CodeStar - Oakland Ecstatic Dance - Weds Night @ Sweets

Ecstatic Dance Oakland @ Sweets Ballroom Weds April 17th - DJ: CodeStar (Durango, CO) Contact Improv: Shannon Sahaja Yoga: Alyssa DeCaro Meditation: Shannon Sahaja Arrive when you wish: 6:45pm - Doors Open 7:00pm - Contact Improv Class (Main Floor) 7:00pm - Yoga Class (Upstairs) 7:50pm - Opening Circle 8:00pm - Ecstatic Dance 10:30pm - Sound Bath / Closing Meditation 10:45pm - Good Night Everyone! Tickets available at the Door @ Sweets Ballroom 1933 Broadway, Oakland, CA 19th St. BART Covered Secure Parking at 19th St. Between Broadway & Franklin (Franklin Plaza Garage) - $5 flat rate Drop-In: $25 (Cash / Card / Venmo) Circle Dance Passes: $20 each (sold in packs of 5 for $100) Volunteer Opportunity: Show up at 6pm sharp! for Opening or ask at the door for Closing Opportunities. ----- Ecstatic Dance Oakland @ Sweets Ballroom Weds April 17th - DJ: CodeStar (Durango, CO) Contact Improv: Shannon Sahaja Yoga: Alyssa DeCaro Sound Healing: Rourke Healey Meditation: Shannon Sahaja DJ: CodeStar (Durango, CO) Wielding a style that blends organic instrumentation and vocals with deep bassy beats, expansive effects, loops, samples, and turntablism, CodeStar’s sets and productions are inspired by an invigorating Love of Life! He brings a live and unique mix to every occasion, maintaining continuity, while refusing to be stylistically confined. CodeStar is truly a reflection of our modern era’s rainbow of diversity, with a wide range of influences including world, reggae, funk, electronic, house, tribal, bass music, and more, combining it all into a style he has coined as “World Tribe Vibez”. In addition to being a seasoned Ecstatic Dance DJ and event producer, he has shared the stage with many talented artists, including Nahko Bear, Tubby Love, Amber Lily, Tina Malia, Kabaka Pyramid, Robert Minott, David Starfire, and more. Blessed to live in Durango Colorado, immersed in an amazing community, he brings positive vibes to every event he is part of. CodeStar is a conduit for bringing magic into the moment, weaving music into motion, expression into exhaltation, and inspiration into celebration! https://www.mixcloud.com/djcodestar/ Contact Improv: Alyssa DeCaro Alyssa DeCaro is on a mission to uplift and inspire through movement, music and community as an embodiment coach, dancer, drummer and yoga teacher with 24 years of facilitation experience. She has led thousands of people in synchronized rhythm and movement at festivals and events including the Ted Conference, Burning Man, Lightning In A Bottle, High Sierra Music Festival, Joshua Tree Music Festival, Dreaming In The Desert, Mountain Magic Camp, Troubadour, Gaia Festival, SoulPlay, Bahootenzie, BottleRock, and Festival of Love. In 2006, Alyssa founded BODY OF SOUND, an embodied, interactive, rhythmic, ensemble experience based on the concept that your body is your most essential instrument. She is known for timing, feel and groove. When leading groups, Alyssa has a natural ability to shape the collective field...transforming an ordinary room into an inspiring space where practice and play intertwine. www.BodyofSound.com Yoga: Shannon Sahaja Shannon Sahaja is a dedicated yogini, dancer, artist and lover of the earth. With 17 years of experience as a movement facilitator, Shannon is devoted to inspiring students to experience their own essence through play, inner strength and nourishment. She is well known for her loving approach to yoga that was developed while living and teaching at Harbin Hot Springs and through her mentorship with Angela Farmer. She brings delight to the space with her unique ability to create safety while spicing things up with humor and spontaneity. www.shannonsahaja.com Meditation: Shannon Sahaja Two decades of holding space for yoga, meditation, and multiple forms of dance. Shannon offers exquisite meditations while creating impeccable sacred space. Participants often reflect on how incredibly safe they feel in her field. www.shannonsahaja.com ----- All are Welcome, Without Restrictions or Limitations. We only ask that you refrain from: 1. Talking on the Dancefloor 2. Using your Phone 3. Wearing Shoes or Scents 4. Using Substances (Be Yourself!) Thank You for Respecting the Space so that everyone may Move, Celebrate, Heal, & Pray in their own unique way... Together. Tix available at the Door: Drop-In: $25 (Cash / Card / Venmo) Circle Dance Passes: $20 each (sold in packs of 5 for $100) Available at the Door. @ Sweets Ballroom 1933 Broadway, Oakland, CA 19th St. BART Covered Secure Parking at 19th St. Between Broadway & Franklin (Franklin Plaza Garage) - $5 flat rate ----- Website: https://ecstaticdance.org/dance/oakland-ecstatic-dance/