BodyCuriosity
For the Love of Yourself... Dance!
Class Schedule:
Once Upon a Festival
Sunday, June 14th, 1-2:30
Northern California Dance Camp
Saturday, June 20th, 2-3:30
Esalen Institute
Friday, June 26th, 7:30-8:30am
Big Sur Ecstatic Dance
Friday, June 26th
*All classes and events are substance free and barefoot.
During dance sessions please refrain from talking to
maintain the container.
During dance sessions please refrain from talking to
maintain the container.
About:
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BodyCuriosity (formerly known as Sacred Walk A Dance Journey) is a pilgrimage into the Self. Bringing a wider awareness of our unique beliefs; we explore our internal and external landscapes, our patterned behaviors and ways of relating to each other. We are given opportunity to reclaim our lives, our bodies and our connections to others. In a world where we spend most of our time interacting with some sort of technology and far less time in communion with our neighbors, embodiment has become more necessary then ever before. Conscious movement has created an avenue for us to counter balance this in-balance in our society. There is space on the dance floor to work through the mind chatter that impedes our ability to live in the moment. There is opportunity to become aware of judgmental thoughts and make the choice in how we do or do not move through them. There are epiphanies that sadden and those that enliven. There is the touch upon our skin from another, a surprise booty-bump, catching someone's eyes from across the room and witnessing someone letting go or melting into a new way of being. There is music that influences the body to move in ways that the mind could not create, becoming an artist of the body. Ecstatic bliss and inertia. There are moments of universal connectedness, seeing similar shapes and movements in the room reminding us that we are never disconnected from each other. There is stillness and quite. BodyCuriosity is a conscious movement practice that guides dancers, both new and experienced. This practice uses experiential movement, meditation exercises, and invitations to stay present to the moment . As a co-created atmosphere, the core invitation is to show up and be exactly as you are. Through movement, curiosity, and deep listening we play with ways of expressing the ineffable. We are invited to claim our individual power and to move forward with this practice off the dance floor, to embody with purpose and grace in this human experience we are living. Listen: Checking-in. What is present in this moment?
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Testimonials:
"Taking a Sacred Walk with Nikki always leaves me feeling nourished and connected, both to myself and Spirit. Her gentle facilitation allows for new territories to be explored and a fascination with the moment to arise. I am grateful for the space she holds and hopes she comes back to Santa Cruz soon!" ~ Sarah Greene, Mandala Artist, Santa Cruz CA "Sacred Walk A Dance Journey with Nikki was a body meditation ending in a delightful celebration. I have taken many dance classes at Esalen and her class stood out. Her ability to cultivate a strong container and somehow she seemed to know exactly what I needed in each moment. Her facilitation brought me into the vast layers of myself; I cried, I laughed, I felt my body vibrate. I loved it all."
~Esalen Seminarian "Nikki has a wonderful presence that gives permission, nurtures, and invites playful impulses to move your whole being. I highly recommend journeying with her Sacred Walk." ~ Zahava Griss (founder of LoveMakingDances), NY |
"The kind of safety and grace Nikki brings is something I have only experienced in seasoned teachers. Her calm and confident demeanor allows for what is needed to happen and she has a unique ability to guide the group and not interrupt my process. She lets go of agenda to allow space for invitation. I was able to be see, feel and be myself without detaching from the rest of the class. Her Sacred Walk workshop was a rare and beautiful journey for me; I reset something deep that day and came home to myself."
~Esalen Staff "My first Sacred Walk Dance Journey with Nikki was at Esalen and I was so impressed with what she offered....gentle guidance, Heart opening sounds, movement fueling the passion of being human, that I immediately invited her to come teach at our weekly community dance. She has in fact taught twice for our us in the last few months. I am counting on Nikki returning to hold another session." ~Steven Turtle White, Inner Rhythm, Cambria CA "To dance with my inner child, as my inner child, and my childhood imaginary friend, all before breakfast, was a big adventure. Mahalo to Nikki, for taking me on this heart opening and layer releasing dance journey during my stay at Esalen." ~Cameo Rose, Florida "Nikki creates a loving and sacred space that leaves me feeling refreshed and unconditionally loved. I would highly recommend treating yourself to this experience."
~Rachel Jordana (founder of Creative Dance Psychology), Santa Cruz |