Ecstatic Dance in TC: Punk, the antiestablishment
This is the SUMMER SEASON: CHAOS WITH A PURPOSE
August 4 theme is PUNK. Anti-establishment, Non-conformity, DIY, Freedom of expression. The goal is to become ungovernable - to CHOOSE the rules you will follow. Punks choose justice, truth, and creation.
7:07 - Ecstatic Dance: DJ J-Star will craft a playlist to help you express it all. Bring zines and other DIY's to distribute.
$10-20/person. All ages. Kids are free.
Located at the Senior Center Beach, at the end of Barlow street, right on West Bay. You'll see us! All bodies are welcome to dance with us. There are several ways to the beach so many types of mobility can be accommodated.
On site bathroom, water fountain and water bottle filling station. Water and beach play encouraged!
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Each time we gather we begin by relaxing into our bodies and pausing to allow our full selves to arrive. Then we explore the theme in various ways - sharing, moving, playing - to prime ourselves for expression and weave our group together.
Dance is the main event. The hour-long playlist will carry you through an experience of gradual opening, energy building, transformation, release, integration, and rest.
The dance is for free-form expression of however you are in the moment. We practice letting go and letting come, in a consent-based space.
When the music is finished there will be time for optional sharing about anything that happened during the dance. Then we close and return to our lives, with more attunement to our bodies and ourselves.
Any form of dancing or movement is allowed as long as it is safe for everyone. All people of all sizes, types, and ages welcome.
Registration not required.
Pay as able $10-20 for each dance, Venmo @JStar-Williams or cash at the dance. A lot goes into the creation of this experience and everyone's contribution is needed to keep it going.
Things to consider bringing:
**Yourself exactly as you are
**Water
**Clothing that will keep your temperature comfortable and allow you to move freely
**If you feel moved to do so: something to share: poem, song, snack, a beautiful item, rattle, etc.
Guidelines:
**Come as you are and accept others as they are
**Move in anyway you wish as long at it s safe for all
**Approach others slowly if you wish to move near or with them
**No substances: phones, alcohol, drugs
**No conversation on the dance floor, but make all the sound you like.
Take care of yourself. You are responsible for your well-being.
Check in with yourself often to make sure everything you are doing feels good to you. It can be easy to get overwhelmed or follow the group when you really would be more comfortable with something else. It is always okay to do something different if it will feel more supportive for you. Take responsibility for your experience, including by letting Jeanie know if you have a suggestion or need support around something.
Jeanie has been hosting Ecstatic Dance in Traverse City since 2016.
August 4 theme is PUNK. Anti-establishment, Non-conformity, DIY, Freedom of expression. The goal is to become ungovernable - to CHOOSE the rules you will follow. Punks choose justice, truth, and creation.
7:07 - Ecstatic Dance: DJ J-Star will craft a playlist to help you express it all. Bring zines and other DIY's to distribute.
$10-20/person. All ages. Kids are free.
Located at the Senior Center Beach, at the end of Barlow street, right on West Bay. You'll see us! All bodies are welcome to dance with us. There are several ways to the beach so many types of mobility can be accommodated.
On site bathroom, water fountain and water bottle filling station. Water and beach play encouraged!
***
Each time we gather we begin by relaxing into our bodies and pausing to allow our full selves to arrive. Then we explore the theme in various ways - sharing, moving, playing - to prime ourselves for expression and weave our group together.
Dance is the main event. The hour-long playlist will carry you through an experience of gradual opening, energy building, transformation, release, integration, and rest.
The dance is for free-form expression of however you are in the moment. We practice letting go and letting come, in a consent-based space.
When the music is finished there will be time for optional sharing about anything that happened during the dance. Then we close and return to our lives, with more attunement to our bodies and ourselves.
Any form of dancing or movement is allowed as long as it is safe for everyone. All people of all sizes, types, and ages welcome.
Registration not required.
Pay as able $10-20 for each dance, Venmo @JStar-Williams or cash at the dance. A lot goes into the creation of this experience and everyone's contribution is needed to keep it going.
Things to consider bringing:
**Yourself exactly as you are
**Water
**Clothing that will keep your temperature comfortable and allow you to move freely
**If you feel moved to do so: something to share: poem, song, snack, a beautiful item, rattle, etc.
Guidelines:
**Come as you are and accept others as they are
**Move in anyway you wish as long at it s safe for all
**Approach others slowly if you wish to move near or with them
**No substances: phones, alcohol, drugs
**No conversation on the dance floor, but make all the sound you like.
Take care of yourself. You are responsible for your well-being.
Check in with yourself often to make sure everything you are doing feels good to you. It can be easy to get overwhelmed or follow the group when you really would be more comfortable with something else. It is always okay to do something different if it will feel more supportive for you. Take responsibility for your experience, including by letting Jeanie know if you have a suggestion or need support around something.
Jeanie has been hosting Ecstatic Dance in Traverse City since 2016.
Where is it happening?
Senior Center Beach, 801 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686, United States
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