My beautiful women,

I hope you are having a bliss-filled summer so far.

 

Tomorrow, Saturday, August 8, will be my last session of the summer. It's not too late to join me for the last FREEBIE for newcomers. Email me if you are interested in coming out and I'll let you know what, when and where.

 

I want to thank all the women who have been so generous of heart to share their feedback, and hopes and dreams for DOWH. Because of YOU, I was compelled to think deep and vast, and to dream-in a NEW & IMPROVED DOWH, with an expanded vision and purpose. DOWH is now a multi-level spiral path of experiences. Here is what I mean:

 

From this fall 2009, until summer 2010, 5 NEW Introductory Level Series will be offered, entitled: Nest, Nourishment, Unfolding, Attainment and Freedom.  

 

In the spring and summer of 2010, in addition to the Intro Level Series, I will be offering 3 Intermediate Level Series. Once you have moved through a couple Intro Level Series, and an Intermediate Level Series, you will be able to participate in a beautiful Apprenticeship Programme, planned to begin in the fall of 2010.

 

And… the spiral doesn’t end there. For those of you who expressed a desire to become DOWH facilitators, you will have an opportunity to join the Leadership Programme. (Starting date TBA.) 

 

I also heard your desire to have time to process and share your experiences with the other women you have danced with. I understand the value and preciousness that sharing and talking can bring, especially after being in a 'no-talking' transformative space, so I'm adding time after each Series session just for that! 

 

The final piece of feedback I heard is your desire to have new experiences outside of the DOWH practice, and so a 9-week Series, "Sundays with the Muse", was born. These Sundays will not only support your DOWH journey, but it will showcase 8 brilliant local wise women (plus moi) and build a woman's network and community for wisdom-sharing and exploring. And all 9 Sundays are "Pay-What-U-Want".

 

A newsletter dedicated just to "Sundays with the Muse" will follow. Be sure to read it. You will love the offerings.

 

I am so excited to share this new spiral journey with YOU!  And... keep bringing the feedback please! Below is the fall line-up. Registration is now open for Introductory Level Series I & II.  

 

Please go to www.danceourwayhome.com to stay in the loop. There is magic-afoot!

In joy, Erica

DOWH Introductory Level Workshop

Saturday, September 12, '09   2-4pm
Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd., 3rd floor  $25/ or come with a friend and pay $20 each

Whether you are a beginner, or have previous experience, you are welcome! This workshop is perfect for tasting DOWH before committing to the Series.  No registration needed.

DOWH Intro Level Series I: "Nest"

Saturday, September 19 - October 24, '09   2-4pm*
Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd., 3rd floor, Toronto  $135

Nest is the sacred starting point of the entire DOWH Spiral Path. For 6 consecutive Saturdays you will be invited, in safe-keeping, to practice relaxing and softening your body, mind and heart; to come home to yourself, in ease, non-judgment and loving kindness. You will be held in a loving community as you listen within and explore trusting and following your natural impulses and rhythms.

 

The 6 weekly invitations and gifts of Nest will be: Home, Loving Kindness, She Who Listens, Finding Peace & Pause, Being Held and Trust.

  

You will come away from this healing and transformative Series with new tools for sustainable change, supporting a life path of joy, love, wholeness and peace. DOWH truly is a 'heaven on earth' experience; held in a beautiful studio, in an exquisite community of women.

Pre-registration, and commitment to attend at least 5 out of 6 sessions, is required. This is a closed group. No refunds or exchanges.  

*After each session we will continue the DOWH practice by moving to a nearby coffee shop to process and share our experiences. Allow for an hour, or so, after each session, if possible.  

 

(Continue the spiral journey with Intro Level Series II: "Nourishment" that will follow.)

Contact Erica NOW to reserve your spot- erica@danceourwayhome.com

DOWH Intro Level Series II: "Nourishment"

Saturday, November 7- December 12, '09   2-4pm*
Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd., 3rd floor, Toronto  $135

Nourishment is the second sacred point on the DOWH Spiral Path, in the Introductory Level. For these 6 Saturdays you will be invited to continue the 'Nest' practice of relaxing and softening your being, as well as letting go of what no longer serves you. You will be nourished from head to toe, heart to soul, and mind to heart, with beautiful experiences of honouring and caring for your sacred self.

 

The 6 weekly invitations and gifts of Nourishment will be: Honouring Your Feelings, Nourishment, Sacred Sensuality, You are the One You’ve Been Waiting for, Letting Go: Dropping into Water and Dancing with Everything.

Pre-registration, and commitment to attend at least 5 out of 6 sessions, is required. This is a closed group. No refunds or exchanges.  

*After each session we will continue the DOWH practice by moving to a nearby coffee shop to process and share our experiences. Allow for an hour, or so, after each session, if possible. 

Contact Erica NOW to reserve your spot- erica@danceourwayhome.com

Ecstatic Dance for Women

Saturday, October 31, '09  2-4pm
Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd., 3rd floor, Toronto  $13

With a less instructional venue than a DOWH workshop or series; there will be an opening circle followed by a long, delicious musical set (soul, global funk, sacred chants, ambient, electronica, women's voices and more) designed to liberate your inner dancer. We'll end in a simple prayerful closing circle.

No experience needed, only a willingness to move, and be moved.
Come with friends. Drop-in whenever. No registration needed.