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DANCE CHURCH

on Orcas Island

Dance in community to enliven your body, heart, mind & spirit!

DAY/TIME

SUNDAYS 10am-Noon*

*BEGINS AGAIN SEPT 15*

INVESTMENT

$15-25 sliding scale*

Cash or Venmo are available at the door.

Facilitated by

Local DJ's including lead facilitator/founder Hayley Shannon.

Join our private facebook group to know who is DJ'ing each week.

Special Events

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What is Dance Church

Dance Church is an ecstatic dance journey that invites movers of all ages, identities & abilities to connect to their body & express themselves freely.

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All movement is dance! Whether you are called to be still, move outside, or lose yourself wildly in the rhythms...you belong here.

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The journey is guided by a thoughtfully curated playlist which intends to inspire you to move in unique ways. The music follows a wave - building from slow to peak energy, then back down to stillness.

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This is a brave space for connecting to your body within a compassionate community. Please read our guidelines below before joining.​

Guidelines for Dance Church

Dance Church is a sacred space that respects these guidelines:

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  • If you are new, please be present for the opening circle at 10:10.

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  • People of all ages, identities and abilities are welcome.

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  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian. Children under 12 are free.

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  • Everyone is responsible for their own self care. Please ask for what you need and feel free to talk to the facilitator at any time.

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  • We are consent based meaning that we ask for consent (verbally or non-verbally) before dancing with others, and respect those who want to dance alone. 

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  • Please leave your shoes & urge to socialize at the door. You are welcome to chat in the lobby.

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  • Please refrain from wearing cologne/perfume for those who are sensitive to scents. Wearing natural deodorant is appreciated.

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  • This is a drug/alcohol free space.

 

Thank you for helping to make Dance Church an inclusive, playful and brave space for our community to boogy!

About the facilitator

Hayley Shannon  (she/her) is a movement artist & somatic healing arts practitioner based on Coast Salish Land known as Orcas Island. She is passionate about co-creating spaces for remembering our aliveness  together.

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A grounding and empowering movement experience! I always leave feeling refreshed and energized."

Chelsea

Dance Church participant

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