Manly Expansion Dance
Event description
Inspire flow, harmonise your heart and expand your mind in a fusion of dance, sound and visualisation at Manly Expansion Dance!
We're coming together to co-create a space intentionally curated for you to expand. What would you love to expand in your life?
Visualise whatever you'd love to expand, move with your body and deeply feel it, connect with your spirit and allow it to express what's alive.
About the Experience
Guided Visualisation: Awareness and Inspiration
Attune to our inner worlds with a guided visualisation, led by Kev.
The intention is to centre, cultivate presence and connect with what our hearts would love to expand. We'll breathe together, envisage our intentions and expand them with the sounds of a RAV Vast drum and vocals.
Ecstatic Dance: Freedom in Movement
Embark on an Ecstatic Dance journey, led by DJ Adriano and Wyld Sunshine.
A liberating and expressive dance form that encourages free-form movement without words on the dance floor in a judgment-free space.
Immerse yourself in tribal beats, drumming, ancient sounds, melodies and music that invites your body to move in ways that feel deep, natural, expansive and joyful.
Sound Bath: Vibrations of Well-being
Experience the soothing embrace of a Sound Bath, led by Ali Skiba and Vaibhav Ganesh.
An ancient practice that uses sacred instruments such as crystal singing bowls, didgeridoo and chimes accompanied with voice to produce harmonious sounds.
These vibrations resonate within, tuning the body's energy and promoting a state of balance and peace.
The benefits extend from deep stress relief to enhanced emotional equilibrium, offering a sanctuary of sound that nurtures the soul.
The Facilitators:
Kevin Adams
After significant life challenges, Kev decided to experience a 10 day silent meditation retreat in 2014 which opened him up to the power of the heart and mind. Meditation and Ecstatic Dance became pivotal practises to help Kev navigate through difficult mental, relationship and career struggles. Choosing to say goodbye to work that no longer served him and using the power of visualisation and aligned action, he attracted an opportunity where he helps yoga and wellbeing based studios grow. Kev also facilitates visualisation meditations for individuals and groups to expand awareness and empowerment. IG @kevinadams09
Adriano Barcellos
Adriano is the Co-founder / Co-creator of Embodied Experiences. He's a creative being who loves to co-create meaningful experiences and collaborate with like-minded people; He is a Master Nlp Practitioner, Master Hypnotherapist accredited by the American Board of Hypnotherapy, DJ, Event Promoter/Producer, Experience Designer, Digital Marketer and passionate about arts in general and healing modalities. He has been focused on creating experiences that combine wellness and spirituality with arts, music and entertainment. IG @adrianoobarcellos
Ali Skiba
Ali Skiba is a sound healer, medicine woman and vocal empowerment coach on a mission to raise the vibration of humanity. Her recent debut on The Voice Australia has sent waves of healing vibrations across the globe. Operating out of Manly, Ali crafts transcendent experiences for both individuals and teams, guiding them to elevate their vibration and unlock their highest potential. Renowned as a trailblazer in bringing the ancient practice of sound healing to the forefront, Ali passionately shares her healing gifts with a global audience. IG @melodiousyogi
Wyld Sunshine
Meet "Wyld Sunshine": A vibrant drumming duo infusing sunshine into every beat. With their pulsating rhythms and infectious energy, they transport audiences on a rhythmic journey.
Collaborating and intertwining with the melodic tunes of the DJ,
their performances make space for their audience to flow in creativity, connection and dance.
Get ready to bask in the energy of Wyld Sunshine! IG @the.wanderlustclub
Flow for the Journey:
7:30pm - Arrive and warm up with music on the dance floor (doors lock at 7:45pm)
7:50pm - Welcoming and drop into the Guided Visualisation
8:00pm - Move and groove with Ecstatic Dance
9:15pm - Relax and bathe in the Sound Bath
9:30pm - Closing circle
9:35pm - Close
Principles and Guidelines:
1. Talk free from the Welcoming so we can drop deep into the visualisation and dance. There's an outdoor space to chat if you wish and there will be time to chat after the journey.
2. Be aware and responsible of your own boundaries and respect the boundaries of others you're sharing the space with.
3. Have an open mind and do your best to release any judgements of self and each other.
4. Alcohol and drug free environment.
5. Belongings can be left at the edges of the hall behind lighting.
6. Barefoot / socks. Leave your shoes at the door :)
Whether it's your 1st or 1000th ecstatic dance experience, all are welcome! Wear clothes you can move freely in and bring a water bottle. The occasional photo / short video may be captured in moments to help inspire the community to expand with us. By attending this event, you accept that content of you may be shared online.
Location:
The space is a large open hall with plenty of room to freely move. Located at Manly Senior Centre, right near Harris Farm in Manly. Parking is easy, you can get a spot in the car park next to the centre, or if that's full, there's another car park 1 min walk away. Just Google map "Keirle Park" and it will take you there. There's also street parking. We can't wait to have a expansive experience with you!
Kev and Adriano