Welcome to SunFire Dance
Move Freely. Connect Deeply. Dance Ecstatically.
SunFire Dance offers a space of conscious dance, connection, collaboration, freedom and creativity. SunFire Dance invites you to dance as gently or as wildly as you wish at our special conscious dance events.
Conscious Dance is an embodied practice of movement and free flowing dance that integrates emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. We embark on a movement journey allowing moments of gentle flow, natural rhythm, release, elation, stillness and reflection. When we move, we can quiet the mind and innately embody the rhythm of the music, freeing our selves and opening us to new perspectives. There are no steps to follow, just your own feet and your own heartbeat. There will be moments of guided meditation and others where you can deep dive into the music.
SunFire Dance creates spaces that offer heartfelt and wonderous dance sessions both indoors and in nature. Dorset is a picturesque part of England and blessed with beautiful beaches, nurturing forests, glorious rivers, fields and clifftops – all of which are places for sacred and ecstatic connections to our Earth home.
Dance the change you choose to be - within yourself, your community and our world!
Offerings
Hello Dancers,
I have finally found a new venue for our Wednesday Ecstatic Dance sessions in Pokesdown.
So we are dancing again next Wednesday night. If you fancy a midweek twirl around the dancefloor to blow away the storms and welcome the lighter nights, please join us for some fun and frivolity in Bournemouth! 🌊
🗓 Wednesday, 18 February 2026|
⏰ 18:55–21:00
📍 Community Hall, St James' Church, Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH7 6DW
🎫 £15 | Plus concession and abundance rates available
👧 Children free| Teens by donation
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982791657222?aff=oddtdtcreator
There is free parking on St James' School playground or on neighbouring streets.
Looking forward to dancing again.
Much love
Jude-z & The SunShine Crew
www.sunfiredance.com
Celtic Conscious Dance
We dance to honour our heritage and are scheduling Celtic Calendar events throughout the year. We are very excited to be hosting 7 out of the 8 sabbats at The Retreat in the New Forest where we have the opportunity of dancing indoors in the Centre Studio and outdoors on the lawn, in the woods, by the lake and around the fire by the walked garden. Litha (Summer Solstice) will be at Branksome Chine Beach.
Imbolc (Start of Spring) - Saturday, 1 Febrary 2025, The Retreat in the New Forest, 7pm to 10pm
Ostara (Spring Equinox) - Friday, 21 March 2025, The Retreat in the New Forest, 7pm to 10pm
Beltane (Gaelic May Day, Festival Beginning of Summer) - Friday, 2 May 2025, The Retreat in the New Forest, 7pm to 10pm
Litha (Summer Solstice) - Saturday, 21 June 2025, Branksome Chine Beach 8am to 10am
Lughnasadh (Harvest Festival/First harvest of grain)
Mabon (Autumn Equinox/Second harvest of fruit and vegetables) - Saturday, 20 September 2025, The Retreat in the New Forest, 7pm to 10pm
Samhain (Beginning of Winter/Halloween) - Saturday, 1 November 2025, The Retreat in the New Forest, 7pm to 10pm
Yule (Winter Solstice) - Sunday, 21 December 2025, Branksome Chine Beach, 7:45pm to 9:45pm
Ecstatic Dance Wimborne
Join us at Ecstatic Dance Wimborne at The Barn Theatre, Gaunts House in Wimborne, Dorset for a night of Art in Dance with Judy Lancaster (SunFireDance) and Ruth McEwen (Chakra Dance).
○ Ecstatic Dance ○ Fire Gathering
Many have gathered at Gaunts House in community at their festivals and retreats. We are so excited to be holding our Ecstatic Dance in such a magical and glorious setting, surrounded by natural beauty. We dance in the Barn Theatre with the benefit of a sprung floor, 200 capacity theatre and fire after our dance.
○ Opening circle
○ Art and dance sessions
○ Ecstatic Dance
○ Sprung floor
○ Ecstatic Art Creative Corner
○ Interactive Sound Circle
○ Gather around the fire
Socialise around the fire after our dance - musical instruments and sing-a-longs welcome or simply enjoy a chat by the fire.
We dance our creativity from 18:00 and socialise around the fire until 22:00.
All are welcome. Children free to attend.
Pay by donation options available.
This is a sober event.
