Question 1

Do I have to be a dancer/fit to do this?

Accepted Answer

No. It's about doing YOUR dance, not anyone else's. There's no steps. Go at your own pace and move as you want to. It's essential you take responsibility for yourself and listen to your body. Rest/sit when you want, chair dance if you wish. You're welcome as you are.

Question 2

Venue + Parking+ Accessibility

Accepted Answer

The venue is a church hall (to the right of Tilehouse Street Baptist Hall, next to The Highlander)and does have some parking. There is also on street parking available on the road opposite.

Note that the venue is up one flight of stairs. Toilets are on the ground floor.

Question 3

Refunds? Changes?

Accepted Answer

No refunds are available and tickets are only valid for the date you have booked for.

Question 4

Payment/Booking

Accepted Answer

Booking/payment is either through Eventbrite (if you came via that way) or through the webpage findingthejoy.co.uk/dance.  Booking is only available for the next session and so your ticket is valid only for that session.

Question 5

Clothes/footwear

Accepted Answer

Wear  layers as you get warm as you move around and bring a wrap/jumper if you wish as we will sit to check in and out.

The floor is vinyl so barefoot or clean, comfortable shoes. NOT socks (slip hazard). Take responsibility for your safety so wear what feels comfortable, safe and easy to move in.

Question 6

I feel really self-conscious about dancing in public

Accepted Answer

Most people start off that way and after a while (how long is up to you!) they realise that no-one else cares! No-one else is watching because they are focusing on THEIR dance, their experience. So freeing! So play, explore, dance with your self-conscious self. S/he/they is/are welcome too.

Question 7

What kind of people come to this?

Accepted Answer

All sorts, shapes, sizes and categories! Some are very conventional, others more alternative, some spiritual, some not, some old, middle, younger age. Interestingly trained dancers find dancing freely the most difficult as they aren't used to not having steps to follow. All are equally welcome.

Question 8

What happens in the session?

Accepted Answer

People come in and start moving to the music, then all sit in a circle and say names and if they choose a few words. When everyone has spoken the music/dance continues until it's time to check-out (optional invitation to say a few words/reflect). Then everyone leaves.

Question 9

Can I just drop in an out of a session?

Accepted Answer

No, please arrive on time. This is a journey we go on together albeit doing our own thing. This is important so it feels safe for everyone and people aren't coming in and out. If for some reason you wish to leave or find yourself struggling or have questions during the session then speak to Claire.

Question 10

What do you mean by "held space"

Accepted Answer

Being in a safe community can bring up emotion, which is welcome. The space is held to ensure that the feeling of safety and the rules are held so it's safe for all. That doesn't mean it's a therapy session or for bringing deep trauma to process. We each take responsibility for ourselves throughout.

Question 11

Rules

Accepted Answer

YES 
Take responsibility for you
Respect the space, the dance, others, yourself
Confidentiality - What is shared in the room stays in the room

NO
No alcohol
No touching (without consent)
No drugs
No talking
No judging
No promoting
No devices (no alarms, calls, notifications, beeps etc)

Question 12

What should I bring/not bring with me?

Accepted Answer

Bring fluids to keep hydrated ie water or teas, wear layers so you can cool/heat as needed, clean footwear you can dance in (not socks) or barefoot. No mind-altering substances inc alcohol, drugs, tobacco

Phones off/completely silenced ie no bleeps, sounds or calls.

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