Ecstatic Dance Festival Holland Summer Edition 2026

Ecstatic Dance Festival Holland is a conscious gathering where body, heart and presence can move freely. Here you are invited to land in your own expression. Through dance, workshops, stillness, connection or exploration. We look forward to welcoming you in a space where you can arrive as you are, and where the dance can carry you deeper into what wants to live through you! ♥️ VIBRATE • RESONATE • CELEBRATE △ Your unique journey in a Unified Field △ We are all holding space together. ✧ The Rhythm of the Week ✧ Ecstatic Dance is our heartbeat, with two dances every day. But the journey is yours to shape. Expect a flowing program of transformative workshops, live concerts, sound journeys, and ceremonies. We’ve created a line-up of both Dutch and international artists and facilitators who intuitively read and hold the field. It’s an invitation to completely lose yourself in movement, only to return and land in a deep, soulful stillness. ✧ Open Stage ✧ During our Open Stage, boundaries dissolve and we celebrate the tribe’s creativity. Do you have a hidden talent, an instrument traveling with you, or a spoken word piece that needs to be shared? Step into the spotlight and let the community carry you. Raw, real, and always unforgettable. ✧ Slow down • Re-charge • Integrate ✧ In between activities, there is plenty of space to land and integrate your experiences. Warm up in the saunas and hot tubs, or cool down in an ice bath. Find a quiet spot in the grass or walk to the Maas river for a refreshing swim. Our cozy lounge is always open for ceremonial cacao, meaningful conversations, a cuddle puddle, or simply a moment of pure rest… Fuel for the Soul We offer a full experience: all meals (organic and vegetarian 🌱) are included in your ticket. When it comes to accommodation, choose the vibe that suits you: camp on the grass, bring your own tiny home on wheels, or book a comfortable room inside the castle. ____________________________________ ♫ CONCERTS & LIVE MUSIC ♫ ALEX SERRA & TOTIDUB Spiritually activating concert blending soul, downtempo, and dub. A musical journey about childhood, roots, and love beyond what the eyes can see. ANNIKA WINBERG Raw, piercing vocals with masterful songwriting and vulnerability. A musical journey through joy, grief, loss, and love. Featuring “All of You Is Welcome Here”. LIZA WEALD Ethereal songs about hope, love, and coming home. Angelic voice with fresh melodies blending new age and pop. A deep listening experience. LOTTE WALDA Warm, uplifting folk-pop inspired by nature and the sixties/seventies. Honest stories and catchy melodies. A gentle celebration of music and togetherness. NICOLE FOREE Music felt deeply. With intuition and authentic songs, Nicole creates space for connection, expression, and healing. From stillness to ecstasy. BARRY ZINGT Dutch songs about integration and real life. From soft and hopeful to raw and brutally honest. Music as therapy. MICHIEL SCHRIJNEMAEKERS - MANTRA CONCERT Intimate, heartwarming concert with songs, stories, mantras, and medicine songs. A perfect place to rest, dream, and nourish your heart. RHODO JAI VELASQUEZ Cross-cultural instruments tuned to 528 Hz blend with soft vocal lines. A space of calm, closeness, and quiet wonder where sound becomes connection. SNAKECHARMER COLLECTIVE - LIVE PERFORMANCE Live performance bridging music and ceremony, dissolving boundaries between artist and participant. A unified field of sound, dance, and authenticity. AFTER MORNING - WHERE WORDS STOP A musical session where listening is central. Songs that make space for what’s hard to name. A moment to slow down and feel what is already there. ____________________________________ ✦ ECSTATIC DANCE ✦ KAREEM RAÏHANI A pioneer of the worldwide Ecstatic Dance movement, known for transforming dance floors into sacred spaces of celebration and deep presence. Often called the “Shaman of Dance.” His sets are deep, powerful, and ecstatic journeys — no two ever the same. ARUN JI Deep, powerful