The Way of the Rose
A deep dive into the virtues, qualities and wisdom of the Rose, explored through the pathways of Visionary Dance, Ritual, and practices of Remembrance. This immersion will conclude with an intimate concert, where you will have the opportunity to perform with Mayra Stark on her international tour.
An exciting new body of work from Eclectica
The Way of the Rose - With Guest Facilitator Marya Stark
Four day intensive / 27th February - 1st of March / Kangaroo Grounds and St Marks Church Fitzroy
You may have tasted the Rose, found intimacy with her aroma, met with her radiance…
Though, have you danced her into the fabric of your being?
Have you sung her into your spirit?
Have you allowed your heart to be pierced open by her thorns?
The Way of the Rose It is a four day deepening into the heart of her sacred mysteries, exploring and embodying her teachings through Visionary Dance, prayer-formance, somatic arts and practices rooted in feminine remembrance. This container a space of ripening one’s soul through returning to the body as a sanctuary, a gateway to ancestral knowledge and feminine wisdom, a bridge of remembrance, and a place of returning.
So… what exactly are we returning to? And what does it mean to be a bridge of remembrance?
Our true radiance has been somewhat diluted.Let us acknowledge the impact of thousands of years of feminine suppression, the repercussions of religious indoctrination, the domestication of the female spirit, and the dissociation from our internal compass due to the negligence, abuse, and medicalisation of the womb.Amidst all of this trauma, erasure, and disrespect – we remain innately tethered to the wisdom of our primordial ancestors through the gateway of the womb. In returning to the womb, we are returning to the radiant centre of our female radiance, and in coming together with other willing sisters, we pave the path for remembering our power through the sacred mirrors we hold up to one another.This is not a dance class – it is a reckoning with all that has been lost, suppressed, and forgotten through sacred movement that awakens the soul to the wisdom of our matriarchal line, rippling back to the primitive instinct of our first ancestors who walked this earth.We are remembering.
Remembering how to inhabit and encompass the fullness of our hips, our wombs as a cauldron of aliveness, fertility, and creative radiance.
Remembering how to live in kinship and solidarity with the women who surround us.
Remembering what it is to thrive as an extension of nature - nourished, liberated, and free.
Remembering the wisdom that seeds the fabric of these bodies we get to call home.These sentiments are simply our birthright and this is what the Rose so generously mirrors to us. We have a duty to remember and return so we may pave a brighter future for our descendants and bring justice to our ancestors who did not have the guidance, resources, and support to reclaim that which has been lost, suppressed, and forgotten.
Guest Facilitator and headlining artist:
Marya Stark
Marya Stark is an enchanting vocalist, composer, storyteller, and myth‑maker whose work flows from the threshold between the seen and unseen. She combines classical vocal training and a background in music therapy with a deep reverence for myth, ritual, and energetic healing to craft immersive sonic experiences. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Marya has released multiple solo albums—most recently Weightless—and collaborates in projects like Scarlet Crow and the collective Starling Arrow. Beyond her music, she mentors creatives through her Temple of the Muse, teaching voice, songcraft, inner alchemy, and embodied expression. She currently lives in Grass Valley, California
Marya will be joining us on day three of the immersion to drop us deep into conduit mode and explore the dimensions of our artistry. On day four we will have the honour of performing alongside her in an intimate concert held at St Marks church in Fitzroy.
The intensive will finish with a concert where new and existing students will perform live dance transmissions that reflect the deep and transformative course content.
This will be an opportunity for you to be received in your most full-bodied expression and uninhibited aliveness by an electric crowd of supportive individuals who are there to support your expansion and fan your flame.
Students within the advanced trainings will be featured in the main show dancing alongsde the Eclectica core.
Perform on Stage with Marya Stark and be Witnessed in your Expression….
Rose calls us into right relationship with the spirit of life.
She invites us to slow down our rhythm and listen intently to the wisdom and eldership of the plant kingdom, engaging in a sacred dialogue where we are called to be with the mirror of our own divinity.
Plants and their wisdom are not to be places of extraction; rather, they are sacred sites of remembrance that require respect, devotion, and reciprocity.
Rose commands to be treated sacredly and teaches us what it is to be in true kinship, deep listening, and collaboration with the consciousness of plant wisdom.
In this mini-series, you will be invited into a deep softening of the heart - a space where you can de-armour and undress to the radiance of your own soul.
Allow Rose to midwife you into a state of deep feeling, self-awareness, and inner alchemy.
Allow her to be the mirror for profound gentleness, clarity, and connection—to yourself, to others, and to all that is sacred.
Weaving the teachings of the Rose and the Wisdom of The Red Thread in a deep descent of remembering.
