Shamanic Journeys in Movement – Trance Dance
With Leo Rutherford and c/o facilitators Paul, Ruth & James
All LIVE Music
A Weekend Course. 2026 weekend dates:
February 6-8th | March 20th-22nd | April 24th-26th | May 29th-31st | June 26th-28th
At Laughton Lodge, Lewes, Sussex
February Imbolc Dance Weekend
~ Friday 6th – Sunday 8th February, 2026 ~
With Leo Rutherford, Ruth, Paul & James
The invitation of Imbolc on the Celtic wheel is to connect to the heart fire, to allow the early kindling of growth. Movement is once more taking place beneath the soil, we are reaching up, there is a quickening. In the dance we have an opportunity to connect to our thoughts, feelings and actions, to radiate the warmth of the strengthening sun and begin the process of manifestation of our dream seeds for the coming year.
We invite you to this moment on the Wheel of the year through movement and improvised music. Without movement there is no life. Beginning by meeting in words and movement on Friday evening, we build community and trust, opening deeper into the enquiry of what may help us to shift and grow.
ALL details below remain the same for this special February course.
“The weekend was deeply healing and profoundly transformational. The space was held with such care and integrity that I felt safe to fully express every part of myself, free from fear or judgement. The music carried me on an extraordinary inner journey – at times wild and primal – and I was in awe of the each beat of the drum moved through me. I left feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to myself and Spirit. I cannot wait to return for more dancing, dreaming, and discovery.”
Olly
This is a potent time for setting intentions for the year ahead and confirming our prayers in ceremony.
The practising of spontaneous movement within a field of live sound and rhythm is what is offered as Alchemy in Movement. For as in alchemy of old where substances were transmuted from one state to another, we step into the vessel of sound and movement and are profoundly changed by that process.
“I danced my story, with my body, my voice, my words and spirit, and the music had an energy and power that took me further than I believed possible.”
PB
Trance Dance
– a magical catalyst for patterns to shift –
emergence to happen
BOOK NOW
£185 supported, £225 standard, £250 gifting (we offer assisted places where possible).
Booking Deposit of £60 – pay now: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/hummingruth/60.
Email: alchemyinmovement8@gmail.com.
Or BACS Ruth Humming Ford – 04 03 33, 54767128 (Ref: Alc+date).
Where
Shawfield Complex, Laughton Lodge, Common Lane, Laughton, Nr. Lewes. BN8 6BY
When
2026 dates –
- February 6th – 8th
- March 20th – 22nd
- April 24th – 26th
- May 29th – 31st
- June 26th – 28th
Each weekend runs Friday 7pm – 9pm, Saturday 10am – 6pm & Sunday 10am – 5pm.
Note: OK to miss Friday if you can’t get here.
Accommodation
Some accommodation, £15 – £30 per night (must be pre-booked and paid in advance).
Non-refundable unless we can fill the rooms as we are charged regardless once we have reserved them.
There are also some available in the community flats.
Campervans are welcome in the carpark. Also local B&B & AirB&B options.
Do
Bring small food share for lunches. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
If you can, bring a cushion and/or blanket.
Contact
Ruth Humming Ford, email: alchemyinmovement8@gmail.com.
Tel: 07961 504243
Further details
Leo Rutherford, email: leo@eagleswing.co.uk.
Tel: 07714 333989
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