The Way of the Dancer: Preparation
Lisboa, October 2026
Welcome to our dancing journey together!
This page has all the practical information you need + an invitation to prepare.
Please read through and make yourself a little time for this in the days before we gather.
See you soon,
Christian & Shivani
Welcome to our dancing journey together!
This page has all the practical information you need + an invitation to prepare.
Please read through and make yourself a little time for this in the days before we gather.
See you soon!
Christian & Shivani
DATES & TIMES
2-4 October
Friday: 7-9.30pm
Saturday: 11am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
VENUE
Liceu Pedro Nunes
Av. Álvares Cabral
Lisbon 1269-093
Portugal
MAP
Please arrive at the venue 15-30mins before the start time – so you can find the space, say hello, change and be on the dancefloor to begin on time. This will give you the full benefit and help us create a strong group container for all. Thanks!
PREPARATION
1
LISTEN TO THE VOICE MESSAGE FROM CHRISTIAN
(the first track on the audio player above)
2
HAVE A DANCE
(using the 17min DJ mix on the audio player above)
This short wave is a 17minute practice to awaken your dancing aliveness 🙂
Have water and warmth to hand. Set your devices to do not disturb!
2. Take a moment to relax and arrive in the space
3. Press PLAY on the audio player
4. Breathe… and Move, simply following the music as your guide and letting the dance emerge
5. When the music is finished: if possible, take a moment to land and integrate your experience.
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. Come to it fresh either way!
This short wave is a 17minute practice to awaken your dancing aliveness!
1. Make some dancing space, ensure it’s safe to move in.
Have water and warmth to hand. Set your devices to do not disturb!
2. Take a moment to relax and arrive in the space
3. Press PLAY on the audio player
4. Breathe… and Move, simply following the music as your guide and letting the dance emerge
5. When the music is finished: if possible, take a moment to land and integrate your experience.
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. Come to it fresh either way!
3
CONTEMPLATE THESE QUESTIONS:
What is the dance, for you?
How is life dancing with you, in this current time?
What is your dream; your prayer?
Your contemplation could involve sitting or moving, writing or simply just holding these questions in awareness in the time leading up to the workshop.
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.
Thank you!
WHAT TO BRING:
1) loose, comfortable clothes to dance in
(temperature may vary so wearing layers you can easily add or remove is good)
Note: the floor is a little on the hard side, so you may wish to wear dancing shoes or grippy socks (no slippy socks though please)
2) a refillable water bottle (no disposable plastic please)
3) a white candle (for Sunday – something like this)
4) food for lunch (healthy, easily-digestible is good) – and some to share if you like to.
Jardim da Estrela, a lovely park, is nearby with cafes and shops close too.
Be aware we may break later than your usual lunch time so have a good breakfast.
Teas and some snacks (fruit/nuts) will be available.
5) notebook & pen / art materials
6) desire to dance!
1) loose, comfortable clothes to dance in
(temperature may vary so wearing layers you can easily add or remove is good)
Note: the floor is a little on the hard side, so you may wish to wear dancing shoes or grippy socks (no slippy socks though please)
2) a refillable water bottle (no disposable plastic please)
3) a white candle (for Sunday – something like this)
4) food for lunch (healthy, easily-digestible is good) – and some to share if you like to.
Jardim da Estrela, a lovely park, is nearby with cafes and shops close too.
Be aware we may break later than your usual lunch time so have a good breakfast.
Teas and some snacks (fruit/nuts) will be available.
5) notebook & pen / art materials
6) desire to dance!
CONTACT
If you need to reach us on the day:
please use the Telegram group if appropriate
or DM Shivani if needed:
EXTRA VIBES
If you would like to spend another moment with what we’re going to be doing, watch this 2minute video intro to The Way of the Dancer.
Wishing you an enjoyable preparation and journey.
See you on the dancefloor!