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2026 with SunFireDance & Ecstatic Dance Bournemouth.
A heartfelt invitation to dance in the New Year 2026. Festivities begin at 7:45pm. We will dance in the new year, have a sound circle and gentle ceremony. We will also be offering a Ceremonial Cacao .
This is a sober event.
Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1966511673352?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please bring food and refreshments to share. We will serve cacao, sober shots, hot chocolate, tea and coffee.
Venue: AK Dance Studio, 16 Alder Hills, Poole, Dorset BH12 4AR
Date: Tuesday, 31 December 2025
Time: 19:45 to 00:30
Prebook on Eventbrite
+ Eventbrite fee
Ticket price includes ceremonial cacao (served to over 18s only).
Delicious vegan food on sale
Cup of ceremonial cacao
Ecstatic Dance
Release ritual
Wishing tree
#2026 #newyearseve #ecstaticdance #consciousdance #sunfiredance #ecstaticdancebournemouth #newyears
Gift a conscious dance to a friend!
Share the joy of free-flow movement and conscious dance by buying a SunFire Dance Gift Voucher for someone special and share in an immersive gift of freedom, self-expression, and celebration. SunFire Dance endeavours to create safe spaces for all, and all our dances are sober events to ensure that everyone can have a joyous and heartfelt experience.
You can choose the value that you would like to gift to that someone special, or you may purchase a ticket to one of our events.
Agreements
Safe space
We endeavour to create a safe space for you to express yourself freely. We remain respectful of ourselves and others. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Communicate through the body on the dance floor
The dancefloor remains a conversation free zone. We encourage non-verbal communication through gesture and flow, sounds and singing. You are welcome to chat in the adjacent lounge area.
We dance barefoot
Dancing barefoot allows us to connect with the Earth, move freely, allow us to remain grounded and connected. If it is chilly, you can wear non-slip warm socks. Some folks also like to wear dance shoes.
Free-form movement
The music encourages you to move spontaneously in a varied and unique way. There are no steps to follow. You may dance as wildly or mildly as you wish.
Device free zone
Our dancefloor is a device free zone. Ensure all devices are on silent and safely stored away. If you need to take a call, please do so outside.
Consent
Obtain consent from other dancers before dancing with or making physical contact. We use the namaste gesture (hands together in a prayer) when thanking someone after dancing. If you wish to dance solo, we indicate this by placing our hands on our heart. We encourage playfulness, joy and dancing with others safely on our dancefloor.
Sobriety
Arrive and remain sober throughout the event. Please refrain from consuming alcohol before and during the event so that you can enhance your experience and this allows you to engage in the process in safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
“I felt quite self-conscious in the beginning, but as soon as I started moving and lost myself in the music, I really let go! It was amazing dancing on the beach in the moonlight. Thank you for last night, felt so welcome and had such a bliss evening"
Ella - Full Moon Gathering
Testimonials
"Thank you so much for this morning. It was truly lovely and very emotional. It was a journey for sure of which I've taken things away to process, heal and embrace, so thank you.."
Belle (Ho'oponopono)
"This is just what I needed. Thank you for creating a safe space."
Claire (Ho'oponopono)
"Thank you for holding space for all us lovely souls last night. Really enjoyed the connections and dancing. Beautiful. Thank you for an amazing event."
Rich (Samhain/Day of the Dead Conscious Dance)
About us
SunFire Dance is a conscious dance community based in Poole, United Kingdom, dedicated to spreading the transformative power of dance. Our mission is to offer a space where individuals can immerse themselves in movement, connect with their inner selves, and experience shifts through dance. There are no steps to follow. This is a free-flowing movement modality. Founded by passionate dancers who believe in the power of conscious movement, SunFire Dance provides classes and events that cater to all. We celebrate creativity, welcoming anyone who wishes to embark on their own dance journey with us. Our approach is holistic, focusing on the mind-body-spirit connection and fostering an environment where everyone can dance to their own heartbeat. You may dance as mildly or wildly as you wish.
Contact us
Reach out to SunFire Dance for sessions, coaching, workshops or event enquiries in Wimborne.
If you would like to join our SunFire Announcement group on WhatsApp, please follow the link https://chat.whatsapp.com/B7hnUlPljX6ISf3hlyMmeb