Groove Back
brought to you by Jamie Ridler Studios
sponsored by Romana Mirza, Red Tent Sisters & Faith Style

Welcome to the Power of Groove Back
Free to Move, Free to Groove.

Ticket:

• Please print out your ticket and bring it as your passport to Groove Back on the night of the event.
• If we have not reached capacity, passports will be available at the door for $15.

Time:

• The studio doors open at 7:15.
• The dancing starts at 7:30 and ends at 8:55.
• We will take a moment to wrap up together at 8:55.

Location:

• The Centering Space, 59 Cambridge Avenue, Suite 100.
• Cambridge is one block west of Broadview and runs north off of the Danforth. The Centering Space is a short jaunt up Cambridge from Danforth and is on the east side of the street.
• There are a couple of parking spots on location and there is parking on the street. There is also Green P parking near Broadview station.

Clothing:

• Be free to move. Choose clothing that allows you to move without hesitation and without experiencing any discomfort.
• Be barefoot or wear soft-soled shoes (dance slippers, runners). Please, no heels or boots. No sock feet (too slippery).
• Wear something you feel beautiful in. Where something you feel like you in. If you love to move in a long, flowy skirt, wear it. If ripped jeans or Lulu Lemon pants is your thing, go for it. If a tutu skirt calls you to the dance floor, bring it on!
• Groove Back is all about being comfortable but it’s also about feeling special. So if you feel like it, do your hair, put some sparkles on, put on your earrings, henna your hands, make it a night to remember.

Music

• A wide range of music will be played at each Groove Back event: different styles, different eras, different paces, different moods.
• Some songs will be on your hit list and others, well, not so much. When we hit a track that isn’t a fav, the spirit of Groove Back invites you to find ways to stretch into the unfamiliar or the unliked with a sense of exploration and discovery. And if you don’t find your way in, step off the floor gracefully and let those moved by that music enjoy it without rolled eyes or stuck-out tongues. Soon enough there will be something that invites you back on the floor.
• Now that you have a passport, you can make requests for the evening. Just email dj@groove-back.com and make your request by the Thursday before the event. If your song is in the library, you’ll get an email confirming its addition to the playlist. If it is not currently in house but is available digitally, you will have the option to purchase it for Groove Back for $2. $1 goes towards the song and $1 will be donated to local charity.

Sacred Space

• In order to create a sense of connection and sacred space, we will take a moment to create our circle at the beginning and close it at the end of the evening. It's not about the room we're in; it's about the magic we bring to it.
• Once the dancing begins, please keep chatting to a minimum. Let’s honour the dance by keeping our expression movement-centred. There will be time to chat at the end of the evening and you’re always welcome to step outside when you need a break from the dance.

Your Good Health

• If it’s been a while since you’ve danced, know that you can dance as much or as little as you like. You can come between 7:15 and 7:30 and stretch and get comfortable. When you need a break, you can sit yourself down and just listen to the music. You get to take good care of you.
• Bring your own water. You’re going to be sweating, so make sure you have some water. You can fill up with some tap water at the studio as well, if you like.
• Consider coming scent-free. We want everyone to breathe easy.

Please Note:

Jamie Ridler and/or Jamie Ridler Studios ask that you take good care of yourself and your things while attending Groove Back. Jamie Ridler and/or Jamie Ridler Studios are not responsible for any loss, damage or injury that occurs in association with Groove Back.

All sales are final.