Freeflow Conscious Dance for Women.

About the Dance ~

♡ A safe space for women* to shed, release, renew.

♡ To move like no one is watching, to dance your inner feelings and express through your body.

♡ In our dance there is no choreography, no right or wrong. Your dance, your way...

♡ We set our intention at the opening of each dance and share the floor with reverence and respect for our dance and each other in a drug & alcohol free space.

♡ Let the music guide you.

Each time you dance will be unique, bringing with it your experiences, feelings and emotions. As we dance we explore, uncover, release.

The dance may be joyful, but it may also bring up feelings of grief, sadness and many different emotions. We bring our human-ness and welcome it all with open hearts. No judgement, no shame.

♡ To close each session, we join in circle and breath together in silence.

A shared experience of individual expression. There is great beauty and depth in the union of body, mind, spirit and community.

♡ Age 16+. No children. This is a space for women to release and restore. Mothers with babes- in -arms or baby wearing please contact me to discuss suitability.

*A safe space for all women and non-binary folk identifying as women.

♡ Come and share the dance with us! ♡

♡ Preparation ~

♡ Bring your water bottle.

♡ Wear comfortable clothing to move & sweat in.

♡ Avoid wearing heavy perfumes or fragrance that can affect others.

♡ Avoid a heavy meal beforehand - eat light!

♡ Doors open 6.30pm.

Arrive early to have a herbal tea and chat in the kitchen.

Gather 6.45 pm and sit in Circle.

Dance begins 7pm. No entry after 7pm.

♡ In the hall, remove shoes and turn off your phone (or put on silent)

♡ No talking on the dancefloor.

** 3rd Friday every month except February will be a Thursday, culminating on Solstice June 21st.

About your Host ~

Chrissy Maddison is the face, heart & soul of Embodied Creative, a local small business facilitating classes, workshops and one:one sessions of therapeutic creative arts.

Chrissy is a Balingup local whose life's purpose is exploring music, dance, poetry & theatre.

After discovering Ecstatic dance over a decade ago, she has taken part in numerous workshops, classes and weekend immersions in various conscious dance forms including Ecstatic dance, Open Floor, Contact Improvisation & Sacred Circle dance.

Chrissy uses her dance and movement practice to express her inner world, inspired by a deep connection with nature and music. Dance is a sacred medicine which allows her a deep understanding of her emotional self.

Using her training in music and education, and her background in dance and theatre, Chrissy has spent recent years facilitating & participating in many community arts projects. Her passion is sharing her love of the expressive arts to create connection, and support the creative journeys of others, providing opportunities for holistic health and mental wellbeing. ♡

Supported by Balingup Arts and Cultural Hub (BACH)

Promoting the health and wellbeing of the residents of the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, through a wide range of engaging events and activities for the whole community.

In doing so, returning the Balingup Town Hall to the center of community life and creating a vibrant and thriving community, cultural and function centre.