ecstatic dance journey. With 15+ years of experience, Arun creates cohesive musical narratives where individual exploration meets collective flow. PASCAL DE LACAZE Ecstatic dance set blending live drums, saxophone, and DJ music. Exciting rhythmic waves open space for authentic movement. Grounding and expansive. SEFRIJN Improvised ecstatic dance journey. World music, electronics, tribal percussion, deep bass, and meditative soundscapes. Moving with the room, moving with you. OUR ECHO - CEREMONIAL ECSTATIC DANCE Deep ecstatic dance journey using music and movement to release what feels heavy. Space for both wild expression and quiet surrender. DE NACHTPAPEGAAI Colorful, meditative musical journey. This household name in the Dutch dance community invites presence and deep connection on the dancefloor. MARTYN ZIJ Guided ecstatic dance journey. Martyn listens to the group field and shapes musical flow through grounding, activation, and emotional release. Y∆RL - WITH LIVE VOCALS LIZA WEALD Full-on ecstatic journey with live vocal performance. Electronic club music blends with global influences. Grounded, flowing dance sets. Expect the unexpected. JETHRO & RACHI - ECSTATIC DEEP WAVES An extra long ecstatic dance journey. Rachi opens with a Kriya yoga ceremony to quiet the mind and open the heart. Jethro and Rachi then curate a deep, authentic, and wild dance together. ____________________________________ △ THE BASEMENT △ SAMAYA - CASTLE CELLER GROOVES Eclectic late-night journey where ecstatic dance slips into something darker and mischievous. Deep bass, unexpected turns, untamed flow. KANUS - DRUM & BASS RAVE Immersive drum and bass journey in the “rave cave.” Deep bass, unexpected turns, mysterious atmospheres. Movement and intensity collide. HENNERS - BASEMENT SET Global beats, heavy bass, and live-mixed energy from Amsterdam. African rhythms meet rave grooves. Full-on ride, no script. ____________________________________ ☾ CEREMONIES & SOUND HEALING MAURICE SPEES - SACRED VOICE ALCHEMY: SOUND TRANSMISSION JOURNEY @ THE CHAPEL Deep sound bath with live vocal resonance and sacred instruments. Vocal therapy and layered tones settle your nervous system and open your heart. YARUN DEE - GONG BATH SOUND JOURNEY Cosmic, deeply integrative sound journey with magical gong, didgeridoo, and singing bowls. Journey to the outer edges of inner space. OUR ECHO - CROSSING THE THRESHOLD: GRIEF CEREMONY Grief ceremony offering space to meet loss and transition through music, movement, and ritual. Drawing from somatic practice, invites listening and communal care. AVTAR MORGAN - BREATH & GONG BATH Transformative gong bath with powerful gongs, singing bowls, and ancient instruments. Sound healing and vibrational therapy for deep relaxation and nervous system balance. MAURICE SPEES & IMAGICALCHEMY - INNER SUN JOURNEY Powerful sound immersion with live vocal resonance, sacred instruments, and organic drones. Supported by Ormus Inner Sun Elixir. A radiant journey into inner light and sacred remembrance. IMAGICALCHEMY & RHODO JAI VELASQUEZ - SOLAR ALCHEMY SOUND JOURNEY Ceremonial sound journey at dawn. Guided meditation, rhythmic movement, and extraordinary instruments ignite your inner sun and life-force. ____________________________________ ♪ SINGING CIRCLES ♪ MICHIEL SCHRIJNEMAEKERS - SINGING CIRCLE Open your heart through group singing and vocal expression. A family space to let go, celebrate, and come together. No singing experience needed. MILLI MOONSTONE - CONCERT & SINGING CIRCLE Warm, heart-opening space of shared sound. Blending performance with participation, sing mantras and medicine songs. Co-create a living soundscape of joy and celebration. SEFRIJN - MANTRA SINGING Gentle morning mantra singing to open your heart at dawn. Simple group singing creates soft, shared harmony. Perfect for all levels. ____________________________________ ◇ WORKSHOPS ◇ MILLI MOONSTONE - MEETING FROM TRUTH: PATHWAYS TO REAL CONNECTION Playful exploration of authentic connection. Cultivate safety within