Ecstatic Dance - Freedom Festival

Join us for another epic installment of our weekly ecstatic dance in paradise. This week we will be radically exercising our freedom to dance. New Permanent Spot: In the luscious grass in the center of Kapiolani Park with a stunning view of diamond head. Dig your feet into the Aina at our 15th Summer Ecstatic (Dis)Dance at Kapiolani Park. Ecstatic Dance Oahu is a coalition of Ecstatic Dance evangelists who believe in the power of free-form movement and music to bring together the community. Everyone deserves a solid dance session at least once a week! So bring your friends. THIS WEEK FEATURED HOSTS: Music by TRIBAL DREAMS SCHEDULE: 6pm: Arrive, Set up, Stretch, Connect with Community. 6:30: Yoga Flow 6:50-8:50 Ecstatic Dance 8:50-9:00 Closing Circle 9-10: After Jam: Fire, Freestyle, and Flow. Bring instruments and good vibes. Location: CENTER OF KAPIOLANI PARK ABOUT ECSTATIC DANCE: Have you ever danced for 2 hours straight?? When is the last time you experienced the heart opening bliss of dancing to great music on the beach? FRIDAY NIGHTS at SUNSET EVERY WEEK TIME: 6-10ish DONATION $10-20 donation at the door This is all about getting great exercise, freeing your mind and body, and connecting with yourself and with your community. We dance fearlessly and create a judgement free zone where we can play, leap, roll twerk and move freely - which gives you permission to do the same... Our focus is to create a community space for healthy living and a safe environment of RESPECT where you can be yourself in a dynamic group setting. GUIDELINES: To maintain a sacred space for movement and free expression we ask that you please follow these guidelines: 🔥 No talking on the dance floor. 🔥 Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free Environment 🔥 No Photos or Videos, Cellphones quiet and out of sight 🔥 Respect the space and each other 🔥 Dance however you wish 🔥 Dance alone or with as many partners as you like--If you'd rather not dance with someone, thank them by placing your hands in prayer at your heart. At the end of every dance we will convene in a closing circle to share our experiences with our community. FIRE JAM & AFTER JAM: After dance bring your favorite fire flow toys, glow toys, and instruments and lets make Friday night epic again. What to Bring: 1. Loose-fitting/ comfortable clothes that allow for free movement. Be sure to bring something warm in case it gets cold as the sun goes down. 2. Water to keep yourself hydrated 3. A towel in case you want to lay down or go in the water after 🙂 4. A positive attitude of mutual respect for yourself and others SOCIAL DISDANCE PROTOCOL 🔥 COVID PRECAUTIONS: Please bring a mask and have it on when dancing if you feel called. We will be checking temperatures upon arrival so please check in with our team when you arrive. 🔥 Please maintain a healthy distance of 6 feet apart from each other 🔥 DO NOT COME IF YOU FEEL UNHEALTHY OR HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ANY UNHEALTHY PEOPLE