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Come and move your body to the rhythm of you for this special Matariki gathering.

Friday, 20 June 2025
6:45pm to 8:45pm
$20-$25 per person

Maryam and Leah Luna invite to our special Matariki Somatic Dance journey as part of the Auckland Somatic Dance Collective.

We're thrilled to have Leah Luna joining us on the decks bringing her amazing energy and skill to curate something truly special for this magical day, while Maryam will be guiding this dance with her beautiful heart and voice. Matariki is the beginning of the Māori New Year; and is a potent time to come together to gather as a community. It is also a time for remembrance, to celebrate the present and to look to the future promise of this New Year.

Somatic Dance is a guided free form movement journey, delving deep into the layers of the body and held in a non-judgemental space where all of you is welcome. No prior dance experience is necessary and all bodies are welcome. There are no routines or steps to follow here, simply an invitation to discover how your body wishes to move. The guided facilitation is supported by a carefully curated soundscape overseen by a DJ.

This dance is an invitation for you to come and move your body to the unique rhythm of you, supporting a deeper connection with yourself and others.

This is a space free from alcohol, shoes and talking. Let the epic music and guidance of your facilitator carry you out of your mind and into your body, allowing yourself to experience the transformative power of Somatic Dance! The music takes the form of a wave, beginning gently before building to a peak, then settling back down to land softly and slowly.

We recommend wearing clothes you are comfortable moving in (layers are great), bring along a drink bottle and a drop or two of curiosity!

Our dance spaces are designed for adults to create a space where you are able to freely explore and express your authentic self, in whichever shape and form it happens to be expressing itself. As part of this, we request that alternate arrangements are made to care for any children while you attend. If you have a child you would like to bring along, please reach out to us and we can have a chat about whether it is a possibility.

The location is: Mt Eden Village Centre, 449 Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024

We welcome you at any time from 6.45pm for a 7pm start.

$20-$25 per person; cash on the door or through Humanitix

We have adopted a two tier ticket option:

$20 supported dancers, we want to continue to make our dances accessible

$25 supporting dancers, for those who feel more abundant and are able to support us

If price is a barrier to attending, please reach out to us and we can work something out, an additional hand with tasks on the day is often appreciated.

Feel free to share this event and invite friends! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us and we would love to support you

We look forward to welcoming you

💫INTRODUCING💫
Maryam, Somatic Dance Facilitator

Born in Canada with Syrian and Iraqi heritage, Maryam is a wellness workshop facilitator and a Somatic Dance Teacher, with international training across several holistic modalities, including reiki & sensory touch therapy, yoga, cacao circle facilitation, and sound therapy. Through her comprehensive understanding of somatic practices, she harnesses the transformative power of movement, breath, and sound to guide individuals toward inner strength and embodiment. Maryam’s expertise in creating a safe and nourishing space allows participants to embark on a profound journey of self-connection and healing.

Leah Luna; Soundscape Creatrix

Leah Luna is a Berlin-based musical alchemist, a mentor, DJ, producer, and creator. Having navigated through the realms of music, somatics, and embodiment, Leah brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to supporting your growth and exploration. A true world music artist, expect to experience a harmonious blend of genres, from pulsating rhythms to ethereal melodies, creating an electrifying atmosphere that ignites your body and soul.

Her mission is to inspire and guide you to unlock, embrace uniqueness, and realize your full potential.

If you have any questions please email: AucklandSomaticDanceCollective@gmail.com or message us through our Facebook Page: Auckland Somatic Dance Collective