open floor teacher - creative disruptor
offerings
Dance In The Hills - Dance In the Wild - Dharma Dance - Rogue Events
DANCE IN THE HILLS is a collective of Conscious Dancers exploring Movement as Medicine, led by Jo Woods - Open Floor Teacher & Producer DITH is located in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges and has been running since 2014. Dance in the Hills offers us an opportunity to connect authentically with our embodied selves, the spirit of the land, and a nourishing, supportive community. Each class includes lightly facilitated movement explorations to help support you with a deepening awareness of what it means to be a fully embodied human being. Age 16 and over. No prior movement experience required. Curious & Respectful minds expected. LGBTQIA+ & CALD safe space. Wheelchair access available. Drop-ins and newcomers welcomed! *Please note this is a Drug & Alcohol-free space. DITH reserves the right to deny admittance to any person(s) intoxicated OR not being respectful in the space. ------------------------------------------------ INVESTMENT: $25 / $20 WHERE: Ferny Creek Recreation Reserve Cnr Clarkmont & Hilton Rds, Sassafras VIC WHEN: 7 - 8:30 PM Second & last Thursday of the month
DANCE IN THE WILD - 2026 on sale SOON Our annual community festival held on Wurundjeri bush-land. Together we celebrate our dancing community and the special inter-connectedness we share. Consider this an opportunity to immerse yourself in the grounding medicine of good music, nourishing food, camping, morning yoga, nature play, re-wilding, and of course a weekend of DANCING! We warmly invite you, your friends & family to share in the richness of embodiment, the heartbeat of the land, and the vibrant spirit of a community of like-minded humxns.​ 2026 dates and tickets COMING SOON!!
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DHARMA DANCE is a seamless & exquisite fusion of Zen mindfulness practice & Open Floor dance w/ Jo Woods & Aladdin Jones. You can expect Wild Dharma wisdom, guided sitting & walking Zen meditation, that then unfolds into the aliveness of Open Floor dance. Both Aladdin & Jo value the rich tapestry of friendship, collaboration, Buddhist meditation, experiential wisdom, and the emotive power of music & dance. *No prior movement or meditation experience required - BYO cushion Contact Jo for bookings and information

ROGUE EVENTS: upcoming >> Ecstatic Dance Melb & Nup for the Cup. You can book Jo for private gigs, workshops, event production, MC extraordinaire , DJ sets, retreats and more >> Get in touch for more information