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We can move whatever needs and wants to move in us ~ dance expands ~ spirit activates ~ boundaries melt ~ boredom ceases ~ creativity breaks out ~ all authentic expressions of emotion are welcome ~ we greet and come to know better our whole selves ~ communities collaborate ~ ritual is reinvented ~ consent is sacred law ~ the beat takes us deeper ~ light comes in through the cracks ~ we EXPRESS and HEAL and CELEBRATE through movement.
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What is the Tacoma Dance Collective? |
Tacoma Conscious Dance Collective (TCDC) offers conscious free-form dance with rotating DJ's and facilitation. The dance is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6:15 with warm up music and light facilitation. Each DJ brings their own theme and opening.
Where?: On the west side of Lincoln Park, Tacoma, near S Thompson and S 37th. When? 1st & 3rd Thursday evenings Hours 6:30 -8:00pm Cost: by donation Keep an eye on Homage Movement Arts for special events, outdoor jams and reminders of our main dance. More information here: https://www.facebook.com/interdiscarts/ |
What is Conscious Free-form Dance?
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It’s all about moving your body in whatever way is right for you. There’s no choreography and no right or wrong way to move. It’s movement that feels right in the moment rather than dancing to ‘look good’. Dancing like you might in your living room alone but with other people doing the same. It’s also exercise, a mood-boosting cardio workout. It relieves stress, and it’s meditative. It’s open to everyone – absolutely no experience in dance or meditation is needed! Many first time dancers report finding a new sense of freedom of movement in this safe and accepting dance environment.
Clothes that you feel comfortable moving in. We recommend that you dance barefoot on the floor but you may wear shoes (non-scuff only) if you need to. A water bottle. A hand towel if you tend to sweat a lot when you dance hard. An optional invitation: something to put on the altar that represents an individual intention you’re bringing to your dance. No, you don’t. Some people do dance together at times, but there is no expectation one way or the other. At times you may find yourself dancing near the perimeter of the room with your eyes closed. At other times you may enjoy moving around the room, connecting with other dancers. The event is a wonderful blend of people dancing by themselves and people dancing together, changing from moment to moment. Many people dance in their own space, and others share their space with another. To engage in a dance with someone, use sensitivity: Are they open to sharing their space with me? Mirror movements, offer a hand, brush by, make eye contact, and see & feel how they respond. If someone doesn’t want to dance, don’t take it personally! If you’d rather not dance with someone, or are ending a dance with someone, simply acknowledge them kindly and move back into your own space. |