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This SPECIAL LIVE MUSIC EVENT is presented by Heart Beats Conscious Dance and Eastern Sun Sangha, as part of the Eastern Sun Winter Retreat.
MANTRA MOJO DANCE PARTY, is happening on Friday, February 27, at the Wesley United Church Hall on Patrick Street. In addition to the regular 8-10pm dance party there will be an earlier session from 7-8pm.
7-8pm - Eastern Sun Winter Retreat Orientation and Dance Warm-up
8-10pm - Heart Beats Mantra Mojo Dance Party: Live Music Jam with DJ's and musical guests, including members of Eastern Sun Sangha and violinist, Gina Burgess!
A mashup of dance beats and traditional Buddhist mantras in different languages mixed by Heart Beats Resident Dj's, PRESSHA (Morgan Cipryk) and J.E.T. (James Tobin), for an interactive dance journey! Sing along and participate in the live music jam with Djembes, tambourines and other hand percussion instruments provided on site, or bring your own! Join in the festival atmosphere with whatever you are into like juggling, hoops, and poi. We will have a few glow sticks on hand and dress up is always welcome!
As always the dance admission is Pay What You Can and this is a special event with additional performers so your support is needed to pay honorariums.
You may wish to register for the Eastern Sun Sangha Winter Retreat, taking place the following day on Saturday, February 28, 8am-5:30pm.
Please see details below and link for the full retreat weekend schedule.
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Support the Heart Beats Conscious Dance series by purchasing your ticket in advance or with a monthly membership.
Pay What You Can: $10-$15 suggested for event tickets; $25 for monthly membership
Heart Beats hosts a conscious dance event every second Friday, 8-10pm at Wesley United Church Hall, 101 Patrick Street, St. John's, NL. See our Facebook Group for more information.
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Eastern Sun Sangha Winter Retreat
The retreat is based in the Buddhist Rinzai Zen tradition of zazen, silent meditation, and incorporates practice elements from other Buddhist traditions.
Itinerary:
Friday, Feb 27, 7-8pm
Winter Retreat Orientation and Dance Warm-up (Optional for Retreat Participants and open to Heart Beats dancers)
This is an open orientation to the Winter Retreat weekend and a dance warm-up. We will receive an introduction to the practices happening at the retreat the following day, including a review of basic meditation seating options and postures, a selection of chants for practice at the retreat, as well as proper forms for hand mudras and bows. The session concludes with a short full body stretch to warm-up for the dance starting at 8pm.
Friday, Feb 27, 8-10pm
Mantra Mojo Dance Party
Mantra Mojo Dance Party - Live Music Jam with DJ's and musical guests, including members of Eastern Sun Sangha and violinist, Gina Burgess.
A mashup of dance beats and traditional Buddhist mantras in different languages mixed by Heart Beats Resident Dj's, PRESSHA (Morgan Cipryk) and J.E.T. (James Tobin), for an interactive dance journey! Sing along and participate in the live music jam with Djembes, tambourines and other hand percussion instruments provided on site, or bring your own! Join in the festival atmosphere with whatever you are into like juggling, hoops, and poi. We will have a few glow sticks and dress up is always welcome!
Saturday, Feb 28, 8am-5:30pm
Eastern Sun Sangha Winter Retreat - Full Day Silent Zazen Meditation Practice
Sitting and walking meditation, with chanting and guided practice instruction. The day is mainly spent in silence, including during breaks. Lunch with coffee/tea is provided.
Sunday, Mar 1, 6-8pm
Sangha Training and Zendo Cleaning
Advanced Training for Official Roles, Jiki and Shoji. Group service cleaning of zabutons, gomdens, and zafus (meditation mats and cushions).
Date & Time
Fri, Feb 27, 2026 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Venue Details
Fellowship Hall @ Wesley United Church
101 Patrick StreetSt. John's, Newfoundland A1E 0A5
