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We’ve been dancing and moving since May of 2023 online on the Danceground in Surrendirt to Community, and we are SO excited to take it outdoors beginning on September 20th from 2-3:30pm in Northampton, MA!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @danceground_westernmass for updates and also at @surrendirt_to_community to get in on our monthly online dance and movement sessions, poetry workshops, and more.
$15-$25 suggested donation via Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, or in cash, collected when you arrive at Dancegound. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. All payments are final, and no refunds will be offered for any reason.
What to expect:
Danceground is our come-as-you-are outdoor freeform dancing and movement space in Western Mass.
No experience is required, and we expect that all participants will do our best to create a judgment-free space to move freely and express.
We welcome, uplift, and celebrate BIPOC, fat, disabled, queer, and any other bodies that are often marginalized in mainstream culture.
We will move to the "Earthbeats 🌱" playlist, which was born in 2020 as part of a series of "element-based" playlists. We will anchor deep in the core of the earth, connect with the natural world around us, and move to the tune of the earth spells housed in this playlist, as we ground down in the final days of Virgo season, just ahead of the Equinox.
We begin with a welcome and general overview of our playlist and theme, followed by some insights about how to work with the current placement of the moon and any other astrological events as we dance, followed by setting intentions for our time.
We are then invited to consider guided prompts as we move to the music together for an hour or so (prompts are emailed ahead of time, and a hard copy is available the day of for reference).
We then come back together to regroup and check in at the end.
Participants are encouraged to refrain from using cell phones or speaking out loud on the dance floor to create a space for deeper connection.
There is a separate clearing attached to the main Danceground where folks can take a break or enjoy some quieter space away from the music.
There is space along the perimeter of the Danceground for folks to engage in verbal communication while the music is playing.
More information about expectations and access can be found when you register HERE
Meet your Danceground facilitator
Ren or “Dirt” is a creative and spiritual coach, as well as the community spaceholder of Surrendirt to Community, where we gather monthly at our online Danceground location.
You can learn more about them HERE
Location & Parking
We dance in a small but expansive clearing in the trees, just off the Rail Trail bike path, close to the top of Hospital Hill in Northampton.
Clearly visible signs will be posted at the Hospital Hill Rail Trail Spur entrance near the ServiceNet Inc. Admin Building on Olander Drive on the day of. Danceground has no partnership or affiliation with ServiceNet Inc. The building is just a landmark and a “destination” to use if you are navigating via GPS.
Street parking is available on Olander Drive.
More detailed directions are located on the registration form and will be emailed to you after you register.
Register HERE
Contact rendirt@surrendirtlove.com with questions and/or if you need assistance with registration.