There is an ancient secret language that scientists and elites around the world will deny its existence, haters will say it’s all conspiracy theory and the general population will label as ‘crazy’.
This phenomenon is said to increase endorphins and allow humans to access the fabled ‘present moment’. Not only that, it is said that when someone does this without any care for the outside world that they can access intelligence that is unexplainable to the rational mind.
This mythical practice predates known verbal language and is said to be the first way our earliest ancestors on earth communicated as a tribe.
This practice is known as DANCING!
Have you ever heard of it?
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But in all seriousness, in my personal experience dancing has the power to change and shift energy like nothing else I have ever seen.
The past 10 days I have had the pleasure once again to take a collection of incredible souls along side the incredibly talented and wise @sarshahope through our Somatic dance program, teaching/ helping them remember how to access the wisdom already within. Oh and how to create a soundscape and DJ so that they can also do this for others themselves.
Disclaimer: this footage was taken with consent ✨🫶
Have you heard of this thing called dance!??
Hey friends! It’s about time I introduced myself
I am Blase.
A creative, joy chasing, multifaceted human. I love to dance, dress up and marvel in the ridiculousness that is this reality that we all share. I believe in magic and love and have a gift for facilitating others to step into their unique creative expression- whether thats through dance, clothing or personal mentorship.
I have found the process of creating this intro really confronting. How does one distill who they are neatly into a one minute video? Yet with where I am in my journey it has been an effective tool to help me distill and get clear on how I want to show up, not only online but in my life.
I spent almost a decade in the fashion industry, running a boutique manufacturing company that produced clothing for local designers on shore and then I spent 18 months making costumes for the Lord of the rings tv series.
Approaching my 30’s I started to deepen my relationship with my body and began my journey of wellness and ‘embodiment’ - at the time I didn’t even know what that meant. I attended multiple trainings, got certified in embodied flow yoga and in my travels I discovered this thing called Ecstatic dance… this changed my life forever.
Then came Somatic Dance. A guided freeform dance modality that combines the euphoric feeling of Ecstatic dance with the wisdom of embodied flow & adding intentional facilitation cues to create deep dance portals to foster change and shift limiting beliefs and conditioning.
Not long after that I became a musican & DJ and now I spend the summers touring festivals and performing both as a solo artist and as a Somatic dance facilitator.
I teach multiple trainings and retreats every year with @somaticdanceinternational along side the ever talented @sarshahope - currently offering in NZ (sold out), Portugal, Spain, UK and Bali and set to add South America in 2025.
Im also known for making the sickest faux fur coats that exist. If you have seen them, you know what I mean 😂
I like to live my life in deep presence and also keep it real. I love ritual and heart centred spaces… and to fucking throw down 🕺. Its about balance honey
Welcome to my space!
Men’s work looks a little different these days! 🕺
I had the privilege of working along side @simonsmith302@nz.spirit to create a special Somatic dance edition… just for men.
I’l admit I had my reservations at first. For multiple reasons, some of these are:
- imposter syndrome (who am I to hold a transformational mens space)
- will any men actually come to dance and connect
- will there be public backlash that its just for ‘men’
- Do I know what wisdom actually needs to be brought through for the benefit of the whole collective.
The truth is, there is a clear and obvious disharmony in the collective energy between the Masculine and Feminine. This isn’t just men and women, but the actual embodiment of masculine and feminine energy- which we ALL get to play with.
I feel like I can see this so clearly, AND I’m still working on it myself, but working towards harmony is a great place to start.
Mens work in my experience is often (not always) very masculine and about rediscovering the warrior within, the animal and about who can sit the most still and present. But is often missing joy and play, as well as how to use these beautiful bodies to move through emotional experiences and be ok with those emotions. To express them even… woah! What? Express your emotions? Fuck off
So I said yes to Simon because he had a plan. Half the workshop would be full power ‘we are men’ vibe. And at the peak of the dance, we would flip this whole shit into an exploration into the Feminine. Ultimately, so we can learn how to hold each other, the way we also long to hold our partners. They way they long to be held too.
