Nature Dance - Forest based Ecstatic Dance (with silent disco headphones).
Event description
This event is a prelude to our big full moon solstice event on 22 June 2024. We would like to invite a select few of you to a special event on a donation only basis. As the first Ecstatic Dance event in this space, we will use it to smooth out any niggles and take promotional photos for future events. We will be mindful and discrete when taking photos.
Your generous donation 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 there is a limit on the number of head phones, so book now to guarantee a space.✸
You are warmly invited to NATURE DANCE in the beautiful grounds of The Burrow in Frensham. In this space, Mother Nature is our SANCTUARY, the Earth our DANCEFLOOR & Music is our MEDICINE. Let's shake out the old & bring in new, fresh life-force energy. Let’s CONNECT and CO-CREATE a powerful, healthy Dance Community that inspires the world to get moving in Nature!
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 waves gradually build to help you loosen & let go. After an exhilarating peak we gradually come down to the Earth for a somatic led cool down & relaxation.
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!
Who is this for?
Nature Dance is an inclusive life practice for ALL ages, sizes, genders & fitness levels. We require absolutely no experience, and you do not have to be a ‘dancer’. For those yearning to feel healthier in mind & body. For those who love music & nature. For those who miss their dancing days. For those seeking community & a sense of belonging.
Each person comes for different reasons, but all receive so much more than they came for.
About Marie and The Dance Sanctuary
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."
Contact:
If you have any worries or questions before or after booking, please contact Marie at anytime: 07766410317 / marie184@btinternet.com
Location:
The Burrow is just under 3 miles from Farnham Train Station. Upon booking, you'll receive the location pin.
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.
Real-life narrativesBrenda says…
‘Wanted to say how breathtakingly beautiful your dance was on Wednesday night . I absolutely loved it, it’s the true highlight of my week!’
Mary says…
‘When I dance I feel so good, strong, resilient and have boundless energy! The dance last Sunday was so energising! What Abundancing!
Amanda says…
’Whenever I dance I feel my gut health improves, my muscles feel looser, released. My mind shifts into pure joy and the smile on my face is enormous. It’s not just fabulous fun, it’s my medicine.’
Sheryl says…
‘When those insecurities pop in as they do I just bring them along and ‘dance with them’ (your words Marie which are always a comfort). For me, part of my journey is about accepting myself and allowing anything that comes along to just be …not sure if that makes sense but I’m loving this journey.’
Joel says…
‘14 months ago, all those limiting beliefs about myself turned out to be nothing but nonsense. Freedom and movement is now my natural state.’
Liane says…
‘I have never felt so free as on your dancefloor!'
Hannah says…
‘Marie, that was amazing! Thank you! Absolutely loved it. Loved every single tune you played, loved the space you’ve created, loved how you made us all feel comfortable and welcome, safe and at ease. Loved how you gently inspired us to dance, like no body’s watching, to dance like you don’t even care if anyone’s watching! Didn’t think I could so easily let go and rave like that. All credit to the brilliant Dance Sanctuary. A very special thing. Can’t wait for the next one!’
Pebbles says…
‘Ecstatic Dancing….there are no steps, no rules, dance how you like, eat chocolate, hold hands in a circle, yell together at the top of your voice, cry, stomp, dance like a queen, like a fool, like a child, like your spirit animal, dance however feels good for your body, all like no one's watching! ‘
Celia says…
‘Thank you for a wonderful evening! Funny I always thought I danced with abandon but half way through last night it actually happened! I let go of my own judgement and did what my body wanted and suddenly my limbs , heart and mind were light and everything was easy , weird how we think we are in a place just to get there and realise that we weren’t before.’
Gayle says…
‘10 things I love about Ecstatic Dance @thedancesanctuary
- 1. I don’t need alcohol or drugs
- 2. I can go barefoot and wear anything I want to
- 3. I don’t have to talk to anyone
- 4. I can take or leave my shit on the dance floor
- 5. I can be free to be whoever I want to be
- 6. I can leave expectations and ego behind
- 7. I can smile at nothing but the music.
- 8. I don’t get chatted up
- 9. I can dance alongside others and not feel judged
- 10. I can sweat profusely and don’t care if my hair/make up is a mess. In fact I can arrive with hair/make up a mess. I don’t care. No one cares.
11. I can move as little or as much as l like.
- 12. I can BE without judgement.
13. I can go alone
- 14. I can eat chocolate 🍫
- 15. I can be ME & FREE
❤❤❤BE ME FREE!’
Maria says…
‘The experience for me is very transformational. I often arrive feeling so depleted, tired and very emotionally redundant. The music, the dancing and safe space that is created raises my vibration to a place where I feel truly grateful, happy and full of love.
At the end, I often cry, not through sadness but gratitude for all that I have-and that I am blessed to be around such beautiful people!
I would definitely recommend xx x ‘
Em Says…
‘Last night’s dance was spectacular. Marie’s skill in knowing just the right music to weave into her playlists creates a magical vibe. The energy in the place was truly ecstatic and full of joy. It’s always a pleasure to be immersed in such a welcoming environment. If you’ve not yet tried it, give it a go - you won’t regret it! ‘
Leanne says…
‘I just loved it to be honest! The space felt safe and happy & the room was filled with beautiful souls who were all experiencing their own journey into movement in a lovely & judgement free space! I don't think humans get enough exposure to environments where you can be seen but not measured in some way & it's so beneficial as well as nourishing for body, mind & soul.’