Welcome to Dance Temple! We are so grateful to gather as a tribe, especially in these extraordinary times!

Let's embrace the special guidelines below as an act of kindness and shared responsibility.These protocols/guidelines allow us to to keep gathering and to minimize risk for the collective, so we need to adhere to them. They are set out by the health authorities.

Thank you for sharing the responsibility with us:

*Do not attend if you are feeling unwell at all or have any symptoms
*If returning from an out of country trip you are required to self-quarantine for 14 days, and if you've just arrived in Victoria from elsewhere in Canada please also wait 2 weeks before attending Dance Temple
*Sanitize or wash your hands upon arrival at the hall and again before leaving (sanitizer is provided)
*Maintain 6 feet physical distancing AT ALL TIMES
*Unfortunately, no hugs or physical contact while at the event (and no contact dance)
*Vocalizing in the dance space is strongly discouraged; and no talking, singing or chanting please
*Bring only essential items you need with you
*Face masks are strongly recommended for arriving and leaving the space so please bring one with you
*Bring a small towel for personal use if you are likely to perspire & have it available to use on the dance floor
*If kids under 12 attend with you, we ask that they remain within arm’s reach of you so as to ensure safe distancing at all times; please use your discretion as to whether your kid(s) will be willing to stay close with you for the duration of the session (we also need to charge admission for kids, due to limited capacity)Details for Sunday, Nov 22nd (morning session):Facilitation and music by Lila:
Lila loves to create soulful and uplifting sets to inspire body, heart and soul. Weaving tribal rhythms, world grooves, deep basslines and heart melodies she guides journeys to activate and connect us with our inner rhythms and playful spirit!

Doors open at 10:15am
Dance from 10:30am-noon
Sliding scale: $15-$30 for all ages, including kids due to limited capacity of 50 people
pre-purchase your ticket with Eventbrite link provided here, starting Wed at 6pm (link won't work before then)Regular Temple Guidelines:

**SHIRTS ON PLEASE**
Please keep your shirt on, regardless of your gender
(we've decided out of fairness to ask everyone, regardless of gender, to keep their shirts on)

** IF YOU INTEND TO SWEAT **
Please care for yourself and others by:
1) Taking a shower before you arrive
2) Bringing a towel to wipe up any wake you leave behind

**SCENT-FREE SPACE**
Please refrain from wearing anything scented in the space (including essential oils)

** CELL PHONE USE **
By popular request we have a 'no cell phone use' policy in the dance space.
If you need to use your device, please do so in the foyer or outside. As you can imagine, it's distracting otherwise.

** DANCING & CONSENT **
Enjoy your own personal dance or spark up creative movement with others, if there is mutual agreement and 6 feet distancing. If you wish to dance with another, look for eye contact or the body language of an invitation (if that isn't there then it's a "no"). Remember that a person's willingness to dance can change from moment to moment or week to week. At any time you, or the person you are dancing with, may choose to end the encounter by moving away, or bowing with hands in prayer.

** TALKING **
The dance floor is a no-talking zone. This is again done to remove any distractions and to allow for dropping in more fully. If you need to have a conversation, however brief, please step out into the foyer or go outside.
If you witness a conversation happening, you are welcome to gently remind people of this request (with a gesture).

** KIDS **
Parents are asked to kindly monitor their kids and keep them close (at arm's reach). If it's quiet (especially at the beginning and ending), and your kids aren't - please see that they are guided into relative silence. Otherwise we will ask you to take them outside so as not to distract others from the proceedings.

**FOOTWEAR**

Please go barefoot or wear only indoor shoes or sneakers in the dance space.

HERE'S MORE OF WHAT DANCE TEMPLE OFFERS:
• Practice freedom of expression through movement, while respecting and being aware of those around you
• Tune into an eclectic selection of musical flavors from a revolving lineup of experienced facilitators
• Inspire and explore new ways to move your body
• Explore the altar space for contemplation, reflection and intention setting
• Learn to enter into a state of trance without the use of substances (no drugs or alcohol please)
• Non denominational opening and closing (can be in the form of a prayer, meditation or circle)
• Minimal facilitation. You are free to move as you wish
*We celebrate the gender diversity of our dance tribe! We encourage people to show up in whatever gender identity they are embodying.

In Closing:
Please arrive early or on time so that we may all journey together.
Bring a water bottle & small towel if you intend to sweat.
Breathe.
Take care of yourself, others and the space.
Wear comfortable clothing for movement.We acknowledge with deep respect that we gather on unceded Lekwungen Territory, home of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. We are deeply grateful to live, work, dance and play on this land