Wild Moves is a series of dance events that take place in variety of spectacular locations around the world, led by accredited 5 Rhythms teacher Tess Howell.
We use the dance as a dynamic movement practice that ignites creativity, connection, and community. There are no steps to learn, nothing to get right, just being with our own body as we move to the music. No dance experience is necessary.
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In Wild Moves we use "silent disco" headsets to allow us to take part in 5 Rhythms classes outdoors- letting us find the freedom of dancing together in areas of outstanding beauty- with no noise pollution to the surrounding environment.
For many millennia people have gathered together to dance; often out of doors. In Wild Moves events we continue that ancient tradition with modern methods; using the headset technology we can simultaneously both tend to ourselves as we dive deep into the dance- and respect the environment around us and all of it inhabitants.
Science has since proven that those who dance regularly have brighter minds, greater emotional intelligence and a calmer presence. It’s a wonderful way to relax and recharge, to literally “come to our senses” as we move to the music; getting out into the great outdoors.
The Japanese government recommends regular “forest bathing” the practice of moving outside in nature. They have found it lowers heart rate and blood pressure, reduces stress, boosts the immune system, and improves overall wellbeing. We heartily recommend dancing outdoors too!
We warmly welcome you to join us in the dance.
Please see the calander page for more info.
"If I am an advocate for anything, it is to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river." Anthony Bourdain
“Just as the ancients danced to call upon the spirits in nature, we too can dance to find the spirits within ourselves that have been long buried and forgotten.”
– Anna Halprin.
The images below are from previous events 2012- 2018
Some values that are important in Wild Moves events:
1. Movement: Our primary practice is movement meditation: our physical form is our place of presence and awareness as we move on through. Movement is life, we practice it! we are fluid; we learn both to follow our feet and find our own way forwards- and- let ourselves be led by life! We notice shifts and changes and learn to skilfully negotiate them.
2. Community: we come together as a temporary community or tribe, united by being in the beat! We are human, we need each other. We show up, see each other, support each other and stand by each other – through both the good/gracious and gunky/gritty times!
3. Creativity: Self expression sustains us. Making art from our lives is important! We can cultivate change, dream and do! There are a million modalities – we find our own wonderful/weird/wise way. We put aside notions of perfection and practice beginnings, boldness and co-creation.
4. Meaning: Making our lives meaningful sustainably increases satisfaction! We take time to dive into the deeper currents of life through the dance. We let ourselves feel the feels. We let intuition whisper to us and honour our body’s knowing. We stay with the big questions- and are curious as to what answers arise when we drop the meddling mind.
5. Beauty and Celebration: There is much to behold in life that is beautiful– it’s all part of this planet. Life is full of wonder, we look for the good as we dance. We let in what is lovely in life- and let it fill and feed us. We are not pulled in by body fascism or by pop-cultural standards that may not serve us and the world we live in. We dare to let ourselves live and love a little more.
6. Integrity: We bring our whole selves here to the dance- however we are feeling and let ourselves stand in whom we really are. Allowing authenticity lets us show up as our best selves –whatever that may look like today! We keep our word, honour our commitments and are clear in our negotiations. We are compassionate when we or others fail to fulfil!
7. Being: we are more than our to-do list and our trying to be different/better/more… We value stillness, silence and letting ourselves and others be. We love life - just as it is and- just as it isn’t! We accept and allow. We rest, reflect and restore. We make space to relish and cherish life.
You are warmly invited to join us in the dance.