Ecstatic Dance :: THE SONIC JUNGLE :: Judson Church

Join us for this very special Ecstatic Dance, as we co-create with NYC-based collective, The Sonic Jungle. They produce events at the intersection of Nightlife, Wellness and Environmental Awareness; a rare crossroad that attracts incredible artistry and some of the freshest multicultural dance music from around the world. To have their presence with us at the Church will be something special! To open, we will have a one-hour warmup in Butoh; a Japanese movement art form, taught by Margherita Tisato. Then, ELI from the Akumandra DJ collective will take us on the Ecstatic Dance journey. And to close, we will have a live sound meditation, led by Jessi Long. Come move into the Fall with us, for what should be a really potent evening. ~ ♡ ~ ➤ EVENT SCHEDULE ≫ 6:30pm: Doors Open | Stretch + Connect ≫ 7:00 - 8:00: Opening class :: Butoh with Margherita Tisato ≫ 8:00 - 10:30pm: ECSTATIC DANCE with ELI from Akumandra www.soundcloud.com/eli_official/new-horizons ≫ 10:30 - 10:45PM: Sound Meditation with Jessi Long https://soundcloud.com/jessilonger/tidal ≫ 10:45 - 11PM: Closing Circle ~ First time to Ecstatic Dance? Here's a little bit about what it is: ❃ Ecstatic Dance is a community gathering for people who want to express themselves freely, to connect, and to expand together through the inspiration of music & dance. ❃ Live DJs | Live Drumming | Free-Form Movement | Workshops | Sound Meditation | Massage | High Vibe Food & Elixirs | Community ❃ ❃ Join us and enjoy a safe and inspiring space to dance without talking, drinking, and the nightclub vibe. This is about self-expression, freeing your mind and body, and connecting with yourself and those around you. No booze, no shoes and no chit-chat on the dance floor helps us keep it intentional. Amazing music helps us keep it all about dance. ❃ There will also be a beautiful lounge space to relax, decorated by The Chanda Lair, as well as refreshing, alcohol-free beverages and food, served by Ambrosia Elixirs. ➤ Guidelines: 1. No talking on the dance floor (plenty of room to talk in the lounge space up on the balcony) 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! ➤ 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. We do not provide plastic cups as we strive to be a zero-waste event. ➤ Where: Judson Memorial Church - New York City 55 Washington Square S, New York, NY ➤ Tickets: $15 Early Bird / $20 Tier 1 / $25 Tier 2 / $30 at the Door (Cash or Venmo) / $20 after 9:30pm. Tickets are non-transferable between events and non-refundable. See you all there!