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Christian de Sousa

254 posts

Growing Energy @Exeter Barefoot

  • 12 November 2024
26mins - How do we grow our dances from subtle to strong: an practice from a live session at Exeter Barefoot in south Devon.
  • Waves
  • Movement Medicine
  • In-The-Room Sessions
  • MESA Practice
  • Under 30mins
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Transmission 50
December 2024

  • 8 November 2024
2hr 15mins - A deep winter blend - from uplift through soul and funk, through strong power rhythms in dub, jungle, deep house and electronics, all softened and alchemised with medicine songs and stillness landscapes
  • Transmission
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Rise! (Leve Toi)

  • 5 November 2024
12mins - A quick, soulful moment of uplift for when you need something to pick up your energy, activate some willpower or open your heart.
  • Awakening the Dancer
  • Under 20mins
  • Music-Only
  • Guided by Lyrics
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Transmission 49
November 2024

  • 25 October 2024
2hr 12mins - breathing into the world scenario with soul and funk beats, jazz and a spiritual deep house-techno mix landing in medicine
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Diving for Pearls

  • 15 October 2024
42mins - A trance-dance Wave for journeying in search of insight, guidance and wisdom.
  • Waves
  • Under 45mins
  • DJ Mixes
  • Movement Medicine
  • Music-Only
  • 5Rhythms
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Dreaming into Balance

  • 10 October 2024
31mins/25mins - A spacious Yin-Yang journey for dancing, dreaming and cultivating balance. Recorded at the time of Autumn Equinox.
  • Waves
  • DJ Mixes
  • Movement Medicine
  • Music-Only
  • 5Rhythms
  • Under 30mins
  • Yin-Yang
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Transform

  • 8 October 2024
85mins - A deeper, longer medicine wave for really getting down and working with trance-formation.
  • Waves
  • DJ Mixes
  • Movement Medicine
  • Music-Only
  • 5Rhythms
  • Under 90mins
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Dancing in the Dark

  • 1 October 2024
DECEMBER 21-22SOLSTICE RITUAL LUZERN @BruchturnhalleLuzern, SwitzerlandSat 18h - Sun 16h30
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Deep Stillness for Adam

  • 29 September 2024
For Adam This is a mix I did last winter for my membership people.I’ve not had the opportunity to experience your map, but I’m guessing there is some Zero in here.Hope you enjoy it if it calls to tune inBig LoveC This is a mix I did last winter for my membership people.I’ve not had the opportunity to experience your map, but I’m guessing there is some Zero in here.Hope you enjoy it if it calls to tune inBig LoveC TRACKLISTING:01: Ubemærket – Svaneborg Kardyb02: Still Moment – Tunde Jegede03: Balance – Oco04: Pelikan – Stimming (Aukai Rework)05: Majestic Movement – Terje Isungset06: Part 4 – Stephan Micus TRACKLISTING:01: Ubemærket – Svaneborg Kardyb02: Still Moment – Tunde Jegede03: Balance – Oco04: Pelikan – Stimming (Aukai Rework)05: Majestic Movement – Terje Isungset06: Part 4 – Stephan Micus
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Transmission 48
October 2024

  • 17 September 2024
2hr 05mins - autumn journey through soul, funk, hip-hop poetry & beats, ambient trance and medicine songs
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Totnes Dance Collective Wave: In-The-Room Aug. 2024

  • 10 September 2024
62mins - A recording of the Wave from the second half of a session at TDC.
  • Waves
  • In-The-Room Sessions
  • Under 60mins
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Soul Power Devon: Preparation

