RITES OF DANCE PRESENTS - VALHALLA, A VIKING EXPERIENCE PT II

It is a time in our existence where the spirit of the Warrior is badly needed.

The world is full of challenges and uncertainty which we have not seen the likes of in our life time before, and so it is a time when great strength and courage are essential, but as are fun and play!

And so you’re invited to join us July 16th at the Mudgeeraba Showgrounds and celebrate with us in the halls of Valhalla, where the brave may live FOREVER!

THE EVENT

Our experience begins at 4:30pm where we will gather at Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, outside, under the waning sun, eagerly anticipating its setting whilst the stars and heavens slowly appear overhead. Our patch of land is large and expansive, surrounded by massive Gum Trees, and the ground covered in thick, green grass.

At around 6pm we will circle up and drop into ceremony, connecting in with ourselves, our fellow humans, the Earth below and the sky above.

You’re invited to adorn yourself in your finest Viking ensemble, embody your Warrior spirit and turn that lush, green grass into one EPIC, irresistible dance floor.

This is going to be one HUGE conscious dance party, that which would make even the toughest of Viking warriors proud!

***Schedule and more artists TBA

STALLS

To add to the community vibe, we will have a range of stalls for you to enjoy (not included in the ticket price)

- Food/treats

- Cacao

- Elixirs/drinks/treats

- *More to be announced

WHAT IS RITES OF DANCE?

Rites of Dance is a dance floor initiation experience, a rite of passage through music, dance, movement, and expression. It is about healing IN community.

Since the earliest moments of our known history, dance has played a role in ancient rituals, spiritual gatherings and social events. It is believed by many historians that these dances are one of the essential factors of the development of early human civilisations, and for many ancient civilisations, dance served as an irreplaceable way of expressing human thought and emotion.

“When we close our eyes to dance, we open another eye to a different reality, we can then be moved by a greater, more powerful force.” – Paulo Coelho, The Witch of Portobello.

Rites of Dance isn’t just about music and dance, it’s about community, and creating a space for connection and belonging. We all have an inherent need to feel like we belong and this need must be nourished if we are to thrive.

Rites of Dance is it’s own form of dance class where you will be guided and taught to connect deeper with your body and your emotions, and how to move in specific ways that allows this to happen.

Even though we gather as community, this is a solo experience for the dancer. We invite you to come into your own space, close down your eyes and allow the music and our guidance to move you so you may better understand your body and how to express it.

You will be fully supported throughout the evening and you will learn new skills which you can take home and implement into your own embodiment practise.

IMPORTANT INFO/WHAT TO BRING

You’re in for a big night and it’s good to be prepared.

Please bring:

- Drinking water

- Sweat towel

- Light, comfortable clothes and something warm to wear as the night cools

- Cash/card for purchases

- Cushion/pillow to sit on

- Yoga mat/something to lie on for the sound integration (and something warm to wear)

*Strictly no drugs or alcohol.

*No previous experience needed.

MEET YOUR FACILITATORS

MARK SANKHARA

Saṅkhāra is an ancient Buddhist term meaning formation and fabrication, the process of fashioning and the fashioned things that result. It is a term that could be used to describe the way the man himself works a crowd, ‘fashioning’ the atmosphere on dance floors into an irresistible and energetic experience, full of - but by no means limited to - alluring mid tempo, bass heavy, tribal, funk-induced, melodic pieces.

Saṅkhāra is a gifted soundscape artist and is passionate about taking people on a journey inward and outside of oneself, deep into the womb of earth and upwards into the heavens of the cosmos, experiencing an explosion into the soul's expression.

Saṅkhāra’s sets consist of an infusion of many different genres and styles, focusing heavily on Tribal and World beats. His intention is not just to get you tapping your feet and nodding your head, but to have you dancing until your feet fall off and you’re no longer able to stand!

Saṅkhāra is a NZ-born Gold Coast-based DJ who has played in various clubs, competitions, parties, weddings, and conscious dance events in NZ and Australia over the past decade. He obtained a Diploma in Audio Engineering in 05/06 and has been playing guitar for over 20 years. He is also passionate about men's work and runs and facilitates men's workshops and is also a Spiral Practitioner.

Connect >>> https://soundcloud.com/djsankh...

TICKETS

Children;

Up to 12yo - free

13yo - 17yo - $20 (please message us if you're wanting to purchase).

Adults;

$39 - 1st round EB (10 only)

$49 - 2nd round EB (20 only)

$59 - 3rd round EB (30 only)

$69 - General Admission

$80 - Door

*EB - Early Bird

*The only difference with ticket options is the price, all tickets grant you access to the entirety of the event. The next round of EB tickets starts when the previous one sells out.

REFUNDS

No refunds, but you’re welcome to on-sell or gift your ticket if you can no longer make it.

Refunds will only be given if event is cancelled or postponed and you're unable to make the new date.

**This is an outdoor event, if there is inclement weather on the day, we will relocate to an indoor venue.

***NO refunds will be offered if we do have to relocate to the indoor space so please take this into consideration when purchasing your ticket.