A Party & A Practice
A sober dance party & practice to get you into your body, moving joyously, in community, with excellent music.
First Dance 🪩
Tuesday, December 9th
7-9 PM
Dovercourt House
I'm Krista, and this is my thing.
I'm a long-time dancer in the ecstatic, freeform, conscious dance spaces in the city. My love of it eventually led me to start DJing in 2019.This kind of dance practice has absolutely changed my life for the way better. If you haven't tried it, you really ought to.
THE MUSIC
DISCO
ROCK & ROLL
FUNK
HOUSE
AFRICAN
LATIN
JAZZ
MORE!
The music is so, so important to me. And in case it is to you, too, I'm gonna list out some of the artists I've played before, to give you an idea of what to expect, and hopefully get you jazzed... (*** the list, the length of it... escalated quickly, lol... I love it and am leaving it, but if you don't care to read through, just keep on scrolling 'cause there's more info below)...Brian Eno, Tinariwen, Sade, Newen Afrobeat, Frankie Knuckles, Talk Talk, ELO, Donald Byrd, Whitney Houston, Peter Gabriel, Roy Ayers, Bosq, Donna Summer, Stan Getz & João Gilberto, Cortex, Feist, Sylvester, Arvo Pärt, Ali Farka Touré, Chic, Ebo Taylor, Psychemagik, Maze, Roxy Music, Marvin Gaye, Paul Simon, Pharoah Sanders, Prince, Madonna, Mulatu Astatke, New Order, George Harrison, St Germain, Fleetwood Mac, Amadou & Mariam, RóisÃn Murphy, Darondo, Todd Terje, Santana, Chuck Berry, Daniele Baldelli, Gabrielle Roth & The Mirrors, Broken Social Scene, Max Richter, Tornado Wallace, Bonobo, Marshall Jefferson, Nicola Conte, Gábor Szabó, Pink Floyd, Rhye, Mose, Rokia Traoré, The Smiths, Ray Charles, Danny Elfman, The Rolling Stones, The O'Jays, Cantoma, Janet Jackson, Van Morrison, Crazy P, The Salsoul Orchestra...You guys!!!
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WHAT TO EXPECT🪩 Doors open at 7:00 PM. There will be a 30-minute warm up. At 7:30 PM we gather and relax into a guided inner practice. And then we blast off on a music & movement journey that'll take us to 9:00 PM. It'll start slow, build to a peak, and come back down.🪩 You don't need to have any previous dance experience. Just bring your love of music and your desire for invigoration, and see what happens. Boisterous wild ones and gentle boppers are equally loved and celebrated.🪩 This is a dance party and an embodiment practice. So, you might feel playful, joyous and extroverted, and/or, you might feel introverted and insular as you engage with something within yourself. Extroversion, introversion, a combo of both -- are all welcome.
RULES🪩 Consent and respect if/when dancing with others -- obviously!🪩 No phones or full-on conversations on the dance floor. We want you dropped in, present, with yourself.
OTHER THINGS🪩 This event is open to all respectful and conscientious adults.🪩 Committing to the full two hours of practice is gently encouraged.🪩 Dress to sweat. Wear comfortable clothes that you'd wear to a yoga or workout class. Dance barefoot or in socks.🪩 Bring water.🪩 I may take a few photos and videos.🪩 Tickets: $25+fees on Eventbrite, or $30 (cash preferred) at the door.
[If you'd prefer to send $25 via e-transfer, you are most welcome to, just please do this by December 8th. Send me an email via the contact form below and I'll get back to you.]🪩 There are no refunds.
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