EMBODIED MOVEMENT JOURNEY: awakened body with ANN KITE - NC
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Raleigh Ecstatic Dance and Living Arts Collective are excited to invite you on a deep dive into embodied movement with Ann Kite, a renowned teacher and facilitator who is bringing her expertise and creativity to our growing movement arts community for the first time. Ann has guided people through transformational dance workshops and classes for nearly two decades; she now joins us for a weekend of movement and embodied awareness as we dive deep into immerse dance through the lens of her training and experience.
Many of us were fortunate enough to meet Ann while taking her 5rhythms classes at the Interfusion Festival in Washington DC back in January.
Participating in Ann's sessions evoked a transformational feeling in me that often comes with learning from and experiencing the facilitation of an adept, embodied space holder. We left Interfusion inspired; in the months since, Caroline and Anissa in particular envisioned how an offering from Ann for our Triangle movement community could unlock dance codes and catalyze life-altering growth on the individual and community level.
This embodiment journey and workshop led by Ann is the culmination of the past few months of intention building, envisioning, and planning!
The details for the event are found in the description below. We look forward co-creating this experience with you ~
AWAKENED BODY:
an embodied movement journey and workshop
September 18-19, 2026
Durham, NC (Living Arts Center)
Facilitated by ANN KITE
*** PROGRAM OVERVIEW ***
AWAKENED BODY is a two-day dance journey and workshop facilitated by renowned teacher and facilitator Ann Kite.
On the first day (FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th) Ann will guide us through a dynamic community experience from 6-9PM (which includes a cacao offering). Ann's work - The Dance is an invitation to move beyond performance or prescribed steps -- to listen to the body's natural rhythms and explore greater presence, freedom, connection and aliveness. Individuals can register for Friday night only; this community dance will serve as a launching off point for participants who registered for the full workshop, which will continue for a full day on Saturday.
The following day (SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th) we start at 11am with AWAKENED BODY. This day-long workshop, split into a morning and afternoon session (with a break for lunch) offers a deeper exploration of the body as a living landscape. Through guided movement and embodied awareness, participants will practice listening to sensation and internal impulse, expanding movement choices, staying connected through changing levels of intensity, and moving fluidly between solo, partner, and group awareness.
*** THEMES ***
- Working with authentic pacing and intensity: learning to be with energy as it builds, remaining present during moments of both stronger activation and slowing down, allowing for pauses and settling without disconnecting from self or the experience
- Moving fluidly between solo, partner, and group awareness; staying connected with one’s own body while sensing and responding to others and the wider room
- Expanding movement range and choice; moving beyond habitual shapes, rhythms, speeds, levels, and pathways into new possibilities
-Integrating experience: allowing the body time to absorb what has occurred and listening for what remains after movement settles
*** WHO IS THIS FOR? ***
AWAKENED BODY is open to both seasoned movers and those new to dance and embodiment. A container will be created where all attendees will learn together, supporting and strengthening each other in the process while receiving specific tools and attention according to their needs.
*** WHERE ***
Living Arts Center
410 W Geer Street, Durham, NC
*** WHEN ***
- Friday September 18
6:00pm - 6:30pm: Doors open (cacao available)
6:30pm - 9:00pm: Dynamic community movement experience
- Saturday September 19
10:30am - 11:00am: Doors open, arrival and warm-up
11:00am - 2:00pm: Workshop & Journey
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Break
3:00pm - 6:00pm: Workshop & Journey (cacao available)
*** PRICING & REGISTRATION ***
- FRIDAY ONLY: (Supported/Suggested/Sustaining): $15 / $25 / $40
- BOTH DAYS: (Supported/Suggested/Sustaining): $125 / $175 / $225
- FRIDAY ONLY REGISTRATION LINK:
https://livingartscollective.as.me/awakened-body-friday
- FULL WEEKEND REGISTRATION LINK:
https://livingartscollective.as.me/awakened-body-workshop
- SUPPORTED PRICE: for those that require financial assistance
- SUGGESTED PRICE: priced to cover expenses (space rental, facilitator fees, cacao, etc.) and generate target profits based on anticipated enrollment
- SUSTAINING PRICE: being a “sustainer” helps subsidize the lower registration tier and makes this offering accessible for those in need of financial assistance – thank you!
