Interested in celebrating life through movement, music and a wee bit of magic!?
What about spending 3 to 6 days relaxing in a lush forest complete with pond as swimming hole? Taking a midnight stroll only to come upon a field full of fireflies? Exploring new ways of thinking, being and moving your body? Does dancing, yoga, creating art, and spending time in a vibrant multi-generational community fill your heart?
If you said "Yes" to any of the above ideas, then consider making this the summer you check out the 8th Annual Big Heart Dance Camp. Held at Unicamp just outside the hamlet of Honeywood, Ontario, Big Heart is a fabulous stay-cation option for Southern Ontario residents. A great opportunity to come and play in the beautiful Mulmur hills.
Big Heart (BH) is a multi-generational, multi-arts gathering aimed at exploring creative conscious community. While it's primary emphasis is on movement, BH offers workshops in visual art, music, mindfulness, and more. We strive to offer a space for creative self-expression for participants of all ages.
The visionary behind Big Heart Dance Camp is Ayrlie MacEachern. For many years, Ayrlie attended Dance New England, a summer family dance camp in the northeastern US. Ayrlie was inspired by Dance New England to create a similar gathering locally. As a result, Big Heart Dance Camp was born 8 years ago.
Big Heart takes place at Unicamp. Unicamp offers a 50-acre 'play ground' and accommodation choices are dorms, cottages or tenting. There are both indoor and outdoor spaces for workshops/classes, a large pond and Bruce Trail walking trails. You can come for a day, a week or the weekend. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided and all meals are wholesome, nourishing and prepared with love by Alta Wilbur.
Big Heart Dance Camp is truly a one of a kind experience that offers something for everyone. Movement workshops are varied year to year. There are often classes in Nia, Contact Improv, JourneyDance, Sacred Circle dance, 5 Rhythms, Yoga, and, of course, boogies every night. The best part about it is that you need NO dance experience to join in! Because of the diversity of classes & workshops offered, Big Heart is the premier local attraction for anyone interested in exploring all kinds of movement & personal growth.
For the less dance-enthused, Big Heart offers much more! For instance, you might enjoy taking part in personal growth workshops not related to dance. There will be lots of opportunity to enjoy live music, whether in a workshop or impromptu setting. Big Heart is also a wonderful opportunity to take a deep breath and enjoy the beauty of nature: from a hike along the Bruce Trail, to a dip in the pond, a paddle or perhaps a meditative walk in the labyrinth. You can bring your art supplies and go off painting or creating "en plein air"! Big Heart offers a weekend Kids Camp which is always action-packed.
At Big Heart Dance Camp, a special community comes together to celebrate life!
A time to be present to our selves, each other and reboot our nervous systems. For 6 days and 5 nights, people can be immersed in creative conscious community, where it's easy to let your big heart shine and find a sense of belonging.
For more information about Big Heart Dance Camp, including rates and registration information, please contact Ayrlie at [email protected]
To see many fun and fabulous BH moments go to FB: https://www.facebook.com/BigHeartDanceCamp/
source: media release
