GODDESS - Connect with your inner-self
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This March 2021 , Let's go beyond DANCE and connect, channel, explore and celebrate the fascinating world of Goddess energy, during this glorious three day experience of Dance and Wellbeing, dedicated to ALL WOMEN: GODDESS - Much more than just learning different styles or dance steps! - THREE Glorious Days of enjoyable, fun, relaxing, holistic, dance, wellbeing workshops , self awareness and CULTURE! From INTERNATIONAL DANCE Teachers and QUALIFIED Crystal healing, Beauty & Mindfulness practitioners When: Sundays 7th , 21st & 28th March From : 11.00-18:00 Where: ONLINE |
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Why Celebrate with Us ?
WE are celebrating the awesomeness of women of all age, backgrounds and shape in Damarys' new project: GODDESS !!! A celebration of the Goddesses of yesterday, the S-heroes of today, the Amazons of tomorrow, the women throughout eternity, all awesome, powerful and unique, through dance, music, arts, mindfulness, networking and more!
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what is goddess & Why SHOULD YOU GODDESS ?
GODDESS - Connect with your Inner-Self : Is a journey to understand, accept and celebrate ourselves more with our uniqueness through dance, mindfulness , music and arts in a holistic way. Accepting our uniqueness as a blessing and the connection between the soul (spirit), the mind and body.
Goddess' initiative offers the opportunity for women to get together and learn how to use the strengths of their spirit, body and mind in order to become more confident, emotionally resilient and enjoy life to its fullest. Through sets of Dance, Music , Mindfulness and a variation of workshops, with a deeper and more structured , concise information about the rich world of Dance and the connection with our inner Goddess we aim to walk this path together.
Without being rooted we cannot fly ...
Created and organised by Damarys Farres, Director of the Cuban School of Arts, in association with Top & International dancers , artists and qualified practitioners of varios fields
Goddess' initiative offers the opportunity for women to get together and learn how to use the strengths of their spirit, body and mind in order to become more confident, emotionally resilient and enjoy life to its fullest. Through sets of Dance, Music , Mindfulness and a variation of workshops, with a deeper and more structured , concise information about the rich world of Dance and the connection with our inner Goddess we aim to walk this path together.
Without being rooted we cannot fly ...
Created and organised by Damarys Farres, Director of the Cuban School of Arts, in association with Top & International dancers , artists and qualified practitioners of varios fields
ABOUT YOUR GODDESS TEACHERS !
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DAMARYS FARRES
Havana, Cuba Damarys Farrés is the Director and sole founder of D'CubanSchool, and the creator of GODDESS-Connect with your inner-self initiative. It has been said that 'Damarys is a unique dancer, who captures the soul and spirit of Cuba in her dancing'; and that 'Damarys affects everybody with her vital energy, passion and happiness!' Damarys is a knowledgable passionate dancer, choreographer, teacher and researcher of the Cuban and Afro-Cuban culture dance forms and rhythms. These include Salsa, Son, Rumba, Yoruba, Bantu, Arara, Reggaeton among other genres. Damarys is highly acclaimed in UK as well as worldwide for her charisma and her infectious energy. She is renowned for her knowledge and passion for the Cuban and Afro-Cuban culture, dance forms, her femininity and powerful positive energy. She has a unique dancing style, choreography, artistic direction and teaching, which owes much to her broad background in dance. This includes classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, Reggaeton , traditional and popular Cuban styles, folk dances, as well as other Latin, modern and Afro-Cuban dances. She was the first female Cuban artist to provide structured Cuban dance rhythm courses in the UK. She was the first solo Cuban Artist to organise independent Cuban cultural events involving Cuban artists in the UK, hence our slogans “110% Cubano” - “110% Genuine Cuban!” Her passion for her culture and Cuban dance, especially traditional and Afro-Cuban dance, are her main motive for founding The Cuba School of Arts - The Home of Cuban Arts in the UK. |
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DESPINA BARDOSI Greece Despina (MSc in Forensic Psychology) is a fully trained teacher and supported by the Mindfulness Association UK, fully immersed in her own regular meditation practice, and receives regular supervision. She teaches mindfulness to everyone: from professionals at their workplace, performance artists, ex-offenders, and the general public adapting the practice to the individual’s needs and ability. Despina has been working in mental health for over 10 years and has been using Mindfulness and Self-Compassion techniques within her private sessions with individuals and witnesses the great impact it had on their lives, by achieving optimal health and high levels of well-being. |
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DAYAMI BARRIENTOS
