Trance Dance Workshop

The aim of this workshop is to discuss and experience Trance and how to go more deeply into it. There are many ways of inducing trance states but, for me, dancing is not only one of the most pleasant ways but also one of the easiest. So in this workshop we will be learning simple techniques for attaining and deepening the trance state whilst dancing.

The methods I use are derived from many sources: African shamans, contact improvisation, Sufi teachings, yoga, hypnosis and my own extensive experience of dancing. Many people who go dancing regularly use some of these techniques – so they may not be totally new but it helps to become more aware of, and to consciously develop and practice them.

The workshop will be mainly practical, experiencing the effects of the techniques. There will also be some time to discuss our understanding of trance, what it is good for and how to fall into trance states not only through dance.