Ecstatic Dance Manchester

✨Dance is a powerful tool for transformation! It's a way of connecting more deeply with ourselves; our bodies and emotions. The dance floor is a place to release any stuck energy within us, a white canvas to express our creativity through movement, opening us up to pure presence and bliss💛 This Sunday our incredible resident DJ is coming back to share some sweet sounds. DJ Ecstatica it is bringing a wave for our Sundance this week with Global Beats and Ethno House to go on a deep journey where we can explore our bodies and layers throughout the different sounds. After years of travelling and dancing around the world, she loves to blend music from Africa, Asia, Middle East, Latin America and Europe like there are no boarders, connecting cultures and people into a beautiful community dance journey What is Ecstatic Dance? In this form of dance, freedom of movement is at the core. No set steps to follow, no deep structures or restrictions. The dance is wrapped in the wave of the music, the Ecstatic Wave. Our DJ's create a wave that takes us from stillness, to awakening, through peak expression and down to rest and back into stillness. The music journey begins with slow, sweet and tender music, supporting us to begin to find ourselves, to meet our bodies and breath - to awaken the fabric of our being. The wave gently moves into higher beats and rhythms taking us from a place to getting to know ourselves to really know what lives within as the music transitions to high peaks, beats and grooves where we land at the peak of our expression, giving ourselves to the dance and the wisdom of the body. The combination of the Ecstatic Wave and Freedom of movement is what makes Ecstatic Dance apart from other dances. It's like journeying through the inner seasons and rhythms through dance and movement. The Dance is seen as Medicine for those that gives themselves into the Wave. As it helps us with awakening to our Truth, releasing tension from the body, and freeing the mind from the business of day to day life. Doors open at 6.30pm, arrive early if you want to grab a cup of Cacao, as there will be limited availability. Doors will strictly close at 7pm. 🌞 Where: BIRCH COMMUNITY CENTRE, Brighton Grove, Rusholme Street side parking available 🌞To Bring: - A bottle of water and food or snacks for afterwards - Warm layers, yoga mat and blanket for the sound bath - An open mind! No previous experience necessary 🌞Tickets: £15 - Standard £12 - Concession - for those that wouldn't otherwise be able to afford to attend £3 - Optional Cup of Cacao Door sales only - card & cash on the door. Timings of the event: 6.30pm Arrive and ground Dance Starts at 7pm with a guided warm up 7.15pm Ecstatic Dance 8.45pm Sound Bath and Closing circle At Sun Dance we have no rules, however we recommend following these guidelines for the best experience: - Keep the silence, speak with your bodies rather than words - Let go of expectations and allow yourself to be present - Dance barefoot where possible to ground and release - A space free of judgement and full of acceptance of each other - Respect for each others boundaries - Alcohol/ drug & phone free FAQ: - What kind of music do we play? Each week is different and often it's a mixture of electronic and acoustic sounds. We aim to create a journey that takes you through different rhythms. There may be songs you don't like but we encourage you to find ways to continue to stay with the journey and even express your dislike through your movement. - What to wear? Comfort is the most important thing to think about - Minimum Age 16