Ecstatic Dance Oakland: Featuring J BRAVE

Ecstatic Dance Oakland is back under new stewardship at Sweets Ballroom: Wednesday evening schedule: 6:45pm - Doors Open 7:00pm Contact Improv & Yoga 7:45pm - Opening Circle 8:00pm - Ecstatic Dance 10:15pm - Sound Bath / Closing Meditation Tea Lounge by Aless Shanti ~ Sweets Ballroom 1933 Broadway, Oakland, CA BART: 19th St. BART If driving, the most reliable parking options are: • US Bank parking lot @ 1970 Franklin St (only outside of business hours!) • Franklin Street Parking Garage, 1901 Franklin St • SP+ Parking, 1800 San Pablo Ave *Street parking is typically available We strongly encourage reserving a spot in advance via SpotHero, especially for a late-night exit. This will give you peace of mind and a smoother departure after midnight. Tickets: Available at the door with Cash / Venmo $25 Drop-In $20 Passes sold in 5 packs Volunteer Opportunity: Please email us at [email protected] Ecstatic Dance Agreements: Let the dance be your language, we keep the floor a space of movement rather than words. Follow what feels true in your body, honor your own boundaries, and practice consent in every interaction. We gather in a clear, substance-free field, no alcohol or drugs. Please keep phones away so we can be fully present together. Dance barefoot if you can, or wear soft-soled dance shoes if needed. This is a community space open to all ages and expressions. --------------------------------------------------------------- J Brave’s intention is to inspire the remembrance of our divine nature. He learned to transform his trauma into triumph, turn his mess into a message, and shift suffering into songs to heal himself and serve the world. His greatest gifts are to speak life into others, bring people together, and utilize his music as a means to unify and connect us all. � His live shows fuse storytelling, poetry, and fierce Hip Hop lyrics, and his DJ sets offer a selection of Global Bass and World Beats intended to celebrate the power of diversity. � During his travels through Kemet he had a massive spiritual awakening, and has since been plant based for over 20+ years as a part of his dedication to health and well-being. As a former counselor for homeless and at-risk youth, he learned the importance of service during a nearly 10 year period working at five non-profit organizations.� He founded the legendary Hip Hop collective the Luminaries, curates events under the brand Benevolence, and co-created Actualize Music. He also offers guidance, retreats, and music production services through his brand Keys Of Kreation , and supports people to find healing through their creative process. Beyond all of his accomplishments and titles he is most proud of being a father to his beautiful children Simunye and Numi. � “I am simply a vessel allowing the Universe to express through me" - J Brave Listen: https://soundcloud.com/jbraveluminous About Aless Shanti: Alessandra/Aless, is a dancer, yogini, tea amateur and cacao passionate! She often starts her day with a cup of tea. From Puer to herbal infusions, she appreciates the medicine of plants. When she sits for her meditation or movement practice, a cup of tea guides her to focus and be present. She enjoys serving tea, having conversations and creating a cosy space. During her travels all around the world she had the opportunity and interest to learn about medicinal plants and tea. She is continuously learning and humbled by the culture of tea in China and Japan. Alessandra loves crafting herbal blends combining medicinal properties in tea, but above all, she is a passionate chocolate maker! Her recent creation, La Gourmande, delicious raw cacao truffles, pair divinely with tea. Both tea herbal blends and cacao truffles are available for purchase. With her open heart, she will be serving tea every Wednesdays nights. Here is my Facebook page for my chocolates : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571863295250