An Introvert’s Dance Party! An Ecstatic Dance Experience
Hosted by Body Love Portal and guided by Janet Lo (Somatic Embodiment Dance Teacher)
Wear Whatever, Dance However, No Talking Necessary.
Take Up Space. The Floor is Yours.
Seeking community connection and spaciousness to process through gentle movement?
Join me in co-creating a 2.5-hour somatic movement experience tailored to these unprecedented and chaotic times.
Let us gather to move, roll, squirm, wiggle, or writhe together in a brave and heart-led space. Dance your ya-yas out to a playlist spanning different genres and styles, specifically curated to evoke various emotional energies and move with thematic elements (earth, air, fire, water). You will be guided through a restorative and trauma-informed practice, giving you a soft space to land. Take it at your own pace.
Free form movement is celebrated and encouraged. There is no choreography or style to learn. You will be led through a brief grounding meditation and then led directly into movement.
Who This Space is For:
– Anyone who wants to be celebrated for showing up exactly as they are
– Anyone who desires gentle movement and or freedom to express
– Anyone who wants time and spaciousness to process, integrate, transmute, and alchemize energy, emotions, or how they may be showing up in their body
– Especially encouraged: healers, community leaders, activists, caregivers who want a space to be held, grounded, and be witnessed and honored
This container is designed for you to tap in and find respite, release through intentional movement, and allow time for yourself to process and integrate.
Let the music move you. Let your body be witnessed with love and compassion. Let dance be your medicine.
No previous dance experience is necessary. All genders friendly
Save $20 on General Admission with the ‘Bring A Friend” Option at checkout!
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Sunday July 13
Sunday Aug 10
Sunday Sept 14
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Together, we will co-create a dance floor that becomes a brave and sacred space. Please be mindful of the following guidelines and gift us your presence:
Rules of Consent and Engagement:
- No phones or cameras on the floor: Be Free and Present: dance however you feel, without judgment, and practice being fully present in the moment.
- Barefoot dancing is highly encouraged to protect the dance floor and foster a connection with the space.
- Ecstatic Dance is a body language-led experience, except for giving consent or making any sounds/vibrations. Please keep conversations outside.
- No Substances or Intoxicants (alcohol, stimulants, or other recreational drugs): Maintaining a clear mind is crucial for fully immersing yourself in the dance experience. Let the variety and texture of sounds and music transport you into a state of deep immersion.
- No touch: Please respect others’ boundaries and obtain consent before engaging in any physical interaction.
- Be mindful of your movement and how it impacts others, and be open to others’ signals about wanting space.
- Reminders:
- Please bring water to stay hydrated
- Wear whatever clothing that may tickle or fancy your body, and allows for free movement. ‘Costumes’ are welcome and encouraged. Anything from tutus to sweat pants, oversized shirts, or baggy yoga pants, a fun hat, or leg warmers. You are free to play with clothing and textures that suit your mood
- Pieter Performance Space is accessible by one flight of stairs and an elevator (code will be sent out after you purchase a ticket)
- There is a free city parking lot in the back, and usually plenty of street parking in the area.
- Restrooms available in the building are gender neutral.
- There is a fifteen-minute grace period to allow for latecomers. I will lock the doors promptly at 1:30 pm to begin the opening ritual. This ensures a safe environment for participants and eliminates distractions. Please plan to arrive at 1:15 pm to gift yourself spaciousness and get situated.
Bring an item (a flower, plant, crystal, rocks, notes, or a picture, etc.) if you would like to contribute to a group altar. You will be able to take it with you when you leave.
Together, we will dance and celebrate each other.
Welcome to the Body Love Portal