Ecstatic Dance UK - 1st Birthday Celebration!

We're turning one year old! Come join us to celebrate a year-long of music, movement and mindfulness. We'll start with a Contact Improv class followed by our usual Ecstatic Dance, plus live percussions and close with a sound bath. It's definitely one not to miss! *Early start: CI class starts at 10:15. If you don't wish to take part, you can simply come for the Ecstatic Dance at 11:15. *Please note this dance will be photographed and filmed. Anyone who doesn't wish to be photographed/filmed will be given a pink wristband LINEUP Laura Doehler (Contact Improv) Renée Lacroix (DJ & host) Eliot Michael (Live percussions & sound bath) FORMAT 10.00 Doors open 10.15 Opening circle + Contact class 11.15 Ecstatic Dance 12.45 Sound healing + closing circle 13.00 Lunch (optional) WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE? ED is a free-form dance practice inviting people to connect to themselves and to others through music and movement. It takes places over a 2-hour live DJ set and starts and finishes with a short opening and closing circle led by a Ceremony Leader. There are no teacher or rules, but we ask you to follow a few guidelines: 1. No talking. ED is a silent practice -you are welcome to communicate with others with your body language, but please keep words outside the space. 2. No shoes. Barefoot dancing helps us ground ourselves by creating direct contact between our feet and the floor. ED is best practiced barefoot but you can also wear socks if you wish to. 3. No drugs/alcohol. ED is a conscious practice embracing mindfulness. 4. Phone-free zone. Please keep your phones off/silent and out of sight. 5. Respect of self and other. We ask participants to take responsability for themselves, but also to watch out for others and be mindful of their personal space. Q&A -What to bring? A large (reusable) water bottle -What to wear? Dress in layers. Our events are judgement-free spaces, so feel free to dress however you wish, whether it's a t-shirt and leggings or a fully-sequined catsuit. As long as you're comfortable, anything goes! -What kind of music? ED music is eclectic and not linked to any specific genre. We start with ambient, chillout tunes then bring you on an ecstatic journey with electronica, EDM, world music and ethnic beats before bringing you back down with downtempo tracks and finish with a gentle sound bath. -Are children allowed? Absolutely -we love kids! Our events are family-friendly and under 12s can come for free. We recommend ear protection as the music can get loud. Teens between 13-16 get half-price (£7 on the door). -What is your refund policy? We don't offer any refunds, but we can transfer your ticket to a future event if you notify us up to 48 hours before the event. THE CAFÉ The Old Baths Café opens at 9.30 am on the day. You are most welcomed to stay over after the event for a well-deserved post-dance lunch and make new friends. PRICE £10.00 Early Bird £12.50 Advance £15.00 On the door (cash + card) Tickets available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-uk-sunday-tickets-60684124851 See you on the dance floor! Renée & the Ecstatic Dance UK team