◊ ECSTATIC DANCE LA with Neptune + Dance of Liberation with Parashakti ◊

◊ Ecstatic Dance LA is a sober, all ages, freeform dance event for people of who love movement, diverse music, healing, and soul invigorating celebration. We gather with the intention to create a safe space for our community to explore the bliss of world class DJ driven music, conscious dance, and movement as medicine. The experience is a modern day ritual where the communion of people, sound, and movement serve as mediums of transformation. Join us for an afternoon of world class music, movement facilitation and celebration as we welcome the renowned DJ Neptune to Ecstatic Dance LA! We will warm up with a Dance of Liberation journey facilitated by Parashakti. Stay tuned for announcements about special guests, raw vegan catering, massage and volunteer opportunities... In collaboration with EDLA & Lu Fam Pro. ◊ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** EVENT SCHEDULE 1pm: Doors Open / Stretch / Gather / Connect 1:30 - 3pm: Dance of Liberation with Parashakti 3pm - 5pm: Ecstatic Dance with DJ Neptune ~ Vegan / Raw food will be provided by Debra Mazer ~ Massage and Healing Touch by TBA ~ Chil out zone & lounge -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** LIVE DJ SET BY: Neptune has been a resident DJ for Ecstatic Dance Oakland since 2008. He has played at most festivals in the Underground, Bass and Conscious Dance music cultures and with many of the top producers and artists of the scene. He is three decades strong on the turntables and has been called a “a true audio shaman”. His vast collection and dynamic ranges of musical styles have been an intrinsic part of the flavor in his sound, allowing him to weave an immersive journey playing just the right music for the moment. In the 90’s, he was known as, “DJ Curious George” and was heavily involved with producing events in the Rave/Club scene. He also performed visuals and was hired to manage the “chill rooms” for some of the biggest events of the time. He ran a weekly event called, “The Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club”, a hugely successful old-school Funk Night. MUSICAL STYLE YOU ASK? : “transcultural hybrid tribal groove”….a genre journey through ambient purple lovestep, funkhop, techsoul, glitchfunk, deep tribal bass house, and just plain music of all sorts from all time periods from all genre’s blended into one seamless mix. Music of the heart and soul….beautiful music…really good music of all kinds. soundcloud.com/therealneptune *** DANCE OF LIBERATION WORKSHOP BY: Parashakti has worked with over 10,000 dancers from around the world and led workshops and retreats at some of the world’s leading holistic centers. Her mission is to open the possibility for people to achieve a liberating sense of wholeness and joy through the fluid, healing and exhilarating integration of body, mind and spirit. Parashakti.org The Dance of Liberation® is a unique form of movement therapy which heals and frees physical, mental, emotional and spiritual blockages. Utilizing dance, contemporary shamanism, hands on healing, drumming and global music, this powerful and beautiful soul work sheds inhibitions and heightens inner awareness in a safe and carefully monitored group setting. Dancers are blindfolded in the shamanic tradition and step beyond their conscious fears and limitations to allow their innermost creative sides to break free. Dancers tune in to sound and movement to take an inner journey exploring a trancelike state of self-discovery and self-realization. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** HOW IT WORKS: To begin, a special warm up yoga or movement class is facilitated by skilled practitioners. The opening class blends seamlessly into the the two hour freeform dance journey facilitated by our guest DJ. At the end of the DJ set, we close with some sound healing, or group exercise to ground and complete the experience. *** WHAT TO EXPECT *Children under 16 dance free! *No unauthorized photo or video allowed. *Complimentary earplugs. *Ecstatic Dance is a barefoot practice. If you need to wear shoes due to health reasons, please note dance-specific shoes are allowed, but only shoes that have not been worn on the street *No talking on the dance floor “At Ecstatic Dance, we join together to create a sacred space for dancing. No talking on the dance floor allows us to move out of our heads and into our bodies, hearts, and spirits. We leave behind the words and worries of the day, and connect with spirit and each other in new ways.” - Donna Carrol (Co-Founder Ecstatic Dance Oakland) *** THINGS TO BRING *Water to stay hydrated. *Clothes that allow a full range of motion. *Yoga mats, balls, or equipment. (optional) *A good attitude, open heart, your business card or flyers for networking. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** TICKETS: - $15 Early Bird - $20 at door - 'Entrance for 2 for $25' (online only) EARLY BIRD TICKET LINK http://edla1115.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138848456 This event is all ages, children under 16 get in for free. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** KEEP IN TOUCH - MORE INFO & LINKS: Sign up for our newsletter + Subscribe to our events!!! www.EcstaticDanceLA.com https://FaceBook.com/EDanceLA https://Facebook.com/LuFamPro