These gatherings invite grounding, creative flow, and empowered movement through rhythm, presence, and community. No experience needed—just bring your body, your breath, and a curious heart.
What is Ecstatic Dance?
Ecstatic dance is a presence practice, a form of dance movement that aims to induce a state of ecstasy, characterized by an emotional and physical release. It is a free-form practice, where individuals move their bodies freely to music, without adhering to specific steps or choreography. The primary goal is to surrender to the mystery of rhythm and allow the body to express itself spontaneously, leading to potentially meditative and euphoric experiences.
Benefits:
-Reduced stress and anxiety
-Increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence
-Improved mind-body-spirit connection
-Enhanced sense of unity and community
Overall, ecstatic dance is a powerful and expressive practice that invites individuals to surrender to their body’s innate wisdom and to the music, leading to a profound and transformative experience.
Where:
134 Elm Street, Cheshire, CT, 06410
The Reading Room Located in The Watch Factory Shoppes Plaza, Upper Level
Cost: Sliding Scale $20-$35.
Ways to Pay: Eventbrite, Venmo, Cash at door.
(In Venmo comment, please specify which dance you are paying for.)
What should I wear?
Comfy clothes that you can move in and make you feel good.
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Schedule:
8pm Check-in and Potluck
8:30pm Opening Circle & Guided Experience
9-11pm Ecstatic Dance with DJ Quantum Heart & Closing Circle with Sound Bath
Nothing opens the heart faster than music and dance. Music taps into frequencies that vibrate the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual layers of our being. Vibrating these layers allows us to keep our channel clear and flowing so that we can meet the world and one another in the present moment without the baggage of our past or future.
Breath, sound, and movement are encouraged. The dance floor has seen it all. All of you is welcome. All is offered up to be healed and celebrated. We look forward to meeting you on the dance floor!
***RULES, TERMS, & AGREEMENTS***
Ecstatic Dance Agreements & Rules:
-No drugs or alcohol, this is a sober event.
-No shoes on the dance floor.
-No cell phones or conversation on the dance floor.
-No photos without consent.
-Honor the boundaries of yourself, one another, and of the space itself.
-If someone approaches you to dance and you would prefer to keep your energy inward, you can share prayer hands and a bow, signifying "no thank you."
-By attending these events, you acknowledge that Ecstatic Dance is a supportive wellness practice, NOT a substitute for professional medical, physical, or psychological care, and you agree to release the practitioners and venue from any liability; the practitioner does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition, and participants are responsible for seeking appropriate care as needed.
-You will be asked to sign a liability waiver upon sign-in at the event.
