Longplay x-dance: Traveling through an artistic oeuvre

Longplay x-dance is a celebration of artistic stories and expression through music. This concept is borne out of a recognition of how the digital age has altered our general way of experiencing music where music listening is connected to algorithms, skipping and a fragmented experience.

We will begin with a full 5Rhythms Wave to warm us up and open us up to ourselves, to the space and to each other. In its natural meditative format, you’ll be guided by an eclectic mix of music and inspirational prompts, inviting you to tune into your body, connect with yourself and to follow intuitive movement moment by moment. There are no “right” or “wrong” ways to move here – just an open invitation to discover and express yourself.

Then, we will dance to one full album. We will allow for space and time and curiosity to be with one artistic oeuvre – the story being told through that album, letting ourselves move in whichever ways.

• How is it to surrender to the structure of an album? 
• How might our movements shift or deepen as we immerse into the chronology of tracks, traveling the artistic logic and story? 
• What arises as we travel with an album composition, or “stick with” this concept, perhaps as a metaphor for life experience? 

Most importantly and in all of Samar’s dance spaces, there are 3 essential ingredients to each event:

• Freedom to be: You’re invited to let go of the thinking mind, explore physical and emotional landscapes without any pressure of performance or “getting it right”
• Invitations, not instructions: You’ll receive impulses and ideas to explore different aspects of movement and self-expression. Most importantly, you’ll be encouraged to follow what feels true for you.
• Presence: Dance becomes a meditation in motion, inviting presence directly through the body in each movement. As you feel the music and let the dance move you, your thoughts will be allowed to quiet down.

No previous experience required.

Doors open at 19.15 and close promptly at 19.45. Please note entry after 19.45 isn’t possible.

• Welcome + 5Rhythms Warm-up: We will begin the evening with a full 5Rhythms wave – 5 fundamental life energies (rhythms) through the dance. The music is played like a “wave” where it goes up and comes back down again.
• Album Dance: After our warm-up and a gentle transition for water etc, we will move to one full album. 
• All movement welcome: Let go of any preconceived notions you might have about dance. Unlike anything you’ve experienced before, there is no choreography or special moves in this space. The music is played in a form of a wave where the rhythms will rise to a crescendo and then gently fall – and you’ll get to discover how it feels to move to those beats, moment by moment. During the dance, you’ll be guided with some words of inspiration and invitations (never instructions) to enhance your experience.
• Take it Further – our special gathering after class: Once the official dance is over, we open the space for all who want to stay and connect. There will be snacks, opportunities for exchange and spaces for quiet reflections, too. 
• No phones: To allow for greatest spontaneity, creativity and freedom of expression, no phones on the dance floor. 

What to bring

• A water bottle, there is a bathroom to fill up your water bottles.
• Indoor shoes optional – most people dane barefoot.
• Clothing that feels good – easy to move and sweat in. And maybe a towel (for your sweat :-))

Refund policy: Help keep the dance alive!
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date. If you can't make it, please feel free to pass your ticket onto a friend!

Registration: Drop In or Pre-Register