Men like to have a purpose. A job. And someone to pour their love into. It’s that simple. We are here to serve, and when we are given that opportunity with respect and gratitude- there is nothing we wont do for you. BUT, its not that easy is it, we need to also know how to embody the Feminine- so we can hold the Feminine in all her wonder and creativity. Patience and presence is required for her to feel safe to be in her Feminine flow too. Its a balance. One we must all learn.
Special thanks to @cheveeyo for assisting on the workshop 🙌
A privileged peek inside the container of a Somatic Dance.
Often conscious dance can be a race to the peak. With one or two tracks at the beginning to get into the body before chasing that euphoria available at the top of the peak.
But something magic happens when you take your time and actually allow yourself to arrive in the space. First physically, then mentally AND THEN somatically. It takes time to shake off the to do lists and busy days in this modern world and really come home to the body
When you offer the body time to really drop in.. you open a deeper awareness and listening.
Video taken @balispiritfest by @imaginarium_dejan
#somaticdance #dance #embodiment #somatics
Had to battle some tall poppy syndrome to post this one
I have realised to a deeper layer recently that the way I show up in life, devoted to embodiment and Somatics is going to hold up a mirror to those who are not in their bodies. And it will trigger alot of humans the more this work permeates into the world.
The more digital we become. The more we need to come home to the body, regularly.
Any Somatic practice will do. I dont care if you think you don’t dance. Thats fine. Go spend 5 minutes looking at a tree or a rock or something, comment below what it tells you (yes, if you slow down enough and actually listen, something might come through. Whether you’re a woo woo or not)
Song: Altr - @clozeeofficial@lsdream
Shots by @imaginarium_dejan@idnmind
#dj #music #embodiement #dance #somatics
A series of beautiful moments from @balispiritfest
When the music, the performers and the dance floor harmonise to create a magical environment for us all to play in 💗✨
So grateful for these opportunities to create magic
Song: Really that Simple @romaindarymusic X Purple line @benbohmermusic
Footage shot by: @imaginarium_dejan@idnmind
#Housemusic #dance #dj #festival
Its the ‘mmm hmmm’ for me though 🤣
But seriously, I got into Djing because I love to Dance. Yes I love music too, but the movement is the key piece for me. Thats why you will see me in front of the speakers at events not bopping a two step in the cool people area 🤣🫣
Also get you some friends who hype up your sweet moves 😉 @robbienofear@tarikura_
#dancedj #embodiment #dance #dj #music
Recap from the main stage at @balispiritfest !! 🔥
This was the peak moment, dropping the bass, blowing the metaphoric roof off of the festival. 🤯
What an epic experience and pleasure to collaborate with such incredible artists. 🙌
Bowing in gratitude to the incredible sound and lighting team, as well as the staff working this year to make these moments possible. 🙏🫶
Big love to @idnmind and @dejan for capturing the magic!!! 🎥📸✨
#balispiritfestival #bali #festival #performance
Ubud dance crew! It’s time for something a little different.
On my travels here in Bali, I have noticed that there is alot of dance and “connection”… but not alot of space to actually hang out and truely connect in a comfortable space with great atmosphere and great music..
So I have teamed up with the bro @toltech1 to bring to you a night of low key hangs and intimate chats… and some yummy bass music
This is a downtempo party. Not a dance journey. There will be dancing of course but the aim is to create an atmosphere where you can dance and move your body or chill with your mates and have a good yarn. Maybe even spark up a convo with someone you dont know after meeting them on the dancefloor.
We will have two tea masters in the space serving tea all night and lush chill zones to connect.. and plenty of space to dance as well.
The container will be held with intention and reverence but with looser parameters than a conscious dance such as letting the no talking in the space.
See you there!
6-9pm Friday @paradisoubud
#dance #dj #music #bass
