Somatic Dance
Schedule
Fri Aug 29 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:15 am
UTC+12:00Location
Taradale Anglican Church - Te Whānau Mihinare ki Ōtātara | Napier, HB
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Welcome to Somatic Dance Hawkes BayAmanda & Lauren bring you Somatic Dance & LIVE Soundscapes on the decks!!!
at The Octagon, Taradale Anglican Church, 23 Puketapu Rd
second and last FRIDAYS of the month 7-8:15pm
Amanda & Lauren are trained in over 200hours each in levels 1 & 2 of Somatic Dance and DJ Facilitating by Sarsha Hope & Stephen Blase.
Our intention is to create a space where we can let go of the busyness of life, get out of our minds and drop into our bodies.
Somatic dance is a free-form dance expression with no choreographed moves or prescribed ways to move. It's all about allowing your body to move in the way it naturally wants and needs to. There are no set criteria or steps. Each dance will have an embodied focus and will have invitational cues and prompts along the way to facilitate the journey. *Please note, this differs from things like Ecstatic Dance, which is non-guided.
Each dance session features an intentionally curated playlist/soundscape designed to help you connect deeply with your body, which may evoke feelings and emotions - all of you is welcome. The playlist progresses through multiple rhythms, starting gently, building to a peak, and then easing back down to stillness and integration. This musical wave activates a release in the body that, if followed, can bring tremendous healing, relief, balance, and wellness. It offers you the opportunity to move authentically, in a way that feels true to your needs.
Doors open at 6:45pm for a prompt start at 7pm until 8pm
This is a phone-free, sober and drug-free dance floor for adults only 💃🏻
No previous experience necessary 🕺🏼
*it gets LOUD, feel free to bring earplugs for your experience.
Wear your comfy clothes, bring a drink bottle and your curiosity!
Bring a cushion or blanket to rest on.
Tiered Equity Pricing:
*Supporter* $20 - this ticket is supportive to all who are not as financially abundant right now, thank you for supporting others!
*Sustainability* $15 - this ticket allows for continuity of this offering - thank you!!
*Community support* $10 - this ticket is for those facing financial hardship, we got you boo!
Your facilitators Amanda and Lauren are qualified Trauma informed facilitators with over 600hours of Trauma informed facilitation Training between them covering supportive somatic practices, yin and restorative yoga, social justice and systemic change and nervous system support. They and are qualified and experienced in the embodiment offerings they bring forward. They are passionate about bringing community together through the power of Nervous system restoration, Empowering embodiment practices, creative outlets and deep nourishment! For more information about Amanda and her offerings please head over to her website www.somapsych.org for Lauren please see at www.creativeembodimentnz.com
More about your facilitators:
Amanda Hanna founder of SomaPsych BA Psych - MA Psych Student, Integrative Somatic Practitioner�300hr TCTSY-F, 1000hr E-RYT, YACEP, Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Trainer, 200hrs Somatic Dance Teacher, Shaking Medicine Facilitator
Amanda is a dedicated somatic practitioner with over 500 hours of trauma-informed training, including social justice and inclusivity. Currently pursuing a Master's in Psychology, she combines academic knowledge with practical expertise. Amanda's integrative approach focuses on nervous system support and hormone balancing, recognizing the link between physical and mental wellbeing.
Through regular workshops and trainings, Amanda shares her knowledge on trauma-informed facilitation, resilience, nervous system regulation, neuroscience, and embodied practices. Her work aims to empower individuals to discover their inner strength and voice in a supportive, respectful environment.
Amanda is committed to enhancing our understanding of stress, adversity, and trauma while providing tools for personal restoration and growth. By blending extensive training with compassionate, evidence-based practices, she tailors her approach to each individual's or group's unique journey.
Lauren Albans founder of Creative Embodiment, trained under Amanda Hanna (SomaPsych) in a variety of (TIFT)Trauma informed embodiment practices encompassing 100hr Trauma informed Yin & restorative yoga facilitation and 240hours in Trauma informed Supportive somatic tools for nervous system support, Social Justice and Systemic change as well as completing Sarsha Hopes 200hour Somatic dance facilitation training. She is also a qualified Laughter yoga leader, Sound healing facilitator, trained Cacao facilitator with Seleno health and Heart Awakening and qualified shaking medicine facilitator.
Lauren creatively weaves in the power of contemplation through her passion and lived experience of compassionate self enquiry through journaling, poetry and vision boards.
She went on to found 'Journeyin' in 2021 before evolving into 'creative embodiment', a platform where she could bring all her offerings to the local community and across Aotearoa and the U.K. Her passion lies in creatively weaving these embodied modalities to create joyful, fun, supportive spaces, foster community connections, and invite opportunities for individuals to support their nervous systems through evidence based resourcing techniques and creative self expression.
We each have a code of ethics on both our websites also.
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Where is it happening?
Taradale Anglican Church - Te Whānau Mihinare ki Ōtātara, 23 Puketapu Rd, Taradale, Napier 4112, New Zealand, NapierEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
