Ancient Village - Nature Dance & Dartmoor Pilgrimage

Blessings Wild and Wonderful Humans,

This is a pilgrimage to a village before time, 

A  place  steeped in mystery and  lost in the ancient landscape of deep Dartmoor. 

We  enter the village as pilgrims on a homeward-bound journey & greeted by the embrace of our ancestors. 

What is now known as ‘Grimspound Settlement,’ was a thriving village somewhere between 2800 - 3500 years ago. The stream that runs through provided pure, fresh water for the villagers who lived in the 26 stones huts (the remains of which exist today) 

We will receive a blessing from the pure waters of the stream  and  be welcome home with  elements of storytelling to deepen our connection with the spirit of this place. 

It is a beyond beautiful and meaningful place to dance & I’m super excited to share this immersive experience of home-coming. 

💟 The Walk  💟 

About an hour walk each way up and down hills but not overly steep. 
longer if we take the opportunity to stop and make offerings / take in the views 

We will walk in silence for the final stretch of our journey. 

💟 Our Dancefloor 💟 

A flat(ish) grassy part of the settlement  🧡💛

DANCE SPOT :  Grimspound 
MEET SPOT :  Bennett’s Cross 
MEET TIME :  12 - NOON 
WALK LEAVES : 12.30pm (Don’t be late) 
WATER BLESSING  : 2pm 
DANCE STARTS : 2.30PM 
DANCE FINISH  :   4.30pm 
AFTERWARDS :  Stay and relax a bit or simply follow the same path back to your car. (1hr Walk) 

💟 PARKING AND DIRECTIONS : 💟 

🚗PARKING 🚗 
Bennett‘s Cross CARPARK is quite small, however there is lots of places to park along the road on a flat thin verge.
 (Note : you must be comfortable with parking on verge if you wish to come)

As always - Please offer rideshares if at all possible.
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📍 Pin Below

Bennett’s Cross 📌 
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💟 MUSICAL JOURNEY  (Approx 1.40 hrs) 💟

 DJFungiPhil will be offering a sonic journey  to help us drop into our bodies and feel the ancestral power of the place. Think indigenous rhythms, soothing harmonics and some rambunctious tunes to set us wild and free. 

💟 KIDS ♾️ 💟

Under 12  ARE FREE! (Please keep in mind the walk) 

 IMPORTANT : Please  do book a headset  for any kids in advance.
Please let me know if there is anything we can do to ensure that your needs are met. 

💟 CACAO ☕️💟 

Bring your own (if you wish)  🤍

💟 DANCE TYPES 🗺️🍁💟 

For Clarity : 

THIS EVENT WILL BE A : .

• Expedition Dance  : Dances that involve bigger walks to get to epic wild spots.
• (There will be a ceremonial aspect to the container we create)

BUT NOT AS MUCH OF A :

• Ceremonial Dance - Closed Container with no talking during the dance.
• Community Dance  : Still a Deep-Dive Dance Journey, although a little more open and relaxed for socialisation if thats what you choose.
• Very Public Places Dance  - Dancing in places where there is likely to be more general public to witness - a slight flash mob feel.

💟 GENERAL SAFETY 💟 

NOTE : By booking this event you acknowledge that I do accept responsibility for your personal safety on the walk, beach or in the sea. 

💟  WEATHER CONTINGENCY 💟  

We pray for fair weather and yet we cannot control the skys. We may move the dance to the woods in Dartington if we feel we will need more shelter, 

💟 Location  🗺️ 💟 

Incredible. 

💟 Other Tips  🗺️ 💟 

• Perhaps arrive early and have some lunch at Bennett’s Cross.
• Remember when can easily end up a bit late

💟 BRING  🎒 💟 

• Ample Water  (More than you think)
• Lunch or Snacks
• Suitable Clothing
• A jacket with hood if a chance of rain.
• Your Personal Intention to Dance.

💟 FINALLY 🌀 💟 

Beyond excited for this one!
I Feel something special brewing. 
It’s time to head home to the village and re-settle together!

CurlyBard  🎧🩶🕊️
Ecstatic Revolution 
NatureDance UK 

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💟 TIME FLOW ⏰💟 
However, please be aware that due to the variable nature of dancing outdoors, our event times may vary slightly. Often  it can take folks time to land and settle in a wild environment. It really helps if people arrive on time and gather quickly when you are called to begin. While we'll do our best to stay on schedule, we appreciate your patience if things run a bit longer than expected. Thanks for your understanding! 

💟 Headphones or Speaker? 🎧 💟 

For this event we use silent disco headphones, allowing us to enjoy the  most beautiful wild places without disturbing the natural environment or others walkers. All headphones are provided and come with their own individual volume control

💟 Refund Policy 🎟️ 

Tickets are non-refundable unless an event is cancelled or postponed. In the event of a postponement, you will have the option to either keep your ticket for the rescheduled date or apply it to any future Nature Dance event. Additionally, tickets are transferable and can be sold or passed on to others if you’re unable to attend. 

Many of our events sell out, so if you cannot make it, please do pass on your ticket to ensure someone else has the chance to join in. 

💟 FINAL NOTE : If you cannot afford this event  please DO message me. I would not wish for this to be a barrier.)

💟 NATURE DANCE MEMBERSHIP 🔗

Become a Nature Dance member for just £35! You’ll always be guaranteed a spot at our standard events (special events excluded) and get a £3 discount on all standard tickets. Plus, you’ll receive your own Silent Revolution headset, which you can customize with funky ears, vibrant fabric, or anything that suits your style. As a member, you’ll also become a closer part of our community and have the option to suggest new dance locations.

Let’s celebrate nature, dance, and togetherness as we build a vibrant outdoor movement!