Dance & Exercise

**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 members can scan in, otherwise there is a donation requested of 5€ or more **👉 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.***

**✧ FOR YOU ✧** Maybe you want to release daily tension and reconnect with your body. Maybe you love good music and want to dance outside the club. Or maybe you’re simply curious to find more freedom in your movement. Whether you’ve danced a thousand times or never before —come as you are and bring some curiosity with you. ***No previous experience required.*** **✦ WHAT IS x-dance ✦** x-dance blends dance, self-expression, and meditation. There are no steps to learn or follow here - it's an invitation to spontaneous movement. Guided by an eclectic wave of sound and inspirational prompts, you’ll move through the 5Rhythms — five life energies that rise and fall like a wave. **✺ Three ingredients shape each journey ✺** ✺ Celebration of you - Nothing to get "right" ✺ Invitations - Follow what feels true for you ✺ Presence - Dance becomes a meditation in motion **⟢ CONTRIBUTION ⟣** ⟢ €15 \(Reduced\) \| €20 \(Regular\) \| €25 \(Supportive\) ⟢ Buy via[ this link](www.samarlinn.com/events/x-dance) or cash at the door **⋰ WHAT TO EXPECT ⋱** ⋰ Entry from 19.15 - Please note entry after 19.45 isn’t possible. ⋰ Warm-up + Introduction ⋰ Guided music wave — move, release, reconnect ⋰ Take it further - open space after class to connect ⋰ No phones on the dance floor

Cacao Ceremony, Meditation & Free Flow Ecstatic Dance — connect, unwind & move freely into your full expression Our hearts are dancing again. We invite you to an evening of connection, presence, and embodied movement. A gentle ceremonial space to arrive, to feel, and to let go — supported by ceremonial cacao, meditation, and free flow ecstatic dance. The dance is free and intuitive. An invitation to follow your body and the flow of the music, in your own way and at your own pace. After the dance, we gather for a soft closing with tea and small snacks — a moment to land, connect, and share the space together. This is a sober event. ### **What this space offers** * A heart-opening cacao ceremony * A guided meditation to arrive and ground * A free flow ecstatic dance journey * A conscious, sober, and judgment-free space * Connection, stillness, and community * A gentle community chillout with tea and small snacks after the dance No dance experience is needed. You are welcome exactly as you are. ### **About Shania Shamanica & the space** Shania Shamanica creates and holds ceremonial spaces rooted in embodiment, presence, and connection, together with her partner. Their work is guided by a shared love for ritual, conscious movement, and the simple truth of being fully human. Through ceremonies, music, workshops, and creative expression, they invite people to move, feel, and express themselves freely — without expectation or judgment. Inspired by many travels and encounters with different cultures around the world, their spaces weave together diverse influences, ancient wisdom, and modern embodied practice. These inspirations are reflected in the music, the rituals, and the way the space is held — grounded, heart-led, and open. At the core of this work is the wish to create containers where people can simply be as they are, reconnect with themselves, and meet others in honesty, presence, and care. ### **Practical notes** Please bring a cup for the cacao and water for yourself, both for the ceremony and the dance. Staying well hydrated throughout the evening is important. We will also have additional water and a few cups available on site, in case you forget yours or feel the need for more. Please wear comfortable clothing that you feel good moving in. It can be nice to bring something warm and cozy for the closing. If you wish, you are welcome to bring a small snack to share for the community chillout at the end. ### **Schedule** 19:00 – Arrival 19:30 – Cacao Ceremony & Meditation 20:00 – Free Flow Ecstatic Dance 21:30 – Closing & Community Gathering Please arrive on time so we can begin together. ### **Location** **Vuesch e.V. – Flugraum** RAW-Gelände, Revaler Straße 99, 10245 Berlin (Opposite the bar “Zum schmutzigen Hobby”) At the entrance you will find Café & Bar Kult. Go inside, follow the hallway, up the stairs, and turn left into the Flugraum. ### **More information & community** If you feel called to stay connected, you are warmly invited to join the **Shania Shamanica Community** on Telegram — for updates, sharing, and **discounted prices for events**: [Telegram group:](//t.me/+mn_9R-JC6Uk1ZDFi) [https://t.me/+mn_9R-JC6Uk1ZDFi](//t.me/+mn_9R-JC6Uk1ZDFi) Instagram: Shania Shamanica— [https://www.instagram.com/shania_shamanica](https://www.instagram.com/shania_shamanica?utm_source=chatgpt.com "https://www.instagram.com/shania_shamanica?utm_source=chatgpt.com") Fle Flix— [https://www.instagram.com/flixfle](https://www.instagram.com/flixfle?utm_source=chatgpt.com "https://www.instagram.com/flixfle?utm_source=chatgpt.com") Upcoming workshops & gatherings: [https://www.shania-shamanica.com/workshops](https://www.shania-shamanica.com/workshops "https://www.shania-shamanica.com/workshops") Phone: +49 151 47443528 Email: [shania-shamanica@gmx.de](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/cacao-dance-ceremony-meditation-free-flow-ecstatic-dance-tickets-1972506552196?aff=oddtdtcreator) With love, **Shania Shamanica**

