Temple 23      7 Fraser Ave., #2       Toronto

Honour yourself this Valentine’s week with a potent act of self-love, deep nourishment and unfettered play. Or share this experience with a loved one. Join in the celebration as JourneyDancers in 36 cities take it to the dance floor Feb 11 to CELEBRATE, ACTIVATE, and ELEVATE!

Part 1 – JourneyDance Embodied Heart, Sensual Soul workshop 10am-1pm

Move into a new story of radical self-acceptance and super-charge your self-love. Explore movement-based ways to re-inhabit your body and awaken to sensation, emotion, inner guidance, powerful connection, and a renewed sense of celebration and fun.

• reanimate your whole person through guided and free movement to evocative music
• actively release judgments, freely express, and reconnect with your body as a source of wisdom and joy
• learn simple techniques to stimulate felt sense, raise energy and heighten awareness
• awaken to yourself as an intuitive sensual being
• give and receive compassionate, heart-centered touch
• experience the healing nourishment of supportive group connection
• create an anchor to take home – a touch stone to your highest self

Part 2- 90 min JourneyDance 2:30pm–4pm

Following on from the workshop, or a la carte, spend 90 minutes celebrating your fine self on the dance floor. Explore free and guided movement to eclectic music as part of a supportive community of soulful revellers.

Register for one or both parts of the day. Take advantage of early bird rates  for the workshop + dance until January 31.

Workshop – $40 + HST ($30 senior/student/artist/unwaged)

Dance celebration – $20 + HST ($30 senior/student/artist/unwaged)

Reserve your tickets today!

About JourneyDance

JourneyDance is an enlivening movement practice with transformative potential; a chance to connect within and without, to remember the kindling power of music, dance, ritual and community to light a warm and enlightening flame in your heart, and burn away that which no longer serves. Join our vibrant global community and share in this journey of self-exploration, self-acceptance and conscious communion. For more information, visit journeydance.com or for more information about Toronto events visit the JourneyDance Toronto facebook page.

About Robin Elliott

Robin is a certified JourneyDance Guide who plays at the intersection of consciousness exploration and creative expression. As a community artist, improv musician, conscious dance facilitator and yoga educator, Robin relishes exploring the power we wield to craft our own story– to frame our experiences, compassionately conceive of ourselves and others, and vision a future we can’t wait to live into. For nearing three decades she’s been exploring movement, music and mindfulness as gateways to raise energy and change state in service of heightening awareness, altering perspective, connecting with one’s highest self, and relating and creating authentically and joyfully.

FAQs

Do I have to be very physically fit/flexible or have dance experience to participate?

No. JourneyDance is for everyone – whatever your ability, body type, fitness level, or movement/dance experience (or lack thereof), this is for you. Modifications can be suggested for any part of the workshop, as needed. And you are always free to opt out of anything that doesn’t feel right for you.

Can I register for just one part of the programme – e.g. just the workshop or just the dance portion?

Yes. You may register for either one or both. Tickets are available for all of these options.

What can I bring into the event?

Wear comfortable clothes. A long-sleeved shirt layer can be useful for floor work. Some participants like to use knee pads, but blankets and yoga mats will be available for use at the venue. Bring water, snacks, and a journal/pen. If you are attending the full day, you may wish to bring your lunch (there is a kitchenette on site, and the venue will remain available to you) or take advantage of the many cafes and restos within walking distance. We dance barefoot/without shoes unless there are extenuating circumstances which require the use of footwear.

Accessing the event:

By car: Limited street parking is available on Fraser Ave, in front of the venue. A large “Green P” municipal parking lot is located a block and a half north of the venue at the corner of Fraser and Liberty Streets.

By TTC: Take the Dufferin bus south from Dufferin to Liberty Street. Walk east to Fraser, then south to the venue.

Or

Take the King streetcar to Fraser street and walk south to the venue.