Dance and Movement

**Ecstatic Dance . Saturday, 7 March · 19:30–22:30** Sha-La Studios – Waterfront, Kreuzberg An evening to arrive. We begin gently — sharing ceremonial cacao, breathing together, letting the nervous system settle. Attention drops from the head into the body. From there, movement unfolds. Music opens a landscape of rhythms and emotional tones. There is no choreography, no performance, no expectation. You are invited to move exactly as you are — guided by sensation, breath, and your own inner rhythm. Ecstatic Dance is not about becoming something else. It’s about feeling yourself more fully. 🌿 3-hour guided journey 🍫 Cacao ritual 🌬 Breath & embodiment 🔊 Upgraded sound system in progress — expect deeper waves and richer bass Come alone or bring a friend. No prior experience needed. Let’s create a space where movement becomes honest and presence deepens. Looking forward to dancing together. Warmly, Sebastiaan Tickets: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecstatic-dance-breath-cacao-movement-sha-la-waterfront-tickets-1983106371541?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecstatic-dance-breath-cacao-movement-sha-la-waterfront-tickets-1983106371541?aff=oddtdtcreator)

**Welcome to Sober Berlin – Sober Dance Party, Ecstatic Movement & Soundhealing** Join our **Telegram** or **WhatsApp** group to stay updated on all artists: * Telegram: [https://t.me/+hd1BG5kuh1A4NDgy](https://t.me/+hd1BG5kuh1A4NDgy) * WhatsApp: [https://shorturl.at/YWnCr](https://shorturl.at/YWnCr) A **sober, heart-centered space** for movement, music, and genuine connection. Sober Berlin hosts **alcohol-free events** where you can dance, express yourself, and connect – fully present and substance-free. Perfect for the sober, sober-curious, in recovery, or anyone seeking mindful nightlife. ✨ **What We Offer:** * Ecstatic Dance sessions with live DJs * Cacao Ceremonies and or guided warm-ups * Safe, inclusive space – no alcohol, no drugs * Tea, snacks, and a cozy community corner No dance experience needed – just bring your body, breath, and presence. 💖 **Giving Back:** 10% of earnings go to women-centered and child-focused NGOs. 🕊️ Join **Sober Berlin** and rediscover connection – with yourself and others.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of mantras with Sri & Band, where music and spirituality meet in perfect harmony. This Mantra session uses the power of supportive words to redesign the architecture of your mind, let go of limiting beliefs about yourself, and become aligned with your heart. When your inner critic is overreacting and you have lost touch with who you truly are, this chanting session will guide you back to yourself. With each mantra as your anchor, you’ll plant new seeds in the garden of your mind, take agency of your internal world, and feel the immediate enlivening effects. You dont need previous experience in Singing/Chanting. You can listen to Sri´s music here https://shorturl.at/laIwU

**Combining a variety of TopRock break dance moves in the format of HIIT training, this class will be like no other you have taken! Specifically created with non-break dancers in mind, this class is fun, engaging and totally beginner friendly!** 🤸‍♀️ *What exactly is TopRock you might be asking?* Toprock is the **standup part of breakdance**. When break-dancers are showing their skills, they will often start with toprock. Beginners often find toprock to be easier than other elements of [breaking](http://%5Bhttps//www.mygrooveguide.com/dance-info/breaking/what-is-breaking%5D(https://www.mygrooveguide.com/dance-info/breaking/what-is-breaking) "breaking"), because it is done standing up. So this will be a great introduction to breaking for beginners or those wishing to expand their breakdance skills. **Taught by 3x Breakdance World Champion and Choreographer of Flying Dreams show at Wintergarten, Bboy Lou.Ease of the Flying Steps! He has also worked with contemporary dance companies such as Akram Khan Company, Wang Ramirez and Constanza Marcras / Dorkypark.** **📋 Agenda:** * *Check in will begin 15 minutes prior to class*. Please arrive on time to ensure class starts at the designated time. **💸 Cost**: USC, WellPass and ClassPass members can scan in, otherwise **there is a donation requested of 7€ to help with maintaining the venue and group maintenance costs.** **👉 Other Things to Note:** * *Class will be in English/German* * *Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes you can move and sweat in. Shoes should also be comfortable, although they are not mandatory. Feel free to dance barefoot or in socks if you like.* * *Bring a water bottle to refresh between sequence breaks.* * *Changing room/clothes storage and toilets provided on site free of charge.* * ***If you RSVP and are unable to make it, please be considerate and cancel 24 hours in advance to make space for someone else.***

