Drop-In Virtual Monthly

Women’s 7Directions Dance Ceremony

Come move with us!

What?

Join us on a drop-in basis for a monthly Women’s 7Direction Dance Ceremony, through the end of 2026. You can learn more about 7Directions here. Anyone who was assigned female at birth is welcome.

Why?

We want more 7Directions in our lives and we know lots of women who would benefit from it but aren’t available for in-person dances. Also, we’ve learned that when we show up for 7Directions, it shows up for us.

Who?

Miki Johnson and Velma Gentzsch are certified 7Directions facilitators and good friends who met 15 years ago in a monthly women’s dance ceremony in the Bay Area. We run our own multi-faceted businesses and collaborate on Martyr-Free Mothering.

Where?

On Zoom. And if you’re having a negative reaction to anything (especially ceremony) on a screen, hear us out. We’ve seen first-hand in the years since COVID (when 7Directions first went online) how powerful this ceremony can be online—energy is not bound by time or space, after all. And once we do a quick check-in at the beginning of the ceremony, the rest of the time you’ll be dancing (or resting), with no expectation to interact with the screen. We know that carving out the space and time to nourish yourself in the midst of your home life can feel challenging. And we’ve also noticed how this exact requirement creates an important opportunity to practice the both/and of negotiating relationships so that everyone gets their needs met.

When?

Generally Sundays 12–2 Eastern. July is an hour earlier. Dates, details, and registration links are below.

Cost?

We are offering these dances as a practice in the Gift Economy. We ask that you pay in accordance with your own economic reality and the value you feel the dance ceremony provides to your life. Any amount, including not paying, is truly welcome. And, since we know people often appreciate some guidance, we spend between 7 and 10 hours prepping and holding each ceremony, and in the past we’ve charged $50–$75 for virtual dances. If you’d like to contribute something, you can Venmo @MikiJ.

The Details

Dates & Times (Sundays)

*Please register by the Friday before each dance

Timing: Dances are scheduled for 2 hours, but we recommend giving yourself a 15-minute buffer at the end in case we go long and/or to have a breather between the ceremony and whatever you have next.

Room setup: You’ll want a private space with room to move around at least a bit (and lie down, ideally). Have a candle available (any color but red) and know where east is in your room.

What to wear: Comfortable clothing you can move in, ideally with layers. A water bottle and journal are also recommended.

Sound: Ideally, hook up a good speaker to your computer (by bluetooth or cord). Second-best is bluetooth headphones. Computer speakers are last resort as they are rarely loud enough.