yourself, meet others from a grounded place. Real connection without pressure. MILLI MOONSTONE - AUTHENTIC VOICE: LIBERATING YOUR NATURAL SOUND Playful space to liberate your natural sound. Express parts of yourself and soften blocks in body and voice. No pressure to perform. Freedom and curiosity invite joy and self-acceptance. PASCAL DE LACAZE - DRUM CIRCLE Inclusive, beginner-friendly rhythm workshop. Simple grooves, playful rhythm games, spontaneous music. Connection, community, and collective rhythm. PASCAL DE LACAZE - BODY PERCUSSION Playful rhythm workshop using only your body. Learn through clapping, stomping, and group music-making. All levels welcome, no experience needed. NIRAJ - BIODANZA: THE DANCE OF LIFE Interactive dance and movement class using music, rhythm, and connection. Stimulate vitality, creativity, affectivity, sexuality, and transcendence. Beginner-friendly, all levels welcome. NIRAJ - BIODANZA AND THE 4 ELEMENTS Explore Earth, Fire, Air, and Water through dance. Ground yourself, ignite passion, find inspiration, and flow. Dance your way to wholeness. HENNERS - CONTACT IMPROVISATION 101 + GRASS JAM Beginner-friendly dance workshop introducing weight-sharing, touch, and deep listening through movement. Build skills and confidence before flowing into an open jam on grass. No experience needed. JANNEKE MEIJERS - PRIMAL PLAY Reconnect with yourself and others through authentic, embodied exploration. Slow down, tune into your body’s signals, connect with others safely and playfully. JANNEKE MEIJERS & HENNERS - CONSCIOUS FLIRTING Explore conscious, intentional flirting as a way of connecting and attuning to each other. A playful, fun space to experiment with desire and vulnerability without pressure. JETHRO & RACHI - SOMAGIC: EMBODIED JOURNEY OF SOMATIC AWARENESS Embodied journey exploring balance between personal space and shared connection. Through nonverbal communication and playful movement, discover the magic of meeting others exactly where you are. HENNERS - OPEN STAGE HOST Warm, judgment-free space for anyone to share a tune, poem, freestyle, or story. Real moments and community. ____________________________________ ⊙ YOGA & QIGONG ⊙ HARI KRISHAN SINGH - KUNDALINI YOGA: THE YOGA OF AWARENESS Dynamic yoga practice to wake you up on all levels. Posture, breath, focus, and mantra for inner alignment and outward radiance. HARI KRISHAN SINGH & MARTYN ZIJ - ECSTATIC KUNDALINI YOGA DANCE EXPERIENCE 2-hour journey combining Kundalini Yoga with ecstatic dance. Elevating sounds, beats, and kundalini mantras. Journey into inner realms and universal frequencies. Y∆RL - YOGA FOR INTEGRATION If dancing already does wonders for you, yoga might take it one step further. This morning session with yogi Jarl Hector offers a moment to slow down, reset, and land back in your body before returning to the dance floor. OUR ECHO - THE SWEET SLOW: EMBODIED YOGA & QIGONG Gentle yoga and qigong practice to anchor your body and nervous system. Move slowly, breathe deeply, connect with others. VIKTOR FRIH - HATHA YOGA A grounding Hatha yoga class focused on alignment, breath and body awareness. Expect clear instruction, functional strength work, and space to move with ease. SNAKECHARMER COLLECTIVE - AWAKEN THE SNAKE: SUNDAY MORNING VIBES Sunday morning yoga and awakening practice. ____________________________________ ☆ YOUR TICKET INCLUDES ☆ • A camping spot for your tent • Vegetarian, organic meals included - 3 meals per day (except Tuesday: dinner only & Sunday: breakfast and lunch only). Vegan options always available. • Access to our amazing wellness area with saunas and hot tubs And of course all workshops, sound healings, concerts and Ecstatic Dances are included! Please note: tickets are personal and cannot be shared. ☆ ACCOMMODATION ☆ • Camper or caravan spots can be reserved with a separate ticket • Several camping areas are available; a camping spot is included with your standard ticket • Private or shared rooms can be booked in the historic Castle or the newer farm building