South Island Dance Tour - Wanaka

Join DJai Ma and Blase as they journey through the South Island, weaving sacred cacao ceremonies into transformative dance experiences. DJai Ma and Blase bring together their love for dance & movement through carefully curated facilitation and soundscape creation. With a shared background of DJing and somatic dance training and a successful European tour together, they come together once again for the first time in NZ since NZ Spirit South Island 2024 creating a unique synergy for this tour.

Each evening begins with heart-opening cacao ceremony to set the tone, followed by a DJ set crafted to guide you on a dance journey.

Event Structure:

1. Cacao Ceremony: Setting intentions for the evening.

2. DJ Set with DJai Ma & Blase: An eclectic guided journey of soundscapes, taking you from grounding beats to euphoric rhythms.

3. Closing Circle: A moment to integrate, connect, and reflect.

Location and Date:

* Wanaka - 16/11 at 7pm Luggate Memorial Hall

Tickets:

* General Admission: $33 includes Cacao. Please BYO vessel. 

Please book your ticket in advance so we know how much cacao to prepare for everyone.

BLASE:

BLASE is an Auckland based DJ & producer known for his diverse, multi-genre music journeys where dancers are guided on a curious and empowering experience out of the mind and into the body.

Blase is an alchemist of frequency and his love for dance and embodiment translates through his music, complimenting the entire journey with highs and lows, making sure every movement possibility is explored. 

You can expect a smooth dance wave with Ecstatic highs to deep bassy lows and everything in between. Blase pays particular attention to the subtle energy’s of dance and is always sure to land the dance floor and its nervous system safely back to the Earth before closing. 

DJai Ma:

Rooted in Queenstown, DJai Ma brings a love for mindful movement and soulful music to various spaces where dancers gather to let go and connect deeply. With a curated blend of beats, DJai Ma guides a journey that unites mind, body, and soul, inviting everyone to simply show up as they are. Each set is an invitation to explore and express freely, held in a space where rhythm becomes connection and movement turns into medicine. Whether in the local church in Queenstown or other community venues, DJai Ma creates environments that nurture authentic expression and collective joy.

What is Somatic Dance?

Somatic Dance is a guided, free-form movement journey that invites you to explore and connect deeply with the layers of your body. Supported by a carefully curated soundscape and held in a safe, sacred container, it’s a space to gather and reclaim the joy, healing, and freedom of dancing in a non-judgmental environment.

No experience is needed—come exactly as you are. We dance barefoot to stay grounded, and we keep the space alcohol- and phone-free to stay fully present with ourselves and the community

We cant wait to dance with you!

MUCH LOVE

Blase and DJai Ma