july, 2025
Event Details
Circle dance session with Ana Borges Da Costa
10.30am-12.30pm, Sunday, 20th July, 2025
Join Ana at the Monastery for a joyful session of Circle Dance in a specially extended 2-hour session. She will lead you in a short series of simple dances which draw upon a very rich international repertoire. Ana will teach you all the steps, so no prior knowledge is needed.
This sacred form of community dance is an enlivening, heart-centred experience. Come and join our circle, all welcome!
About Ana Borges da Costa
Ana has had a passion for this sacred dance ever since she was first introduced to it in 1992 in Italy. She has been teaching circle dance since 1995, both in Brazil, where she is from, and here in the United Kingdom. Ana is an occupational therapist and a lecturer in occupational therapy. She holds a PhD degree (University of Bolton) for which she investigated circle dance as a medium to promote well-being.
Ana and John Hofton, who provides live musical accompaniment, have been running Sacred Dance, Sacred Sound retreats at Trigonos, N. Wales for the past fifteen years and have been regular contributors to events at the Monastery, Manchester for many years.
Do I need any special clothes or equipment?
No, just wear loose, comfortable clothes that are comfortable to move around in.
How much does it cost?
Advance booking is essential.
General entry: £15 (+ booking fee)
*We do have a small number of subsidised places available for those experiencing financial hardship. If you’d like to apply for a subsidised place, please send your request to [email protected]
Directions to the Monastery here.