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WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?
Welcome to safe zone of freedom and self exploration!
WHAT IS
ECSTATIC DANCE?
Welcome to safe zone of freedom and self exploration!
  • Ecstatic dance is a form of free-form, unchoreographed dance where participants move freely and intuitively to the music.
  • It's a practice that combines elements of dance, meditation, and a communal experience, often without talking, alcohol, or drugs.
  • The goal is to let go of inhibitions, connect with your body, and express yourself authentically, leading to a state of a trance or "ecstasy."
  • Ecstatic dance is a form of free-form, unchoreographed dance where participants move freely and intuitively to the music.
  • It's a practice that combines elements of dance, meditation, and a communal experience, often without talking, alcohol, or drugs.
  • The goal is to let go of inhibitions, connect with your body, and express yourself authentically, leading to a state of a trance or "ecstasy."
Key Principles
Free Movement
There are no set steps or choreography. Dancers are encouraged to move in any way that feels right for their body, whether it's flowing, jumping, shaking, or simply standing still.
Safe and Sacred Space
The environment is designed to be a judgment-free zone. This includes no talking on the dance floor, no use of phones or cameras, and no alcohol or drugs. This creates a container where people feel safe to be vulnerable and expressive.
Music as a Guide
The music, often curated by a DJ, is central to the experience. It typically follows a "wave" or arc, starting with slow, gentle rhythms, building to a high-energy peak, and then winding down to a period of stillness or deep relaxation.
Mind-Body Connection
Ecstatic dance is often described as a form of moving meditation. By focusing on the body's movements and the music, participants can quiet their minds, release stress, and process emotions.
Community connection
While the experience is an individual journey, it's also a communal one. Dancing together in a shared space can foster a sense of connection and belonging without the need for verbal communication.
MAJOR GUIDELINES
  • Be sober (no drugs/alcohol)
  • No talks on the dance floor
  • Respect and politeness to each other
  • Respect to venue, keep place clean
  • No smoking at dance floor, only at special place
  • No shooting
Key Principles
Free Movement
There are no set steps or choreography. Dancers are encouraged to move in any way that feels right for their body, whether it's flowing, jumping, shaking, or simply standing still.
Safe and Sacred Space
The environment is designed to be a judgment-free zone. This includes no talking on the dance floor, no use of phones or cameras, and no alcohol or drugs. This creates a container where people feel safe to be vulnerable and expressive.
Music as a Guide
The music, often curated by a DJ, is central to the experience. It typically follows a "wave" or arc, starting with slow, gentle rhythms, building to a high-energy peak, and then winding down to a period of stillness or deep relaxation.
Mind-Body Connection
Ecstatic dance is often described as a form of moving meditation. By focusing on the body's movements and the music, participants can quiet their minds, release stress, and process emotions.
Community connection
While the experience is an individual journey, it's also a communal one. Dancing together in a shared space can foster a sense of connection and belonging without the need for verbal communication.
Major Guidelines
  • Be sober (no drugs/alcohol)
  • No talks on the dance floor
  • Respect and politeness to each other
  • Respect to venue, keep place clean
  • No smoking at dance floor, only at special place
  • No shooting
Roots and Benefits
The practice has ancient roots in spiritual and shamanic traditions around the world, where dance was used to alter states of consciousness and connect with a higher power. Modern ecstatic dance was popularized by Gabrielle Roth in the 1970s with her "5Rhythms" practice, which formalized the idea of a musical journey.
  • Physical benefits
    It's a full-body workout that improves flexibility, stamina, and coordination.
  • Mental and Emotional
    It can help reduce stress and anxiety, lift mood, and provide a way to process difficult emotions and trauma.
  • Spiritual benefits
    It can lead to a state of transcendence and a deeper connection with oneself and others.
Roots and Benefits
The practice has ancient roots in spiritual and shamanic traditions around the world, where dance was used to alter states of consciousness and connect with a higher power. Modern ecstatic dance was popularized by Gabrielle Roth in the 1970s with her "5Rhythms" practice, which formalized the idea of a musical journey.
  • Physical benefits
    It's a full-body workout that improves flexibility, stamina, and coordination.
  • Mental and Emotional
    It can help reduce stress and anxiety, lift mood, and provide a way to process difficult emotions and trauma.
  • Spiritual benefits
    It can lead to a state of transcendence and a deeper connection with oneself and others.
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