**✧ FOR YOU ✧** Maybe you want to release daily tension and reconnect with your body. Maybe you love good music and want to dance outside the club. Or maybe you’re simply curious to find more freedom in your movement. Whether you’ve danced a thousand times or never before —come as you are and bring some curiosity with you. ***No previous experience required.*** **✦ WHAT IS x-dance ✦** x-dance blends dance, self-expression, and meditation. There are no steps to learn or follow here - it's an invitation to spontaneous movement. Guided by an eclectic wave of sound and inspirational prompts, you’ll move through the 5Rhythms — five life energies that rise and fall like a wave. **✺ Three ingredients shape each journey ✺** ✺ Celebration of you - Nothing to get "right" ✺ Invitations - Follow what feels true for you ✺ Presence - Dance becomes a meditation in motion **⟢ CONTRIBUTION ⟣** ⟢ €15 \(Reduced\) \| €20 \(Regular\) \| €25 \(Supportive\) ⟢ Buy via[ this link](www.samarlinn.com/events/x-dance) or cash at the door **⋰ WHAT TO EXPECT ⋱** ⋰ Entry from 19.15 - Please note entry after 19.45 isn’t possible. ⋰ Warm-up + Introduction ⋰ Guided music wave — move, release, reconnect ⋰ Take it further - open space after class to connect ⋰ No phones on the dance floor

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

Join the Panipuri Tribe for a free Hannah Montana Hip hop/Pop beginner dancing workshop with Gela✨ 🗓 Jan 24 | 13:00–14:30 📍 Berlin 🎶 Hip Hop / Pop 💸 FREE Only for women Only RSVP if you can come. This workshop opens a 10-week dance.

Join us to explore Wedding 🥰 On 24.01 we’ll gather at U-Bahn Franz-Neumann Platz at 11 am for another 5k run in Wedding. The meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/obm9Fcc43aGL2GV36?g_st=ipc Don’t worry if you are new! We run at a pace which is comfortable for everyone, so it’s a great chance to start 😉 Take care and see you soon to enjoy another active morning together ❤️ P.S. ‼️️ Please cancel your participation if you can’t show up, even if it’s at short notice so that we don’t wait for you. Thanks! ‼️

## 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.

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)

Swingin' New Year's (26.01.) @ Peter Edel's Ballroom 🎉 Ring in the New Year with style at the Swingin' New Year's Party in Berlin! Join us at the Peter Edel Ballroom for an unforgettable night of music and dance, featuring The Big Five - Berlin's beloved swing band - joined by our sensational vocalist: Nicolle Rochelle! The New Year's bal is the After Party of the Swing It Berlin! Festival. ⏰ 20:00: Lindy Hop Beginner Class w/ Carla & Giuseppe (Room 1) & Lindy Hop Intermediate Taster w/ Liane & Ionut (Room 2) ⏰ 21:00: DJ ⏰ 21:30 - 01:00: Live Music with The Big Five ft. Nicolle Rochelle (3 sets) 🎟️ Tickets online and at the door (30€) https://swingbase.sumupstore.com/ 📆 Date: 25/01/2026 📍 Location: Peter Edel Ballroom, Berliner Allee 125, 13088 Berlin (Main festival parties for Swing It Berlin! are sold out, so don't miss this chance.)

Introductions Tango Course 1hour + Tango Practica & Cous Cous Bring Flat Shoes & Shocks

I swear it's a sport! Let's meet and play! **VERY IMPORTANT :** * Please keep reading comments and/or direct messages as long as you are on main OR waiting lists. * Sign-out as soon as you know you won't participate (even from waiting list). * Non-replied direct message ==> declined participation on Friday. **HOW TO JOIN** 1. Sign up to the event 2. Paypal on signup, 12€/person to https://paypal.me/berlinhorizon (use Friend&Family option !) 3. Join on Sunday * Guaranteed refund until cancellation deadline : -48h (=> Friday 1PM). * If **waiting list**, please **don't pay until** you get contacted and **moved to main list**. Contact if needed : berlin.horizon22@gmail.com **__________________________________________________________________________________** **Alternative no paypal (Cash, EXACT AMOUNT please)** 1. Reply 'Y' to RSVP question 2. Join on Sunday * Cancellation deadline (Friday 1PM) remains. * Late cancellation will be asked to pay. **__________________________________________________________________________________** **Timing :** * **13.00** : Meeting outside of main hall (or inside if rain) -> Introduction -> Desk registration (shoes check, rental...) * **13.15** : START PLAY * **14.45** : END PLAY !! Every 10th session you attend is for free !! (in form of a later refund. Still have to pay on the actual participation) **Facility :** TiB 1848 e.V, Columbiadamm 111 (close to Templehofer Feld) **Equipment :** * RACKET : Bring your own or rent one there (2€). * SHOES : checked at desk. Rental for 2€ -> Non-marking -> Light sole -> Not worn outside * Shower, locker available. * Sauna open at TiB discretion. Last but not least : no worries about level, we play for fun before all. The keyword of the event is sweet & sweat ! Looking forward to see you on the court :)