- An EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT is available through AUGUST 28th using the discount code EARLYBIRD10.
- SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships from the Raleigh Ecstatic Dance's Scholarship Fund will be made available to community members.
- WORK TRADE/WORK EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES: A limited number of work trade opportunities will be available to community members. Tasks may include but are not limited to assisting with set-up, cleaning the space, and staffing the registration table. If you are interested in requesting either a scholarship or a work trade opportunity, email us prior to registering, or send a direct message to @RaleighEcstaticDance via Instagram.
*** ADDITIONAL INFO ***
Full information on the event can be found here:
https://tinyurl.com/awakenedbody
To take advantage of this opportunity, or for any additional questions,please write to:
- (Gino Lerebours) [email protected]
Follow us on IG for additional shares and updates
about Ann’s upcoming visit to Durham:
@RaleighEcstaticDance
@living_arts_collective
@thedancewithannkite
Discover more about Ann’s transformative approach to movement and healing at www.AnnKite.com
*** ABOUT ANN ***
Ann Kite is a distinguished 5Rhythms Master Teacher, holding an MA in Education and certified in both the Waves and Heartbeats levels. With extensive experience across Eastern USA, Greater DC, and Canada, she enriches the lives of many throughout her workshops and classes. Ann has also pursued Soul Motion teacher training, deepening her understanding of movement as a transformative force.
Known for her deeply attuned, in-the-moment facilitation, Ann creates spaces where movement becomes a doorway into presence, connection, and truth. Her teaching philosophy centers on the innate wisdom of the body, advocating for embodied awareness as a transformative pathway to healing and heightened presence. Ann’s passion for life and love – both for self and others – infuses her approach, emphasizing the unique gifts each individual brings to the dance floor. She sees dance containers as a sanctuary for transformation, release, and profound personal growth.
Many of us were fortunate enough to meet Ann while taking her 5rhythms classes at the Interfusion Festival in Washington DC back in January.
Participating in Ann's sessions evoked a transformational feeling in me that often comes with learning from and experiencing the facilitation of an adept, embodied space holder. We left Interfusion inspired; in the months since, Caroline and Anissa in particular envisioned how an offering from Ann for our Triangle movement community could unlock dance codes and catalyze life-altering growth on the individual and community level.
This embodiment journey and workshop led by Ann is the culmination of the past few months of intention building, envisioning, and planning!
The details for the event are found in the description below. We look forward co-creating this experience with you ~
AWAKENED BODY:
an embodied movement journey and workshop
September 18-19, 2026
Durham, NC (Living Arts Center)
Facilitated by ANN KITE
*** PROGRAM OVERVIEW ***
AWAKENED BODY is a two-day dance journey and workshop facilitated by renowned teacher and facilitator Ann Kite.
On the first day (FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th) Ann will guide us through a dynamic community experience from 6-9PM (which includes a cacao offering). Ann's work - The Dance is an invitation to move beyond performance or prescribed steps -- to listen to the body's natural rhythms and explore greater presence, freedom, connection and aliveness. Individuals can register for Friday night only; this community dance will serve as a launching off point for participants who registered for the full workshop, which will continue for a full day on Saturday.
The following day (SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th) we start at 11am with AWAKENED BODY. This day-long workshop, split into a morning and afternoon session (with a break for lunch) offers a deeper exploration of the body as a living landscape. Through guided movement and embodied awareness, participants will practice listening to sensation and internal impulse, expanding movement choices, staying connected through changing levels of intensity, and moving fluidly between solo, partner, and group awareness.
