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Dance In The Hills | Dance In the Wild  | Rogue Events

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DANCE IN THE HILLS — OLINDA Dance in the Hills (DITH) is a community of Conscious Dancers exploring Movement as Medicine, led by Jo Woods—senior Open Floor Movement Teacher. Located in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, DITH has been running since 2014. It offers an opportunity to connect authentically with our embodied selves, the spirit of the land, and a like-minded community. Each class includes lightly facilitated movement explorations to support a deepening awareness of what it means to be a fully embodied human being. ESSENTIAL INFO: No prior movement experience required (Ages 16+) LGBTQIA+ & CALD safe space | Wheelchair accessible Drop-ins and newcomers welcome! Drug & alcohol-free space. Curious & respectful minds expected. (DITH reserves the right to deny admittance to anyone intoxicated or not being respectful in the space) WHERE: Olinda Community Hall, 79–81 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda VIC WHEN: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Last Thursday of every month) DOORS CLOSE: 7:30 PM strictly INVESTMENT: $25 Full / $20 Concession Optional: $5 Bakkamoona spiced chai afterwards—BYO cup! CAPACITY: Spaces limited to 80 dancers 2026 Dates: March 26 | April 30 | May 28 | June 25 | July 30 | August 27 | September 24 | October 29 | November 26 | December 17*

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DANCE IN THE WILD - 4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Get ready for our 4th unforgettable weekend on 400 acres of beautiful Wurundjeri bushland as we gather together to celebrate our incredible DITW community! Over the course of this vibrant weekend you can expect to immerse yourself in fantastic music, lots of DANCING, mouthwatering food, camping under the stars, invigorating morning yoga, mindfulness, and a deep immersion into your connection with nature. We can't wait for you, your family, and friends to embrace the warmth of our all ages community event. Join us as we unite with the heartbeat of the land and the incredible spirit of our diverse community. WHEN: Oct 16th - Oct 18th 2026 WHERE: Gilwell Park, Gembrook Victoria MORE INFO & TICKETS: www.ditw.com.au

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ROGUE EVENTS: You can book Jo for private gigs, workshops, event production, MC extraordinaire , DJ sets, retreats and more 2026 events: ~ Ecstatic Dance Melbourne ~ Death Dance (DITH) ~ CERES Winter Solstice ~ Nup to the Cup Contact Jo Woods for more information...

🌿 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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