SoulRISE

～Event Description ～

No Dance Experience Required!

***BRING YOUR TEA CUP!***

Forget the Saturday morning cartoons just this once and join us for a morning of dance and Floèm tea time!

Soul Rise is the perfect way to awaken your body, nourish your soul, and tantalize your taste buds.

This conscious dance experience, semi-guided and in free form, invites you on an incredible musical journey within a dynamic community. Our main intention? To move, be present, and connect with one another over a cup of tea after dancing our hearts out.

Immerse yourself in a captivating fusion of world music and energetic Afro beats that will gently awaken your senses, leading you to vibe and sweat with joy.

Afterward, connect with friends and community during Floèm tea time, enhanced by soothing ambient sounds and voice created LIVE by SWA SWALLY to guide your integration.

You'll be invited into a trancelike state—grounded and blissful—leaving you perfectly prepared to start your day on a high note.

**On this dance floor, you’ll connect with yourself and, if you feel the call, with others—allowing whatever needs to flow to flow.**

All emotions, sounds, and unique dance moves are welcome!

～ Unfolding ～

Doors open at 9h15
Start at 9h30
Dance journey with Mel & Swa Swally
Tea time with Floèm tea 11h30-12h15

Important Guidelines:

✹This is an LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC-friendly event. We expect respect for all individuals at all times.
✹We maintain a substance-free space.
✹Digital devices are not allowed on the dance floor.
✹No talking on the dance floor.
✹Spread the word, this is going to be epic!

Thank you, and we can’t wait to dance with you!

～Tea Time with Floèm～

***Bring your own cup so you can have some tea!***

Teas flavors served: To be announced.

If you’re not familiar with Floèm, I highly recommend visiting their website. They embody authenticity and innovation, and their teas are simply delicious! Hand-picked from the Boreal forest, each unique blend offers an incredible variety of flavors that are sure to delight your taste buds.

https://floem.ca/pages/a-propos

～Ticket details ～

(Ticket price includes taxes, fees + tea)
Super Early Riser: $35
Early Riser: $40 (till Oct 27th)
Riser: $45
At the door: $50 cash only

--Please note--
This event is designed for adults and is not suitable for children. Thank you for your understanding!

✦Cancellation Policy✦
Tickets are transferable but non-refundable, with a minimum notice of 24 hours. Valid for one year from the date of purchase.

～Your facilitator ～

Mel Sirois is a visionary creator, facilitator, movement artist, and alchemist dedicated to unlocking the power of movement and self-expression.

As a Certified Movement Analyst and a Core Energetics practitioner in training, along with her extensive background in professional dance and theater, she brings a wealth of expertise in holding space, guiding, and inspiring individuals to explore their authentic selves through transformative movement practices.

Her approach fosters connection, joy, and personal growth, encouraging participants to embrace their uniqueness and thrive in community.

In 2017, Mel founded Inner Fire Movement with the mission of creating transformative spaces where courage thrives. Here, individuals are invited to embrace vulnerability and discover the joy of feeling fully alive through movement, regardless of their background.

Through her workshops, shake sessions, retreats and ceremonies, Mel has guided hundreds on a journey to unleash their true essence and well-being.

～SWA SWALLY～

After having lived 4 years in Africa where he was initiated to percussion and consequently been deeply involved in World Music, exploring Middle Eastern chants as well as various aboriginal rhythms, SWA SWALLY then felt the urge to create an original music which would convey primitive and instinctive pulsations while at the same time appealing to one’s emotions.

Live performer who played in festivals across Canada with numerous producers, d.j's and musicians. Specialized in improvisations and live playing on any kind of percussion. his music links together aboriginal rhythms with ultra-modern themes, so that a trance style piece will make you want to dance. Much like during a tribal ceremony aboriginal people will gather round a fire not only to be entranced but also to dance.

SWA SWALLY here retrieves long forgotten sounds and music, some of them totally unknown, then recasts and reframes them so that they become more easily accessible to our modern ears.