Somatic Dance Convention 2026

Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:30 pm to 01:30 pm UTC+01:00

Rich Mix | London

Dirish Shaktidas
Publisher/HostDirish Shaktidas
Somatic Dance Convention 2026

A full-day of somatic dance, nervous system flow, and embodied exploration — all bodies welcome.


A full day of somatic dance, nervous system flow, and embodied exploration, all bodies welcome.

SOMATIC DANCE CONVENTION 2026 - the return…


THIS YEAR'S THEME:

🚀 THE NEURO-VERSE 🚀

A Two-Room "Summit" Flow: Dance, Embodiment, and Transformation.

Welcome to the second year of the UK’s premier Somatic experience! This year, we journey into the Neuro-Verse. An expansive, futuristic landscape where we celebrate internal experience over external appearance. This is a sanctuary for Bio-Intelligence, where every conscious rhythm is a medicine, and every nervous system is a map to embodiment.


📍 EVENT DETAILS

Location: Richmix, Shoreditch, London

Date: 19 April 2026

Time: 12:30 PM – 10:00 PM


Registration / Check-In:

  • Opens at 12:30 PM
  • VIP ticket holders receive goodie bags, and general ticket holders receive wristbands
  • Staff available for guidance, questions, and accessibility needs


🚀 WHAT TO EXPECT

From the moment you arrive, you are no longer a spectator; you are an explorer.

The Neuro-Verse is for movers, dancers, creatives, therapists, seekers, and curious Souls. No dance experience required.

Here, every rhythm is valid, every body is honored, and regulation matters more than perfection.


🧭 TWO-ROOM SUMMIT FLOW

Navigate your own coordination. Move freely between rooms; there is no wrong path, only what your nervous system calls for.

12:30 PM | Arrival and Neural Grounding

A shared opening to land, regulate, and synchronise our collective nervous systems.


✨ CHOOSE YOUR PATH

THE SANCTUARY (Main Stage)

  • Shadow Work and Sacred Rage – Exploring boundaries with neurodivergence
  • Somatic Storytelling with EFT – Exploring emotional expression.
  • Beat Motion – Neuro-rhythm and embodied flow
  • Somatic Belly Dance – Core and energy activation
  • EUPHORIA SOMATIC DANCE – The peak ecstatic flow experience


THE EMBODY ROOM (Sensory / Talk Space)

  • Mini Fascial Maneuvers – Unlocking the body’s intelligence
  • Nervous System Education – Tools for Embodied Regulation
  • Integration and Micro-Movement – Gentle restorative practice
  • Sensory-friendly explorations – Low-stimulation and personal expression


🗝 KEYNOTE PANEL

Bio-Intelligence in the Neuro-Verse: The Evolution of Diverse Embodiment

A movement-first panel exploring how to:

  • Re-code the nervous system
  • Move beyond masking
  • Use introspection to access the language of the Soul


🌅 EVENING PEAK (Main Stage)

  • Cacao: Journey to Joy – Heart-opening Neuro+ reset
  • Somatic Sound Bath – Sensory-friendly integration
  • NEURO-GLOW DANCE – Celebrate, connect, and close the circuit


🛡 SOMATIC SAFETY, CONSENT, and CARE

  • All practices are invitational
  • Touch is never required; all partner/group work is consent-based
  • Step out, move, or rest at any point.
  • Quiet integration spaces and facilitators are available
  • Some sessions explore Shadow Work, boundaries, and Sacred Rage.

This is neither a performance nor a clinical therapy space; it is a guided embodied exploration where presence matters more than appearance.


🤍 ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION

We happily Hold Space for neurodivergent bodies, varied sensory requirements, and different energy levels.

  • Observation is a valid form of participation.
  • Regulation rather than performance


🌿 PRACTICAL CARE

  • Wear comfortable layers for movement and rest
  • Bring a yoga mat or blanket for floor-based sessions
  • Bring a refillable water bottle
  • Eat beforehand and listen to your body
  • Journals encouraged
  • Enter or leave sessions quietly as required


🗓 CONVENTION LOGISTICS AND NAVIGATION

  • Session Objectives: Brief descriptions help you select based on your interests
  • Transition Windows: 5–10 min breaks between sessions for movement, reflection, or room changes
  • Networking / Social Spaces: Dedicated time in breaks and Afterglo celebration
  • Merch / Marketplace: Books, merch, upcoming events, and VIP goodie bags available
  • Emergency / First Aid: Facility staff trained and identifiable. Everyone is responsible for their own choices and impact.


🌙 AFTERCARE AND INTEGRATION

The closing ceremony includes guidance and resources for post-event embodied practice. Leave with tools, insights, and reflections to expand your Neuro-Verse experience. WhatsApp group community for reflections and updates.


💎 VIP UPGRADE (£80)

  • Priority seating (including sensory-conscious spots)
  • Exclusive goodie bag
  • Signed copy of Chakrasize Your Life: 7 Steps to Dancing Your Inner Wisdom
  • Complimentary 1-1 Somatic Energy Reading worth £300
  • Complimentary 1-1 Shadow Work session worth £300
  • Online Shakedown Somatic dance for one month is worth £60
  • Full access to the Afterglo afterparty


Event Venue

Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E1 6LA, United Kingdom, London

Tickets

GBP 45.00 to GBP 80.00

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