Sunrise Outdoor Dancing, Free-Movement, Meditation & Boats
About this Event
🌅 Sunrise free movement and dance on the River Derwent — then take to the water. All bodies, all ages, all abilities, all nervous systems, all cultures. 📍 Matlock Bath Boats, Derwent Gardens.
We're gathering at the beautiful, ancient riverbanks of Matlock Bath, where the River Derwent has been flowing long before any of us arrived, and will keep flowing long after. There is something deeply grounding about moving your body in a place the land has held for thousands of years, the way people across every culture have always gathered by water to move, breathe, and belong.
There is no technique needed, no choreography, no single "correct" way to move. This is a moment to ground yourself in nature, reconnect with your own inner wisdom, breathe fully, and move however your body and your ancestry know how to move, whether that's dance passed down through your family, a rhythm you've never had a name for, stillness, or something brand new you discover on the day.
✨ WHAT'S INCLUDED IN BASED ON YOUR TICKET:
🌅 9:00am — 10:00am | SUNRISE WELLNESS SESSION (1 hr)
→ 45 minutes of gentle, all-abilities free movement and dance. No steps to learn and no one watching, just your body, the music, and the morning light. Every level of movement has options, and stillness is always one of them. Bring your own rhythm, your own roots, your own way of moving.
→ 15 minutes guided meditation to connect with your inner wisdom and set an intention for your day
🚣 10:00am onwards | ENJOY THE RIVER
→ Choose rowing boats or pedalo boats on the River Derwent
→ Stay as long as you like — the morning has no rush
📍 WHERE: Matlock Bath Boats, Matlock Bath, Derwent Gardens, Derbyshire
🗓 WHEN: Sunday 16th August | 9:00am – open end
🎟 TICKETS: (Please note, you can get discounted prices on our website due to no booking fee ):
- Dance & Meditation Only - £18
- Full Experience (Dance, Meditation & Boats) - £25
- Bring a plus one for full experience - £40
- 2 for 1 - £20 (limited tickets, first come - first serve)
🎟️Access discounted tickets here:
WHO IS THIS FOR?
THIS IS A BODY-POSITIVE, ALL-ABILITIES EVENT. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
🌦 A NOTE ON THE WEATHER (because this is England!). This is an outdoor event held in the heart of the Derbyshire landscape. Light drizzle? We'll breathe through it and perseve. But if the weather turns for the worst, every ticket holder will receive a FULL REFUND or option transfer ticket to another date — no questions asked.
We'll be in touch via email if weather becomes a concern beforehand. Mother Nature is always the final word here.
WHAT TO BRING:
✔ A yoga mat, your dancing shoes and a towel (a few spare mats available — mention at booking)
✔A towel for you mat (optional) if you don't want to put your mat on the concrete floor
✔ Comfortable, layered clothing — it'll be a fresh morning
✔ Water bottle and sunscreen if needed
✔ A willingness to be present with nature
SPACES ARE LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE - this is an intimate gathering by design. Grab your spot now and we'll see you by the river. 🌊
Agenda
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Arrivals & Welcome
Host: Patience Chigodora
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
All Levels and Abilties - Free-movement & Dance Session
Host: Patience Chigodora
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Guided Meditation - Sound Bowl & Chimes
Host: Patience Chigodora
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Time On the River - Rowing and Pedalo Boats
Host: Matlock Bath Boats
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 20.21 to GBP 44.04
