Forest Full Moon Dance: Summer Solstice Celebration including Ecstatic Dance

You are warmly invited to celebrate the summer Solstice and full moon with mandala creation, nature connection & mindfulness, intention setting meditation, Ecstatic Dance, singing, drumming and a campfire with nourishing nibbles. Set in the beautiful grounds of The Burrow, Frensham where Mother Nature is your SANCTUARY, the Earth your DANCEFLOOR & Music your MEDICINE.

Let's shake out the old & bring in new, fresh life-force energy.

Let’s CONNECT and CO-CREATE a powerful, healthy community that inspires the world to get moving in nature! 

Who is this for?

This event is for those who feel called to reconnect with nature, celebrate the magic of the strawberry moon and summer solstice, and immerse themselves in a holistic experience of music, movement, and mindfulness.

✸ Please note there is a limit on the number of head phones, so book now to guarantee a space.✸

Please contact us if you'd like to bring a child to discuss reduced ticket options.

Nature Mandala Creation is a beautiful practice that involves arranging natural materials like leaves, flowers, stones, and sticks into intricate designs. It's a way to connect with nature, express creativity, and find inner peace. Building a mandala encourages mindfulness and presence in the moment, as each element is carefully placed with intention. The process is transient, as the mandala eventually disperses back into nature, teaching us about impermanence and letting go. Creating nature helps us appreciate the beauty and harmony of the natural world. Together in the opening circle, we will create our dance altar, a nature mandala. The perfect way to ground & connect with yourself, each other & Mother Earth.

Intention Setting Meditation The full moon summer solstice is a powerful convergence of celestial events. It marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and is associated with abundance, growth, and manifestation. Intention setting during the full moon summer solstice is particularly potent because it aligns with the peak of solar energy and the heightened illumination of the full moon. This combination creates a fertile energetic environment for setting intentions and visualising your desires with clarity and focus. When you set intentions during the full moon summer solstice you plant seeds of intention with the abundant energy of the sun and the illuminating power of the full moon to nourish.

Nature Dance is a space for you to fully let go, release stress, and immerse yourself entirely in the healing MAGIC of nature & music. Connect to the music & your body, express what words cannot, dance with whatever presents itself. In any way that feels right for you. We start slowly to land, stretch & tune in, with the support of somatic guidance. The sound wave gradually builds to help you loosen & let go. After an exhilarating peak, we gradually come down to the Earth for a guided cool down & relaxation. On this night we will dance under the emerging full moon, celebrating the solstice, with silent disco headphones.

We dance to express, not impress! Dance shyly, mildly or wildly. No judgement. No rules. No steps. No right or wrong. No pretence. No hierarchy. No comparison. No dance police!

The Dance Soundwave:

A specially curated setlist of music from all over this Earth. Soothing ambient sounds, grounding drum, soul stirring tribal beats, uplifting dance tracks, heart opening melodies, soulful rhythms and so much more.

Drumming: Bring your drum or other campfire instruments. Drumming is more than just a rhythm; it's a primal language that connects us to the heartbeat of existence. From ancient rituals to modern expressions, the steady beat of drums transcends cultures and time, uniting communities, and awakening spirits. Drumming unleashes raw energy, evoking emotions, and igniting passions. It's a celebration of life's rhythm, a pathway to inner harmony, and a timeless reminder that we are all part of the universal symphony. Drumming under the solstice sun and the luminous gaze of a full moon adds an extra layer of magic to the rhythm, infusing each beat with the essence of cosmic alignment. As we tap into the energy of these important cycles, our drumming becomes a sacred dance, harmonising with the universe and echoing the cycles of nature. After setting intentions, drumming is a powerful way to anchor them into your being. Each beat resonates with the energy of your desires, sending them out into the world with intention and purpose. Drumming is a sacred act of manifestation, a rhythmic prayer that aligns your actions with your intentions, paving the way for their fulfilment. We will drum around the campfire with wholesome refreshments to end the night and begin the next chapter.

Outline of event:

·         Welcome

·         Opening circle

·         Nature immersion exercise - Community Nature Mandala creation for Dance Altar

·         Intention Setting Meditation

·         Ecstatic Dance Journey / Soundwave

·         Closing circle / Sharing circle

·         Fruit community social & jam around the fire

Location:

The Burrow is just under 3 miles from Farnham Train Station. Upon booking, you'll receive the location pin. 

About Marie and The Dance Sanctury:

For the past 10 years, The Dance Sanctuary has helped hundreds of dancing humans find physical & emotional FREEDOM on the dance floor. Marie, Founder of The Dance Sanctuary & experienced Somatic Movement teacher, has an innate skill of making you feel welcome, at ease & safe to move through any fears and blocks you may experience.

When she left the NHS as a Cancer Treatment Specialist, she made a promise that she would one day serve the world with offerings that prevented long-term stress & dis-ease. She went on to become a Master Reiki practitioner for several years, and now devotes all her time to The Dance Sanctuary. Her knowledge of the human body, energy body & psyche provide a truly holistic approach to health & wellbeing.

Marie’s passion for mental health & physical wellbeing was born from her own mental health difficulties in her late twenties. She shares.

"At 30, dancing literally helped save my life & now it continues to transform my life at 50. With nature dance, I get to combine my 3 biggest LOVES…Nature, music & dancing…A powerful salve for body, mind & soul."

About Juliet

Juliet will guide you on your meditation journey. Juliet is a clinical hypnotherapist with a Masters degree (MSc), in Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology. Juliet uses hypnosis as a therapeutic tool to help people with personal transformation. Whilst respecting the differences, Juliet is passionate about using hypnosis as a form of meditation. Both meditation and hypnosis involve altered states of consciousness with a strong internal focus. Contrasting to meditation, which achieves the altered state through self-guided practices, hypnosis is more likely to be guided by the hypnotist.

Contact:

If you have any worries or questions before or after booking, please contact

Marie: 07766410317 / marie184@btinternet.com

Juliet: 07775753781 / juliethollingsworth3@hotmail.com

What to wear:

Preferably barefoot (though dance pumps or trainers if you prefer). Wear anything comfy & cool to move in.

Bring layers of clothing water to drink.

Something to sit on, as the ground may be damp. Blanket for the cool down.

Investment

EARLY BIRD TICKET Please choose the ticket price the feels right for you between £24 and £35. A part of your money will directly contribute to enhancing The Burrow, transforming it into an even more accommodating space. With your support, we can expand our shelter, ensuring that events can continue even during the colder months. Your contribution will make a tangible difference in our ability to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for all our activities. Thank you for helping us advance our mission.

PLEASE NOTE ON MONDAY 13th MAY THE TICKET PRICE RISES TO £38