About this Event
What if, for a moment, you could suspend any ideas you have about what dance is?
What if dance wasn’t about getting the moves right or looking good, but was about practicing feeling and honouring whatever you are feeling, thinking or moving through - whoever you are - today?
As a human being, it is your birthright to experience a sense of belonging, joy, safety and connection through your body. This IS accessible to each of us as we practice bringing presence and awareness to our wondrous physical selves. Gently noticing patterns of holding, and opening to the pulls of pleasure, curiosity and experimentation.
At Humans in Motion each class is a new opportunity to open into the mystery, challenge and intensity of being embodied, and to do so in a supported environment alongside other curious souls. We cultivate presence in our own centres and explore what it is to connect with others from that place. We groove to killer tunes and rest into silence. We move through feeling awkward and uncomfortable and experience joy, release and euphoria. And... we nearly always leave feeling more gounded, alive, connected that we did coming in (at least I always do!).
Come discover what happens when you give your body the invitation to move however it wants. What might you open, let go of or heal? What power and capacity might you unleash?
Come practice giving yourself permission to be as you are, to move as you can and want to, to follow the threads of what truly feels good in your own body, heart and mind.
Come, join us - very simply, humans in motion - together.
Come celebrate and discover who and what you truly are and the magic that emerges when we engage in authentic, embodied exploration together.
Let’s move!
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WHAT:
Two hour, guided, conscious dance class.
There will be facilitation to support a deeper connection to your own form and the space, and later the forms of others. We mostly move to music, with some moments of silence throughout. You will not have choregraphed steps to learn or follow. The first part of class is focused on building your connection with yourself and moving alone, the second half includes more interaction and dancing with each other. Touch and physical contact will often be a part of class, but is sought to be thoughtfully guided and always optional and self-determined.
The number one instruction is always to feel for what your system needs / feels good to you and to follow this.
WHO:
Humans in Motion movement classes in Edmonton are being produced as a partnership between Kelsey Wangler (Inked and Organized) and Ruth Levin (Embodied in Motion).
Class is led by Ruth Levin - an embodiment educator with over twenty years of experience. Find out more about Ruth here: http://www.embodiedinmotion.com/about
Movers of all ages, gender and sexual identification, ethnicities and degrees of movement experience wanted :).
Content is curated for adults, but occasionally younger ones have enough maturity or focus to enjoy as well. Anyone under 18, will need an adult present with them. Reach out to facilitators to inquire further.
The movement space is accessible to those with reduced mobility and adjusted facilitation provided for those in need. If you are able to give us advanced warning of your needs we will be able to meet them even better.
WHERE:
McKernan Community League - Meeting Room
(Come in the front doors to the building, leave your shoes on the racks by the entrance, then head up the stairs and enter the double doors on your right.)
Parking: There are a number of spots available and more on neighbouring streets
WHAT TO WEAR/ BRING:
Wear comfortable, stretchy or loose fitting clothing.
Layers are a good idea as you warm up, get sweaty and cool down over the course of the class.
Sometimes floors are a bit chilly, so you may want socks or slippers to keep feet toasty.
Water bottle/water (there is a tap to fill it).
You are welcome to bring a journal to take note of insights as they arise. However you will be encouraged to stay in motion/present on the dance floor as much as possible throughout the class.
COST:
First class is free! Come, take a risk and try it out for your first time free of charge!
25$ / class to drop in.
100$ for a 5 class pass . No expiration + classes will continue through spring and next fall. These will be posted at a later time.
Register here on eventbrite or pay by etransfer to avoid fees. Contact Ruth.
We also offer a ‘pay what you can/want’ option for anyone in need. Please speak to Ruth about this option.
Find out more about Humans in motion here: https://www.instagram.com/humansinmotion_
And Ruth + Embodied in Motion here: https://www.instagram.com/embodiedinmotion/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
McKernan Community League, 11341 78 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
CAD 0.00 to CAD 100.00