In a society that profits from the absence of matriarchal wisdom and personal authority, we carry a sacred duty to reclaim what has been stolen — so that our daughters, our descendants, and the generations we influence no longer wear the chains and shackles we once did. This is legacy work.
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS
Anna-Maria and Demi Lee are the founding visionaries behind Eclectica—a global movement school devoted to reclaiming feminine wisdom through visionary dance, ritual, and rites of passage. Together, they have birthed a lineage of work that has touched the lives of thousands, guiding women and womb-holders home to their bodies, their power, and their ancestral remembering.
Over the years, Eclectica has grown into a wider ecosystem of facilitators who now carry and deliver the work across the world. But this offering marks a rare and sacred opportunity to sit at the roots and to receive the transmission directly from its original source.
Anna-Maria and Demi Lee bring a rare alchemy when they work together. Their shared presence weaves a deep field of remembrance, integrity, and embodied devotion. With over two decades of combined experience spanning somatic healing, choreography, ritual, grief work, and womb reclamation, their facilitation opens portals of transformation that are both mystical and grounded.
To sit in this space with both of them is to drink from the wellspring of Eclectica’s origins - a held space where the body becomes a bridge of remembrance for the vitality of the soul to shine forth. Their embodied sisterhood connection becomes a powerful mirror that sets an organic tone for radiant female kinship.
" When you embody all that you are, you become a living prayer for those still hiding. It’s a devotional act - an act of defiance in a world that taught you to shrink, and a ceremony of remembrance for the woman you were always meant to be”
REDISCOVER YOU
Discover and unlock new-found depths of liberation and self-intimacy as we dive deep into the transformative realms of:
Deepening in relationship with the plant kingdom
Teachings of the Rose / Rose lineage initiation
Visionary Dance
Embodied Expression
Exploring the Body as a Conduit for Storytelling
Understanding Ancestral Imprints
Working with Rose Medicine for Reconciliation
Softening the Sisterhood Wounds
De-Armouring the Layers of Self-Preservation
Re-Wilding and Exploring the Body’s as a Primitive Vessel
The Gentle Unravelling of your Emotional Landscape
Womb Sovereignty
Rites of Passage
Ritual Theatre
Somatic Arts
Pleasure through Performance
Performance Art
Please note:
Food and accommodation are not included in the cost of this immersion. The price covers the facilitation and body of work only.
We ask that you please bring your own lunch each day. There will be time and space allocated to eat together on-site. You're also welcome to bring snacks, tea, and anything else you need to feel nourished throughout the day.
If you'd like to stay onsite, you can enquire directly with Kula Wellness Centre via email: enquiries@kulamuriwai.co.nz
Otherwise, you're welcome to find nearby accommodation. We'll set up a WhatsApp group for those who wish to connect and explore shared options.
LOCATION: KULA WELLNESS CENTRE
Address: 505 Oaia Road, Muriwai 0881, New Zealand
Please remember to bring your own lunch each day, along with any snacks or comforts you’ll need to stay nourished. Accommodation is not included, so be sure to arrange a place to stay nearby or reach out to Kula Wellness Centre if you'd like to enquire about staying onsite.
DATE AND TIME:
Thursday, 23rd APRIL, 2026: 10:00am - 5.30pm
Friday, 24th APRIL, 2026 10.00am - 5:30pm
Saturday, 25th APRIL, 2026 10:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday, 26th APRIL, 2026 10:00am - 10:00pm (concert)
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WHAT IS VISIONARY DANCE?
Visionary dance is the integration of prayer and intention through movement. It is a bridging of realities and consciousness, portraying a wider vision of awareness, hope, healing and transformation.
It is medicinal movement rooted in the ancient art of storytelling, an experience that is equally compelling for both those participating and witnessing.
It is this foundation that sets Eclectica's dance offerings apart from traditional 'performances' . We don't offer performances, we offer transmissions, rituals of the soul that bridge the spirit and mind.
Through weaving psychedelic visual displays, a diverse fusion of dance genres, and raw embodiment- each transmission is a ceremony from start to finish.
One that is always deeply unforgettable, and deeply received - opening our audience's hearts and minds to experience greater possibility and freedom.
SOUL INVESTMENT
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REFUND POLICY:
This course is strictly non-refundable.
In the event of extreme crisis of illness participants may apply to transfer their course fees to a future course or training with Eclectica (either online or in person) OR privately sell their space to a friend. Note that is is your responsibility to find this friend, not Eclectica’s.
When securing your space, you agree to these terms and conditions and understand the following:
In the event of extreme crisis of illness participants MUST prove this by showing a Doctor’s Certificate or something of similar validity.
Transfered fees must be used within an 18month period.
Eclectica must be notified of any name changes at least 48 hours before intensive commencement.
Application to transfer fees due to crisis or extreme illness but be requested a minimum of two weeks before course commencement.
