""the people danced...""

and the people danced….

We are back for a second year with an extended program and an incredible line up of conscious dance facilitators from around Australia

Please join us for a Community Dance Dance Weekend with some of the country’s finest facilitators

Lake Nagambie, Taungurung Country, Nagambie Mechanics Institute, 286 High St Nagambie

14 Feb 1pm -16  Feb 5pm  2025

This is a non-residential dance gathering held in Nagambie Victoria

Weekend Tickets for Sale only

PLEASE NOTE
Name Changes to be done through the organiser by 7/2
Refunds close 7/2. Full Refund Policy available via Humanitix

Taungurung Welcome &Cultural Sharing::Isobel Paipadjerook

Opening Night :: Ganga Giri

5Rhythms :: Stephen McInnes 

Open Floor :: Henry Fowkes

Ecstatic Dance :: Ben Templestep

Dancing Freedom :: Caitlin Wood

The 360 Emergence :: Rivka Honeybee

Body-Mind CENTERING®::Olive Bieringa & Otto Ramstad

Yoga :: Jen Lowe

MC :: Evelyn Switajewski

Onsite Body Workers -Zenthai Shiatsu & Kahuna

We acknowledge the First Nations Peoples of this Country and their connection with land, sea, community and story. We offer our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land. We work humbly and respectfully with the land as teacher and ally towards better listening and caring. Mob are welcome to attend at no cost. 
This event is held on Taungurung Country. Thank you Country.

Please join us for a Community Dance Dance Weekend with some of the country’s finest facilitatorsLake Nagambie, Taungurung Country, Nagambie Mechanics Institute, 286 High St NagambieStarts 1pm -14 Feb 
Ends 5pm -16 Feb and the people danced….
bringing community together in shared practice of conscious dance embodiment 
with the energy of celebration, rigour, differentiation and unity, evoking healing, action & collective care2025 Theme:
heal ourselves
heal relationship with country
heal the system

 First Nations Traditional 

 5Rhythms

 Open Floor

 Ecstatic Dance

 Dancing Freedom

 The 360 Emergence

 Somatic Movement
FULL LINE UP ANNOUNCED SOON....This is a non-residential dance gathering held in Nagambie Victoria
Weekend Tickets only
First Release $295
Second Release $345
Door Release if avail $365BOOKINGS:
https://events.humanitix.com/and-the-people-danced-l7m3lks2AfterPay avail via website :
https://www.rivkaworth.com/events-1/the-people-dancedName Changes to be done through the organiser by 7/2/25
Refunds close 7/2/25. Full Refund Policy available via Humanitix

Nagambie is 1.5 hrs drive from Melb up Hume hway or catch the train to the heart of town!
Event is located in one of country Victoria's best old halls and right opposite you can go swimming in the lake in between sessions.
This is a non-residential gathering
Please think about your accomodation sooner rather than later!
Accommodation is participant organised and recommended to book sooner rather than later as small town gets busy. 
There are various options for accommodation including caravan park, air bnb and even house boats! Make a holiday, share a place with friends. 
Below are some suggestions...
https://www.nagambiecaravanpark.com.au/
https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/.../nagambiewate...
https://theboathousenagambie.com.au/
http://www.findacamp.com.au/camp-site.php?camp=238

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Each Facilitator is an expert in what they do and they will be holding space for the collective group to journey together through their specific embodiment practice through the use of music and guided facilitation.
Sessions will be offered from 9am-10pm with 30 min breaks between sessions plus 2 hr breaks for lunch and dinner.
There will be food to buy available on site and there are many local eateries to try or you can bring your own food. 
Please pace yourself where you need to be. You know your body best.
Dance YOUR dance, for you, your body holds the medicine you need.
Together, the space is held sacred and safe. 
You can always ask if you are unsure.
Touch always requires consent.
Personal Space must be respected at all times.
This is a clothes on practice
LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Disability friendly space
All people, All bodies are welcomed

Ethos, Values, Policy
This event is…
CHAT FREE
The Dance Floor is a sacred silent space. Please talk in the foyer before or after class.
Your silence on the dance floor makes all the difference
SUBSTANCE FREE (this means no drugs, alcohol or plant medicines)
We get high on being alive!
PHONE FREE
If you must check your phone, please leave the hall and do so in the Foyer
SHOE FREE
bare feet or dance shoes please
JUDGEMENT FREE
All people are welcome. We all evolve in our own timing