Hello Earthdancers,

With autumn bringing in cool winds and chilly nights, come warm by the fireside and in the studio at Earthdance- two events this week! Details below.

**Website Malfunction** We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our website. Please use the direct link for registration for the Fall Jam below. We apologize for any inconvenience as we try to fix this problem.

Also in this newsletter:

• Upcoming Programming: REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FALL JAM
  
• Directors Loft
  
• Farewell to Jax Westhead, Operations Director
• Matching Grant Facilities and Local Solar
  
• Service positions still open
  

September 21st to 22nd: Make it a full experience!
Stick by the fireside as long as you'd like, and then settle into an overnight stay. Enjoy the day at Earthdance... and then attend the MUSIC & MOVEMENT with Charlotte and Diana in the evening Thursday!

Overnight Cost: $55/night/person for dorm and $45/night/person for camping. (Paid to Earthdance upon arrival.) For questions, email contact@earthdance.net
 
Please note: Kitchen use and food prep is not available for that evening nor the next day. Bring your own prepared food; you're welcome to use the guest fridge and Gratitude Lodge kitchen area, or eat at the local Creamery.

Dear Earthdancers,

I hope these words find you slowly settling into autumn with your summer batteries still charged and with excitement to see what the new school year will bring.

We’re gearing up for a rich and inspiring Falling Leaves Jam here (20-23 of October) with Ophra Wolf and Junwoong Kim, super hosts that we believe will be able to create a fertile ground for us to dance and explore in.

My earlier piece around the CI50 conference at Oberlin College, OH moved many people and caused upset in part of the wider CI community. After we were shown a letter from a group of people that felt hurt. I drafted a reply to express my sadness around the impact of my words on them. For transparency and in the spirit of hearing the multiplicity of voices we’ve added both their letter and my response to the original CI @ 50 Sharing Document which also contains a number of other interesting perspectives on the eventful gathering.

As we’re moving into fall there is also lots of movement on site at Earthdance and we hope to be able to share a bit more around that in our next newsletter. With the seasonal change, we’re also saying goodbye to Jax, the Operations Director, read below for more words on that, and thank you Jax for your service! 

In Movement,
Daniel Hayes

With deep gratitude, we wish Jax Westhead, the Earthdance Operations Director, farewell. Jax has been key in keeping the ship of Earthdance running (and dancing) over the last 3 years. From logistics, endless emails, holding all the moving parts, to participation on the Equity & Access, and Programming Committees, as well as details of day to day operations, her commitment and efficiency were fierce.

Jax, the Earthdance Board and staff thank you for your service and appreciate all you’ve done to support this organization, and the people who pass through its spaces. May you be happy and successful on your path forward.

From Jax:

What a journey these past years have been, returning to Earthdance for the position of Operations Director after almost 2 decades away and stepping into the complexity and beauty of all that this place is and is becoming. And while I started as the Ops Director, over the last 2 years and throughout the pandemic, my role expanded greatly. As Earthdance needed to pivot, I became the only full-time staff member, covering more of the critical areas. This meant constant attention behind the scenes to hold the many layers that go into any event and overall operating needs and oversight. Needless to say, there have been ups and downs …and for a variety of reasons, I have decided to depart from Earthdance. And as I begin to recalibrate my nervous system, I am able to reflect that through it all I have cared deeply and given profoundly. It was not always perfect, but I continually showed up for the dance.

Over these years I have been moved by the many former volunteers, staff, community members and participants that I have had the honor and privilege to care for and get to know. And I have been incredibly grateful for so many that have returned that care of me. This is the greatest gift there is in my experience of life, because it is the care for one another that is at the center of all things.

I hope Earthdance finds its footing into the unknowns of the future and continues to discover how to sustainably care for all the people that continue to give so much. 

Take good care with yourselves and one another…

In Gratitude, Jax

A motivated reminder that we are still very much looking tor support to make our matching grant!

In case you missed this earlier, Earthdance received an $80,000 Facilities Matching Grant. With this we have the opportunity to get a new roof for the square barn, install a solar system, and improve ventilation at our facility. While we're being gifted $80,000 by the state we need to raise an equal amount to make this happen.

A few generous donors have offered to match up to $40,000 from anyone who donates to this project. Therefore, any gift you make will be matched and then doubled again by the Matching Grant. A gift of $100 generates $400 total and a gift of $3,000 generates $12,000 total.

On top of this we've received a special offer from Insight Solar to support us with this. For every person or family that decides to install a solar system of 8KW or more Insight Solar will send us a donation of $500+ to put to the matching grant. Insight Solar is a local Hatfield based company with ties to our community and all their systems come with a 30 YR all parts, all labor, & roof warranty from Solar Insure.

If you'd been thinking about getting a solar system and had been sitting on the fence now is the time to jump off! Check out their great reviews here and make this investment in your home a gift to support Earthdance's sustainability. For interest and inquiries please contact them here and THANK YOU to our generous donors and lnsight Solar!

Every donation counts! 

The Earthdance team

Thank you to those of you who reached out with interest and willingness to support Earthdance and the dance community through service and volunteership. These groups are still looking for a few more members. Show your interest today:

• Earthdance Board
  
• CI Committee: Seasonal Jam support (CICo)
  
• Accountability, Safety & Care Team (ASC)
  

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