Cacao Ecstatic Dance - EDP April

WHERE- Essence Yoga 2178 Broad Street Cranston/Pawtuxet WHEN - 8 PM -10 PM- ish (doors open 7:45) WHAT TO BRING - Comfy clothing and water WHAT NOT TO BRING - Heavy scents/perfume/street shoes OFFERING - $15-20 sliding scale (SPECIAL EVENT) (no one turned away for lack of funds! Students always $10) Spring is here! We are super excited to welcome back Alexa Ellis (Iya Soro) and Luke DeStefano who will be guiding us in a high vibrational sacred cacao ceremony and opening circle with live music to honor Earth Day (4/21). Cacao is energizing and brings clarity to your intentions for the dance. It can also be a transformative tool for healing when combined with dance. We will be honoring Earth day through the elements: Earth, Water, Air, Fire. Dancing alongside this element throughout the night. Alexa and Melodie Fallon will guide an Earth-centric opening meditation with the support of heart brew of medicines Cacao and Kava. The healing sounds of steel pans played by Luke DeStefano and Chase Karuna will support movement and activate the vibrations of these medicines as you enter into your dance. An offering of herbal elixirs by donation, crafted by Ëthos Collective will be available to provide you nourishment throughout the night. A cacao ceremony is an opportunity to connect to yourself and open your heart. Because of cacao’s ability to increase your connection to your inner self and your heart chakra, it aids in any transformational shift you are working towards, whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of who you are, release old patterns and traumas, or move into a more self-confident space. Whatever your path, the intention is yours to set, and the cacao allows you to the insight and awareness to move towards that goal." For more information about cacao ceremony go here > https://www.the-numinous.com/2015/02/14/what-is-a-cacao-ceremony/ Opening circle meditation by Alexa/Luke with Melodie Fallon and Chase Karuna. Altar, chill space and delicious beats by Tara~Ma. Production and Door by Spike Finnerty. Opening circle begins at 8 PM. Please be on time. ♥ Sooo...what is Ecstatic Dance? Let's review! Imagine the freedom and joy you feel when dancing in your living room (or shower or car) to music that fills your soul. The difference is the addition of the energy of other people with you, doing the same. Find release, renewal, joy and healing in this beautiful practice. The best part is that everyone can do it! There are no rules except to be silent on the dance floor, refrain from wearing shoes, respect yourself and one another and most importantly, to dance however you wish. Align body, spirit and mind with the healing power of dance. We begin with a guided meditation and opening circle to provide connection with other dancers and an invitation to set an intention for the evening. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME. Music comprised of an electronic tapestry of global rhythms and styles, choreographed by the facilitator and DJ, Thea Izzi (aka Tara~Ma) takes the dancers on a musical journey from ethereal bliss to hip shaking fun and on to high energy grooving out and back down again to end in a place of stillness. Closing circle completes the container and newly created joy is ready to be embraced and sent out in to the world! We are a substance free, judgement free environment. No dance experience is required. Open to adults of all ages and levels of ability. Children are not permitted. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @EcstaticDanceProvidence