Conscious Dance Space : a body of work rooted in conscious dance / movement practice, and depth enquiry into personal and collective stories in the spheres of self, relationship and community. The work is informed by the principles of conscious evolution and an understanding of personal and collective trauma.
We are facing global challenges at so many levels, my workshops, classes, community dances rituals and group processes attempt to nourish personal and collective creativity, deepen the ability to awaken beyond the stories we can get so bogged down in, and explore questions such as :-
How can we co-vision and co-create a culture that supports harmonious relations with all beings?
How can we ‘be the change’ we wish to see, opening to a deeper and richer participation?
What is required of us personally and collectively to embrace this challenge?
How can dance / movement practice and enquiry support us in this collective shift?
What is the role of community and coming together in circles of support?
NEW - TRAINING PROGRAM
THE ART OF THE CHANGEWEAVER
The Art of the ChangeWeaver
A Year-Long Journey into Embodiment Facilitation
October 2025 - June 2026
w/ Jo Hardy
Lisbon, Portugal
In a world hungry for integrity, kind wisdom, authentic connection and meaningful change, we need facilitators who can create spaces where the wisdom of the body can guide both personal and collective evolution. Through this training, you will develop embodied wisdom and competancy as a ChangeWeaver; how to create containers where movement becomes medicine, where dance reveals wisdom, where authentic expression catalyzes collective change, and expansive vision of collective possibility is a guiding principle.
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Oct 22 to 26, 2025 - Module 1 (5-day residential in Biovilla, nr. Lisbon)
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Feb 12 to 15, 2026 - Module 2 (4-day non-residential in Upaya, Lisbon)
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Mar 14 & 15, 2026 - Module 3 (2-day online) *
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Apr 23 to 26, 2026 - Module 4 (4-day non-residential in Upaya, Lisbon)
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May 23 & 24, 2026 - Module 5 (2-day online) *
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Jun 10 to 14, 2026 - Module 6 (5-day residential in Biovilla, nr. Lisbon)
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PLUS small group online Mentoring circles in December, May and July, 2-hour zooms
“We have known Jo for many years and recognise in her a truly beautiful blend born of her many years of dedicated practice and enquiry. She is wise, funny and a truly unique dancer with a heart of gold and the uncompromising intelligence to match. She’s a force of nature who will stay with you wherever your journey leads.”
Ya’Acov & Susannah Darling Khan – Directors School of Movement Medicine
I so appreciate the deep listening and presence you brought, the way you are amongst us the people and not outside above below or elsewhere -- but simply on the ground with the rest of us. This ensures everyone feels welcome and included and gives permission and space for all parts to be seen, held and moved. Love the way you work. You have distilled it down to a fine art and I will not stop asking you to share this distillation with others - I am in the long line up of people who would love to learn from you … waiting.'
Julia Ray,
Ecstatic Dance Toronto
I am at a loss for words to really describe how beautiful and potent the weekend was. It was simply a gift that is shining brightly in me today so powerfully and I have a feeling it will continue shining for a good long while yet. Yes, to this potent medicine you bring Jo, this sweet combination. Yes and wow, what a beautiful offering in this world.’
Sharon Ellis,
Soul Motion teacher
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” ….. Jo certainly knows how to tiller a boat in the midst of a storm. …. I want to acknowledge your wisdom, guts, humanity, experience and normality that brings so much wealth to these explorations – you are a true mistress in the marrying of every day experience and deep spiritual diving. I love your fierce commitment, presented again in such a simple way, to the collective and community."
Rosie Perks, Movement Medicine teacher
“Jo holds such a deep safe space. It is rare that I come across anyone willing to do that; holding a nurturing space for thirty people to dive in together and yet each have their own journey, and still feel enough spaciousness in which they can support one another is phenomenal. What a gift you bring to the world. It was magical watching the transformation of some of those I was with unfold and blossom before my eyes."
Steph Bradley - Writer, Poet, Story Teller
“Over the past six years I’ve been dancing every week and I’ve come to realise that nothing else comes close to Conscious Dance Space Totnes on a Monday night. My life has been so enriched by this space. I love the realness, humility, humour and honesty that Jo brings to the space. This gives such permission to bring all of me. Its rare to experience such a deep sense of being welcomed over and over for who I am with complete acceptance and no judgement”