Ecstatic Dance Santa Cruz Presents: Poranguí

All LIVE Ecstatic Dance Journey with Poranguí Brazilian World Soul artist, Poranguí masterfully weaves ancestral songs & indigenous rhythms from around the world as a one-man orchestra. His infectious grooves move the body, and soulful harmonies uplift the spirit, transcending the invisible barrier of performer & audience. Immerse yourself in sacred sounds that transcend cultural and stylistic boundaries to deeply heal & integrate the mind, body and soul. Journey through deep, earthy didgeridoo grooves into high-vibe ecstatic Brazilian beats, and return to still point with blissful African kalimba lullabies. From serenades and storytelling to beat boxing and booty shaking, an evening with Poranguí is sure to be a memorable one. Come, let yourself be moved! 7:15pm Doors open 7:45pm Opening Circle 8:00pm Porganguí 10:00pm Closing Circle Advanced Purchase: $20-30 sliding scale. Online ticket purchasing closes on November 16th, 11:59PM. We will likely to sell out online. We will only sell tickets at the door if we do not sell out online. Door Prices: $25 Students/Seniors $30-$35 General Admission sliding scale **As with all Ecstatic Dances this is a substance free event. No photography or cell phones.** About Poranguí: Reared among the three cultures of Brazil, Mexico and the U.S., Poranguí was steeped in various traditional forms of music, healing and ceremony since birth. Drawing from his cross-cultural background and ethnomusicology training at Duke University, Poranguí has over fifteen years of international work experience as an artist, musician, educator, filmmaker, consultant and therapist, utilizing the healing properties of sound and movement to foster our individual and collective well being. Recent musical collaborations on stage and in the studio include: Liquid Bloom, Shaman's Dream, Rising Appalachia, Desert Dwellers, Climbing PoeTree, Ayla Nereo, and many others.