When: 10/05/25

Where: Kibblesworth Millennium Centre

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The 2 hour class will consist of segments of:

free movement/dance

writing exercises

and (optional) group sharing/processing. ​

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All are welcome.

All genders. All bodies. All abilities. All energy levels.

Wheelchair accessible. 

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'Katy did a beautiful job of leading us all through the initial awkwardness/ self consciousness and even the vulnerability, into true and authentic encounters with our bodies and our selves.'

- Participant feedback.

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Hosted by Physiotherapist Katy Kettner, this event is about creating the space for you to explore yourself, your relationship to yourself and others - THROUGH MOVEMENT.

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The Loom is about cultivating a space where you can step outside of norms, expectation, and ways of being in a body that is prescribed and structured.

During this event we will explore and play with the medicine of free dance / authentic movement (some call it ecstatic dance), then integrate our experiences with writing and group connection.

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The Loom is about a journey into the unexplored and unexpressed places inside us. Not only will this space be a great opportunity to shake some stress loose. But also allows for authentic and novel experiences of ourselves, and a chance to talk and integrate these experiences with others.

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'Exactly what I needed! What an incredible experience, and so grateful to you for being an amazing space holder.' - Participant

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If you have never done free dance or embodied movement before, it is an opportunity to move your body in conversation with the music in whatever way your body would like to move. It can be incredibly liberating to allow our body to lead the way. As well as having fun along the way. In free dance, there are no rules or steps to follow...just your inner knowing. Whether you are lying down listening to the music, unleashing your inner wild, or dancing your inner critic back and forth…it is all welcome. The idea is to tune into and discover your bodily wisdom.

 

It can also be confronting and uneasy at first for some people to move their bodies in authentic and unstructured ways. But I believe if we are able to witness and stay with the discomfort (maybe even dance or express the unease), we can often discover a profound freedom and sense of self- that can ripple into all aspects of our lives.

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'Thank you so much for yesterday. It was an experience that was hard to put into words it was so intuitive.' - Participant.

 

I believe when we can make sense of our inner experiences, feelings and parts, and allow them to be free…we untangle ourselves from limited stories and self-beliefs and re-weave a truer tapestry…drenched in a well of unapologetic realness. All within the held container of the Loom. As we journey together and have some fun as a group, perhaps we can weave together something truly breath-taking into the web of humanity.

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In the words of Gabrielle Roth, come ‘sweat your prayers!’ 

 

Please bring water, a journal and pen, and wear comfortable clothing...or perhaps your most wildest, larger than life outfit ;)

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From a research perspective, dance is one of the most underrated modalities for health and vitality. It's an ancient practice that has stood the test of time. It has come out as one of the strongest modalities for treating stress and trauma, and most effective evidence-based tool for depression. It is a powerful resource needed now more than ever!

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PRICING

General admission is £15 - however sliding scale and subsidised pricing available. 

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General admission - £15

Compassion rate - for those in financial survival - £10

Supporter rate - for those able to support and subsidise our compassion rate to enable and support those may otherwise struggle to attend -£20