Dance Temple Gathering

We’re thrilled to share: Dance Temple Gathering returns to Providence Farm, Cowichan Valley, BC – August 7-9, 2026

What an incredible first Gathering we shared in 2025 ✨

The energy, the connection, the pure magic of our Dance Temple family coming together exceeded everything we dreamed. We’ll once again weave a weekend of transformation, deep connection, and wild joy — rooted in reverence for the land, the lineages that guide us, and the living spirit of ecstatic dance.

Weekend and Day Passes on sale now!

See ticket options here 👉🏻

Schedule & Map (UPDATE coming soon) 🔥

“Always a grounding and exhilarating experience… a welcoming and open space for self expression.”

WHAT TO EXPECT

A Family-Friendly, Sober Gathering

A held and inclusive space for all ages.

Outdoor Offerings

A beautiful natural temple setting to move, connect and learn.

A Sacred Space for Healing & Joy

A place to express, release, and embrace the full spectrum of human experience.

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Inspiring Dances and Workshops

A curated journey of offerings guided by experienced facilitators from our incredible dance community.

Dedicated Kids Camp

A space for young movers to explore, play, and connect.

Spacious Camping Areas

Various options for tents and camper vans under the open sky.

A Weaving of our Communities Together

An opportunity to make new friends, and strengthen our bonds.

An invitation to co-create an environment of respect, consent, and awareness—a place where clear minds support open hearts, allowing us to move, groove, play, pray, and plant seeds of beauty together.

A Sacred Commitment to Place & People

Our wish is to honour the living history of this land and actively participate in reconciliation with Indigenous stewards. We desire the Gathering to unfold with humility, gratitude, and respect for traditional protocols. Indigenous dancers and knowledge-keepers will help guide our collective learning and healing journey.

Please Note: The main building at Providence Farm was formerly a day school and residential school for Indigenous and settler children. We acknowledge the harm caused by the residential school system. Healing work is ongoing through ceremony, prayer, and relationship with the Quw’utsun peoples, and Dance Temple is committed to continuing this work with humility and accountability. Today, the building serves as a nature-based therapeutic centre.

We invite you to go deeper → Our more extensive Land & History Acknowledgement explores the history of this land, the ongoing work of healing and reconciliation, and our commitments as a gathering. You’ll also find Naomi Jason’s reflective interview on why this work sits at the heart of Dance Temple Gathering, as well as opportunities for further learning and engagement.

Explore Our Land Acknowledgement

BE PART OF THE MAGIC ✨

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Check out this past year’s schedule here. You don’t want to miss anything we have cooking for 2026 🔥

Dance Temple Gathering is about our entire family—our DJs, workshop facilitators, space holders, and each and every dancer who contributes to making this movement what it is. Our first convergence proved that when we come together, something truly extraordinary happens.

Your energy, creativity, and open hearts made our inaugural gathering unforgettable. Whether you were dancing with every part of your being or holding space in stillness, each expression of presence was vital to the collective magic we created.

As we dream into what’s next, we’re holding the same intention: to showcase the diverse rhythms, tempos, and flavours that make our community unique while honouring the sacredness of movement, the warmth of community, and the joy of coming together.

Stay tuned as we birth into being the 2026 Gathering!

With love,
The Dance Temple Gathering Team 💗