Ecstatic Dance: Solstice with Dante Baker

Ecstatic Dance DC is the dance-iest dance floor in all of DC. An incredible diversity of expressions and generations show up for one thing: to dance. All magic and connection sprouts from that singular intention. Our barefoot, non-verbal, lucid space is curated for you to let loose, play, commune with your body and connect with others in a vibrant setting. SCHEDULE: **Ecstatic Dance** 8:00pm - Doors open 8:15pm - Opening Movement with Dante Baker 8:30pm - Ecstatic Dance with Dante Baker 10:00pm - Sound Healing Dante Baker 10:30pm - End of Session :: Dante Baker :: Dante Baker is a passionate, creative, and multi-talented man serving his community through the holistic healing arts. As a teenager, he met a variety of shamans from Peru who made unique sounds during their ceremonies which influenced him to take an interest in the effect of sound on consciousness. In 2016 he attended his first Ecstatic Dance and was thrilled by how it combined his love for dance, connection, and self-expression. DJing at Ecstatic Dance events allows him to experience the joy of selecting music that lights up the community and elevates our collective consciousness. Dante’s eclectic DJ sets tend toward Tribal/Organic EDM, Drum and Bass, and Middle Eastern/Indian Trap music. https://linktr.ee/dantespeakperformance TICKETS: Tickets are $25 at the door! https://app.tickethive.com/?org=651c6d71-3048-4eca-922f-37990ad1e02c VENUE: The Edgewood Arts Building Please contact us about volunteer opportunities, which gives you free entry. Volunteer schedules must be arranged BEFORE dance day, no exceptions. Limited space available. *** First time to an Ecstatic Dance? Here's an introduction to what we're about: Ecstatic Dance is a community gathering for people who want to express themselves in a playful and artistic space with other people who value conscious connection, movement, and great music! We create a dance/movement space that is inspiring and uplifting, without talking, alcohol or nightclub vibes. We encourage participants to utilize the Ecstatic Dance space as a laboratory for creative movement, unbridled self-expression, authentic connections and a healthy dose of sweat. We hold a nonverbal, barefoot, alcohol-free container to keep the journey intentional and lucid. You can dance the night away and still wake up early to do awesome stuff in the world! *** Guidelines: 1. No talking on the dance floor 2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment 3. No photos or videos, cellphones muted and out of sight 4. Respect for the space and for one another 5. Move your body however you wish! 6. You can dance alone, or with partners. (If you’d rather not dance with someone, thank them for the offer by placing your hands in prayer position at your heart) *** What to Bring: 1. Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself 2. Water and a water bottle. You can refill it at the venue. See you there!