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**THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO UPCOMING DANCING THE ELEMENTS EVENTS**

Dancing the Elements is an alcohol-free Conscious Dance space.

This is an embodied practice with emphasis on exploring ourselves through free movement and is open to anybody age 18+ who is curious, no matter your fitness level. 

This is a held space for you to come and be expressive with what’s alive in you. The invitation is to allow mindful movement to guide you to an inner landscape where you’re free to experience your spontaneous, authentic and embodied self. 

There is no taught movement map or instructions telling you how to move. No planned steps or choreography. This is purely about finding your own dance. There is no right or wrong way to move here.

People who come find it can be therapeutic, nourishing and liberating. Just come along with an open mind and allow the body to move you and the music to open yourself up to whatever feels right.

The music is designed to keep you moving through the whole two hour dance journey by travelling through different styles and tempos.

There will be gentle, non-obtrusive guidance to bring your awareness to the body, which you have the choice to follow.

* An alcohol and drug-free space to dance! 

* A held container for you to express yourself in.

* A movement meditative experience that’s different every time.

* A space to ground, drop deep and connect to yourself and others.

* Heartfelt people who love to dance!

* Music you can really drop deep and dance to!

*A space to reflect and integrate. 

* A community feel. Dancers often love to stay and chat at the end so it’s a great way to make new friendships.

* Dance how you like! You are free to be your unique self.

* No shoes/socks - as well as keeping the room safe, when we dance barefoot we are able to feel the floor beneath us which helps us connect and feel grounded.

* No booze - this is a mindful practice and one of the few dance spaces in Bristol that's drink and drug free!

* No chit-chat - this is a space for the body, we like to connect without words. You're welcome to chat before and after the  dance.

* Tech-free zone - we encourage presence. if you need to use your phone, please do so outside.

* Please arrive on time, this is a shared journey and it helps create a safe container for all. Last entry 8pm.

* Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes as some dancers may be allergic or sensitive to the smell.

* You are responsible for your own well-being and any belongings you bring into the space.

* You agree to be mindful and respectful of your own boundaries and the boundaries of others in the room.

* Be aware and respectful of others and how your actions can affect the space.

* What should I wear? Bring clothes that are comfortable to move in. Extra layers are good if you need to keep yourself warm.

*What else should I bring? A reusable bottle for water.

* What is the music like? The music is eclectic, so expect a wide range from ambient, world music, shamanic, tribal, psychedelic, electronica, downtempo, deep/progressive house, techno, psy-trance, tropical, synth pop, roots music, rock, pop and more

* Is there parking? Parking is available outside the venue - just drive up Park Lane to St Michael's Parish Hall (BS2 8BE) and you'll see open gates to your right where the car park is.

Born from a dream. 

Born from the elements.

Josh had dreamt about putting on a Conscious Dance event for years and the free time and reflection in lock-down proved to be a perfect opportunity to delve deeper into the world of music, create mixes and make this a reality.

With support and encouragement from willing friends, silent disco style dances in small groups of half-a-dozen began in outdoor parks and woodlands.

With the earth grounding our bodies, the sun warming our skin, the wind cooling our faces and the water keeping us hydrated, Dancing in the Elements proved to be the perfect tonic for an otherwise challenging time for many.

The elements. 

It's who we are.

Josh’s life dream is to bring dance to the collective as a medicine as he truly believes in the healing power of movement and music!

A true freedom lover, Josh’s dance spaces are often referred to as open, deep, joyful and playful and nothing brings him greater joy in life than to see you, the dancer, finding your individual expression through movement!

As well as years of experience as a well-being practitioner and meditator, Josh is a double graduate of the “Dance the Medicine” school. He has been DJ’ing for over two decades since the days of spinning rave vinyl and has been involved with Conscious Dance practices after discovering 5 Rhythms in 2015. 

From 2021 Josh regularly ran his own Conscious Dance event in Bristol called “Dancing the Elements” before becoming a partner for Ecstatic Dance Bath in 2024. During this time Josh has developed his own down-to-earth, intuitive and empathetic style, with sound journeys becoming a collaboration between you, the dancers, and himself.

Josh is also Level 1 trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and firmly believes in welcoming our parts to the dance. Further, he has played at other events including Ecstatic Dance Brighton and Rave OM and holds a residency for the UK's first in-person HSP (Highy Sensitive Person) retreat held annually at the Selgars Mill Estate in Devon.