OPEN FLOOR SATURDAY COMMUNITY DANCE [Fortnightly from May 11th!]

facilitated by Henry Fowkes.

“Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances.”

— Maya Angelou

After a huge amount of interest and a sold out first dance, these dances will now be fortnightly starting May 11th!

My intention for creating this regular dance space rests on a knowing that moving together regularly is what creates the most nourishing place for movement practice and community refuge. This is a space to release into the goodness of the dance, ignited by soulful rhythm-driven music, and nourished by the soulful community connections.

The dance will be facilitated to support you to drop into your body and create a comfortable space together. We use Open Floor Movement Practice - a lively, mindful, free-form movement practice - to support us to connect with our bodies, feelings, thoughts, and soulful longings. And afterwards, stick around for a tea (provided BYO mug) and community connection (co-created).

No dance experience required, or moves to follow.
Please respect this is a drug and alcohol free space.

LOGISTICS

Fortnightly Saturdays (from May 11th)
10.00 am - 12.00 pm (open 10 mins before for extra warmup)
North Warrandyte Family Centre
184 Research-Warrandyte Road, North Warrandyte

2024 DATES
June 8th & 22nd
July 6th & 20th
August 3rd, 17th 31st
September 14th & 28th
October 12th & 26th
November 9th & 23rd
December 7th & 21st

Entry $30 (inc GST)

Book online or cash on the door, if space available due to venue capacity.

Note: If finances are holding you back from attending, please reach out to discuss further, including potential work exchange.

For any inquiries, message or email Henry at henry.fowkes@gmail.com

For any inquiries, email Henry at henry.fowkes@gmail.com

WHAT TO EXPECT

As you enter the dance space, the teacher will be playing some music for you to warm up to. This is a time for you to arrive and warm up your body, from the inside out. Take some time to tune into your body, through gentle movement and stretching, your senses, and allow your body to lead the way.

The teacher will play a variety of music which will build in momentum, for easeful in the warmup to some bigger beats to ignite you, and the group, into movement.

As we move deeper into the workshop, you will be guided to move, include, and explore through dance and self-reflection.

Please turn your phone off, keep talking off the dance floor, and take personal responsibility for your own needs.

THE FACILITATOR  

Henry Fowkes is a certified teacher of Open Floor Movement Practice, experienced group facilitator and Gestalt Psychotherapist. Henry is often described as energetic, down-to-earth, and warm. He engages groups with his relatable teachings, humour and legendary tunes. His approach is centered around what's alive in the present moment and a deep trust in people's innate resilience. Henry has been teaching Open Floor in Melbourne and Tasmania for the past decade.

WHAT IS OPEN FLOOR MOVEMENT PRACTICE?

“Open Floor is not about learning to dance. It’s about dancing to learn.” Sue Rickards

For more info about Open Floor click here.