October's Dance Experiment: Dancing Without Disclaimers

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If You’ve Ever Thought Your Mornings Might Be Missing Something...We’re pretty sure it’s a dance party!

Mornings can be rough. But what if — just maybe — the thing that makes you feel more alive, more connected, and less grumpy… is dancing with a wonderful bunch of humans in Zoom?

What Is the Dance Experiment?

Imagine a morning rave meeting a meditation retreat everyday! Then throw in themed playlists, (some make sense, others don’t), weather updates and chill conversations with friends across the globe.

That’s it:

• A short 5-10 meditation
• 25 minutes of music & dancing
• A whole lot of fun

You don’t need rhythm. You don’t need to be “good.” You just need a body (any version will do) and the willingness to join us in Zoom. You can leave your camera off... or turn it on. It’s totally up to you. We won't judge!

You're Doing What?

• Dancing & Meditating Every Day
• Enjoying Quirky Dance Playlists with Themes that May or May Not Make Sense
• Meeting Joy Facilitators and Other Dancers Who Dance with You No Matter What

Why Are We Doing This?

Because science says:

• Dancing boosts your brain health.
• Meditation is good for the soul.
• Doing both is a great way to start your day — trust us! We’ve been doing it for years now!

Also, it’s fun... Like, surprisingly fun... Like “laughing-before-7am” kind of fun!

Will There Be Surprises?

Yes. Always.

Final Thoughts...

If you've ever wanted to feel a little more alive before breakfast or lunch -- depending on your time zone -- come dance with us! It might just change your day... It could change your life...It might just change you!

Register on a computer (because Eventbrite can be quirky). Then show up… And see what happens!

Who's Responsible for All of This?

You can blame it all on Anastasia Allison (she started it AND a company called Kula Cloth -- which seemingly has little to do with dancing). You can also blame Allison Tapert (She puts The Dance Experiment on Eventbrite every month). And our partners in crime (we call them Joy Facilitators — not accomplices) are Amanda, Beth, Bonnie, Chizuko, Courtney, and Molly.

Meet Our Joy Facilitators!

Our Joy Facilitators collectively have very little dance experience! However, they have a passion for spreading good cheer, laughter and smiles wherever they go. They are ready to show you what it takes to get out of your head, over yourself and into a high vibrational state of pure dancing joy. Come dance with us!

Anastasia Allison: Our founder and dance enthusiast. Her journey from “random spastic” movements to “interpretive alpine shuffling” will inspire you.

Bonnie Ackerman: A certified Kula Dance groupie with a passion for making people smile.

Amanda Lemay: Amanda joins us all the way from The Canadian Gulf Islands and knows the importance of moving our bodies to release emotions.

Molly Moore: Dancing from Pittsburgh and experiencing the joy of dancing freely.

Marie DeJournette: Once a Joy Facilitator always a Joy Facilitator. Marie has retired from the Dance - but can still be found spreading joy far and wide.

Courtney Lake: Hand-picked to continue the Dance Experiment all the way from Toronto, Canada.

Chizuko Heyer: Her most dance-relevant experience includes being a dance/ballet mom for 14 years (& counting). Excited to be joining this non-choreographed form of gathering as a facilitator!

Allison Tapert: Former dance hater who once said you couldn’t pay her to dance - can now be seen dancing in the grocery store.

Beth Swanson: Special Guest appeances this month -- coming to you all the way from Arkansas!

THE FINE PRINT BUT DEFINITELY NOT A DISCLAIMER: Dancing can be addictive. Please consult your primary care physician before starting this or any other dance regimen. Side affects may include: laughter, excessive smiling, sweating, joy and occasional muscle cramps. Individual results may vary.

A SPECIAL NOTE: If you do suffer any of the above side effects, meditation may help.