Experiences
Awaken As Love Stage 1 In New England
Awaken As Love is an immersive retreat and mystery school that combines Tantra, Shamanism, Embodiment, and Integral Theory to facilitate conscious evolution. Participants will explore powerful maps of reality, grounding spiritual growth in lived experience. The retreat offers a sacred pause to expand awareness, reconnect with the body, and awaken as love. It takes place in New England from August 8-14, 2026. Through this experience, participants can expect to deepen their understanding of themselves and the world, cultivating a deeper sense of connection and love.
Compositional Awareness In Contact Improvisation Workshop With Andrew Harwood
This 4-day workshop, led by Andrew Harwood, explores compositional awareness in contact improvisation. Participants will delve into the core principles of CI, focusing on dynamic subtleties of touch, tone, and weight, and expand their perception to include space, time, image, gesture, and design. Through duet, trio, and ensemble dancing, they will cultivate a lightly held compositional awareness, supporting efforts to connect, find meaning, and engage with innovative possibilities for individual and collective improvisation. The workshop will take place at Earthdance in Plainfield, MA, from September 10-13th, 2026.
Earthdance - Dance and Movement Retreat
Established dance retreat center offering spiritual dance, movement classes, salsa, belly dance, and contemporary dance programs with focus on mind-body connection.
Earthdance Garden 2nd Sunday Community Work Day
Join the Earthdance community every 2nd Sunday for a community work day in the garden, learning about sustainable gardening and sharing in the abundance. Tasks include bed making, planting, weeding, and harvesting. The day ends with a potluck and optional CI class and jam. Led by Neal and Shosei, this experience connects participants with nature and like-minded individuals. Set in the Earthdance garden, it offers a unique opportunity for growth, connection, and fun. Participants can expect to get their hands dirty, learn new skills, and enjoy a sense of community. The garden is a place of beauty and abundance, where participants can connect with the natural world and themselves.
Embodied Enneagram Workshop Community Jam With Mandy Snyder And Hazel Turrone Registration Coming Soon
The Embodied Enneagram Workshop is a unique experience that combines somatic approaches with the Enneagram system for self-discovery. Led by Mandy Snyder and Hazel Turrone, participants will explore the Enneagram types through movement, sensory awareness, and guided meditation. This workshop is designed for Enneagram enthusiasts and newcomers alike, offering a depth-focused approach to understanding oneself and others. Through relational play, games, and movement improvisations, participants will increase their understanding and compassion for others, nurture inner curiosity and self-compassion, and co-create rituals for healing and transformation.
Fall Jam 2026
The Fall Jam 2026 is a 5-day community visioning lab at Earthdance, celebrating 40 years of the organization. Participants will engage in a unique experience, focusing on contact improvisation and community building. The event takes place in Plainfield, MA, amidst nature, and offers a chance for connection, growth, and self-discovery. With a variety of activities and practices, participants can expect a transformative experience. The setting is picturesque, with facilities and grounds that support the community's needs.
Ongoing Sunday Jams
The Earthdance Sunday Jams are a monthly gathering where participants come together to share movement, food, and community. The event starts with a potluck dinner at 5pm, followed by a class at 6:15pm, and then a jam session from 7:30pm to 10:00pm. The jam is led by rotating teachers and takes place in an ADA-accessible building. Participants can also relax in the sauna and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals. This experience offers a unique blend of movement, community, and relaxation, making it an ideal setting for those seeking connection and growth.
Polyvagal Theory Embodied Where Your Nervous System Learns To Dance With Deb Grant And Aaron Brandes
This workshop offers a profound journey into the landscape of inner experience, exploring the autonomic nervous system and its impact on safety, connection, and adaptability. Through movement explorations and reflective dialogue, participants develop nervous system fluency and somatic coherence. The program integrates psychoeducation with direct embodied experience, making it valuable for personal transformation and professional application. Participants learn to recognize autonomic states, track neuroception patterns, and shift between mobilization, immobilization, and social engagement states. The workshop is led by Deb Grant and Aaron Brandes and takes place at Earthdance, a public charity that relies on ticketing income to fulfill its mission.
Summer Jam 40th Anniversary 10 Day Celebration
Earthdance's 40th anniversary Summer Jam is a 10-day celebration of presence, community, and creative living. Participants will engage in movement practices like contact improvisation, contemplative practices, and authentic relating. The jam offers a range of activities, including trail tending, permaculture projects, and garden care, as well as children's programming and multigenerational community building. Evenings will feature performances, celebrations, and gatherings. This experience is an invitation to slow down, listen closely, and arrive in the present moment with others.