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From The Loft
 

  For this month’s Loft piece, TJ Shields looks back on his relationship with Earthdance, while looking forward to an exciting new stewardship initiative here at Earthdance:

- Christos

Reflecting on my journey, I am elated to share the transformative experience that began when I arrived at Earthdance on June 24, 2015. Serving as the Building and Grounds Manager for three years, from the ages of 25 to 28, marked the most significant period of growth and metamorphosis in my life. Earthdance, with its unique blend of justice, sustainability, and somatic arts, has an incredible way of offering deep attunement and healing to those who fully embrace its essence. The land and community here have a profound impact, offering an environment where artistic expression and dance improvisation become tools for personal and collective transformation. The magic of Earthdance lies in its ability to touch the heart and soul, fostering a space where true connection and profound change can flourish. 

We are also absolutely thrilled to announce the formation of our newly established team, the Earth Integration Stewards! This dynamic group of seven dedicated individuals (myself, Christos Galanis, Michael Dunning, Christopher Collins, Aitabe Fornes, Neal Wecker, and Tom Murray) have come together with a shared vision: to deepen our community's connection to the land and to assist in long-term visioning for a more coherent presence within our organizational operations. Our team is passionately committed to nurturing the symbiotic relationship between our community and the natural world, ensuring that our collective journey is infused with purpose, harmony, and a profound respect for the Earth. Together, we will weave a vibrant tapestry of sustainable practices, fostering a legacy of stewardship that will inspire and sustain future generations. Join us as we embark on this exciting new chapter, and let us continue to cultivate the spirit of Earthdance, where every step is a dance with the Earth, and every moment is an opportunity for transformation and growth.

Earthdance Steward/Dedicated Community Member: Tj Shields

 
News & Updates
 

Our two longest programming events of the year, Nomadic College (Oct 1-15)  and Spiral & Root (Jan 6-26), are filling up – if you’re longing for an intensive two-week exploration of The Axis Syllabus, or three weeks of CI training with nine international teachers, then register soon. As well, for international members of our community who wish to participate in Spiral & Root, we’ve just opened up three partial scholarships to help ease the burden incurred by additional international travel costs. First come first serve, so apply asap.

 
Upcoming Programming
 

Radical Resonance: A Workshop in Butoh Dance hosted by Julie Becton Gillum
September 12th - 15th, 2024

During the workshop, participants will investigate the anatomical possibilities of their natural, everyday bodies, including floating, hanging, and various qualities of movement or stillness. Exercises from Noguchi Taiso water body practice and each of the “13 Aspects of Butoh” will help remove customary societal and cultural behaviors, guiding dancers toward bodily emptiness, a pre-expressive state.

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Queer CoCo Jam!
September 19th - 22nd, 2024

In this year’s Queer CoCo Jam, we’ll explore what it’s like to center Queer Joy, liberate ourselves, our bodies, and our relationships from supremacist narratives, and investigate what it means to queer contact improvisation.  Let us infuse queer joy into our bodies and our dances as we dismantle the confines of limiting heteronormative conditioning.

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Biodanza Workshop with Caroline Churba
Wednesday, September 25th, 6-8pm Workshop, 8pm Potluck

Biodanza is a form of community dance in the sense that “dance” represents movement as an expression of emotions. The difference with other forms is that the Biodanza Facilitator invites the class to simple, everyday movements such as walking, breathing , resting as a group activity. Everyone is “INVITED ” to participate in their own way, in feedback with others. You are free to accept or not. You may dance with others or alone but there is always a real happy disposition to share.

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An Introduction to Authentic Movement with Carolyn Shakti Sadeh
Sunday, September 29th, 2024 - Workshop 3-6pm, Potluck 6pm

Authentic Movement, is a practice grounded in the relationship between a mover and a witness, was developed by Adler in the early 1980s, evolving from her studies with Mary Whitehouse and John Weir, as well as her early work with children diagnosed with severe autism. Different teachers of this early form of Authentic Movement offer their evolving perspectives in unique and diverse ways.

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Nomadic College – Axis Syllabus Intensive Training
October 1st - 14th, 2024

The Nomadic College is an itinerant school for the principle study and application of The Axis Syllabusⓒ. Rather than a festival, or celebration, The Nomadic College is what its title suggests: an intensive study context. The study of the Axis Syllabusis meant to empower the individual to defend and promote their own health and the health of those they might be responsible for, in other words to sponsor responsible autonomy.

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Fall Jam with hosts Yun Lee and Jonah Leslie – Register Now!
October 17-20th & Integration Days 20th-22nd, 2024

This season’s gathering proposes an orientation towards plurality: creating an environment that tunes into shifting of states by simultaneously offering activities in spaces with varying moods in the Umbrella barn, the square barn, and upstairs loft.

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Tango Fusion for Improvisational Dancers with Daniel Trenner and Erica Roper
Sunday, October 27th, Workshop 3-5pm, Potluck 5:30-6:30pm, Costume Party 7-9:30pm

In this class Erica and Daniel will share elements from the language of Tango tailored for expanding the improvisational vocabularies of the dancers, strengthen attunement skills & develop conversational skills to engage with dancers who have a different improvisational vocabulary. The material will explore overlapping commonalities and distinctive differences of the two forms.

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Second Sunday Of The Month Jams at Earthdance

The long-time tradition of weekly Sunday CI Jams has returned! Come for a class beforehand, or just for the jam. Stay for the sauna and potluck dinner! Registration not required. 

Class: 5:00 – 6:30pm (rotating teachers)

Potluck: 6:30 – 7:30pm

Jam: 7:30 – 10:00pm

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Save The Date!
 

Gratitude COCO Jam

November 28 - December 1st, 2024

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Winter Jam!

December 27th, 2024 - January 1st, 2025

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Spiral & Root: Earthdance Professional CI Training

January 6th - 26th, 2025

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Highlights
 

This month's collection of sweet moments at Earthdance from the past month!

 
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