Join a 75 min session of traditional Indian Hatha yoga, including pranayama (breath control), meditation, chanting, and movement exercises. This practice emphasizes the breath and subtle energy, guiding the individual energy body to merge with the cosmic body and experience a sense of Oneness. Each session focuses on one pranayama technique, allowing you to explore and deepen your connection to your inner energy. Bring your own mat or use one of ours.

Resonant Connections is a calm, 75-minute sound experience held in the quiet turning of the season — the space between winter and spring, when energy begins to return, but the body may still be slowly emerging. Guided by immersive natural soundscapes and gentle live sound, the session invites deep listening and rest. Sound is used as a way of creating space, supporting the nervous system and helping attention soften, so clarity and understanding can arise without force. This is a time for listening before action, allowing what is present to be felt before movement takes flight. After the soundbath, the session closes with a short period of private journaling, offering a quiet moment to reflect on what may be beginning to stir, and what still needs care and time. There is no pressure to share, interpret, or set intentions — only an invitation to notice and to rest. No previous experience is needed. Everything is optional, and you’re welcome to simply lie down, listen, and be supported by sound. Designed for small groups, this gathering offers a gentle pause and a sense of connection during a season of transition. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

**Dating Through Sketching** with ***Martin Dieudonné*** for **LGBTQIA+ people** **https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/queer-images/w10-2026/**[Free event with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/queer-images/w10-2026/) Join us for a unique drawing workshop focused on connection, process, and the beauty of the human form. No need for technique and let’s forget about perfection. This workshop is about observing, feeling, and meeting each other through sketching. Participants will work in pairs, taking turns drawing each other on large sheets of paper. Guided by the artist, you are invited to let your body move and your lines flow. This is a relaxed and open space. We encourage a physical and sensual approach to the drawing, allowing you to build a connection with your partner through art. Showing skin is welcome, and while nudity is a possibility for those who feel comfortable, it absolutely is not mandatory. You are free to participate exactly as you wish. The goal is simple: to slow down, appreciate the natural beauty of our bodies, and connect with another person through the simple act of looking and drawing. The result of the sketches are not what we are looking for here, the connection is. **General Information** Language: we’ll speak English and/or German, depending on the needs of the group. Cost: free event with registration \*\* This event is part of the we are village program ‘Belonging versus Lonelines‘, with the support of LADS. Learn more about the program here. 🔵 Begleite uns zu einem einzigartigen Zeichenworkshop, der sich auf Verbindung, Prozess und die Schönheit des menschlichen Körpers konzentriert. Technik ist nicht erforderlich – und Perfektion dürfen wir ganz vergessen. In diesem Workshop geht es ums Beobachten, Fühlen und darum, einander durch das Zeichnen zu begegnen. Die Teilnehmenden arbeiten in Paaren und zeichnen sich abwechselnd auf großen Papierbögen. Begleitet von der Künstler\*in seid ihr eingeladen, euren Körper in Bewegung zu bringen und eure Linien frei fließen zu lassen. Dies ist ein entspannter und offener Raum. Wir ermutigen zu einem körperlichen und sinnlichen Zugang zum Zeichnen, sodass ihr über die Kunst eine Verbindung zu eurem Gegenüber aufbauen könnt. Haut zu zeigen ist willkommen, und Nacktheit ist für diejenigen möglich, die sich damit wohlfühlen – sie ist jedoch keinesfalls verpflichtend. Ihr könnt genau so teilnehmen, wie es sich für euch richtig anfühlt. Das Ziel ist einfach: langsamer werden, die natürliche Schönheit unserer Körper wertschätzen und durch den einfachen Akt des Betrachtens und Zeichnens mit einer anderen Person in Kontakt treten. Nicht das Ergebnis der Skizzen steht im Vordergrund, sondern die Verbindung. **Hinweise** **Teilnehmende**: Dieser Workshop richtet sich an alle, die sich als LGBTQIA+ identifizieren. **Sprache**: Je nach Bedürfnissen der Gruppe werden wir Deutsch und/oder Englisch sprechen. **Kosten**: kostenlos mit Anmeldung. *\*\* Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil unseres Programms ‚****[Gemeinsam statt einsam](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness)****‚, unterstützt von der* ***[LADS](https://www.berlin.de/sen/lads/)****.* *Erfahre mehr über das Programm [hier](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness).*

