Guelph Groove Saturday February 3rd, 2024
Guelph Groove
Dear Dancers,
The next Guelph Groove is happening Saturday February 3rd, 2024 at 42 Quebec Street on the 3rd floor. Doors at 7:15pm, dance at 7:30pm. DJ Be has created a juicy set for the music this month!
Some updates about volunteers and offerings with the Guelph Groove:
There was a great turnout last month for the pre-dance somatic
warm-up with Lindsay! Lindsay will continue offering somatic warm ups for
February and March Grooves. Pre-dance warm-ups are optional, from 7:00pm to 7:30pm. Read
more about Lindsay’s movement offering on the Guelph Groove FB page Guelph Groove | Facebook
Lisa is now co-facilitating the Groove with Kat, as part of her practicum training hours as an Expressive Arts Therapy student. Lisa has extensive experience facilitating groups and offering movement practices in community. She is honoured to help hold space for the Grooves! She looks forward to seeing you on the dance floor, while offering support as needed. Learn more about Lisa at her website www.LisaCipparone.ca
VERY IMPORTANT ***Please do not come out dancing if you have cold or flu symptoms, or are feeling unwell***
In an effort to make the environment as safe and sanitary as possible, masks and hand sanitizer are provided at the door. Wearing a mask is not mandatory, but encouraged if this is comfortable for you. We also do our best to attend to air flow throughout the space during the dance, and are limiting the amount of dancers in the space to ensure it is not overcrowded.
Here are some reminders about what to expect at the Groove:
- Join between 7:00-7:30pm for an optional Somatic Movement introduction warm-up with Lindsay Gunn-Ouellette (included in the price of entry to the dance)
- No shoes or partners necessary, open to all bodies and abilities
- Inspired by the 5Rhythms. will flow from fast to slow to support our dance journey
- Will dance without talking from 7:30 to 9pm, with brief opening and closing circles
- Doors open at 7:15pm and dance begins at 7:30pm. Doors will close at 7:45pm sharp. In the time before the opening circle, you can stretch, dance, meditate or chat with fellow dancers. Prepare yourself for the dance journey in whatever way is needed!
- Street parking is available in the downtown area, but fills up quickly on a Saturday, so give yourself enough time to find a parking spot nearby
- Remember to dress in comfortable clothes that you can move in, and bring a water bottle (sinks in the washroom are small, making it difficult to refill bottles)
- We have a locked coat room for coats, bags and footwear
- The space is accessible, but arrangements must be made in advance to meet at the elevator - please email theguel...@gmail.com for this
- Is a scent free space so please no perfumes/ colognes/ strong deodorants
- Cost is $15 or PWYC. Cash at the door, or by e-transfer to theguel...@gmail.com
The Guelph Groove strives to offer a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore spontaneous, free-form, mindful movement with playful curiosity. It’s a great opportunity to experience self-awareness and self-expression through the healing power of dance. Come and move to the music as you are inspired to... breathe, bend, bounce, shake, wiggle and flow!
See below for other embodied movement offerings in the area:
Upcoming Guelph Conscious Dance events:
Saturday, February 17th, 7:30 pm with Scott Krayenhoff
Saturday, April 20th, 7:30 pm with Barbara Dametto
Guelph Conscious Dance | Facebook
Fluent Body with Theresa: Monday January 29th 8:00pm, Sunday February 4th 11:15am
For more info/ registration: theresa...@gmail.com
Pollinate (at Church of the Good Shepherd, Kitchener): Saturday February 17 and Saturday March 16th at 7:15pm
Freestyle Dance Academy (Uptown Waterloo): Fridays February 2nd, and March 29 at 7:00pm
Freestyle Dance Alchemy for Women | Facebook
Future Guelph Groove events: Every 1st Saturday of each month until June
Looking forward to dancing with you soon!
Warmly,
Kat (Volunteer at The Guelph Groove)