Ecstatic Dance Trilogy

Welcome to ECSTATIC DANCE TRILOGY
An evening of embodied freedom, deep connection, and soul-stirring movement.

Join us in the sanctuary of Trilogy for a night that begins with guided movement and flows into a liberating, heart-opening Ecstatic Dance journey—closing with a grounding sound bath and heartfelt community circle. Whether this is your first time or your 100th, this is a space to come home to your body, connect with community, and let the dance move you.

🌟HIGHLIGHTS
• Somatic Conversations Warm Up Class with Niki Caro @nikiscaro
• Ecstatic Dance Journey featuring Shylah Ray - @shylahray
• Sound Bath with Masha Kouzmenko @mindful.masha
• Healing Lounge with holistic body & energy work
• Cacao & Tea Lounge for connection & nourishment
• Shoes-off, substance-free, open-hearted dance floor

🌀SCHEDULE
• 7:00–7:50 PM – Warm-Up Dance Class led by Niki Caro
• 7:50–8:00 PM – Ecstatic Dance Opening Circle  
• 8:00–9:45 PM – Ecstatic Dance Journey with Shylah Ray
• 9:45–10:00 PM – Sound Bath with Masha Kouzmenko  + Closing Circle

✨ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

💃🏼 Dance Class: Niki Caro - @nikiscaro
Niki will be guiding you through Somatic Conversations - a guided exploration of how we converse with the language of the body and others through authentic movement and contact dance. We’ll start by reconnecting with our own authenticity, exploring self and movement through the 5 elements. From there, we'll explore how we can communicate with others through movement, diving into playful and connective partner exercises to build trust and relatability.

🎧 Ecstatic Dance Journey: Shylah Ray - @shylahray
Shylah Ray Sunshine is a multi award-winning singer/songwriter, musician, mother, activist, DJ and professional Vocal Coach. Originally from Canada, Shylah stands proudly as a First Nations Algonquin woman, now living in Southern California. An independent artist, ranging in Neo-Soul, R&B, new age Jazz with a touch of Blues and Hip Hop, she is most well known for her remarkably soulful & powerful voice. Shylah has been writing and performing for over 18 years, based in the Los Angeles area.

She has a passion for creating music that resonates with people on a deep level. Her mission is to inspire healing and transformation through music. Her latest project, “LESSONS IN LOVE” is a soulful collection of songs that explore the complexities and nuances of self/love, relationships, and personal growth. This is her 2nd full length album since the release of "Into the Wild" featuring the hit single in 2018.

Shylah Ray inspires and moves audiences through the delivery of her powerfully soulful voice and ultra moving lyrics- she brings a spirit of positivity, power and fierce love to both studio and stage.

🎶Sound Healing: Masha Kouzmenko - @mindful.masha

Masha is a devoted yoga, breathwork, and meditation teacher, sound therapist, life coach, and spiritual guide. Her journey transformed after the passing of her mother, when she realized how deeply unprocessed emotions and limiting beliefs impact the body. Since then, she has dedicated her path to guiding others in healing, reconnecting with their inner child, and rediscovering self-love and peace.

She believes sound is more than what we hear—it’s vibration felt in every cell of our being. This is why sound therapy can create profound shifts, releasing emotional blocks and restoring balance on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. Prepare to return to the womb during this special sound journey and experience a rebirth!

🎟 TICKETS: $25

✨ Come as you are—wild, tender, radiant, or curious.

Barefoot, sober, and free to be you.
This is your invitation to move, release, and remember who you are.

Welcome to Ecstatic Dance Trilogy.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Wear clothes that enable free movement and make you feel your most confident self

2. Ecstatic Dance Guidelines:

• Free of shoes

• Free of substances

• Free of phones, photography, & videography

• Free of talking on the dance floor (please keep verbal communication in the healing room or hallway only)

• Authentic expression on the dance flow (we welcome wild movement & sounds)

• Respect yourself and others

• Touch is Sacred (Consent to dance with others) ~ Many people dance in their own space, and others share their space with another. To engage in a dance with someone, use sensitivity: Are they open to sharing their space with me? Mirror movements, offer a hand, brush by, make eye contact, and see & feel how they respond.

YOUR ECSTATIC DANCE HOST:NIKI CARO - @nikiscaro
Niki is a Somatic Embodiment Mentor who combines her passion for dance, background in psychology and training in Somatic Breathwork, Movement and trauma-informed healing to create transformative experiences. She is passionate about providing safe, inclusive spaces where participants can reconnect with their bodies, release stored emotions, and embrace their authentic selves. Drawing from her lifelong dance practice and various styles, including contemporary, jazz, hip hop, Contact Improv, yoga, and acrobatics, Niki empowers individuals to move beyond their thinking minds and tap into their body’s innate wisdom.

Her Ecstatic Dance events offer a holistic blend of movement, mindfulness and connection, fostering deep personal transformation and a strong sense of community. Niki’s dedication to guiding individuals on their healing journeys drives her to create spaces where participants can release tension, express themselves freely, and experience profound connection and liberation. Through her facilitation, participants are empowered to deepen their connection with themselves and others, transforming pain into empowerment and moving toward a more liberated, authentic self.

*Please note all events, trainings and workshops are final sale, no refunds or transferring of tickets.

*Online pre-registration is highly recommended. Concerts and dance events are ages 21 and up.