**A 3-part embodied dance journey for women** Part 1: 11.01.2026 Part 2: 08.03.2026 Part 3: 12.04.2026 **WORKSHOP 2 – SPINE (Spine Fluidity – Moving with Life)** Donation based \| Only for women \| 08\.03\.2026 \| 14:30 – 17:00 \| MahaYoga Zentrum Building on the essence of **Devadasi – The Sacred Art of Temple Dance**, this series invites you into a deeper, guided exploration of your feminine body. Over three workshops, we journey through **hips, spine, and heart** – key gateways of feminine energy, sensuality, emotional flow, and presence. Each session stands on its own and together they form a coherent path of embodiment, soft activation, and inner awakening. This series is for women who long to: * feel more alive and at home in their bodies * reconnect with sensuality and softness * move beyond the mind and into felt experience * explore feminine energy in a grounded, respectful way * time to meet and share in a circle of women This is a **safe, welcoming space** for all women – all ages, all body types. Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely and feel beautiful. Come as you are, leave feeling **soft, alive, and deeply connected** to your feminine essence. **About Workshop 2** The spine is the central axis of the body – a living pathway for movement, expression, and inner vitality. In this special **International Women’s Day** workshop, we explore fluid, wave-like movements that awaken flexibility, vitality, and softness along the spine. Through slow, continuous sequences inspired by natural rhythms, we gently mobilize the back, shoulders, and entire body. The movements are circular, serpentine, and grounded – encouraging the spine to move freely and the body to reconnect with its natural flow. This session supports you in: * releasing stiffness and control * improving mobility and coordination in a gentle way * reconnecting with sensual, natural movement You are invited to move at your own pace, listening to your body and allowing sensation to guide you. There is no choreography to perform and nothing to get right – only an exploration of how your body wants to move when given time and space. The workshop concludes with a **Full Yogic Relaxation**, allowing the nervous system to settle and the experience to integrate deeply. This is an invitation to move with life rather than against it – softly, fluidly, and with awareness. **Address** Deutsche Akademie für traditionelles Yoga e. V. MahaYoga Zentrum Brunnenstr. 147 10115 Berlin (Directly at underground station U Bernauer Str. U8 [elevator exit])

## DNA. presents ''COMMERCIAL CONFIDENT" a dynamic and empowering session where You’ll connect with Your body, boost Your self-esteem, and express Yourself through raw, feminine energy and unapologetic movement. ‍ > Discover Your club confidence while recognizing your power- confident commercial energy with that underground “own the floor” vibe. Stage-ready, club-ready, You-ready. Led by Sarinia, this class focuses on choreography, precision, and performance - infused with raw, feminine energy. Drawing from over a decade of training, performance, and creative exploration across Europe, she brings a movement language that is both grounded and expressive. ‍ \*\*ABOUT THE DANCE INSTRUCTOR:\*\*‍ Sarinia, a DNA. Community Member & Your new favourite Commercial Dance Teacher is a dancer, poet, and evolving creator — exploring the intersection of movement, language, and visual storytelling. Her work transforms emotion into choreography, embodying stories through dance and poetry. For her, poetry is the root and dance is the language — together they form the foundation of her creative expression. Her approach encourages dancers to connect through intention and presence - to move beyond execution and explore how emotion can live within structure. **‍** > This session is an invitation to dive deeper into movement, refine Your craft, and embody strength with flow. ‍ ##### WHEN: Every Sunday 5 - 6 pm ‍ ##### DURATION: 1 h ‍ ##### WHERE: [DNA. HOUSE](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XrC8gTPtdDGb3oB6) Wrangelstraße 25 10997 Berlin ‍ ##### WHAT YOU NEED: ✨ Wear sneakers and anything that makes You feel powerful - just make sure You can move and sweat in it :) ‍ ##### LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate ‍ **COSTS:** Free for DNA. Dance Members\* / Regular 15e\*\* [> Become a DNA. Member](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dna-member) available: Online Tickets / Box Office ‍ See Us Soon. Love. DNA. ‍ ‍ *** For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club) \*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR. \*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the [Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/hausordnung) and [Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/geschaftsordnung) Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

