Conscious Dance Aotearoa

Conscious Dance Aotearoa An annual festival for all who love to dance their own dance.

28 November - 02 December, 2024 A five-day gathering for all who love to dance their own dance.

Surrounded by natural beauty in Lower Moutere, the top of the South Island. Create your own retreat-like festival, choosing from a smorgasbord of cutting edge conscious movement and dance arising from Aotearoa/NZ.

With just TWO days until we come together, here is another fantastic talented facilitator of conscious dance for you to ...
26/11/2024

With just TWO days until we come together, here is another fantastic talented facilitator of conscious dance for you to read about and perhaps choose to dance with...If you're sitting on the fence, tickets are still on sale and really the line up this year is not to be missed!

🌟 Introducing Ingrid 🌟

Ingrid brings a unique blend of expertise as a body-oriented, relational Psychotherapist (MHSc) with years of experience in meditation, mindfulness, and diverse dance and movement practices. Her journey as both a dancer and therapist has inspired her to explore movement as a powerful form of healing—seeing it truly as medicine.

💃✨ As a facilitator, Ingrid is passionate about creating a creative and supportive space where individuals and groups can express their uniqueness and cultivate a deep sense of belonging.

Remembering Our Belonging - Reciprocity

In Remembering our Belonging, an Open Floor based workshop interwoven with the ancient shamanic roots of eco-therapy, we explore our connection to the earth and our ecosystem as the foundation for all our relationships. Starting with our earth-body, we ground ourselves in the sense of interconnectedness that guides us through life's uncertainties with ease and flow.

By moving into the wisdom of our embodied memory, we can uncover and release layers of ancestral, cultural, bodily, or emotional trauma that have kept us separate from a deeper sense of belonging and reciprocity.

Join Ingrid ( assisted by Lisa Corston Blanche) on a journey of reconnection and healing, as we reclaim our place in the web of life.

On Thursday evening, we kick off our time together with a special local welcome from the Motueka Dance Temple (MDT)! 🎶 M...
25/11/2024

On Thursday evening, we kick off our time together with a special local welcome from the Motueka Dance Temple (MDT)! 🎶 MDT's Resident DJ, Darkling, has been busy weaving a unique set just for us.

🌈 Meet DJ DARKLING
Hailing from Tasman, at the top of Te Wai Pounamu (the South Island), Q***r Boi DJ Darkling brings an incredible mix of life, community, and inclusivity through their uplifting beats. This talented sound-smith thrives on a wide range of musical genres, curating sets that energize and inspire us all to dance and connect. 🕺💃

In true MDT tradition, we'll end the evening with delicious chai and treats—perfect for sharing stories and connecting after the dance. ☕🍪

Can't wait to see you there! Let's dance, celebrate, and enjoy this special moment together. 🌟🎵

Bodywork after dance? Tina comes recommended. She was super busy at the last CDA so you might be wise to drop her a line...
18/11/2024

Bodywork after dance? Tina comes recommended. She was super busy at the last CDA so you might be wise to drop her a line and book yourself in. See you very, very, very soon!

13/11/2024

A hearty hello from the CDA Festival site. We come together in just over 2 weeks! . All warmly welcomed. Let us be the change we long for in our world. Connecting, dancing, healing and having a good time together. Grab a ticket if you've not already!

✈️ Ready for takeoff but need a ride? 🚗 Let us handle your airport transfer for a smooth, hassle-free journey! No stress...
13/11/2024

✈️ Ready for takeoff but need a ride? 🚗 Let us handle your airport transfer for a smooth, hassle-free journey! No stress, no delays – just sit back and relax.

🕒 Pickups 🛞 Comfortable rides 🧳 Zero hassle

Visit our website and book your ride! 📩✨

✨ Childcare at CDA? We've got you covered! ✨We know how tricky it can be to juggle childcare and your passion for dance,...
09/11/2024

✨ Childcare at CDA? We've got you covered! ✨

We know how tricky it can be to juggle childcare and your passion for dance, so we're excited to announce the addition of Childcare! 🎉 Now, you can book childcare during your workshops and enjoy the dance floor without any worries!

🧸 Our Childcare will have fun activities to keep your little ones entertained while you focus on enjoying everything CDA has to offer.

Bookings will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t miss out! 💌 Visit our website to book! ❤️

✨ Introducing Jooske Honig: A Nurturing Guide ✨Jooske Honig discovered the practice of contact improvisation through her...
05/11/2024

✨ Introducing Jooske Honig: A Nurturing Guide ✨

Jooske Honig discovered the practice of contact improvisation through her passion for Acro yoga in 2011. Over the years, she has cultivated a deep curiosity for exploring transitions, fluidity, alignment, and the quality of touch in movement. With her background in Holistic Massage and Mindful Somatic Energy Guidance, Jooske creates a gentle and present space for exploration. 🌿

Based in Otepoti, Dunedin, Jooske runs her private practice, In-Spiral, where she offers online and in-person deeply transformative services. These include 1:1 Mindful Somatic Counseling, Holistic Massage Treatment, Couple Counseling, Attunement Therapy Groups, and tuition in Creative Intuitive Development.