Cuba Qualified Healer and Medium Originally from Cuba, but living in the UK for the past 30 years. Is a Holistic Healer, Reader and Teacher. As well as having a passion for crystals and their uses, Dayami is equally passionate about other spiritual practices like Meditation, Qi Gong, Healing, Vegetarism /Vegan food, etc..She is a qualified Healer and Medium and runs development circles. Her interest for the world of crystals and all of the above practices started 20 years ago. One day she bought a magazine that had an article talking about different crystals and their benefits. After that she started studying as much as she could about crystals and buying them for her own personal use or sometimes she used them in her healing sessions, depending if the person needs a specific crystal to align and balance a Chakra in their body, which is an energy centre in the body. Dayami says: " aim always to help others so they can help themselves by sharing her knowledge and experience about different practices and tools available out there that one can be use in our everyday life for our general well being, to keep and restore a balance between the mind, body and soul. After all we must remember we are spiritual beings living a human experience" |
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CECILIA AMADOR
Ecuador Cecilia is an Ecuadorian Entrepreneur that discovered the daily use of medicinal plants for skin care in her culture and used it in her lifestyle. For many years, Cecilia was unhappy with the creams offered by the beauty industry which were full of chemicals. In February 2019, Cecilia attended a Women Entrepreneurs event where she found her desire and passion. She studied natural cosmetology to create organic skin care products, after obtaining her qualification Cecilia launched SC beauty by nature as a business entrepreneur. Cecilia says : "We want to show people just how natural products can help. By trusting in the world that God created, we have been able to provide a skincare product which is incredibly natural and delivers results. That’s what motivates us. The results. We want to be able to come up with products that are using the ingredients in nature. Because it’s so important to us that everything we do is natural, you’ll never find anything artificial in our products. We don’t want to be like the rest of the beauty industry, because we have something unique to offer. " |
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IRIS DE BRITO Angola Iris De Brito is a professional dance artist since 1995. She has worked in professional theatre dance companies, TV and touring the Afro-Latin festival circuit. Highlights include producing El Barrio - a Salsa Musical, 2X UK Salsa Champion; One Dance UK trailblazer fellowships and producing a documentary, being creative artistic director and programmer of BATUKE! Festival in the UK and receiving Arts Council funding. Iris focus is on promoting African dance technique and the holistic nature of movement in dance. Iris currently works between the UK and Portugal establishing cultural links. |
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ANGELICA MARION
Jamaica Angelica Marion has always been inspired by films, so when she was around the age of 15/16 She came across an array of many dance film that sparked her interest in dance. One particular film caught her eye, “ You got severed” She watched that film about 100 time. Downloaded the song from the film and played it back again and again trying to pick up the choreography. She searched the internet for places that dancers would go so she could immerse her-self in the world of hip pop culture, in the hopes that she could become a great dancer and as luck would have it she did. " I made friends who are amazing dancers and by watching them I learnt so much ‘popping, top rocks, house and whacking. I watched Dirty dancing and was inspired to learn salsa which took me six months to master. After spending hours watching peoples feet I gain confidence I finally had the courage asked people to dance, it took a while for them to warm towards to me but I haven’t looked back since" Since then Angelica has done a couple of music videos : - Singing and dancing in Michael Jackson tribute play in Spain , The play one night in house of casa Blanca in Whales, A Featured dancer in Cuban furry, Currently training at AMTA studying musical theatre and teaching bachata. |
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TANIA MENDONCA
Benguela, Angola As most Angolans she has danced Kizomba with family and friends most of her life. However, in 2010 and then a resident in the United Kingdom she started to share her knowledge and teach Kizomba outside the PALOP community. As an Angolan, Kizomba is more than a dance, it is her culture. Founder of Kizomba Reading, co-founder of Kizomba4Life charity and HBT events, Tania always took on the responsibility of spreading her culture not only by teaching the dance but also redirecting the focus to the music and artists, for the music and lyrics are some of the most important components of the Kizomba movement. On her most recent project "About Kizomba", Tania shares the ins and outs of the history and its importance through the struggles of the Angolan people during the civil war and mass immigration of the PALOP communities to Portugal. Twice nominated for best Kizomba teacher by The UK Lucas Awards, Tania is an highly reputable Instructor that is sought after to teach Internationally at various Congresses and Festivals, while focusing in sharing her knowledge of Kizomba in its most original form. |
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SONNY VARELA