Join us for a Salsa Absolute Beginners Class! Ready to add a dash of rhythm to your routine? Join us for a laid-back salsa class that's perfect for anyone ready to have a bit of fun! **No need to bring a partner** – just come as you are, and enjoy an evening of fun and movement. **Registration is needed on our [Schedule](https://la-candela-salsa.de/dance-classes).** **If you are interested in joining our full course and learning Salsa Cubana you can [join us here.](https://www.bueno.nu/webshop/school/508/schedule-detail/1233705)** ( starts every month ) You can also read about our [Salsa Academy Program here](https://la-candela-salsa.de/salsa-academy-program/)

AKRO YOGA Jeden 2. Sonntag: Kurs Jeden 1., 3., und 4. Sonntag: Open Jam 15 bis 18Uhr \*KURS\* Partner-Akrobatik im Offenen Wohnzimmer - Open Level Class Der Kurs richtet sich an alle, die noch nie Partnerakrobatik ausprobiert haben, aber motiviert und interessiert sind. Aber auch für Menschen, die schon Erfahrungen mitbringen, wird etwas dabei sein. Wir praktizieren L-Basing (bei der eine Person auf der Erde liegt und eine andere Person auf den Füßen oder Armen balanciert). Wir werden uns jede Woche mit einem neuen Flow beschäftigen, wobei unser Fokus vor allem auf sauberer Technik und Sicherheit liegt. Du kannst gerne alleine kommen, wir werden im Kurs Partner\*innen zum Ausprobieren der Flows finden. Du brauchst: Bequeme, eng anliegende Kleidung, etwas zu trinken. Matten sind vor Ort. \*OPEN JAM\* Partner-Akrobatik im Offenen Wohnzimmer - Offene Jam Du möchtest deine neu gelernten Flows und Figuren aus der Partnerakrobatik mit anderen Menschen ausprobieren? Dann bist du hier genau richtig. Wir wollen gemeinsam einen Raum schaffen, in dem wir gemeinsam an unseren Flows arbeiten und kreativ experimentieren können. Nach einem gemeinsamen Warm Up wird frei ausprobiert, um am Ende bei einem gemeinsamen Cool Down wieder zusammen zu kommen. Du kannst gerne alleine kommen, es wird genug potentielle Partner\*innen vor Ort geben. Du brauchst: Bequeme, eng anliegende Kleidung, etwas zu trinken. Matten sind vor Ort. \*\*\*\* Anmeldung erforderlich : melde dich bitte an unter [akro@filua.de](mailto:akro@filua.de)

