Ecstatic Dance Gabriel Francisco

Midtown-Sacramento Ecstatic Dance is an evening of dance, movement and freedom. We will be led by Gabriel Francisco! Come let go and dance the night away! $15 Dance | (Cash Only) Doors Open: 6:45 pm 7:00-9:25 pm- Ecstatic Dance w/ Gabriel Francisco 9:25-9:30 pm - Closing GABRIEL FRANCISCO The wild and deep score of a future-ancient gathering. The soundtrack of the Cosmos, vibrating and rich with movement potential. Electronic percussion, heady almost nostalgic in its real-time recollection. Windy, wet and silky, yet Earthy, tanned and ashy. Sonic support for the Soul, binding past, releasing present and moving the future! As an international dancer, teacher, and choreographer, Gabriel's entire professional career has been to take movers on an enriching, educational and insightful journey. In class it has been with movement he creates to music he loves, spinning tales, giving advice, helping, healing... (www.youtube.com/mdorsai) Transforming from Dancer to DJ, Gabriel has found an evolution, moving from the floor to the decks. Knowing what dancers want, has provided a special insight on what to provide as a DJ. Gabriel has taken his love of music and movement abroad, dropping DJ sets all over Europe, Thailand, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Gabriel has as opened for Dirtwire, Dimond Saints, Random Rab, and MORiLLO to name just a few... -For My People- www.gabrielfrancisco.com https://www.mixcloud.com/superherohiphop/ecstatic-love-tour-mix-2019/ ~~~~~ // We are Ecstatic Dance Midtown-Sacramento! // Ecstatic Dance Midtown-Sacramento is a DJ led community dance gathering. It is an alcohol free, family friendly event. Leave shoes and conversations at the door. ECSTATIC DANCE MIDTOWN-SACRAMENTO GUIDELINES: VERBAL & NON-VERBAL SPACES: We’ve created one VERBAL and one NON-VERBAL space for you to engage with your ecstatic dance experience. VERBAL SPACE: The social lounge area is the space you first walk into that has been created for you to enjoy and experience verbal conversations and connections. NON-VERBAL SPACE: This is the main dance floor area located in the Auditorium. If a SHORT conversation needs to happen in the NON-VERBAL space, lean into your partner’s ear and whisper to them. If the short conversation turns into a longer one, please take your conversation into the social lounge. We believe that movement is medicine and this is why we stress non-verbal spaces. Silence allows the attention to drop out of the mind and into the depth of the body where magic resides. ***BODY AWARENESS: LISTENING FOR CONSENT IN EVERY MOMENT*** We encourage interaction and connection on the dance floor. When you want to dance with another, please be sensitive, mindful and slow. Listen for their body’s “YES.” Some suggestions are: mirroring their dance moves, offering a hand, making eye contact and smiling. If they turn away from you, or give you prayer hands in front of their heart in Namaste, this is their “NO.” Don’t take it personally, just redirect yourself and keep dancing. If someone isn’t listening to your NO, or they are making you feel uncomfortable or they are being inappropriate, please tell someone immediately. BLIND-FOLDED DANCING: This can be a deepening movement experience. However, please be aware of your surroundings, move with care and stay in your space. PERSONAL HYGIENE: No heavy perfume or oils. Please practice good body hygiene when you come to dance. Seriously, no one likes to dance with stinky people. Bare feet and dance shoes only on the dance floor please. LITTLE ONES: One attentive adult to one child at all times. Please be aware of little ones around you if they are unattended and help them to get reunite Most importantly, HAVE FUN! This is a comfortable place for you to drop out of your head, into your body, and let loose.