Ecstatic Dance Toronto featuring Sina Bathaie

Are you looking for a DANCE GATHERING that does not involve drugs and alcohol? A new way of connecting to yourself and others that is healthy and natural. Every Thursday night 80-100 beautiful human beings dance in a big church located at Dundas & Parliament. Don't miss the best dance in Toronto every Thursday Night from 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Who are we? We are a conscious weekly dance gathering centred around the love of dancing to good music with others. Every week is a real, grounded, joyful, exuberant and liberating gathering of beautiful human beings. You’re all welcome to come dance and express however you wish. Ecstatic dance is freestyle dance - move however you wish - honour your body - dance with bare feet - no experience necessary - all ages, genders, cultures, sizes are welcome - respect yourself and one another - bring comfortable clothes to move in - bring water to drink - alcohol-free and recreational drug-free - safe and sacred space - let the music take you on a journey - see you on the dance floor No prior experience is needed! Join us in our stunning 5,000 square foot church in Toronto and uncover the transformative power of dance. Learn more about the space that we create, our intention, our guidelines or join our newsletter and register for dance here: www.ecstaticdance.ca - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Coming to dance revives my soul, every time! The playfulness, the community, the dance has truly changed my life and I encourage everyone to come!" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We invite you to ... We invite you to dance, sweat and connect with yourselves and each other. This is a place where you can feel free to move and express whatever is alive in you and whatever comes up when you shake up your cells. It is also nonverbal, barefoot, alcohol/drug-free to keep the experience intentional. Together we create a safe space for dance and authentic connection that is healing, inspiring and uplifting. Community, music and dance is our medicine. All are welcome. Community. Music. Dance. Ecstatic Dance is a chance to dance freely and move however you want to all kinds of rhythms, beats and genres with a room full of beautiful people doing exactly the same thing! Find yourself dancing 🙂 Our DJs draw inspiration from many genres and craft fun, unique journeys for your energies to root, renew and flow like a river running clear, strong, wild and free. Don't miss this opportunity to dance! There is freedom in motion. Special Guest Sina Bathaie this Thursday November 14, 2024 Sina Bathaie is a Multi-instrumentalist, Producer and Composer with more than 100 million streams on digital platforms. known for his unique style of playing traditional instruments such as the oud and ukulele and bringing an eastern touch to his electronic music. What is the optional invitation/theme for this week’s dance? "Little Steps to Joy" The invitation is to imagine the boundless joy and fearlessness we felt as kids and bring that energy to the dance floor. Let’s step into this moment with open hearts, moving as if we’re children again—dancing with pure joy, curiosity, and freedom. Details: Doors Open 7:30pm. (You can come after Opening Circle) 7:30p | WELCOMING DANCE | Arrive. Stretch. Socialize. Ground. Breath. 8:00p | OPENING CIRCLE | Gently Guided Movement Exercise & Meditation 8:15p | 1.5HR ED JOURNEY | Ecstatic Dance DJ of the Week 9:45p | CLOSING CIRCLE with Sounding & Sharing (totally optional) ...until 10:30p | COMMUNITY-INSPIRED SOCIAL TIME, SNACKS, MUSIC MAKING, SINGING, SOUNDING, DANCING YOU BRING: - Your own personal supply of water (you can refill your water bottle) - Comfortable clothes for the entire evening TICKETS $25-$30 Reserve Your Spot with Eventbrite or Email Transfer: [email protected] (Please show proof of payment at the door on the day of the event.) Location: Sts Cyril & Methody, 237 Sackville Street, Toronto, M5A 3G1 What is the Church like to dance in? INCREDIBLY SPACIOUS. Our weekly dances are held in a 5000 sq. ft. church hall with high ceilings, huge windows, amazing hardwood floor & a crystal clear high fidelity sound system. ECSTATIC DANCE TORONTO: WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? Welcome to a space where you can move freely and connect deeply! With bare feet, you’re invited to experience the joy of dance—play, connect, sweat, stretch, and express your true self. In this sacred environment, authenticity is celebrated, and all expressions are embraced. Our practice encourages the free flow of emotions and inner exploration through movement and music. Our intention is self-exploration, connection, healing, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance. No prior experience is needed! Join us in our stunning 5,000 square foot church in Toronto and uncover the transformative power of dance. Join Toronto’s leading weekly Ecstatic Dance Community with over 1000 dances offered and counting. Literally, thousands have danced, healed and celebrated with us since our first dance in January 2006. Join our growing dance community! Learn more about the space that we create, our intention, our guidelines or join our newsletter and register for dance here: www.ecstaticdance.ca Invite your dancing friends & share the love of dance, music & community. www.ecstaticdance.ca PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. YOU'RE WELCOME TO EXCHANGE YOUR TICKET FOR ANOTHER DATE WITHIN ONE MONTH OF PURCHASE. SEE YOU SOON.