Come back home to your body and your sensuality, stepping into delicious self-expression. No performance, just dancing for your own pleasure. Explore, embody and express your sensuality from a place of self-love and discover what you need to drop in more fully. It's not about looking a certain way or moving a certain way- it's about you feeling comfortable in your skin and celebrating your aliveness, your beauty, your radiance - and allowing yourself to be witnessed as this alive, beautiful, radiant being As women we often feel unsafe in our sensual and sexual expression. Afraid that it might be seen as an invitation or that it will be used against us. The truth is that when a woman is connected to these parts of herself, she is immensely powerful. When you think of a lap dance, you might think of a strip club where men seem to have the power and women are dancing for their pleasure. **This workshop aims to redefine the dynamics of a lap dance** where the dancer dances for his or her own pleasure while the receiver holds space for their process. Together we explore the qualities that support or diminish your sensual expression. The goal is not to seduce the receiver - though whenever you are fully dropped in, this becomes inevitable. **This is a Tantra inspired event.** The dynamics of a lap dance offer a perfect representation of the eternal love story between Shiva (divine masculine) and Shakti (the divine feminine). In this workshop we will play with masculine and feminine energy - exploring their qualities and how they interact and fuel one another. You’ll be invited to embody both. This is not a dance class where you learn steps. You are always invited to follow your own flow, exploring your unique expression. **Become a more fully and expressed version of yourself and discover yourself through the art of lap dance.** **What to expect** * Introduction & sharing * Warm up exercises to connect with the group, to land in your body and to gradually prepare you for the lapdance * Playful boundary exercise * Exploration of feminine and masculine qualities * Lap dance experience * Reflection on what supports and diminishes your sensual expression **Program (subjective to change)** 15.00 - 16.00 Introduction & sharing 16.00 - 16.30 warm up & connection 16.30 - 17.00 embodiment practice 17.00 - 17.15 playful boundary setting practice 17.15 - 17.30 short break 17.30 - 18.15 exploring masculine and feminine qualities 18.15 - 18.45 lap dance practice 18.45 - 19.00 closing circle **What to bring** * Wear anything that you feel comfortable, sensual and confident in; maybe something that feels nice on your skin, something that allows you ro move easily, or- it can also be something sexy. If you are unsure what to wear, you can simply bring the outfit you are unsure of and slip into it whenever it feels right. * Water bottle * Journal (optional) **Testimonials** *I highly recommend going to Sophie’s offering Conscious Lap Dance. It was almost like a beautiful women’s circle plus expressing and connecting to ourselves and other women through the art of dance. I learned so much about space holding and taking space in the most beautiful mutual and safe way. I got to experience how dancing staying connected with myself can feel. Very empowering :)* **\- Maria L** *Sophie facilitates her events with passion, presence and so much integrity. I felt really seen and safe in the lap dance event and did connect with my inner goddess and playful spirit. Also my fears in the beginning were welcome and I could integrate some wounded parts within me. Every exercise is really an invitation to get to know yourself and your pleasure better while being able to connect in small steps with other participants.* **\- Sophia Lara** **Tickets** 45€ per person [purchase your ticket here](https://www.sophieheldens.com/tickets?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=lapdance) [ ](https://www.sophieheldens.com/tickets) [ ](https://www.sophieheldens.com/tickets)**Location:** Praxis Köpi Köpenicker Straße 175 **Please take note:** This event takes place at a beautiful studio located on the 5th floor. There is no elevator so please only sign up if you are able to walk up and down the stairs. You’ll find the studio in the second backyard. Take the outdoor stairs up to the front door of the building. **Please take note:** This event takes place at a beautiful studio located on the 5th floor. There is no elevator so please only sign up if you are able to walk up and down the stairs. You’ll find the studio in the second backyard. Take the outdoor stairs up to the front door of the building. **Facilitor.** Hi! My name is Sophie. I'm Tantra and feminine embodiment facilitator. It's my greatest passion is to create spaces in which individuals and couples are able to (re-)connect with the beauty of life, the beauty of humanity and the beauty of being themselves. I have been teaching Tantra for over 3 years. I'm double certified as a Tantra teacher (700 hours by the esteemed Ma Ananda Sarita) and have studied with teachers in Greece, Thailand, India and Ibiza. My workshops are gentle yet transformative, spiritual yet grounded and always heart-centered. Expect this one to be playful and sensual! www.sophieheldens.com More info via: [www.sophieheldens.com](https://www.sophieheldens.com?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=lapdance) *PS. despite seemingly low attendance on Meetup, these events always take place with sufficient participants unless communicated differently*

