Singing, dancing, playing music, sharing food and stories and connecting with a tribe of soul sisters.


Did you know that in Africa, the first healers and spiritual leaders were dancers?

The African Healing Dance Retreat for Women

Full-day program on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 - 9:30 am-5:30 pm

Unity Church, 5840 Oak st. 

Theme for the day:  LET GO OF 2009 AND INVITE 2010 IN!

With a SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE by KURAI MUBAIWA and LIVE DRUMMING by The DivaDrum – read below


Many people would agree that last year has been full of trials and challenges.  How would you like to experience a dance where you have the opportunity to let go of whatever does not serve you, in the most gentle and compassionate way for your soul?  And how would you like to be able to plant the seeds for anything that you want in 2010?  This is an opportunity to acknowledge your experiences during this past year, put aside what you feel you don’t need anymore and open yourself to what you want to manifest in the New Year.  You can chose what experiences you want to have and PLANT the seeds for them, through this special empowering dance.  

Would you like to know how?  Please join me and an assortment of talented guests as we share with you our passion for African dance, drumming, stories, songs and sisterhood.  And as a very SPECIAL BONUS: a private performance by Mbira and Marimba master from Zimbabwe, KURAI MUBAIWA!!!  I really hope you will not miss this opportunity to enjoy Kurai’s beautiful music from the Shona people.  This will be such an amazing day to spend with your girlfriends and kick off the year 2010…  Give yourself and other beautiful women in your life this unique GIFT of love and joy.  Come and REST your soul in the loving arms of Mother Africa!

How to register?

Simply send me an email (jessombe@jackyessombe.com) with the subject “Healing Dance Registration” with the name of all the participants you are signing up.  You can pay by cheque if you want, I will email you the address where to send it (by the Jan. 25^th deadline to qualify for the discount) upon request.

Or pay online: 
        (click on the link)

Or call Jacky at (604) 879 3099

How much is it?

Sign up by Friday, February 5th and pay:
$109 per person for a group of 3 or more, OR
$119 per person for single registration

Cost at the door: $149 per person ($129 per person for a group of 3 or more)

Where and when?

At Unity Church, 5840 Oak street - Saturday, February 6^th from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Who else will be there?

Jacky Essombe – African dance & event facilitation
Sandi Millman – Drum Circle Facilitation
Diva Drum (Sandi Millman, Navaro Franco & Sacha Levin) – LIVE DRUMMING
KURAI MUBAIWA – Music and songs from Zimbabwe

What do I need to bring to the retreat?

I will confirm all the details by email upon registration, but please make sure to plan to bring a potluck as we will eat lunch together. Also, BRING YOUR DRUM if you have one! 

I look forward to seeing you there!

Jacky


PS: Remember, it will be a full day of fun, excitement, community and sisterhood.  We will create rhythms together, sing, dance, celebrate ourselves, connect with and enjoy each other’s company and heal our sacred bodies while nurturing our souls.  Please come and join us, I promise you will be happy you did…  You will feel like you are somewhere far away out of town, for a relaxing and well deserved break. And the company will make you feel so good about yourself.  I hope to see you there!

In Africa, it's all about the people, their connection with each other, with nature and the spirit world, and their sense of belonging to that one big family called the tribe -
Jacky Essombe



Join professional dancer Jacky Essombe and guests for an exciting JOURNEY into your AFRICAN SPIRIT.


Includes a Traditional Ritual Dance from WEST AFRICA and Live Drumming by the DIVA DRUM!


What to expect that day:
 
•    Traditional songs from Africa
•    Traditional dances
•    Introduction to new instruments
•    Traditional women’s ritual
•    Women’s drum circle
•    Circle dance
•    Storytelling
•    Share a meal together
•    An AMAZING GUEST PERFORMANCE by KURAI MUBAIWA!
•    And always more...

When:   Saturday, February 6^th, 2010

·         Doors open: 9:15 am

·         Workshop starts at 9:45 am sharp

Cost:     Early registration discount!

Group rate: until Feb. 5: $109 - Reg. $ 129 door

Single rate: until Feb. 5: $129 – Reg. $149 door

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