CONJURE MOTION FORMAT
“ancient spiritual science meets modern global house music”

Do you want to move your body with more intention and flow with natural cycles and seasons? Do you want to nurture a spiritual connection to ancient wisdom? Are you seeking a community of supportive individuals?

Conjure Motion is a nature inspired fusion dance format that explores ancient sciences, western mystery tradition, astrology and tarot and then weaves it into logical practices inspired by the techniques found in global folkloric dances, yoga, martial arts, and other movement disciplines. 

Conjure Motion is an accessible format that provides an embodied experience of the 4 ancient elements of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth as well as a journey through the self-discovery process through symbolism found in the Tarot.  It’s a series of choreographed moves designed specifically for humans on a path of self-knowledge, connection and community.

Designed with the Sigil Method of cued improvisation, the movement combinations can be practiced solo or dynamically with others.

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The movements were created by Tanya Lee and her team at Body Art Motion and were influenced by a wide range of studies, multicultural influences and multidisciplinary practices, notably: ancient Sumerian science & cosmology, Electronic Dance Music (EDM) subculture, yoga, Hermetics, astrology, tarot, folkloric fusion bellydance, dances of North Africa, Egypt and Iraq, mixed martial arts (Thailand, China, Brazil), American ITS style dance (Raqs Sharqi, Hula, street Hip Hop), as well as performance art bodybuilding.

With the support, feedback and love of our diverse community, this body of work continues to evolve towards a collective need. All experience levels, bodies and genders are welcome. Check our schedule page for upcoming classes & workshops.  Contact us to bring a Conjure Motion workshop to your community.

"Any magical or spiritual system is the product of a lively dance in which tradition and innovation take the lead by turns. "

Occult Scholar, John Michael Greer

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge the land on which we work from, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, with the traditional Blackfoot name of “Moh’kins’tsis”, which we now know as the City of Calgary. This is the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations).  Other Nations who are a part of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta also call this place home, which includes the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations).  This territory is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, Indigenous and non, who live, work and play, as well as help steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory.
Sourced: Awotaan & City of Calgary

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge the land on which we work from, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, with the traditional Blackfoot name of “Moh’kins’tsis”, which we now know as the City of Calgary. This is the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations).  Other Nations who are a part of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta also call this place home, which includes the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations).  This territory is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, Indigenous and non, who live, work and play, as well as help steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory.
Sourced: Awotaan & City of Calgary