Ecstatic Dance Beacon with Yemanjo!
- Ages 16+
Transformative evening of Ecstatic Dance in Beacon.
Date and time
Location
15 South Ave
15 South Avenue Beacon, NY 12508Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 4 hours
- Ages 16+
- Free venue parking
Join us for an unforgettable evening of movement, music, and connection at our upcoming Ecstatic Dance Beacon event at St. Andrews Sanctuary.
🌟 Opening ceremony with a special guest Hanna Ramat 7:20PM
💫 Warm up with an expressive movement session led by Skyla Schreter at 7:30 PM.
🎶 Goove to global rhythms with a live performance by DJ Yemanjo from 8 to 10 PM.
🌕 Relax with a calming soundscape guided by Elana Kaufman and Melissa Scheibner at 10 PM.
Dress comfortably, bring water, and prepare to let your body and soul move to the beat in a judgment-free space.
Ecstatic Dance Agreements:
🔹 BE PRESENT – No phones, no cameras, just the moment.
🔹 EMBODIMENT – No talking on the dance floor—expression through movement only.
🔹 CLEAR MIND – This is an intoxicant-free space.
🔹 CONSENT MATTERS – Connect with a clear yes; respect boundaries.
🔹 GROUNDING – No outside shoes; feel the earth beneath you.
🔹 BE FREE – Move how you want. No judgment, no expectations.
🌿 No choreography. No judgment. Just you, the music, and the moment. 🌿
About the Warm-up:
Professional dancer and choreographer Skyla Schreter will guide a gentle, grounding warm-up to help you arrive in your body, connect to the earth, and tap into your own rhythm—creating space for your own free and expressive movement. Based in Beacon, Skyla is known for her intuitive, collaborative approach to joyful, embodied expression. Follow her work at @skylaschreter.dance
About the DJ:
Yemanjo is the globe-spanning project of producer, DJ, singer, and musician Ben Harris. Yemanjo’s sound is a unique fusion of downtempo and organic house beats with traditional sounds from Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. 2024 saw the release of “La Misma Fuente”, an acclaimed album on Wonderwheel Recordings, and in 2025, Yemanjo will self-release another full-length album entitled "Semillas De Poder" featuring collaborations with singer Irene Rosalia of Venezuela. Follow Yemanjo @yemanjo
About the Soundscape:
We will gently land our dance with a special Closing Sound Meditation with Elana Kaufman and Melissa officinalis, featuring live instruments such as guitar, shruti box, koshi chimes, harmonium, shakers, rain stick, gong, singing bowls, and vocals, including call and response mantra, and guided meditation. Please feel welcome to bring a blanket to sit or lay on for this experience.
Who is Elana Kaufman:
Elana loves to gather in community and create spaces for rest, self-expression, and healing through accessible Yoga and music. Her facilitation of one-on-one healing spaces, classes and retreats is informed by over twenty years of personal practice and continued study with beloved teachers of various Yogic, Vedic, and healing arts traditions. She is dedicated to empowering students from all walks of life in their self-inquiry, embodiment and growth.
Connect with Elana Kaufman: @elana312 @lunalotushealing
Who is Melissa officinalis:
Melissa officinalis (Melissa Scheibner) is an ecstatic dance facilitator and DJ, herbal medicine steward, sound meditation practitioner, and community organizer. She is passionate about bringing community together for holistic experiences, connecting with mind, body, spirit, and nature. She is a co-organizer of Hudson Valley Ecstatic Rhythms, founded Hudson Valley Silent Disco, and organizes community events in the medicinal gardens at Tweefontein Herb Farm.
Connect with Melissa officinalis @glitter.and.sage @hv.ecstaticrhythms @hv.silentdiscoMelissa
What is Ecstatic Dance?
Ecstatic Dance is a freeform movement experience where you are encouraged to dance freely, without the constraints of social expectations or the need to "perform." It's a space to release tension, access deeper layers of self-expression, and connect with others through the universal language of movement.
✨ Let’s dance, connect, and awaken your inner energy. ✨
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Frequently asked questions
We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy music and movement, which is why we maintain an alcohol-free environment. This ensures a clear-minded and focused experience for all participants, allowing you to fully connect with yourself, the music, and others.
In order to create an immersive and focused environment for our ED participants, this event is designed as a space for adults to explore movement and self-expression without distraction. We kindly request that you make arrangements for childcare and leave your little ones at home.
While we encourage a barefoot experience to fully enjoy the grounding aspect of Ecstatic Dance, if you have a specific reason to do so, that's absolutely fine. Please make sure they are soft-soled and won't cause any harm or discomfort to others on the dance floor.
The event is about 15 min walk from the Metro North Railroad Beacon train station.
There is a free public parking lot adjacent to the firehouse on Wolcott Avenue (9D). Once you park, look for the green church!
Water bottle – Stay hydrated! Loose, comfortable clothing with layers – You’ll get warm, you’ll get cool. Be prepared! Dancing socks if you like
Stay present, no phones or cameras.