MONDAYS 6-8 pm Pacific Time, USA

Pre-registration is required for all in person classes. There will be no refunds, as we have limited space available. Please read all information on this page about our protocols before registering.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

Pre-registration is required for all in person classes. Space is limited. There will be no refunds or transfers.

You must bring proof of purchase to class. This can be either a paper printed receipt or an electronic receipt on your phone.

Those who are vaccinated must have proof of vaccination on file with us (please email a copy or photo of your vaccination card to Beth at assistant.dance.sanctuary@gmail.com).
We are following current guidelines from the Berkeley Department of Public Health for safety protocols.

If this is your first class with Valerie Chafograck or at the BFUU church, you must sign the online liability waiver before class.

We will honor class passes from before the pandemic. In order to use a class pass, you must:

• Register online: choose the “Class Pass” option. You must register online to be permitted to class.

• Have your class passes already recorded in our system. To do this you EITHER mail ALL your physical passes to Valerie (email assistant.dance.sanctuary@gmail.com for the address) OR pay for one class and bring them to class in an envelope labeled with your name. We will then track the number of class passes remaining for future classes. If you register for class with the “Class Pass” option and do not come to class, you will forfeit one credit.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This class takes place every Monday, in a 1700 sq. ft church with a beautiful hardwood floor.

Soul Motion® is a facilitated exploration of letting the body dance its aliveness through creative movement inquiries.
It is led by Valerie. She creates a safe space for “every body” to unfold as free, spirited beings grounded in their bodies. A diverse group of people attend; all ages, ethnicities, walks of life, beginners and experienced movers are welcome.
All of us bring our unique flavor, adding vocabulary to the dance of the other.

We come together to pray, play and move across the four landscapes of Soul Motion™: Dance Intimate (solo), Dance Communion (duet), Dance Community (with everyone) and Dance Infinite (reverence to all that lies beyond us).

We learn to listen to our body. The breath cycle becomes a messenger from within reminding us to be present and pay attention to the moment.
Irresistible and eclectic music accompany this journey of self-expression and co-creation.
Silence and stillness are also part of the blend; inviting alert awareness.
At times, room is allowed for participants to witness the beauty of each other’s dance.

There is no “right” or “wrong” way to approach this practice, no steps to follow but your own.
This practice opens the possibility for us to be changed and charged by our experiences.

You are invited to step on the dance floor, to explore with curiosity, celebrate, and be delighted.

Location:
Berkeley Unitarian Church
1924 Cedar Street (At Bonita Ave)
Berkeley, CA 94709

Tuition:
$25-$45 sliding scale. No refunds or transfers. Space is limited.