  • 10 September 2024
Soul Power Devon: Preparation Devon, July 2025 DATES & TIMES5-6 JulySaturday: 11am – 6pmSunday: 11am – 5pmVENUEStudio 6 Lower Close, Dartington Hall EstateDartington, near Totnes, Devon TQ9 6ED UK PREPARATION 1LISTEN TO THE VOICE MESSAGE on the audio player above 2CONTEMPLATE THESE QUESTIONS This could be sitting or moving with them, writing or simply holding them in awarenessHow is your body, these days? What do you need, physically, to be well?(e.g. which foods, how much sleep, touch, connection, solitude, nature, etc) What is moving in your heart, this season?What is touching you, brings emotion – in your own life, in other people’s journeys, in the current world situation?Where is your mind, just now?What are you conscious of in this moment?If you take a moment to sit and notice your thoughts, where do they take you?What is Soul, for you? This could be sitting or moving with them, writing or simply holding them in awarenessHow is your body, these days? What do you need, physically, to be well?(e.g. which foods, how much sleep, human connection, solitude, nature time, etc) What is moving in your heart, this season?What is touching you, brings emotion – in your own life, in other people’s journeys, in the current world situation?Where is your mind, just now?What are you conscious of in this moment?If you take a moment to sit and notice your thoughts, where do they take you?What is Soul, for you? 3HAVE A DANCE using the 14min music mix on the audio player above1. Make some dancing space, ensure it’s safe to move in. Have water and warmth to hand, maybe pen and paper in case you want to wirte/draw afterwards. Set your devices to Do Not Disturb2. Take a moment to relax and arrive in the space3. Press PLAY on the audio player above and begin4. Breathe… and Move, simply following the music as your guide and letting the dance emerge5. When the music is finished, take a moment to land and integrate your experience. with the 14min music mix on the audio player above1. Make some dancing space, ensure it’s safe to move in. Have water and warmth to hand, maybe pen and paper in case you want to wirte/draw afterwards. Set your devices to Do Not Disturb2. Take a moment to relax and arrive in the space3. Press PLAY on the audio player above and begin4. Breathe… and Move, simply following the music as your guide and letting the dance emerge5. When the music is finished, take a moment to land and integrate your experience. This short wave is a 14minute practice to awaken and your soulful presence.If you’re in my Patreon membership (The Home Dancing Project) you may be familiar with this mix; if not it will be a new resource for you.Enjoy either way! This short wave is a 14minute practice to awaken and your soulful presence.If you’re in my Patreon membership (The Home Dancing Project) you may be familiar with this mix; if not it will be a new resource for you.Enjoy either way! 4BRING A SOUL OBJECT Choose and bring an object that reminds you of when you are or have been at your most soulful and alive – who you are and/or what makes you happy. (something you are willing to show others and speak about) Choose and bring an object that reminds you of when you are or have been at your most soulful and alive – who you are and/or what makes you happy. (something you are willing to show others and speak about) DANCEFLOOR PROTOCOLS Please familiarise yourself with the Protocols we use for the dance space– which you can find HERE. Your participation in the workshop will be taken as agreement to align with these core principles. PRACTICAL DETAILS Timings:Saturday: 11am – 6pmSunday: 11am – 5pmPlease arrive at the venue on Saturday between 10.30 and 10.45 for a 11am start. Please be on time and stay for the full duration of all the sessions – so you get the full benefit and so we can co-create a strong group container for all.What to Bring:1) loose, comfortable clothes to dance in(temperature may vary so wearing layers you can easily put on and take off is good).2) a refillable water bottle (no disposable plastic please)3) notebook & pen / art materials4) an object (see above)5) willingness to move!For lunch, you can either bring your own food (healthy, easily-digestible is good) and some to share if you like! Or you can buy something to eat at The Green Table, The Garden Cafe or Montreal Bagels which are all nearby. Be aware that these places tend to be quite busy at weekends, so you might have to queue if you choose this option. Also, be aware we may break later than your usual lunch time so have a good breakfast.Travel & Accomodation:Check how to get there and where to stay via this page Timings:Saturday: 11am – 6pmSunday: 11am – 5pmPlease arrive at the venue on Saturday between 10.30 and 10.45 for a 11am start. Please be on time and stay for the full duration of all the sessions – so you get the full benefit and so we can co-create a strong group container for all.What to Bring:1) loose, comfortable clothes to dance in(temperature may vary so wearing layers you can easily put on and take off is good).2) a refillable water bottle (no disposable plastic please)3) notebook & pen / art materials4) an object (see above)5) willingness to move!For lunch, you can either bring your own food (healthy, easily-digestible is good) and some to share if you like! Or you can buy something to eat at The Green Table, The Garden Cafe or Montreal Bagels which are all nearby. Be aware that these places tend to be quite busy at weekends, so you might have to queue if you choose this option. Also, be aware we may break later than your usual lunch time so have a good breakfast.Travel & Accomodation:Check how to get there and where to stay via this page CONTACT If you need to reach us on the day: please SMS or Whatsapp Shiraya on 07597 099645‬. EXTRA VIBES To get a little more into what we’re going to be doing, watch this 2minute vidVideo Intro to Soul Power Wishing you an enjoyable preparation and journey.See you on the dancefloor!
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Autumn Ongoing Group

