Ecstatic Dance :: 2020 Launch :: Judson Church

Whatup 2020! We welcome this new decade, with full embrace and willingness to move with the change that is upon us. As always, dance is our individual and communal practice, to be fully with what this new chapter is bringing to each and every one of us. Join us for our first Ecstatic Dance of the year at our Dance Temple :: the majestic Judson Memorial Church. Our guides for this evening's journey will be the legendary artists Haj i Ji and Kai Altair. These two have been part of conscious music and dance gatherings for many years, so we're completely stoked that they'll be taking us on this Ecstatic Dance ride. Whether it's your first time coming, or if you're a seasoned Ecstatic Dancer, all are welcome. As always, the invitation is: Come As You Are, Move As You Wish. Get your tickets today! ~ ♡ ~ ➤ EVENT SCHEDULE ≫ 6:30pm: Doors Open | Stretch + Connect ≫ 7:00 - 8:00: Opening warmup class :: Afro Fusion Flow with Serena Spears Dance ≫ 8:00 - 10:30pm: ECSTATIC DANCE with: Haj i Ji feat. Aazav ≫ 10:30 - 10:45PM: Sound Meditation with Kai Altair ≫ 10:45 - 11PM: Closing Circle ~ First time to Ecstatic Dance? Here's a little bit about what it is: ❃ Ecstatic Dance is a community gathering for people who want to express themselves freely, to connect, and to expand together through the inspiration of music & dance. ❃ Live DJs | Live Drumming | Free-Form Movement | Workshops | Sound Meditation | Massage | High Vibe Food & Elixirs | Community ❃ ❃ Join us and enjoy a safe and inspiring space to dance without talking, drinking, and the nightclub vibe. This is about self-expression, freeing your mind and body, and connecting with yourself and those around you. No booze, no shoes and no chit-chat on the dance floor helps us keep it intentional. Amazing music helps us keep it all about dance. ❃ There will also be a beautiful lounge space to relax, decorated as well as refreshing, alcohol-free beverages and food. ➤ Guidelines: 1. No talking on the dance floor (plenty of room to talk in the lounge space up on the balcony) 2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment 3. No photos or videos, cellphones muted and out of sight 4. Respect for the space and for one another 5. Move your body however you wish! ➤ What to Bring: 1. Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself 2. Water and a water bottle. You can refill it at the venue. We do not provide plastic cups as we strive to be a zero-waste event. 3. Coat check will be available to allow dancers to store their coats, bags and other valuables. You can also leave your belongings in the back of the dance floor, but please note that Ecstatic Dance NYC is not responsible for any lost/stolen items. ➤ Where: Judson Memorial Church - New York City 55 Washington Square S, New York, NY ➤ Tickets: $15 Early Bird / $20 Tier 1 / $25 Tier 2 / $30 at the Door (Cash or Venmo) / $20 after 9:30pm. Tickets are non-transferable between events and non-refundable. REMINDERS: Beware of fake ticket sellers offering tickets on the Facebook page. See you all there!