Come join a small group for hatha yoga in my home studio in Prenzlauer. I am a certified yoga teacher, having trained in Bali and India. After the class you will feel relaxed, yet energised. Your muscles will be lengthened and back stiffness reduced more and more each time✨

Women's Yoga is a gentle, nourishing practice designed to support the health of the female body. The classes follow a cycle-aware approach, honoring the natural changes in hormones, energy levels, and emotional states throughout the month. Each session begins with a short guided meditation to settle the mind, followed by a soft, flowing yoga practice and a deeply relaxing closing rest. The movements and postures are carefully chosen to support the female organs, pelvic floor, hips, and lower body, helping to create balance, strength, and ease. This practice is intuitive and permission-based. You're invited to move at your own rhythm, in tune with your cycle and how you feel on the day. Breathwork plays an important role, supporting the nervous system and hormonal balance. Women's Yoga offers a space to slow down, reconnect with your body, and build a deeper sense of awareness, acceptance, and trust in your natural cycles. Come as you are.

**Caller: Dan Kappus** **Band: Trillium** **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: The Pegheads; Caller: Liz Burkhart** 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.

**Community Dance – Every Friday at Unity of Columbus** Let go of the week’s stress and move into joy! Join us every Friday for an evening of community, connection, and dance at Unity of Columbus. It’s a chance to meet new friends, express yourself through movement, and experience the emotional healing that comes from music and rhythm. No dance experience needed — just bring your energy, an open heart, and your dancing shoes! Dance is freedom. Dance is healing. Dance is fun.

Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa. These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all. Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex 640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085 Bachata 7pm-8pm Salsa 8pm-9pm $15 - One Lesson $20 - Both Lessons

Confidence can be cultivated in many ways—through reflection, conversation, creativity, and practice. In this Confidence Lab session, we’ll explore one powerful pathway: **building confidence from the inside out through physical expression and movement**. This experience is designed to help you reconnect with your body as a source of insight, self-trust, and presence. We’ll begin by grounding into what’s bringing you here, creating space to notice how your body is showing up and what it’s holding. From there, you’ll be guided through accessible movement exercises that invite awareness and choice—isolating different parts of the body, experimenting with movement, and practicing what it feels like to take up space intentionally. Next, you’ll participate in a small-group dance lesson led in a supportive, low-pressure environment. No dance experience is needed. The focus is not on performance or perfection, but on expression, curiosity, and allowing yourself to move with confidence as you are. We’ll close with a reflective group discussion, exploring what emerged during the experience and how these insights can be applied beyond the studio—how you inhabit your body, how you carry yourself, and how you show up in everyday life. **What to know:** * Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you feel good moving in * No dance experience required * Light snacks and beverages will be provided This session is for anyone interested in deepening their relationship with confidence by listening to their body, expanding their capacity for self-expression, and practicing self-love as an embodied experience. **Featured Speaker: Mary Grace** Mary Grace, the dynamic force behind MG Choreography & Boutique, has been transforming special occasions with her unique blend of artistry and passion for over seven years. As a proud Latina, with Venezuelan and Mexican heritage, Mary brings a rich cultural perspective to every choreography she creates. Her dedication to dance is matched only by her commitment to empowering others through the joy and elegance of movement. Mary’s journey began with a simple passion for dancing, which quickly grew into a thriving business. She specializes in crafting personalized choreography for weddings, quinceañeras, and sweet sixteens, ensuring each event is unforgettable. Determined to make a significant impact in Ohio, Mary established the first-of-its-kind brick-and-mortar location that not only offers a space to practice these beautiful dances but also provides a boutique experience for purchasing or renting exquisite dresses and tuxedos for these special moments. Mary Grace is more than just a business owner; she is a trailblazer for Latina women in the community, dedicated to bringing elegance, joy, and a touch of her vibrant heritage to every event she touches. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly Latin Dance Class hosted at The Sanctuary on Neil and sponsored by Columbus Dance Project — followed by an optional cocktail mixer nearby at TownHall 🍸 618 Neil Ave, Columbus OH 43215 This is a relaxed, welcoming night out whether you come solo, with a friend, or as a couple. No partner or prior dance experience is required. Details: • 🕡 Class runs from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM • 💵 $15 per person • 👟 Wear comfortable shoes you can move in • 💃🕺 Come solo, with a friend, or as a couple — all are welcome • 🍸 Optional cocktail mixer afterward at TownHall nearby Come dance, connect, and enjoy a great mid-week night out.