Dance Temple Cortes
Saturday March 22, 6:30- 8:30 at Mansons Hall

Cacao and Introduction to Whirling with Tanya 6:30-7:00, $10, pre-registration required
Email blossomschocolategmail.com to register

Whirling symbolizes unity with the cosmos. it is a movement where we dissolve ourselves in a world that cannot be understood with our minds; it has to be felt in the heart. Ultimately, even the heart has to be dropped. Most famous is the whirling dervish but there are many cultures that celebrate spirit with spiral dance. The spring equinox offers us a moment to connect with the cosmic momentum.

Dance Temple ecstatic dance with DJ Heather, 7:00-8:30
$15-$25 at the door, accompanied children free

With DJ Heather. Heather is a long time dance and music enthusiast, a sweet spirit, making her DJ debut on Cortes.

Dance Temple is an inclusive, safer, and sacred community space to explore authentic non-verbal expression through ecstatic dance and movement for health and transformation.

Dance Temple is an invitation to tune in to your body, join with other dancers, celebrate, meditate, express and unwind. It is an open dance floor for you to explore different rhythms, sounds, patterns of movement and whatever arises in your inner journey.

All ages, all genders, all bodies, and all parts of YOU are welcome.

Regular Temple Guidelines:
1. Move however you wish
2. No talking on the dance floor
3. Respect yourself and one another

Dance Temple is an alcohol-free and scent-free space. Please also refrain from phones and outdoor shoes.

The facilitators of Dance Temple hold a strong intention to honour movement and dance as an essential and powerful expression of self and connection to others. We acknowledge the healing and creative nature of movement and recognize that fun, play and humour are vital to this practice.

Please contact connieaquaylegmail.com if you would like to be involved or are interested in volunteering in exchange for free admission.

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HERE'S MORE OF WHAT DANCE TEMPLE OFFERS:
• Practice freedom of expression through movement, while respecting and being aware of those around you.
• Tune into an eclectic selection of musical flavors from a revolving lineup of DJ facilitators.
• Inspire and explore new ways to move your body.
• Explore the altar space for contemplation, reflection and intention setting.
• Learn to enter into a state of trance without the use of substances (no drugs or alcohol please).
• Minimal facilitation. You are free to move as you wish.

Dance Temple is an inclusive community that celebrates gender diversity and authentic expression.

Please arrive early or on time so that we may all journey together.
Bring a water bottle.
Breathe.
Take care of yourself, others and the space.
Wear comfortable clothing for movement.
Be prepared to sweat.

We acknowledge with deep respect and gratitude that we gather on the territory of the Klahoose, Sliammon and Homalco Nations.