aka Miss Ginga Boo | UK, I was born & grew up in France but originally from Cape Verde (I am Palop) and have been living in London since 2000. Whilst growing up dance was a common theme running throughout my family and culture. Grew up dancing Passada, Funana, Batuku, Coladeira, Zouk, Kuduro, Mazurka, Coupe Decale and Ndombolo. In the UK danced Samba with Taste of Brazil, and African traditional and modern dance (Azonto & Afrobeat) with Yemaya Libota. Throughout my years of working in the dance sector, I have accumulated a lot of experience and accomplished a great deal as a dancer, promoter and innovator namely; Sonny was recently crown the Contribution of the year 2019 by "UK Kizomba Awards 2019" Teaching Kizomba since 2010 in 2015 coming 1st place as UK Kizomba Champions and in 2015 3rd place as International championship World Kizomba Champions. AfricaADancar Teaching / Performing Kizomba around the world and UK with a dance partner then later becoming a solo female teacher. Throughout the year (weekly in London) I have been dancing and teaching Kizomba and added Urban Kiz in the last 3 years (around UK too) 2016 Started my own event business company Ginga Boo UK with the aim of using our local talent as well as international teachers & DJs to support the dance growth in the UK as well providing fun parties with a festival feeling. In June 2019 2019 Hosted my first 'UK Open 2019' dance competition Kizomba & Urban Kiz creating opportunities for new talents wanting to expose their work and wishing to enter the dance scene sector I’m also the creator of the Ginga Boo Chain aimed at enhancing your body movement and give you a touch of “Je ne sais quoi “ My vision and ethos remains to be passionate about what I do, to teach, to promote, to be an innovator and to support the growth of Kizomba in the UK. I am passionate about Kizomba, I am passionate about my culture, myself but also have brought many top Kizomba international & UK artists to my events providing quality workshop & music therefore contributing to Kizomba growth in UK, and I still enjoy, appreciate, like, and promote other dances related to Kizomba umbrella. #FREEDOM #DANCE #ART |
What is Mindfulness ?
Mindfulness is a life skill which can help reconnect with ourselves and deepen our sense of well-being and fulfillment. It creates the conditions for a calm and present mind and helps cultivate self-acceptance and compassion. With mindfulness we learn how to be caring to ourselves, sensitive to our distress, tolerant of our feelings, understanding and non-judgmental.
Thousands of research studies have proven that mindfulness can build focus and awareness, improves memory and quality of sleep, thereby boosts the immune system and reduces the feeling of loneliness, stress and anxiety.
Thousands of research studies have proven that mindfulness can build focus and awareness, improves memory and quality of sleep, thereby boosts the immune system and reduces the feeling of loneliness, stress and anxiety.
what can you expect during your goddess sections
- Connection
- Good vibes
- Energy, technique, joy and excellence in dance and music
- Body isolation technique, musicality, history and stories
- Flavour, heat and corporal expression. GODDESS at it's best !
- Incorporating footwork and corporal expression that will enrich any other dance form that you might enjoy, this workshop will help you with your confidence, style and improvisation on the dance floor.
- Hours of Pure Goddess' connection and insightful tips , in suitable venue, mainly dance studios or comfort of your home (2021)
- Some classes accompanied by live music.
- Much more than the learning of different styles of dance steps
- TOP DANCE Teachers, Professional dancers and ESTEEMED choreographers
- Qualified Practitioners
- Judgmental Zone Free
- Great Value for money
TEACHERS /DANCE STYLES & WORKSHOPS
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Created and organised by Damarys Farres of DCubanSchool in collaboration with GODDESS' specialists
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Start your GODDESS dance and wellbeing experience with one of these workshops
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March 7th
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11:00 - 13:00
Crystals for Wellbeing
With Dayami BarrientosConnect with yourself! Experience the healing properties of Crystals!
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Introduction to Crystals properties, benefits and Chakras
During this workshop we will talk about:
- What are crystals and where can they be found?
- How to cleanse crystals before use and after using them?
- How to use crystals? Crystals and the Chakras.
- What are the Chakras?
- Tips on how to integrate and combine the healing benefits of crystals and chakras energies in your everyday life routine.
What to have prepared: Nothing
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13:00 - 15:00
D'female Orishas journey
With Damarys FarresA talk through Dance, Connecting, Channeling & Empowering with your inner goddess-NESS !!!
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- Stretching/Breathing/Talk
- Dance (A mix of traditional & contemporary Afro-Cuban technique)
- who is Oshun /
- Yemaya/ Oya/ Oshanla/Oba/ Yewa, etc ..What they mean and symbolised ?
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15:00 - 17:00
ON2 & Afro-Latin House Heels with
With Andrea StewartMaster the heels, combine and accept your sensuality and strengths.
