Events
In these circle dance gatherings, no dance experience is needed (just basic mobility and coordination), as the dances are simple to moderately easy, and the dance steps repetitive. This allows the dance to dance us!
Honoring the Gifts of Summer: A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering
June 20, 2026, 2:00-4:00pm, College Park Arts Exchange, 4711 Knox Rd, College Park, MD 20740July 25, 2026,
July 25, 2026, 2:00-4:00pm, Well for the Journey, 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the element associated with Summer is Fire, and joy is the emotion of the Fire element. In this gathering, we will dance to honor the gifts of Summer, this active season of the heart. Through dance, we will remind ourselves of the importance of nurturing the heart and cultivating love for ourselves and the world around us. We will dance to honor summer’s abundance and cultivate an expansive presence to the beauty and wonder that surrounds us. We will cultivate our inner radiance, while dancing more meditative dances to bring necessary balance in these challenging times.
The circle dancing at College Park Arts Exchange takes place in an Old Parish House built in 1817! There is plenty of street parking. I recommend shoes with some cushion, as the historic floor is a hard surface. This event is free and there is no need for registration. Donations are greatly appreciated!
Well for the Journey is a lovely, more intimate setting, with a maximum of 9 participants for this gathering. Click HERE for more information and to register!
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Honoring Late Summer, Preparing for Fall: A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women
September 12, Well for the Journey, 120 W. Seminary Avenue, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
September 19, 2026, 2:00-4:00pm, College Park Arts Exchange, 4711 Knox Rd, College Park, MD 20740
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Earth is the element associated with the season known as late summer. As we move from the more yang/outward energy of summer toward the more yin/inward energy of fall, the Earth provides us with the nourishment and grounding we need to help with this seasonal transition. In this circle dance gathering, we will dance to honor Earth’s support and abundance, to savor it. As the fall equinox nears, we’ll explore the dance between being and doing in an often busy season, and acknowledge the need to let go of that which no longer serves us to create space for the new.
Well for the Journey is a lovely, more intimate setting, with a maximum of 9 participants for this gathering. Registration coming closer to the date!
The circle dancing at College Park Arts Exchange takes place in an Old Parish House built in 1817! There is plenty of street parking. I recommend shoes with some cushion, as the historic floor is a hard surface. This event is free and there is no need for registration. Donations are greatly appreciated!
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Honoring the Earth Through the Ancient Languages of Drumming and Dance
October 11, 2026, 10am-4pm, Sparks, MD
Katy Gaughan, drum circle facilitator extraordinaire, and I are thrilled to be offering this inspiring event once again with Well for the Journey, a day of retreat to intentionally honor the Earth with drumming and dance.
The flow of our time together will be a gentle exchange of music and motion followed by quiet reflection, as we connect to the rhythms of the Earth, ourselves, and each other. Drumming is an ancient technology now understood in new ways. The heartbeat lives in all of us and invites us to entrain to something bigger than ourselves. Sacred circle dances are an ancient practice of honoring and embodying the cycles of the seasons, creating community with all life through movement.
These ancient practices were the primary languages of human expression, born out of the Earth. They are needed now in these challenging times and help us honor this amazing planet we call home. Drum and dance with us to ground into the energy of the Earth, as we allow the ancestors and Mother Earth to guide us with sacred understanding.
Come join us at the beautiful Hudson Barn on Delight Farm in Sparks, MD. No drumming or dance experience or skills is needed. Drums will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.
Registration coming soon!
Honoring the Winter Solstice: A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women
December 19, 2026, 2:00-4:00pm, College Park Arts Exchange, 4711 Knox Rd, College Park, MD 20740
Come and dance to honor the Winter Solstice! The solstice is a sacred day of the calendar year, marking the longest night and the return of the light and all that it promises. A moment of spiritual stillness in an often swirling world. It is a time when the veil between worlds are thin, and the power and holy nature of life is palpable. As we dance, we will reflect on the coming gifts of Winter, the season of rest and rejuvenation, stillness and deep listening. We will dance to cultivate the sacred energies of peace and joy.
The circle dancing at College Park Arts Exchange takes place in an Old Parish House built in 1817! There is plenty of street parking. You will need to come into the house to get a parking pass to place in your car. I also recommend shoes with some cushion, as the historic floor is a hard surface. This event is free and there is no need for registration. Donations are greatly appreciated!
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Additional Workshop Information…
Dress in comfortable clothing and bring water to hydrate.
Depending on the location, I recommend dancing in bare feet, socks, or soft soled shoes, so you can feel your feet on the ground, but all shoes are welcome!
In case of inclement weather, please check this website on the day of the workshop for cancellation confirmation.