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 breathe together.

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 comfortable in a female centred space

♡ Come and share the dance with us! ♡

Preparation ~

♡ Bring your water bottle.

♡ Wear comfortable clothing to move & sweat in.

♡ Bring your yoga mat, cushion and blanket for comfort to rest at the end.

♡ 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. Non-verbal noises and expressions are welcome.

♡ A Little About SAFETY:

We all have the right to our own thoughts, expression and bodily autonomy. Embodied Creative will not tolerate any discrimation or abusive speech based on race, sex, gender, religion or any other form in this space.

This is a safe container to explore your own thoughts, emotions, feelings and body. We encourage open expression both on the dancefloor and in our beautiful, initimate sharing circles. The sessions remain confidential during and after the event. Please be aware, however, that this is a group space and deep trauma and talk of trauma can be triggering to others. We ask you to be respectful of everyone's safety and share with authenticity and bravery, but also a sensitvity to others in the group. One on one support can be offered during the event and can be sought as a follow up by contacting Embodied Creative.

with gratitude and love.

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 & expressing through 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.♡

Chrissy holds a HICAT diploma in Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapies and Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Music (Voice) and has therapeutic practitioner insurance with IICT, a Working with Children Check and Current First Aid Certificate.

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.'