Ecstatic Dance Clandestine

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Excited to ring it in with the first dance of 2026! Welcome to Ecstatic Dance Kansas City! Ecstatic Dance is a beautiful freeform dance movement that started on the big island in Hawaii in the year 2000 and is now global. If you are new ~ please read through the universal guidelines below as they create the container for such a powerful experience. We have our beloved DJ Clandestine starting off our year oh so right with a powerful dance set for us. I cannot think of a more perfect start. With over 2 decades of experience specializing in a variety of psychedelic genres (dub, sacred bass, funky glitch hop, psytrance and downtempo) ~ each set he formulates is built as a journey from beginning to end, with the dancer's experience as the focal point. With impeccable track selection and a third eye to detail, he always takes us on quite the journey! He's been the resident Ecstatic Dance DJ since 2016 and what a ride it has been! Cannot wait to DANCE to his set! Cost: $25 (includes yoga, dance, sound healing, and a never-ending flow of coffee & tea). Please note: Specialty food by Daniella & Hope and massage by Jesse are paid to them separately. Payment: Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or cash at the door. Venmo: https://venmo.com/Jenny-Severo CashApp: $LadySevere PayPal: [email protected] Schedule (feel free to arrive or depart anytime you like!) 10-10:45am ~ Yoga (bring a mat!) // Carol Paysinger Riley 11am-1pm ~ Ecstatic Dance // Clandestine 1pm ~ Sound Healing // Hope Marie Ananda Nourishment // Daniella Silver & Hope Marie Ananda Massage // Jesse Thomas Alvarez Our Universal Guidelines help create a safe and sacred space for everyone. Please take a moment to read them—they are the foundation of this practice. Although each Ecstatic Dance throughout the world is unique, these guidelines connect the web of all Ecstatic Dances together as one. (Move as You Wish) This is a space for authentic self-expression and freeform movement. (No Talking on the Dance Floor once the dance begins) This creates a focused, meditative experience for all. Sounds and emotional expression are welcome: Vocalizations like laughter, cheers, and even cries are completely accepted within the space. Please take verbal conversations outside. (No Photos/Videos) We ask that you put your phone away and be fully present. This is a safe space for you to really drop in without distractions. Photos and videos are not permitted. (No Shoes) This protects the floor and also grounds you through the vibrations of the music (and bass!) (No Substances:) This is a sober, drug/alcohol-free space. We get high on the dance, breathe and energy. (Consent before dancing with someone) Dancing with others is beautiful and welcomed! Just be aware of someone's cues and their interest in dancing with you. If you are unsure or someone's eyes are closed, it is a "no". Dancers are encouraged to not take a "no" personally, as it may be due to someone's personal mood, experiences, or comfort level. Please note: ~ This event is for adults. No kids please. ~ Arrive showered and clean as it makes a world of difference as we dance (and sweat) together! Also, please refrain from wearing strong scents as many are sensitive to perfumes/colognes. Clean/natural is best. The Ecstatic Dance Experience: We begin with a 45 minute yoga class to warm up our bodies and prepare for dance. Our two hour dance journey is facilitated by a professional DJ and follows a wave-like arc. It begins with ambient, slow-tempo music to help you warm up, then builds in energy and intensity to a peak, and finally lands softly in a meditative space. We then close with a sound healing to help you integrate the experience. This practice has been a profoundly life-changing gift for me as I've been an Ecstatic Dancer for 17 years now. It is my joy and honor to hold space for Ecstatic Dance KC. We are close to reaching our 10 year anniverary in MARCH of 2026. Can't belive it! It blows my mind! This community has grown from a small seed into a very strong ever-growiing beautiful co-creation, watered and nourished by every single one of us. Ecstatic Dance is a safe and sacred container for you to be your unique, authentic self. Thank you for being a part of this incredible community! This is my welcome home to you—home to your global Ecstatic Dance family, and home to yourself. See you on the dance floor! All my love, Jenny