Throughout the years, she has facilitated numerous workshops at festivals, providing experiences in Acro Yoga, Partner Therapeutics, and Conscious Contact. Her journey in developing conscious contact began alongside Miriam Marler in 2018, enriching the community with her insights and practices. 💫

🌟 Are you ready to deepen your connection to yourself and others? 🌟

Join Jooske and the amazing community at Conscious Dance Aotearoa!

Whether you're new to movement practices or looking to deepen your experience, CDA offers a welcoming environment for exploration and growth.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Jooske's nurturing approach and expand your awareness in a supportive space!

Check out Conscious Dance Aotearoa and embark on an expansive journey today! 💖

✨ Introducing Miriam Marler: A Passionate Facilitator of Mindful Movement ✨As Miriam dives deeper into the world of Mind...
01/11/2024

✨ Introducing Miriam Marler: A Passionate Facilitator of Mindful Movement ✨

As Miriam dives deeper into the world of Mindful Somatic Therapy, she is discovering new perspectives on the tools she has cultivated through her rich history in movement and bodywork. These resources are now seen as vital supports for healing and regulation. 🌱

With a background in Contemporary Dance, where choreography and performance were at the forefront, Miriam has since embraced more process-based approaches, exploring Somatic Movement practices, Contact Improvisation, Butoh, and Body Weather. Her journey reflects her commitment to creative expression and personal growth.

Today, facilitation is Miriam's creative practice, where she offers Conscious Dance, Somatics, and Contact Improvisation to the vibrant community in Otepoti Dunedin. 💃

🌟 Looking to explore the power of movement? 🌟

Join Miriam and connect with the wonderful community at Conscious Dance Aotearoa!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with your body and mind in a supportive environment!

Check out Conscious Dance Aotearoa and join the movement today! 💫

✨ Meet Damara Sylvester, an inspirational and visionary leader in the world of movement ✨Damara first discovered conscio...
28/10/2024

✨ Meet Damara Sylvester, an inspirational and visionary leader in the world of movement ✨

Damara first discovered conscious dance on a tiny island off the West Coast of Canada in 1998, and her journey has been a dynamic exploration ever since. 🌍

Her dance practice has been shaped by many forms, including Five Rhythms, Butoh, Zuleikha, Feldenkrais, Qi Gong, Capoeira, and Circus Arts. For the past 28 years, Damara has been teaching and innovating, blending these influences into unique, investigative mash-ups. 💃

She is the founder of InsideOut Circus and Physical Theatre and is soon to graduate with a Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy! 🎓
Damara's workshop Death of Trying is inspired by her recent study! 💫

Meet the Conscious Dance Aotearoa Chill Zone! 🌿✨Our Moroccan-style tent is beautiful, but we want to make it even cosier...
27/10/2024

Meet the Conscious Dance Aotearoa Chill Zone! 🌿✨

Our Moroccan-style tent is beautiful, but we want to make it even cosier. If you're coming by car, could you bring along some comfy items? Bean bags, pillows, squabs, and blankets would help us create a relaxing "nest" for everyone to unwind in! Thank you in advance for helping us create a magical space for all to chill and connect. 🧡

✨ Meet Sybille Biedert ✨A radiant and dynamic community weaver, Sybille is dedicated to creating spaces for personal and...
24/10/2024

✨ Meet Sybille Biedert ✨

A radiant and dynamic community weaver, Sybille is dedicated to creating spaces for personal and collective transformation. With over 10 years of experience, she’s an accredited Open Floor Movement teacher and the visionary behind the Embodied Freedom Movement practice.

Her workshops and retreats, such as Embodied Intimacy and SoulHum, focus on emotional literacy and embodiment and offer pathways to deeper self-awareness. 🌱

Through her extensive training in Possibility Management, Sybille brings a trauma-informed approach, empowering people to step out of their comfort zones and rediscover the forgotten parts of themselves. 💫

🌟 Curious about how you can step into your own transformation? 🌟

Sybille's workshops are a space to connect, grow, and explore your potential through movement. Whether you're new to conscious dance or already on your journey, Sybille’s approach offers tools to help you thrive.

Join the CDA community and explore Sybille’s workshops today! 🙌

Meet Alexa, Our Creative Arts Therapist at CDA!🌟 Introducing Alexa! 🌟We’re excited to introduce Alexa, a registered Crea...
18/10/2024

Meet Alexa, Our Creative Arts Therapist at CDA!
🌟 Introducing Alexa! 🌟

We’re excited to introduce Alexa, a registered Creative Arts Therapist whose passion lies in blending creative and somatic practices to foster self-understanding, connection, and healing.

At the heart of Alexa’s work is Authentic Movement, a deep inquiry into intimacy, authenticity, belonging, uniqueness, presence, and the unconscious. Through this modality, she guides others in exploring mystical experiences and cultivating a deeper connection to themselves.

Alexa’s work is a beautiful fusion of creativity and body wisdom, making her offerings at CDA Festival truly unique and transformative.

✨ Join Alexa on this profound journey at CDA!

Read more about Alexa's workshops at CDA on the festival line up page of our website...

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Riverside Community 289 Main Road
Lower Moutere
7175

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