Dancers at our Devon gathering: two women dancing closely together, one in a red lace dress and one blindfolded in purple, as other pairs dance around them

Tantric Dance Devon

Move beyond the mind. Into the body. Into connection.

An invitation to explore movement, trust and connection through Tantric Dance. Discover a different way of meeting yourself and others, with curiosity, presence and freedom.

Returning to Devon after our first gathering in 2025.

What happens when you stop trying to get it right and start listening to your body?

Tantric Dance invites you to explore the art of leading and following through music, movement and connection. A space to play, discover, trust and experience yourself in a different way.

Less thinking. More feeling. No choreography, no performance — just curiosity.

This is what it looks like when we dance.

These are moments from our previous Tantric Dance gathering in Devon. Real people, real movement, and the space to explore connection in a different way.

A wide view of the dance floor: participants walking and moving freely around a centrepiece of roses, a woman in a long red dress at its heart
Two women dancing in a close embrace in the foreground, one blindfolded, while the group moves behind them
Pairs moving and connecting across the room, some leading and some following with blindfolds
In a guided partner exercise, one participant gently supports another dancing with eyes closed

The heart of the practice

Lead. Follow. Choose.

At its centre, Tantric Dance is a playful experiment in leading and following. Through guided exercises you notice how you give direction, how you receive it, and what you genuinely want — moment by moment. Some things you might explore:

01

Leading with your whole body

You lead your partner, who dances with eyes closed, creating and initiating the movement. You may hold, embrace, turn and sway them, with full-body contact, guided by care and presence.

02

Surrendering into the flow

With eyes closed you let go of control and allow yourself to be fully guided, feeling rather than thinking.

03

Saying no, and being thanked for it

You practise offering a clear 'not that, thank you' — and hearing one without it meaning anything about you.

04

Choosing again when the dance ends

Each dance runs about three tracks, with one person leading throughout. When it finishes you're invited — never required — to change partner, change role, or stay as you are. Couples are welcome to stay together for the whole evening; people who come alone are invited to dance with several people. Most people find one role feels far more familiar. That's where it gets interesting.

Every dance is an invitation. You always set your own boundaries and can say no or step out at any time.

A woman smiling broadly while wearing a blindfold, hands resting at her heart, with other blindfolded participants behind her

The blindfold

What happens when we close our eyes?

With a blindfold, the experience can shift from how we look to how we feel. We are invited to notice our bodies, our movement, our boundaries and our connection with ourselves and others.

When you receive, you dance with eyes closed. Without sight you tune into your body, senses and breath, and experience being touched and guided in a completely new way. The facilitators stay present in the room throughout. You can keep your eyes open, lift the blindfold, or pause at any moment.

A group of participants exploring sound and movement with blindfolds, guided by the facilitators

The heart of the practice

The magic of polarities.

We explore the polarities of masculine and feminine, control and surrender, guidance and flow, giving and receiving energy in a safe and conscious way. Whatever your gender, you explore both sides — and the energy that moves between them.

Masculine — Feminine

Control — Surrender

Guidance — Flow

Transform your daily life.

Deep connection

With yourself and with others, beyond words.

Trust in life

Learning to let go and be held — and to hold.

Rediscover playfulness

Curiosity and laughter instead of getting it right.

Body awareness

Sensing from the inside, not only thinking.

Emotional resilience

Staying present with whatever arises.

Strengthen boundaries

Knowing your yes and your no, and voicing them.

Everyone seated together on the floor in a large circle, listening and sharing

A space to explore. At your own pace.

Whether you're new to Tantric Dance or returning to deepen your practice, you are welcome to arrive as you are. Our Tantric Dance Celebrations are designed to support curiosity, awareness and authentic connection.

  • Consent first

    We explain each exercise before it begins, so you can choose freely.

  • Your boundaries

    You decide your level of contact, and can change it at any time.

  • Your choice

    You can sit out any exercise or step out of the room — no explanation needed.

  • Guided throughout

    The facilitators hold the space and are there to talk with you.

Devon, 2025

A glimpse into our last gathering.

A dancer in a red dress with both arms raised in joy as the group moves around herA blindfolded participant with hands joined high above his headA smiling participant raising one arm high as she dancesOne participant gently supporting another dancing with eyes closedTwo women in a quiet face-to-face moment of connection

Words from our first Tantric Dance gathering in Devon

Don't just take our word for it.

★★★★★

“the most fun I've had in ages”

“This event was the most fun I’ve had in ages! Safely held, beautifully demonstrated, great music, lovely people!”

— John Cummings

★★★★★

“held with such care and presence”

“Angeline and her team created a truly beautiful evening of connection, embodiment, and dance. The venue was absolutely stunning, and the space was held with such care and presence.”

— Lee

★★★★★

“grounded AND really blissed out”

“Really enjoyed the dance on Saturday eve - the space was so beautifully held by Angeline & Elfriede. I especially loved the chakra dance / meditation which left me grounded AND really blissed out!”

— Marian

★★★★★

“extremely well held”

“I felt extremely well held, nutured and energised by the whole experience.”

— Steve S.

★★★★★

“the invitation to be playful”

“Such a well facilitated fun evening of dancing. I enjoyed the invitation to be playful and explore energetic polarity with different partners.”

— Anonymous

★★★★★

“Soooo good, want more”

“Soooo good, want more”

— Lucy

“melt into the magic of a ‘date night’”

“Loved the dance! Was a beautiful and fun way to connect with my beloved husband and spend some intimate quality time together. I felt deeply connected to myself and my partner after the dance.

“I particularly appreciated the permission to choose whether we changed partners in the dances because for us it was so valuable to just be together, without all our other usual roles and responsibilities and just melt into the magic of a ‘date night’ guiding each other across the dance floor and holding each other close.”

— Elise

Reviews from participants of the Tantric Dance – Opening Celebration Event, Devon, 2025. Shown unedited.

Your first Tantric Dance

Curious? That's enough.

Most people arrive a little nervous. That's completely normal — and every step of the evening is guided.

  • Come alone

    Most people do. You're invited to change partners.

  • No experience

    Every step is guided.

  • You set your boundaries

    Touch is part of the dance, and your no is always respected.

  • Step out any time

    No explanation needed.

Events

Come dance with us in Devon.

Coming soon

Our next Tantric Dance Celebration is taking shape.

After our Opening Celebration in 2025, we're preparing the next Tantric Dance Celebration in Devon. Join the early invitation list to hear when the next date and booking details are announced.

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Dartmoor tor at golden hour with mist in the valleys

Why Devon?

Something beautiful has begun in Devon.

From the creative spirit of Totnes and the energy of Exeter to the wild quiet of Dartmoor, the South West has long been home to people looking for more connected ways of living. It's where our first gathering took place in 2025 — and where the next one is coming.

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Questions

Good to know.

What is Tantric Dance?+

A guided movement practice that uses music, simple partner exercises and presence to explore leading and following, giving and receiving, boundaries and surrender. There are no steps to learn.

Do I need experience?+

None at all. Every session is guided from the beginning, and experienced movers are just as welcome.

Can I come alone?+

Yes — most people do. You're invited to change partner after each dance, so you'll never be left without someone to dance with.

Is Tantric Dance sexual?+

No. Tantric Dance is not a sexual practice. It can be intimate and sensual, and that intimacy is held consciously, with clear boundaries and respect.

Is there physical contact?+

Yes. Tantric Dance is a close, full-body partner dance and touch is a natural part of it. You are always in charge of your boundaries. You can say no, adjust the contact, or step out at any point, and every no is respected.

Your body knows the way.

You don't need to know the steps. You only need to be curious. Join us in Devon.