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- ON2 Movement and Style
- Master ON2 Styling, musicality and strengths.
- Afro Latin House Heels
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17:00 - 18:00
Tea & Reflection
Time Stretching,Feedback/Discussion, summary and connection with the inner Goddess
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March 21st
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11:00 - 13:00
Beauty by Nature
With Cecilia Amador and SandraConnect with your Inner & Outer Beauty through the Power of Nature!
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Introduction to Beauty by Nature.
During this workshop we will talk you through :
- Step by Step Options of 4 types of masks, with ingredients that we all have at home and that are of great benefit to the skin.
- Importance of going back to nature and using natural products.
- In nature we find health, well-being, and inner peace.
- by balancing and valuing the energies and divine creation of Nature.
Tips on how to integrate and combine the benefit of skin health by using natural products and apply them into your daily life routine
What to have prepared: Recipientes de vidrio con tapa para guardar las mascarillas.
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13:00 - 15:00
African Grounding Movement and Spirit
With Iris De BritoStep with energy, learn to truly connect to the ground, to sing and let go and to enjoy the body you move in.
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The spirit of African movement! A journey of understanding how African movement relates to your energy centres and to Earth. African dances are designed to pay homage to the ground we step on.
What to have prepared: Have a lovely massage oil with you and a mat to relax at the end of the workshop
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15:00 - 17:00
Kizomba/Ginga
With Sonny ValeraGinga - connecting your femininity while finding your Ginga Syle through Kizomba.
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17:00-18:00
Tea and Reflection
Time Stretching, Feedback/Discussion, summary and connection with the inner Goddess.
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March 28th
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11:00 - 13:00
Mindfulness
With Despina BardosiConnect with yourself! Experience Inner Peace and Kindness!
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Introduction to Mindfulness. What is mindfulness?
During this 2hour workshop of 'Showing Compassion and Kindness to Myself’ you will learn practical techniques and ideas about how you can be there for yourself, no matter where and what!
We will use a mix of methods:
- brief meditation exercises
- mindful drinking practice
- body awareness and kindness through movement
- and a little bit of writing
Tips on how to integrate and combine the benefits of Mindfulness in your everyday life routine.
What to have prepared: pen and paper, a hot drink (or a cold one if you prefer) and a comfortable seat.
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13:00 - 15:00
Bachata and Reggaeton Commercial
With Angelina MarionConnect and Master your femininity and sensuality through Bachata & fluid movements. Connect with your inner self through dance movement and earthiness
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15:00 - 17:00
Kizomba/Semba
With Tania MendoncaConnect, revive, keep earthy while learning the fundamentals of Kizomba
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learn how style Kizomba foundations and other steps such as lady Saida, half and open Saídas, solos and footwork, to embellish their dancing and interact in more active and fun way with your partners
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17:00 - 18:00
Tea & Reflection
Time Stretching,Feedback/Discussion, summary and connection with the inner Goddess
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No dance partner neededCome on your own or join us with a group of friends.
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All Goddess welcome |
Flexible payment optionsWhether you want to join us for a single class, a few workshops or the whole
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Raffle products. You might be one of our winners !
Just make a donation.
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Direct Transfer info belowWe operate a ticket-free scheme. After payment please send us an email : [email protected] or WhatsApp message +44 7788 110421 with your name and day or workshop details so we can add you to our register and send you link needed to join us. Please make transfer to: Name: Cuban School of Arts Branch: HSBC Sort code: 40-02-17 Account: # 21570412 REFERENCE – GODDESS (plus your name and workshop) *Payment are not refundable neither transferable. **There are limited spaces available on this GODDESS Experience. |
GODDESS Price guidance from previous 1 Dayer event INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP £15 £25 section EARLY BIRD ALL WORKSHOP OFFER £69 x ALL WORKSHOPS till Feb £79 x ALL WORKSHOPS from March £89 x ALL WORKSHOPS from 7th April Note: Please remember this is just a price guidance, this 2021 as we running event ONLiNe , and due to hardship of this time, we are taking a DONATION base route from as little as £5 for single workshops |
Interested in helping?
We need all the help and skills you can offer us, from promotional tips, workshops ideas to practitioners that would like to host a workshop or donate some of their products.
If you are interested in sharing your work at this or future event please contact us ASAP.
Also looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out in various roles!
If you are interested in sharing your work at this or future event please contact us ASAP.
Also looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out in various roles!
Time & Location
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March Sunday 7th March, 11:00 - 18:00 Sunday 21st March, 11:00 - 18:00 Sunday 28th March, 11:00 - 18:00 |
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