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jo woods (they) is a catalytic force of nature >>>

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an Open Floor Movement Teacher, mentor & art in motion supervisor. jo weaves over 25 years of rich meditation practice into every class and workshop they lead

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with a wild spirit, a playful sense of humour, and exquisitely crafted soundscapes, jo creates spaces where bodies can move freely, hearts can open, and creativity can flow

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they are the beating heart of Dance in the Hills  and the visionary behind Dance in the Wild. along the way, jo has taught and produced  bold Gender Bender workshops,  Creative Disruption workshops,  Mindful Movement workshops, and you can most certainly find them breaking out @EcstaticDanceMelb  from time to time

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jo continues to inspire dancers of all backgrounds to step towards their full power, to change up stale habits,  and to find new ways to experience inner freedom and bliss

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join jo on the dance floor for an unforgettable journey into movement, mindfulness, and a touch of magic

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let's dance

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Dharma Dance with Jo and Aladdin

Dance in the Hills

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Dharma Dance

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Dance in the Wild

Rogue Events

testimonials

About last Friday... It was a total vibe. The dance floor was swelling with open hearts and sweating to the beats of Jo Woods. Magnificent space holding. Thank you Jo for creating raw and real magic with us. - Madhu Henry (Ecstatic Dance Melbourne)

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🌿 Jo resides on Wurundjeri land and pays deep respect to Elders past and present, and acknowledges the unbroken traditions of dance, song, and ceremony that have moved across this Country for countless generations. Sovereignty was never ceded.

 

🌈 Jo warmly welcomes the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiverse dancers, CALD and people of all abilities. Whoever you are, however you move you are respectfully welcome in Jo's classes, workshops & events

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