SUN 1st November - Samhain Special Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Circle OUTSIDE!!

✬ Sunday 1st November Samhain Special✬

✬ Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Circle ✬ 

✬ OUTSIDE!! ✬ 

We're back outside for Samhain! Come and connect to nature, community and yourself.

✬ Join us as we gather in the beautiful Peak District to share cacao and dance amongst the plants and trees, the birds and the beasts! ✬ 

✬ There's something so primal, sensual and organic about dancing outside, and the enchanted silver birches of Lawrencefield are such a magical location ✬ I provide the headsets and the music ✬ All you need is yourself, layers of clothing (you might get really warm while dancing but quite chilly afterwards), something to drink, snacks and a mat to sit/put your stuff on ✬

✬ We'll start with some breathing and grounding movement, set up an altar together to honour the space and the elements, drink cacao and set our intentions then move into dancing ✬ We dance to an eclectic mix of world beats and genres ✬ You're free to move how and as you like; no judgement and no expectations ✬ No previous experience necessary, everyone is welcome ✬ Cacao is optional, you can drink tea instead if it's not your thing! ✬

✬ I set up a WhatsApp group for each dance to help with logistics/lift shares etc. The link is on your confirmation email. ✬

Schedule (ish): 

• 10.30-10.45am: Meet at Surprise View carpark https://maps.app.goo.gl/JVy7ecTDUwrH2Dqn7 
• 10.45am: Walk down to the woods together. We will leave the carpark at 10.45 promptly, so please make sure you arrive with time to park etc.
• 11-11.45am: Opening circle, nature altar creation, cacao circle and meditiation. Please feel free to bring something to place on the altar if you would like to.
• 11.45-1.15pm: Ecstatic dance jouney
• 1.15-1.30pm: Closing circle and chill time. Feel free to bring a picnic to eat afterwards.

All timings are approximate.

Guidelines:

• Be present: No phones / photos / video during our time together - give yourself the gift of switching off!
• Non-verbal space: Keep the dance journey non-chatty to allow a deeper inner connection. Sounding is welcome, but please no talking during the dance. This includes if you decide to take time out from the dance and sit back down - please keep the container sacred.
• No drugs/alcohol/other plant medicines: Ecstatic Dance is a mindful, sober event. Please refrain from all substances before and during the event. This includes any plant medicine aside from cacao.
• Respect: the land that we dance on (no littering/tissues), other people's space and freedom of expression.
• Awareness: Some people find that they want to chat afterwards, whereas others prefer to stay in a more meditative space -  please look after your own needs.
• Ticks: check yourself carefully afterwards (and for the next few days) for these sneaky bugs.

Booking, Refunds and Cancellations: 

• There are limited spaces for the outdoor dances, so it's best to book in advance.
• If it's raining really hard I'll offer an alternative date. If it's light rain, the event will still go ahead.
• If you can no longer make it, please let me know asap so that someone on the waitlist can take your place.
• Any ticket cancellations up to 24hrs before the event can be transferred to another event. 
• There are no transfers for dances cancelled within 24hrs of the event.
• There are no refunds.

Small Print:

• Please listen to and respect your body.
• Please note that by purchasing a ticket you agree that Ecstatic Dance Sheffield and the Peaks is not liable for any injury or harm that you may incur at this event and you agree to take full responsibility of yourself, your health, your well-being and all of your belongings whilst at the event.
• Please get in touch if you have any questions ✬ Reya ✬