Moving Mandala: 2026 Rising

A New Year Ecstatic Dance Journey in the Sanctuary

As the new year dawns, we gather inside the breathtaking sanctuary of Trinity Memorial Church—a soaring, stained-glass temple of light—to rise together into 2026 through the ancient language of movement, breath, and rhythm.

This is Moving Mandala: 2026 Rising—an ecstatic dance journey shaped by the wisdom of the mandala: the circle as a portal, the center as the heart, and each dancer as a luminous point within a larger, rising whole.

🌅 THE THEME — 2026 Rising

2026 calls us into an era of renewal, courage, and collective ascent.
This dance invites you to rise from within—
to set down what no longer serves,
to awaken the fire of possibility,
and to step into a new year with your whole body ecstatic.

💫 THE JOURNEY

Your evening unfolds as a ceremonial arc:

Arrive & Settle — Doors open 7:30pm
Check in and step into the sanctuary, glowing with festive light and mandala projections, and begin attuning to the field. Arrive early to connect and mingle over warm, heart-opening elixirs and sensuous vegan treats from Jaya Kava & Butterfly Heart, and nourish the body with soothing bodywork by Guardians of Gaia.
Opening Circle — 8pm
We gather in a shared center—breath connecting us, intention anchoring us, the mandala activating beneath us. Together, we cross the threshold into the New Year.
Warm-Up + Ecstatic Dance Journey
We begin with a guided warm-up by Elana Stern, Tantra Guide and founder of Tantra Collective and ONE LOVE HUB, to ground the body and awaken the spirit—then flow into a full ecstatic journey guided by the musical wizardry of MC Timmayo the Grateful.
The music builds in waves: earthy, celestial, tribal, ecstatic.
Move how your body longs to move. Dance alone, dance as prayer, dance as release, dance as your rising. No steps, no right way—just the truth your body already knows.
Sound Bath & Closing
We descend gently into a field of healing sound, grounding, and song—inviting stillness, integration, and the sealing of our intentions for 2026.

The dance journey is amplified by an RCF sound system by Vortextual, illuminating visuals by Brian MunGavin-Mraz, lighting design and face painting by Psyncus, and a sacred altar by Ade—bringing the mandala to life through sound, light, artistry, and prayer.

🙏 HOW TO PREPARE

To honor the container and your own awakening:

Wear gold, bright, or colorful clothing that feels comfortable for full-body movement—think radiant, expressive, and free.
Arrive bathed, in clean clothing, and scent-free (no perfume, oils, strong fragrances, or body odor) to respect the space and the sensitivities of others.
Bring water bottle & water, your own cup, and reusable wares to support a low-waste gathering.
Take a moment before arriving to tune into your intention— what wants to rise in you as we cross into the new year?

💃🏻 ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES

This is a space of freedom, safety, and collective respect.
We welcome you into this temple with a few simple agreements:

No talking on the dance floor
Let the body speak. Let the music carry the conversation.
Move however you feel
Fast, slow, grounded, wild—your dance is your medicine.
Respect every body
This is a consent-based container.. If you wish to dance with someone, offer with presence—a gesture, eye contact, a smile.
If they choose not to engage, honor the “no” with grace.
A simple bow with hands at heart (🙏) is a beautiful way to decline or close a dance.
Phones away—no cameras, no recording
This is a sacred, present-time space. Let yourself—and everyone around you—be fully free.
Alcohol & substance-free space
This is a sober space. We rise from within with clarity and the energy of awakening.
Shirts stay on for all genders
This is a family-friendly sacred container—the dance floor is our mandala, and we keep the temple clothed.
Shoes off
Feel the earth beneath you, the pulse of the music, and the presence of the collective. (Exceptions for clean, indoor-only shoes if needed for support.)
Family-friendly container
Adults self-regulate, and parents help children stay mindful of fellow dancers and the shared space.

To protect the safety of the space, anyone who does not honor these guidelines may be asked to leave without a refund. Thank you for upholding the integrity of the dance.

💌 THE INVITATION

Come rise with us.
Come dance your prayers, your beginnings, your becoming.
Come step into the New Year through the rhythm of your own heart.

Dance Mandala: 2026 Rising
A night to awaken, uplift, and begin again—together, in the sanctuary of the circle.

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