FREE Ecstatic Dance Event - Prana House Open Weekend
Schedule
Sat Nov 16 2024 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC+11:00Location
Level 1 885 High Street Thornbury, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3071 | Preston, VI
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This ecstatic dance event aims to create an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals feel empowered to express themselves freely. More than just a dance event, it serves as a vibrant community gathering celebrating diversity.Event Highlights:
* Special Guests: DJ Blackz, Peggy Pearl and Sizwe.
* Inclusive Environment: We emphasize inclusivity for women, LGBTIQA+ individuals,
* First Nations peoples, and artists from all cultural backgrounds, ensuring a platform for voices that may not have opportunities elsewhere.
* Strong Networking Potential: Leveraging the MC's extensive musical connections in
* Melbourne, we anticipate a robust turnout for this event.
* Intention Setting: The evening will begin with meditation to set intentions, gather as a community, and acknowledge the land on which we meet.
* Creative Expression: A sober dance space for all attendees to express themselves
Style and Tone:
Expect an atmosphere characterized by intention, imagination, freedom, and self-expression.
This space will be open, inclusive, safe, and accessible. We will be playing Low key Afro, jazzy expressive music.
Structure of the Evening:
1. Acknowledgment of Country: The event will begin with a respectful acknowledgment
of the land and its First Nations peoples.
2. Meditation and Intention Setting: We will gather for meditation, set intentions, share tea, and listen to spoken word artists.
3. Dance Session: The DJ will play, and we will dance for 45 minutes.
4. Closing: We will express gratitude for the experience, join in prayer, share reflections, assist in packing up the venue, and formally close the practice.
5. Accessibility: This will be a free event, ensuring accessibility for all attendees.
Your Facilitator
Meg is a passionate singer-songwriter whose love for music has been an integral part of her life since childhood. She is a writer, dancer, singer-songwriter, DJ dreamer and creator. In addition to her artistry, Meg is an early childhood educator, a role that allows her to see the love and potential in people of all ages. She believes all people are worthy of being and becoming who they want to be. She actively runs and promotes events that create platforms for diverse voices to unite. As a versatile artist, she is not only a singer but also a writer, poet, dancer, and free spirit. She thrives on fostering a sense of community where everyone has the opportunity to express themselves and be heard.
Meg’s commitment to inclusivity is evident in her work, cultivating warm and welcoming atmospheres wherever she performs or organizes events. Her music is a heartfelt exploration of life’s depths, capturing the complexities of the human experience and the beauty of shared moments.
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Where is it happening?
Level 1 885 High Street Thornbury, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3071, 885 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia,Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, PrestonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
