Essential Elements of Ecstatic Dance

Ecstatic Dance is becoming a very popular term that is also expanding in it's own definition. It is commonly described as a moving meditation that allows dancers to openly express themselves freely. Typically there are a few etiquette pieces in place such as: keeping spoken conversation and screens off the dance floor, dance in barefoot with a sober state of being. Other than that... there are realms of possibility to explore within the collective spaces of the physical, mental and spiritual capacity of each dancer as their bodies move to beat, rhythm and melody.

This three hour workshop is designed to create awareness of the multitude of aspects that can really make one type of ecstatic dance totally different from another. As we discuss ideas and practice with movement, you will have opportunities to reflect and clarify how can you personally maximize the investment you're putting into your conscious dance practice.

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What can you expect for the evening?

7pm - 7:15pm: Landing, grounding, connecting with space 

7:15pm - 7:30pm:Opening circle and group warm up exercises 

7:30pm - 8pm: First free-form session 

8pm - 8:30pm: Discussion on different types of ecstatic dance and benefits of having a regular conscious movement practice 

8:30pm - 9pm: Somatic exercises and drills 

9pm-9:40pm - Second free-form session 

9:40pm-9:55pm - Closing circle 

9:55pm - 10pm: Resetting and exiting space 

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What to bring:

- Comfortable layers of clothing you can easily remove/add as we progress through the session
- Water bottle (every tap in the building offers filtered water)
- Journal (optional)

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Registration:

This is a PWYC (pay what you can) event as the host has generously offered their personal home to offer this event.

There are 13 spots available for this offering.

To register, simply send an email with your name, phone number, and if you'll offer payment in cash or etransfer.

tjoa_adriel@hotmail.com