Ecstatic Dance: Year’s End Portal with DJ ANNYA

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. SCHEDULE: **Ecstatic Dance** 8:00pm - Doors open 8:10pm - Opening Cacao Circle & Movement Playshop with Sha Golanski @plantbasedpirate 8:30pm - Ecstatic Dance with ANNYA @djannya 10:00pm - Sound Healing with Ari and Emme @flowingwithari @existenceasemme 10:30pm - End of Session :: ANNYA :: With a Colombian background to her underground Washingtonian dance floor residency, DJ Annya has had the experience of learning Native music and instruments from Colombia, continuing to expand her roots by mixing tribal sounds with electronic music. She has traveled all around South America and Australia learning about culture, music, and electronic sounds. Living abroad for more than 7 years, she has been able to stay connected to her roots by mixing percussion sounds into her sets. Beautiful and packed full of energy, her sets make everyone get up and dance! https://linktr.ee/ANNYA_DJ :: Cacao Circle & Movement Playshop :: Join us for the opening, led by Sha Golanski @plantbasedpirare , for a cacao circle with directly sourced cacao from Guatemalan family farms. We will share a heart opening cacao elixir with intention and gratitude. We will then explore a playful movement warm up, interweaving elements of yoga, breathwork and fun group games. TICKETS: Tickets are $25 at the door! 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!