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?
CLASSES
WORKSHOPS
THE ART OF BECOMING
Immersive Dance Journey
September 20-22, 2024BioVilla, nr. Lisbon, Portugal
How can we deepen our ability to be in a co-creative relationship with The Great Mystery, to listen more attentively to the whisper of our heart dreams, and to follow no matter what we encounter on the road?
We co-create with the universe, the more creative our participation the more creative the universe and The Great Mystery becomes.To live in the universe of creative becoming, what honour and what responsibility.” - Chris Cleave
EVOLUTION
Ongoing Dance Journey
nr. Totnes, Devon, UK
2024
Oct 18-20 -Soul Whispers
S/days - Nov 16 | Dec 14
2025
S/days - Jan 25 | Mar 1 | Apr 12
May 16-18 - Nature Whispers
'We have this dying civilisation on the one hand that’s not quite dead yet and something else being born that we don’t even know exactly what it is, but we are the ones who are right in that in-between space, which puts us in such a critical role in the larger process.' Otto Scharmer
EVOLUTION
Soul Whispers -
Weekend Dance Journey
October 18- 20, 2024
nr. Totnes, Devon, UK w/ Jo Hardy
An immersive Conscious Dance journey designed to evolve the flame of embodied inquiry that expands our sense of intimacy with all that arises. The subtleties of emotions, the textures of sensations, and receptivity to the quality of presence in the space between us, penetrate barriers to the free unfolding of our personal and collective soul.
AUTHENTIC CONNECTION
Embodied Psychology & Conscious Dance
October 2-6, 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand
Enhance body awareness, listen to inner voices, gently and firmly articulate needs, and have the courage to say no.
Become an independent, authentic, and powerful person free from parental influence, set boundaries, and create safe and free connections.
Understand and clearly express personal needs in intimate relationships.
“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.’
