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Odai Affotey | African Drumming

Born in Ghana, Odai has spent more than 30 years sharing the traditions of West African drumming, dance and culture around the world. A gifted performer, teacher and cultural ambassador, he is known for his infectious energy, powerful rhythms and engaging workshops.

Join Odai at Dance in the Wild and experience the joy, connection and spirit of African music and movement. 🌿✨

Morning Yoga with Lucy Lawes

More guide than teacher, Lucy weaves experiences of breath, movement, and mindful play that invite people home to themselves. Drawing on Yoga, Zenthai Shiatsu, Ayurveda, Taoism, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, their offerings cultivate presence, curiosity, embodied awareness, and deep connection.
With a love of nature, community, and the wisdom of the body, they create spaces where people can slow down, move with intention, and remember their belonging—to themselves, to each other, and to the living world.

Jo Woods | Festival Producer & Open Floor Teacher

Jo Woods is the founder and festival producer of Dance in the Wild and an Open Floor Movement teacher. She is passionate about creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves, each other and nature. Through movement, music and meaningful experiences, Jo brings people together to celebrate joy, belonging, wellbeing and authentic connection.

David Juriansz | 5Rhythms We welcome David back to Dance In The Wild!

David took a winding path – juggling jobs as an editor, health professional, project manager, songwriter, community musician, performer and facilitator and when he became a father, he supported Meredith’s path as a 5Rhythms teacher.

In 2011, the call to teach came and he was part of the last training group to work with Gabrielle Roth, a decade after Meredith.

Since that time he has transformed the weekly class Meredith started into the ‘Tsunami Wave’ – a deep catalytic journey at times hosting over 150 dancers. His humour, storytelling, and passion for the embodiment of the 5Rhythms, engages both newcomers and long-term dancers.

Aladdin Jones & Jo Woods | Dharma Dance

Discover the meeting place of stillness and movement in this unique collaboration with Jo Woods and Aladdin Jones. Dharma Dance weaves together Zen mindfulness, guided sitting and walking meditation, and the liberating practice of Open Floor dance, creating a deeply embodied journey of presence, awareness and authentic expression.

Drawing on decades of experience in movement, mindfulness and somatic practice, Jo and Aladdin invite you to slow down, listen deeply and awaken to the wisdom of both body and mind. No previous dance or meditation experience is needed

Stacie Piper | Welcome to Country

Stacie Piper is a Wurundjeri and Dja Dja Wurrung woman, artist, curator and cultural consultant based in Melbourne. Passionate about sharing and celebrating Indigenous art and culture, her work honours the richness of Aboriginal culture and fosters a deeper understanding of its enduring significance.

Stacie will open the festival with her Friday night Welcome to Country