  • 15 July 2024
OCT 2nd – DEC 11th SOUTH DEVON ONGOING GROUP @Studio 6, Dartington Six fortnightly sessions + DJ mixes & resources 7pm-9.30pm
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Transmission 47
September 2024

  • 5 July 2024
2hr 7mins - moving towards equinox with deep house, oceanic ambient and instrumental medicine, plus some dub reggae, jungle and downtempo hip-hop
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Medicine for the Mesa-Holders

  • 27 June 2024
Medicine for the Mesa-Holders Dear friends,You have here three Movement Medicine journeys for your embodied dreaming. Offered with deep respect and gratitude.Enjoy!Blessings on all the ceremonies,& much Love,CMixed by Christian de Sousa in the hills, 2022-24
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Transmission 46
August 2024

  • 18 June 2024
2hr 12min - taking things into a summer vibe with World grooves, Hip-Hop and Medicine songs and a few things in-between.
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Transmission 45
July 2024

  • 15 June 2024
2hr 10min - July Transmission bringing uplift in the first hour with voices and grooves, then going deeper into electronics and medicine sounds.
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Transmission 44
June 2024

  • 5 June 2024
2hr 1min - June Transmission riding soul, funk and world rhythms, then diving deeper with electronics, beatscapes and spiritual jazz prayer.
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Instant Dancefloor:
Ten Tunes to Get Down

  • 31 May 2024
3mins-10mins - A playlist of single tracks about dancing - for those moments when you just want a tune to get down and boogie...
  • Under 10mins
  • Music-Only
  • Fundamentals
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Protected: The Way of The Dancer

  • 29 May 2024
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7-Day Surf

  • 28 May 2024
3mins - 15mins - Invitation to bring movement practice into the everyday. Music, silent, mixed.
  • Under 10mins
  • Fundamentals
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Dancing Jedi Reading List

  • 26 May 2024
1 min / many hours - A reading list for dancers. Brings together books by the pioneers of 'conscious movement' practice, with essential texts on the history and art of dance, form ancient times to contemporary subculture.
  • Fundamentals
  • Extra Resources
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Jedi Sound Injection

  • 20 May 2024
3mins-2hrs - A playlist of 20 tracks to switch things up, drop into movement and activate your dancing Jedi consciousness.[from 'How to Be a Jedi]
  • Under 10mins
  • Music-Only
  • Fundamentals
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Awakening Body

  • 15 May 2024
14mins - a Body Parts practice bringing focus into physical awareness and awakening the seeds of movement.
  • Awakening the Dancer
  • Body Parts
  • Under 20mins
  • Guided with Music
  • Movement Medicine
  • 5Rhythms
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Essentials Wave

  • 12 May 2024
30mins - A wave moving through the core map of The Way of the Dancer, exploring ways moving as embodied practice.
  • Waves
  • DJ Mixes
  • Movement Medicine
  • Music-Only
  • 5Rhythms
  • Under 30mins
  • Way of the Dancer
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Lift Up Your Heart!

  • 5 May 2024
19mins - A shorter musical moment to feel, open up your energy and lift your dancing spirits.
  • Awakening the Dancer
  • Under 20mins
  • DJ Mixes
  • Music-Only
  • Guided by Lyrics
  • Motivational DJ
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Elemental Dance

  • 29 April 2024
32mins/29mins - Elemental Dance in a Movement Medicine style for experiencing and absorbing these powerful, supportive nature energies through movement.
  • Elements
  • Guided with Music
  • DJ Mixes
  • Movement Medicine
  • Music-Only
  • Under 30mins
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Rhythm Rider

  • 25 April 2024
44mins - A Staccato Wave for dynamic, expressive movement practice. Beats, Bass - Dance!
  • Waves
  • Under 45mins
  • Music-Only
  • Yang
  • 5Rhythms
  • Rhythm
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Be You / Believe / Find the Power Within

  • 21 April 2024
14mins - A short practice to bring you back to yourself and activate your self-belief and connection to centre
  • Under 20mins
  • Music-Only
  • Yin-Yang
  • Guided by Lyrics
  • Motivational DJ
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Earth Day Dance @TDC April 2024

