
- Event Container: Plan to stay with us for the whole event, so that you get the experience of the build and fall of the music list, and so that we stay in the flow of dance together as a group.
- Grounding Closing Circle: We usually end with a closing circle to reflect and integrate. Please join us for this moment of connection and community.
5. Practice Mindfulness
- Be Present: Breathe deeply, listen to the music, and let your body lead the way. Notice how you feel moment to moment, and be brave to follow whatever comes next.
- No Expectations: This is a place for exploration. Let go of expectations, embrace the unknown, and just allow yourself to be.
6. Respect the Music and the Flow
- Music Curation: Our playlist is thoughtfully created to guide your journey. Let the rhythms take you to unexpected places and keep dancing until the last beat fades.
7. Health and Safety
- Stay Home if You’re Unwell: For the well-being of our community, please take care of yourself and return when you’re feeling well.
- Hydrate and Rest: Feel free to take breaks and hydrate as needed. Water bottles are welcome in the main room. The back room can be used at any time if you need a quiet, dark area for a break.
