Why Dance?

Why Dance?  
When we use dance to be fully embodied – physically, emotionally, mindfully – it simply means being home for the beautiful ride of being alive.  It means we’re present for anything and everything. 

To be embodied is to come to our senses.  To show up and learn to stay without experience whether it’s good or bad.  To feel our power and to make things happen in our world. 
When we live an embodied life we are fluid, flexible and free to experience all of the wild and subtle moments that go by.  

Some Helpful Guidelines:
​There are no steps to follow.
In this practice we shift from speaking with words to speaking with movement.  It makes for very creative conversations.
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Tips and Tricks

• Stay  As with any meditation practice, distractions happen – expect them. Just gently bring your attention back to movement. 
• Pace yourself  No matter what the rest of the room is doing, listen to your body. If you relax in the beat, like a swimmer treading water, you’ll refuel.
• Stretch yourself  If you always keep to yourself, include someone else in your dance. If you prefer dancing with a partner, try going solo. Slow down. Speed up. Experiment. Break a habit. Imitate somebody and see how it feels. Create your own remix of others' moves.  
• It’s not about the music  The teacher uses music to catalyze movement. Love it or hate it, how you respond is up to you. Use everything as fuel for your dance.  
• Don't give up  We all hit patches of fatigue, boredom, shyness, frustration, or discomfort. Even if you can only wiggle a finger or nod your head to the beat, stay with it until something changes. Most often, it will. 
• Enjoy yourself  Excessive seriousness will slow you down.