For people craving a deeper connection to their body, their practice, and a sense of real community.

Dhamma Dance is an embodied mindfulness practice that blends authentic movement, meditation, and the living wisdom of the Buddha’s teachings.

It’s a space to slow down, listen deeply, and return to the body.

Through gentle guidance and open movement, we explore what it means to be human. The stillness and the wildness, the grief and the joy, allowing each to move and unfold in its own way.

Rooted in kindness and deep listening, this practice offers something increasingly rare: a space to move honestly, to be witnessed, and to reconnect with yourself and others.

You don’t have to know how to dance.
You don’t have to be flexible.
You don’t have to be “spiritual enough.”

You simply need a body and a willingness to listen.

Many people come on their own, and it’s completely natural to feel a little unsure at first. You are welcome exactly as you are, on whatever day you arrive.

All bodies, backgrounds, and identities are warmly welcome.

Come move and be moved.

What it looks like:

Gentle, guided warm-up to settle into your body
Facilitated authentic movement practice
Embodied Dharma reflections and meditation
Creative integration (art, journaling, shared reflection)
Optional swim in the pool afterwards + BYO lunch

Facilitator:

Sandi Middleton is the founder of Dhamma Dance and has over 25 years’ experience in Buddhist meditation, movement and mindfulness.

Trained as a Buddhist nun, Sandi is a certified Dance Movement Therapist, an apprentice Insight Meditation Dhamma Teacher and a teacher of traditional West African Ghanaian dance.

Date: Saturday 31 Oct

Time: 10am - 12pm + stay for swim and BYO lunch

Investment:

Single Class Ticket- $40 ($35 concession)

Please register as there are limited places available.

What to bring: Comfortable, warm clothing that allows for unrestricted movement, socks and inside shoes for dancing (we’ll be on timber, concrete and possibly grass — barefoot is also welcome), a comfy cushion to sit on and a journal.

Warm, layered clothing you can move freely in. Water bottle and a hat/insect repellent (we may dance outdoors if the weather allows).

Location: The Figs, Brunswick Heads Heights. Dance surrounded by nature, vistas of mountains and the sea.

Parking: Drive down the long driveway and park inside the fenced paddock on the left. Walk through the gate, cross the driveway towards the orange flag, and follow the gravel path down to the pavilion. Follow the music :)

For more information and registration, contact: Sandi Middleton – dhammadancesandi@gmail.com

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Liability Release:

By registering for this workshop, I agree to and acknowledge the following.

I acknowledge that I intend to participate in physical activity and agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known and unknown, which might incur as a result of participating in the program.

I acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and its variants exists in any public place where people are present. By attending this event, I voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

I agree to release Sandi Middleton from any and all liability related to personal injury or illness that may result from my attendance and participation.

Event Cancellation

In the event that we cancel this workshop for any reason: a full refund of the payment received from each participant will be made. The organizers will hold no financial responsibility for the participants’ travel or 3rd party expenses. Every attempt will be made to give as much prior warning of cancellation as possible.

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