We offer an exceptional selection of dance workshops with something for everyone. The Dance Workshops on offer this year include The Can Can(bring a big skirt!) Lindy Hop and Jive, Belly Dancing, Tribal Belly Dance, Samba, Flamenco, Charleston, Hula Dancing (Polynesian), Bollywood, Burlesque, Zumba, Trance Dance, Pole Dancing and much, much, more.
At Barefoot Festival we love Yoga! We offer a range of Yoga Styles over the week end including Hatha Yoga, Kundalini and even our very popular Laughter Yoga! We have an early morning Sadhana planned in one our Tipis and also Reiki Share sessions, Pranayama Guidance, Meditation and Vinyasa Workshops. We also have a Chakra Dance Workshop, using dance for healing and a Sound Healing Workshops, Spell Making and more. All these will take place in a specially dedicated Peace Tent. Please bring a yoga mat/throw or towel.
We will be running a host of art workshops. We have a space especially designed for you to nurture your creative side with crafty cocktails of fun!! Last year we made poi, dream catchers, fairy wings and ran a variety of mini costume & accessory making workshop and the incredibly yummy CUPCAKE decorating workshop (and yes, you get to eat them after!!) We have art contribution projects running throughout the week end in collaboration with the local youth group and our resident local artist will be welcoming your help with a fantastic willow sculpture. We also have a live graffiti demo. Come get messy and get the creative juices flowing!
Older children are more than welcome to join in most or the workshops mentioned above , although it’s over 18 for the Burlesque. It is advisable to check with the teacher beforehand.
As well as all the arty crafty stuff going off , we will also be wearing the little tinkers out with yoga bugs, story telling, dance classes and movement workshops. All teachers are professional, CRB checked and insured. We are also hoping to host some fantastic children’s entertainers this year to mesmerize and enchant!! The wee ones should sleep well indeed!
The week end wouldn’t be complete or balanced without our Martial Art workshops. Always a huge feature at Barefoot Festival is Capoeira , a mesmerizing Brazillian Martial Art form. These workshops and spectacular demonstrations are lead by the local “Grupo Sensala”. We also have Tai Chi and Wuji Classes and more to be confirmed.
The Circus theme features big this year! We have hired a fantastic Big Top, complete with Starry night sky!! We have Poi Spinning workshops, Hoola Hoop workshops and a Trapeze and Aerial Silks class – whether you are a performer or just want to have a go at something different !! In most instance we supply props but please bring yours with you if you have them.
We have planned carefully to ensure capacity in the marquees meets demand however, the workshops are on a first come first served basis and some classes may have number restrictions for safety reasons. It is advisable to arrive early to your workshop to avoid disappointment. All our teachers are professional, carefully selected and fully insured. A full schedule will be available on the website nearer the time and programs will be available to purchase on the gate when you arrive. Before entering one of the workshops at Barefoot Festival, it is taken that you are fit and in good health. Please check with a health care professional beforehand attending. All workshops are subject to change.