  • 15 April 2024
2hrs - Livestream Recording from a drop-in session at TDC. Moves through a Movement Medicine Elements practice and Wave
  • Elements
  • Movement Medicine
  • In-The-Room Sessions
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Transmission 43
May 2024

  • 10 April 2024
2hr 10mins - Transmission built with Afro-House and medicine songs + sprinklings of Beats, Reggae, French samples and a human moment for Gaza.
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Flow Mesa @The Way of the Dancer

  • 9 April 2024
32mins - Fludity practice: a recorded excerpt from a session at The Way of the Dancer Ongoing Group in south Devon.
  • Movement Medicine
  • In-The-Room Sessions
  • Flow
  • 5Rhythms
  • MESA Practice
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Transmission 42
April 2024

  • 4 April 2024
2hr 15mins - A springtime conversation between Jazz, Techno, World and Medicine Sounds, with Funk and Disco commentaries – and a Spoken Word poetry moment.
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Protected: WOTD ONLINE RESOURCE SPACE

  • 26 March 2024
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Where the River meets the Sea

  • 25 March 2024
A DJ mix commissioned by the Bioregional Learning Centre as part of The Saltmarsh Project, an enquiry by a diverse team of ecologists, scientists and artists into these remarkable ecosystems.
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What is the Way of the Dancer? – Video Intro

  • 19 March 2024
TAKE THE JOURNEY! Click here for more info and to join upcoming Way of the Dancer Immersions and other events
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The Way of the Dancer – London

  • 10 March 2024
17 NOVEMBER LONDON ONE-DAY WORKSHOP @Colet House London W14 10am-5pm
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The Way of the Dancer – May

  • 6 March 2024
27 MAY LONDON ONE-DAY WORKSHOP @Colet House London W14 10am-5pm
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Protected: The Way of the Dancer – Devon OGG Dancer Space

  • 4 March 2024
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Transmission 41
March 2024

  • 1 March 2024
2hrs 10mins - In the deep radio ritual space this one, with sonic mountains of reggae, dub, liquid electronics, deep house/techno and sweet voices.
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The Way of the Dancer – Antwerp

  • 6 February 2024
NOV 29 - DEC 01 ANTWERP IMMERSION @Antheneum Deurne Antwerp, Belgium Fri 7.30pm - Sun 5pm (evening-only or weekend-only possible)
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The Box Office

  • 2 February 2024
The Box Office is Open!
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Protected: Alchemising Chaos – for Chris LS

  • 28 January 2024
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Protected: The 5Rhythms Prayer: Recordings for Ajay

  • 28 January 2024
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Free Taster Dance

  • 27 January 2024
RECORDING AVAILABLEWatch the recording from this short session to experience Christian’s space-holding, teaching and music and find out more about the Online Course and In-The-Room sessions.
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Ecstatic Dance
@Hackney Baths London

  • 19 January 2024
2hr 40mins - recording from ecstatic dance 'hybrid' session at Hackney Baths in London. Moves through arrival, intro, guided 5R journey and a longer DJ-led Wave.
  • In-The-Room Sessions
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Alchemising Chaos

  • 17 January 2024
71mins/70mins - A longer medicine wave for when you want to really sweat and let go, to dance between the light and dark and transform. New Guided Practice version just released!
  • Waves
  • DJ Mixes
  • Movement Medicine
  • Music-Only
  • Yang
  • 5Rhythms
  • Yin-Yang
  • Under 75mins
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Release the Pressure

  • 16 January 2024
11mins/10mins - A short recording for soft but deep releasing practice. Relates to Chaos in 5Rhythms and shaking medicine in Movement Medicine.
  • Under 10mins
  • Guided with Music
  • Movement Medicine
  • Music-Only
  • 5Rhythms
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MESA Expansion Practice

  • 5 January 2024
40mins/36mins - A Movement Medicine MESA practice on the theme of expansion. How do we grow, while staying grounded and centred?
  • Guided with Music
  • Under 45mins
  • Movement Medicine
  • Music-Only
  • MESA Practice
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Transmission 40
February 2024

  • 4 January 2024
2hrs 12mins - A conversation between jazz, jungle and techno, with a few medicine voices from lands near and far to shape the alchemy.
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