Movement is a language, and flow is your unique code. This class offers a guided and playful space to break free from structured dance, allowing intuition to guide your movement and expression. In this space, we shift the idea of dancing as a performance into dance as a moving meditation. The focus is to listen to the music, feel the emotion to our bodies and express that emotion authentically. There is no wrong or right way to do it! Come as you are; no previous dance or meditation experience required.

The class will be divided into two parts:

Grounding & Exploration

We’ll begin with an open circle to land into our bodies and set intentions.
Through interactive exercises, you’ll explore basic movement principles inspired by martial arts, boxing, Qigong, and yoga, designed to play with movement while engaging in exercises that emphasize body awareness, balance, and flow.

Open Dance & Integration

An open dance session where you’ll be free to mix, match, and experiment with the concepts taught, flowing to a wide variety of beats and rhythms that evoke different emotions and inspire movement.
We’ll finish with a closing circle, meditation, and stillness to ground and integrate the experience, supporting your transition back to everyday life.

Benefits for well-being:

Do you experience endless mind chatter, disconnection from your body, or challenges with expressing yourself? Deepen the connection with your somatic intelligence while playfully practicing self-expression in an open, honest, and supportive environment.
Learn to recognize and honour your body’s needs, boundaries, and the messages it is communicating to you.
This practice will help you feel more grounded and connected, improving your day-to-day life by reducing mind chatter and creating space for honest self-expression.

What to Bring:

Water bottle
Comfortable layers of clothing for movement

Facilitator: Adriel Tjoa

Adriel Tjoa, born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, has always had a deep connection to music, dance, and creative expression. From organizing local live music events to exploring the depths of somatic practices in Calgary, Alberta, Adriel has spent years honing his craft in conscious dance, martial arts, and yoga. His mission is to create safe, open spaces where individuals can explore personal freedom through movement, music, and meditation. Adriel’s approach combines his diverse experiences to help others reconnect with their bodies and express themselves authentically.

Adriel’s mission is dedicated to helping people reconnect with their somatic intelligence, quieting mind chatter, and overcoming the disconnection many feel from their bodies. His classes provide the space and tools to express yourself openly and honestly, helping you reconnect with your body’s wisdom

Entry fee: sliding scale $20-$30
*** cash and e-transfer options available at the door
*** If you want to attend this event and are experiencing financial challenges, please send an email message to discuss alternative possibilities