*** THEMES ***
- Working with authentic pacing and intensity: learning to be with energy as it builds, remaining present during moments of both stronger activation and slowing down, allowing for pauses and settling without disconnecting from self or the experience
- Moving fluidly between solo, partner, and group awareness; staying connected with one’s own body while sensing and responding to others and the wider room
- Expanding movement range and choice; moving beyond habitual shapes, rhythms, speeds, levels, and pathways into new possibilities
-Integrating experience: allowing the body time to absorb what has occurred and listening for what remains after movement settles
*** WHO IS THIS FOR? ***
AWAKENED BODY is open to both seasoned movers and those new to dance and embodiment. A container will be created where all attendees will learn together, supporting and strengthening each other in the process while receiving specific tools and attention according to their needs.
*** WHERE ***
Living Arts Center
410 W Geer Street, Durham, NC
*** WHEN ***
- Friday September 18
6:00pm - 6:30pm: Doors open (cacao available)
6:30pm - 9:00pm: Dynamic community movement experience
- Saturday September 19
10:30am - 11:00am: Doors open, arrival and warm-up
11:00am - 2:00pm: Workshop & Journey
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Break
3:00pm - 6:00pm: Workshop & Journey (cacao available)
*** PRICING & REGISTRATION ***
- FRIDAY ONLY: (Supported/Suggested/Sustaining): $15 / $25 / $40
- BOTH DAYS: (Supported/Suggested/Sustaining): $125 / $175 / $225
- FRIDAY ONLY REGISTRATION LINK:
https://livingartscollective.as.me/awakened-body-friday
- FULL WEEKEND REGISTRATION LINK:
https://livingartscollective.as.me/awakened-body-workshop
- SUPPORTED PRICE: for those that require financial assistance
- SUGGESTED PRICE: priced to cover expenses (space rental, facilitator fees, cacao, etc.) and generate target profits based on anticipated enrollment
- SUSTAINING PRICE: being a “sustainer” helps subsidize the lower registration tier and makes this offering accessible for those in need of financial assistance – thank you!
- An EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT is available through AUGUST 28th using the discount code EARLYBIRD10.
- SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships from the Raleigh Ecstatic Dance's Scholarship Fund will be made available to community members.
- WORK TRADE/WORK EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES: A limited number of work trade opportunities will be available to community members. Tasks may include but are not limited to assisting with set-up, cleaning the space, and staffing the registration table. If you are interested in requesting either a scholarship or a work trade opportunity, email us prior to registering, or send a direct message to @RaleighEcstaticDance via Instagram.
*** ADDITIONAL INFO ***
Full information on the event can be found here:
https://tinyurl.com/awakenedbody
To take advantage of this opportunity, or for any additional questions,please write to:
- (Gino Lerebours) [email protected]
Follow us on IG for additional shares and updates
about Ann’s upcoming visit to Durham:
@RaleighEcstaticDance
@living_arts_collective
@thedancewithannkite
Discover more about Ann’s transformative approach to movement and healing at www.AnnKite.com
*** ABOUT ANN ***
Ann Kite is a distinguished 5Rhythms Master Teacher, holding an MA in Education and certified in both the Waves and Heartbeats levels. With extensive experience across Eastern USA, Greater DC, and Canada, she enriches the lives of many throughout her workshops and classes. Ann has also pursued Soul Motion teacher training, deepening her understanding of movement as a transformative force.
Known for her deeply attuned, in-the-moment facilitation, Ann creates spaces where movement becomes a doorway into presence, connection, and truth. Her teaching philosophy centers on the innate wisdom of the body, advocating for embodied awareness as a transformative pathway to healing and heightened presence. Ann’s passion for life and love – both for self and others – infuses her approach, emphasizing the unique gifts each individual brings to the dance floor. She sees dance containers as a sanctuary for transformation, release, and profound personal growth.
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Living Arts Collective, 410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701-2189, United States
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