**Somatische Bewegung für ältere queere Menschen** mit *Florian Filtzinger* für **LGBTQIA+** **[kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/frei-bewegen/w06-2026/)** Wir laden unsere älteren Community-Mitglieder & Freund\*innen zu einem Workshop ein, der speziell darauf ausgerichtet ist, die Mobilität zu verbessern, Stress abzubauen und eine tiefere Verbindung zum eigenen Körper herzustellen. Durch angeleitete Übungen und sanfte Bewegung bist du eingeladen, den Dialog zwischen deinem Körper und Geist zu vertiefen und eine neue Form des Wohlbefindens in einer inklusiven, sicheren und angenehmen Umgebung zu entdecken. Wir schätzen die Vielfalt der Körper und Erfahrungen und bieten einen sicheren Raum für alle Teilnehmenden unserer queeren Community. **Hinweise** **Sprache:** Dieser Workshop wird auf Deutsch gehalten, damit alle teilnehmen können, unabhängig von euren Englischkenntnissen. Ein grundlegendes Verständnis der deutschen Sprache wird dir helfen, aktiv teilzunehmen **Kosten:** Die Veranstaltung ist kostenlos mit Anmeldung 🔵 #### Somatic Movement for the Elderly Queers ##### We invite our older community members & friends to a workshop specifically designed to improve mobility, reduce stress and create a deeper connection to your own body. Through guided exercises and light movement, we invite you to deepen the dialog between your body and mind and discover a new form of well-being in an inclusive, safe and enjoyable environment. **General information:** **• Language:** This workshop will be helded in German to ensure everyone can participate, regardless of their English proficiency. Having a basic understanding of German will help you engage fully. • **Cost**: free event with registration *\*\* This event is part of the we are village program ‘****[Belonging versus Lonelliness](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness)****‘, with the support of the* ***[LADS](https://www.berlin.de/sen/lads/en/)****. Learn more about the program [here](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness).*

This is a slow yoga class that guides practitioners into an embodied practice using somatic tools and yogic relaxation techniques\*\*.\*\* Suitable for all levels, this class brings forth the tradition of yoga with a contemporary twist. By activating the parasympathetic nervous system, this practice supports physical, emotional, and mental relaxation. It’s an ideal way to unwind after a long day, reconnect with your inner world, and cultivate a sense of calm and clarity. You’ll be guided through a nurturing sequence in a supportive space, with the intention of helping you feel restored, centred, and held. This class is held in English.

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**Caller: Frank Buschelmann** **Band: The Rosenthorns** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

# **Band and caller TBA** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

[TPN](https://trailerparkninjas.com/) is a Midwest staple, playing a continually evolving mix of Top 40, Hip-Hop, and singalongs. Most every song is danceable! COVER: Cover charge of $10.00 CASH only. (atm on site) PRESHOW: 7:30-8:45pm. I'll make a reservation for a few tables. [Lazy Chameleon](http://lazychameleon.com) has a varied menu...especially Caribbean style seafood and chicken, plus appetizers. Their cauliflower crust pizza is really special.

Let's mix and boogie! We'll start with social time over dinner/appetizers/drinks from 7:30-8:45pm. Then we'll get funky with a great live MJ/Bruno Mars/Prince style cover band, the [Fabulous Johnson Brothers](http://www.thefabulousjohnsonbrothers.com/) (they even have a horn section)! **Cover Charge**: $10.00 cash at door. **Attire**: Dressy casual **Parking**: public parking lot in front of club. First time here? Lazy Chameleon is in a shopping center off Sawmill Pkwy. They offer good seafood dishes and typical bar food, too. [Lazy Chameleon](http://www.lazychameleon.com/)

Let's meet at one of our fav clubs for drinks and socializing before the band plays at 9:00pm! SWAGG plays danceable pop and R&B favorites. *No cover*. *No food service* but you can order in or bring takeout. (I'll have a basket of snacks, too) **Parking** in lots surrounding the big red barn (property community center off Hayden Run). **Newbies**: If you want to invite a tagalong guest, add a plus one.