Tribal TranscenDANCE™ is an indigenous inspired dance ceremony that (re)connects us to spirit-based communication and healing wisdoms across cultures and timelines. Trance dancing dates back thousands of years and has been adapted to modern times as a space to explore and expand into the original states of consciousness through free movement just as our ancient ancestors once did. Through the gateway of active breathwork and deliberate darkness, we enter the Dreaming; eyes covered in a bandana surrounded by Tribe, we dance.
Dance reminds us of the indigenous wisdom is Movement is Medicine; and the practice of trance dance is held in an intentionally curated environment to fully support the dancer as they travel deeply inwards to find and unearth aspects of self/existence that rest beneath the surface of conscious awareness. An interplay of four congruent components–Conscious Intention | Active Breathwork | Darkness | Free Movement to Sound–creates an unparalleled opportunity to let go of the tension and density which the Mind-Body-Heart-Spirit collect as a result of the modern human lifestyle.
A Mindfold Relaxation Mask will bring you into total darkness. Surrendering to the darkness and tapping into your other senses is an act of courage, growing your trust of self and community. Wireless Headphones will immerse you in the soundscape. As mind & music merge, invoking the wild within, you will transcend all that is into limitless possibility. This release can be experienced fully, in a space of raw vulnerability without any filters or fear of judgement as no one is watching you. As the dancer, you hold the power to move and express in whatever way you wish as your whole BEing responds to the soundscape and your altered senses. It is a total immersion into the YOU dance of the present moment.
Conscious Intention to attune with self and surroundings
Blindfolded to travel inwards
Breathwork & Shaking
Primal Soundscapes to Inspire Free-flowing Movement
Restful Integration [spirit to form]
Herbal Tea & CommUnity Circle
Tribal TranscenDANCE™ is a safe and supported space with a floor barrier around the room and a team of Experience Facilitators whose sole focus is holding space and attending to any participant needs that arise during the immersion. This is an inclusive experience that is open to all who feel called to participate. Please let us know of any physical limitations or allergies so we can accommodate. This experience is free from substance ingestion.
Wednesdays (6:30-9p)
Sliding Scale | Pay because you can $60 | Pay what you can $45-55
Forest Room at Hanai, Bend, OR
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Facilitated by Jordanna Anawalt. Jordanna is a Congruent Communication Coach with passion for guiding humans on their journey of self-empowered well-BEing through co-creative acts of conscious choice. Her community offerings are founded out of a deep admiration and reverence for the Horse and her northern Californian indigenous heritage – Hupa – which honors the connections between the natural world and spirit plane.
-Space is limited to honor the physical space and the group's experience. Adults & Youth ages 12+ if accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is essential.
-In order to keep the energy and intention as high as possible, this is a substance free experience.