Ecstatic Dance with Odysseus

Sunday June 16th! Our Holualoa Ecstatic Dance journey continues with a very special Father's Day addition featuring one of the forefathers of our scene, Odysseus! Dean Odysseus Yacalis has been exploring the potential of dance to activate joy and uplift community since the nineties. He has shared his elegant, heart-chakra, frequencies and tribal-infused beats with full moon dancers from the California deserts and mountains to the Hawaiian and Greek Islands, and in clubs and ecstatic dances in Amsterdam, London, Belgium and across Germany. Join us in our outdoor space at the top of Buddha's Cup Coffee Farm featuring breathtaking views of the Kona coast! Come dance in nature along-side friends and family from our wonderful Kona dance tribe! Tap into your higher self through the power of movement and self-expression! We will be utilizing our commercial grade Bass Boss sound system professionally tuned by our in-house sound engineers to bring you the clearest and most accurate representation of sound that Big Island has to offer! Odysseus will be kicking things off at 10:45a.m! Following the dance, participants will be invited to experience a 30-minute meditative sound journey by: Amanda Rose and Dramma Calais guest artists Joining Odysseus on this dance journey will be: Marika Ripke Michaeloha Elam Michael Rannells Hayden Spector Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Please Remember Ecstatic Dance is not a party. Arrival: 10am Opening Ceremony: 10:30am Dance: 10:45am Sound Healing: 1:00pm Closing Ceremony: 1:30pm Respect the Space: Treat the dance floor and surrounding environment with care and reverence. Avoid bringing food or drinks onto the dance floor, and refrain from wearing shoes to maintain cleanliness and connection with the earth. No Talking on the Dance Floor: Ecstatic dance is often practiced in silence or with minimal verbal communication on the dance floor. This helps participants to immerse themselves fully in the music and their own movement without distraction. Respect Personal Boundaries: Be mindful of the space around you and the movements of other dancers. Respect personal boundaries and avoid physical contact without explicit consent. No Judgement or Criticism: Embrace a non-judgmental attitude towards yourself and others. There are no right or wrong ways to move in ecstatic dance—every expression is valid and beautiful. Listen to Your Body: Tune in to your body's wisdom and move in a way that feels authentic and comfortable for you. If something doesn't feel right, honor your instincts and adjust your movements accordingly. Express Yourself Authentically: Allow yourself to express your emotions, desires, and intentions through movement. Dance from the heart and let your body be your guide. Maintain Sobriety: Ecstatic dance is typically practiced without the influence of drugs or alcohol. Maintaining sobriety helps participants to stay present and fully engaged in the experience. Respect the Music: Honor the music and the DJ's curation by moving in harmony with the rhythms and energy of the music. Allow the music to inspire and guide your movement. Arrive and Depart Mindfully: Enter and leave the dance space with mindfulness and respect. Take a moment to ground yourself upon arrival and offer gratitude as you depart. Participate with Intention: Approach ecstatic dance with an open heart and a willingness to connect with yourself, others, and the divine. Set intentions for your dance practice and allow them to unfold organically.