Ecstatic Dance: Waves 🌊 with Ursidae & Hon Jao

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! 🌊 Celebrating this dance with a new musical collaboration between Ursidae & Hon Jao as well as Hon Jao's birthday!! 🌊 Their new song "It Comes In Waves" is an instrumental blend of ambient, meditative & neoclassical; lush reversed & delayed out guitars blended with relaxing wave samples recorded ocean-side. Crescendoing into breathtaking violin modal harmonies that will have you floating & totally blissed out. 🌊 Join us at 7:15pm for a 1hr Shuffle Dance Workshop with November Sun! Introducing…The Shuffle! An energizing expression style of dancing that can be done with various forms of music like House, Trance, and Techno. Some describe Shuffle Dance as inclusive, freedom, spiritual, liberating, free of judgment, true expression. Shuffle Dance connects you with the music you love in a special way. An opportunity to interpret and express as an individual while in the company of community! ☕️ Fueling our dance energy with his delicious cacao brews is the Plant Based Pirate! 💟 We're excited to be co-producing this dance & bringing the vibes with Mettā Creative! SCHEDULE: 7:00pm - Doors Open 7:15pm - Extended Shuffle Dance Workshop with November Sun 8:30pm - Ecstatic Dance with Ursidae & Hon Jao 10:00pm - Sound Healing with Ursidae & Hon Jao 10:15pm - Closing Circle 10:30pm - End of Session :: Ursidae :: Ursidae 🐻 is a multi-instrumentalist, producer & DJ as well as leader of Ecstatic Dance DC. His intricate and funky yet dreamy sounds stem from his upbringing, an environment which fostered his desire for musical exploration. With a professor of music theory for a father and a background steeped in classical piano, jazz, funk, and electronic influences, music has been central to his life from the start. With guitar in hand, Ursidae seamlessly blends the warmth of live instrumentation with the infectious grooves of electronic music. His live performances become a playground of spontaneity, each moment an invitation to join him on a musical journey like no other. The core purpose of Ursidae is to inspire transcension of duality & ego through love & movement! :: Hon Jao :: Hon Jao is the musical moniker of Jon Hao, Maryland and D.C. based violinist/DJ. A mainstay in the electronic music, wellness, and creative communities on the East Coast, he is known for appearances in a variety of settings, from intimate yoga and meditation classes to booming night clubs and music festivals. Weaving together soaring, improvised melodies on the violin with primal, earthy beats, his live DJ sets are best described as a spontaneous closed-eyes journey. Hon Jao leaves behind uplifted hearts, emotions flying high, and heads in the clouds. The never-ending goal is to leave a lasting impact through his music that helps uplift people, and create a positive atmosphere in their lives. :: Plant Based Pirate :: Sha @plantbasedpirate, is a yoga teacher and wellness retreat facilitator. Bringing cacao from the Nuevo Amanecer Mayan Women’s Cacao Collective In Guatemala, Sha is thrilled to return to the Ecstatic Dance DC community to share ceremonial cacao! Come early and enjoy! ☕️ :: November Sun :: TICKETS: Tickets are $25 for Ecstatic Dance, $15 for the Shuffle Workshop, and bundle both for $35! 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!