SOULSHINE DANCE - Move, Explore, Create, Express, Connect, Relax, Be…

Feel good in your body & soul with “Soulshine Dance” - a unique fusion of creative dance, mindful movement & dance meditation.

🌟Enjoy moving to simple steps, creating your own moves & dancing with others.  

🌟Be creative, improvise, express yourself freely and let yourself play.  

🌟Explore positive ways of moving and being using sound, silence, movement, stillness and touch.

🌟Be lovingly guided to move in ways that feel good for you and that enhance your movement & inner potential.

I OFFER A VARIETY OF CLASSES, COURSES, & EVENTS. I ALSO WORK WITH PEOPLE 1-1.

WHAT HAPPENS IN A SESSION?

Soulshine Dance always begins with a warm up and ends with a cool down.  In the middle of the class we get moving and explore different kinds of movements and reflections.

In essence, the sessions may include working with some or many of the following (depending on its focus, duration and theme):

🌟CREATIVE DANCE

  • Exploring Laban concepts - (Space, Time, Force, Body)

  • Developing Skills - (learning & practising various movements & steps)

  • Creating your own patterns & sequences of movements (choreography). We may also use props - I especially LOVE scarves, balls and sticks!

🌟MEDITATION/MINDFULNESS

  • Being Aware & Present  - connecting to our breath, body, senses, others, nature, etc

  • Creating positive thoughts & feelings

  • Cultivating love and compassion for ourselves & others

  • Connecting to our values & inner treasures - the goodness, power & beauty within

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU USE?

All the music is carefully chosen to be uplifting and healing.  My favourite music genres are: natural, earthy, world, soul, funk, disco, pop, reggae, musical theatre, meditational and songs with inspirational lyrics.  You are welcome to sing/sound along!

WHAT KIND OF SESSIONS DO YOU OFFER?

For my groups - I offer classes from 45mins to 1hr/2hrs , and longer workshops - 2.5hrs or more. Each session is tailored to the focus and theme and needs of the group.

I also work with people 1-1 - this can just be for one session or for longer. Please contact me if you are interested.

WHO IS THIS DANCE SUITABLE FOR?

Sessions can be tailored for all ages & abilities (from beginners to advanced - there is always something to benefit from, enjoy & learn).   Please look at each individual listing to see if it is appropriate for you.  We do work with/on the floor so if this is an issue for you you will need to adapt your moves.  If you are unsure please contact me.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are looking for a class with lots of complex choreography - this is not for you.  Also if you just want to do your own thing and not follow any structure or guidance for the whole session then this is also not for you.

*see photos from previous sessions in my portfolio

TESTIMONIALS

  • The theme of ‘love’ was perfect for the workshop and I loved the selection of songs that Vicky had chosen to go with the theme. It was a great mix of movement and dance with also a chance to explore expression in dance. Vicky led the workshop really well and made everyone feel welcome, embraced and relaxed (Sarah)

  • I've been really enjoying the weekly Soulshine dance sessions. I love the mix of all-body gentle stretching, choreographed dance steps to fantastic uplifting music, balance and slow mo techniques, as well as individual interpretation of the rhythms. Soulshine is the only dance that offers this affirming combination of mindful guided exercise and radiant relaxation (Josie)

  • Loved the workshop yesterday. Felt great to share the experience with great surroundings, music and such lively ladies. Thank you Vicky for making me feel completely relaxed atmosphere in your beautiful space. (Fiona)

  • I really love Vicky's classes! Such a great mixture of routine work & free dance with a blissful chill down section plus additional well- being extras, this is a fully rounded & beautiful class. Unique to many other standard types of exercise, plus Vicky is infectious with her bubbly happy nature. You've got to try it! (Heather)

  • It was a wonderful experience of dance, movement, freedom, joy , and deeper inner connection, guided by the wonderful Vicky who creates a safe and comfortable atmosphere for everyone to feel at ease. I would recommend it to anyone who would like to feel good and open up to more love and light! (Paola)

  • I can leave my thoughts at the door, feel the rhythm, let go and just dance. There is no judgement on how I dance. I am left feeling uplifted, grateful and refreshed in body and soul after the classes and that is why I love Vicky's classes and keep coming back (Valerie)

  • I really love attending Vicky's dance classes, because there is a mix of choreographed routines with space for adding your own creative moves, which is just right for me. The music Vicky chooses is perfect - love the different rhythms and styles she uses in the class. The classes give me the opportunity to immerse myself in dance for an hour, which is physically and mentally uplifting, for which I am truly grateful. (Lesley)

  • I attended a 10 week course with Vicky in Creative Dance. Every week I looked forward to the next hour of creative fun to beautiful music that enabled me to express myself through being in touch with how my body moves, and to let my soul shine through. Highly recommended (Rachel)

  • This is to give a personal “thank you” for a wonderful session. I am a very shy, body conscious persona and have been stiff to any movement. I found the session useful and this was the first time in my lifetime I was able to let go of the stiffness and swing with my mind and soul. Thank you (Surinder)

About me….

I am dance artist/facilitator/performer with a passion for creativity, connection, expression and wellbeing. My sessions weave all that I love about dance, movement and meditation in a playful explorative way. I  have extensive experience in facilitating a variety of classes, workshops and retreats for over 15 years.

Since a child I loved dancing but didn't think I was good enough - my teacher said I looked like a baby elephant! The dancing fire started to burn inside of me whilst clubbing in my teens and then in my early 20’s I discovered my passion for free expression dance with 5 rhythms and dancing in nature/with drums.  

It was after that, my creative flame sparkled as I started to create my own dance workshops based on what I loved.   Then for 12 years I taught the Nia Technique alongside developing my own methods of "dance meditation".  I am a certified mindfulness, movement, meditation teacher and Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator. I have also done some training in Groove Dance, Biodanza and Contact Improvisation.  I love the methods of Creative Dance by Anne Gilbert (which I use in my classes) - and am starting to learn Fusion Dance.

I now weave together all that I love under the name of “Soulshine Dance” - this is my souls work and passion and it is constantly evolving.

In my many years teaching I have seen what I offer help people in a multitude of ways. People are really able to get in touch with their inner worlds, minds, hearts, bodies while in the dance, movement and stillness experience.  Using reflective exercises and simple meditational thoughts, people are able to delve more into their inner worlds and open up opportunities for growth and self healing.

Music & movement & meditation have helped & moved me so much on my journey - I don’t know where I would be without its healing power - it is this i want to share with you...

💜 TO SEE WHAT EVENTS I AM CURRENTLY OFFERING - GO TO MY MEETUP GROUP https://www.meetup.com/soulshine-dance-nature-friendship-wellbeing-group/ 💜

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SOULSHINE DANCE?

Here are some of the benefits soulshine dance can bring to you. I am constantly working on and adapting this list.

FOR YOUR BODY

  • flexibility, strength, enhanced breathing, stamina, agility

  • greater body positivity

  • weight loss

  • relaxation

FOR YOUR EMOTIONS

  • enhanced self expression

  • enjoyment & pleasure

  • healing

  • increased positive feelings

FOR YOUR MIND

  • a more positive focus

  • new thought patterns

  • strengthens your brain

FOR YOUR SOUL

  • deepens self awareness

  • strengthens intuition

  • connects you more to the spiritual energies within yourself, others, nature & life