Conscious Dance & Cacao

CONSCIOUS DANCE EVENT WITH CACAO

An evening of pure enjoyment, connection & bliss!!

Join us for a soul-nourishing evening of epic soul music, movement, heart-opening cacao, and community connection.

Held by three experienced facilitators, this immersive evening invites you to awaken your body, drop into your heart, and dance freely in a safe, supportive space.

We will begin with a gentle opening circle to land together, ground our intentions, and tune in to the energy of the space. This will be followed by a ceremonial cacao offering (or Rose Tea), using this sacred plant medicine to open the heart and deepen our connection to ourselves, each other, and the rhythms of life.

You’ll then be invited to dance away at your hearts content to some amazing tunes where movement becomes a language of the soul.

There is no choreography, no judgment — just freedom, expression, and flow.

We will close the evening with a closing circle to integrate and honour the energy we've co-created.

Come join us in this all-inclusive space to:

Reconnect with your body and inner wisdom

Experience the joy of uninhibited movement

Deepen your connection to the heart through cacao

Be held in a sacred, welcoming space

Celebrate community, creativity, and presence

Date: 11 October

Time: 7:00–9:30 PM

Location: Norton Village Hall, Worcester, WR5 2QB

Exchange: £25 plus booking fee. Please note, all tickets are non-refundable or transferrable

No dance experience necessary — come as you are, exactly as you are.

✨ Comfortable clothes recommended✨ Bring a water bottle✨ All movement styles and levels welcome

Let your body lead. Let your heart speak. Let yourself dance.

A little about Cacao:

Known as the “food of the gods,” cacao is a gentle plant medicine traditionally used in ritual to open the heart, enhance clarity, and support emotional release. It invites us to become more present, more open, and more connected — to ourselves and each other.

ROSE TEA WILL BE OFFERED FOR ANYONE SEEKING AN ALTERNATIVE TO CACAO

Contraindications to be mindful of when consuming cacao

Antidepressants:

Cacao contains tyramine, which can react negatively with MAOI-based antidepressants, potentially leading to severe nausea, headaches, and other adverse effects. SSRIs and other antidepressants may also interact, so it's best to consult with a doctor or pharmacist about appropriate dosage or alternatives.

Heart Conditions:

Cacao's theobromine content can increase heart rate and potentially lower blood pressure, which could be problematic for individuals with serious heart conditions or those on blood pressure-lowering medication.

Bleeding Disorders:

Cacao may affect blood clotting, so those with bleeding disorders or taking blood-thinning medications should exercise caution and consult with a doctor.

Pregnancy:

While some women use cacao during pregnancy, it's generally recommended to consult with an obstetrician for personalized advice.

Allergies:

Some individuals may be sensitive or allergic to theobromine, potentially causing headaches or migraines. Starting with a low dose and monitoring your body's response is advisable.

Other Stimulants:

Combining cacao with other stimulants like caffeine can lead to increased heart rate and blood pressure, so it's best to be mindful of other stimulants you may be consuming.

Your Facilitators:

Miranda White:

MIranda is an experienced yoga teacher, therapist and has held safe space for conscious dance for various groups of people for the last 10 years.

For more, visit: https://www.whiteheartyoga.co.uk

Sally Smiles:

Sally is a Shamanic Practitioner, Drum Maker, Musician, Sweatlodge & Workshop Facilitator based in Worcester. Her work is deeply rooted in the medicine of the land, inspired by the ancient ways and finding balance through connection to the natural world. She works to empower those who come to her offerings, holding space for people to cultivate their own deeper relationship to spirit, nature and to themselves.

Sally is the Founder of Collective Soul CIC, a non-profit set up to provide funded events & gatherings for the well-being, belonging & connection of the local community

For more visit www.sallysmiles.co.uk

Clare Robinson:

Clare is a bee priestess, holistic massage therapist, reiki practitioner & plant medicine facilitator based near Pershore.

Her work is inspired by nature & cacao has been an integral part of her spiritual practices for many years now.

"As a heart opening medicine cacao has gently guided me into deeper connection with myself, others & the divine.

Ultimately cacao has not just been a plant medicine, it has been a teacher, a companion & a mirror.

It reminds me that all spiritual paths begin in the heart"