Ecstatic DRUM & DANCE with The Drum Nomads!

WHERE- Essence Yoga 2178 Broad Street Cranston/Pawtuxet WHEN - 1:00 PM -3:00- ish (doors open 12:45) WHAT TO BRING - Comfy clothing and water WHAT NOT TO BRING - Heavy scents/perfume/street shoes OFFERING - $15-20 sliding scale (SPECIAL EVENT) (Students $10-$12) Altar, chill space and DJ'd beats by Tara~Ma! Doors open at 12:45 Opening circle at 1 PM. Please be on time. ♥ Woot! Get ready for some high energy HI VIBE dancing with live drums merged with Tara-Ma's DJd music dance wave - which will be global rhythm infused. We are please to welcome Dave "Drumhead" Curry and the Drum Nomads as our live percussion guests. The Drum Nomads are a performance group that specializes in playing rhythms from around the world, including influences from West African, Middle Eastern, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian cultures. Based in MetroWest Mass. The Nomads are versatile and can improvise to fit any kind of mood, all the way from super high energy to meditative sound baths. For more info, find us at www.facebook.com/drumnomads. Sooo...what is Ecstatic Dance? Let's review! Imagine the freedom and joy you feel when dancing in your living room (or shower or car) to music that fills your soul. The difference is the addition of the energy of other people with you, doing the same. Find release, renewal, joy and healing in this beautiful practice. The best part is that everyone can do it! There are no rules except to be silent on the dance floor, refrain from wearing shoes, respect yourself and one another and most importantly, to dance however you wish. Align body, spirit and mind with the healing power of dance. We begin with a guided meditation and/or opening circle to provide connection with other dancers and an invitation to set an intention for the evening. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME. Music comprised of an electronic tapestry of global rhythms and styles, choreographed by the facilitator and DJ, Thea Izzi (aka Tara~Ma) takes the dancers on a musical journey from ethereal bliss to hip shaking fun and on to high energy grooving out and back down again to end in a place of stillness. Closing circle completes the container and newly created joy is ready to be embraced and sent out in to the world! We are a substance free, judgement free environment. No dance experience is required. Open to adults of all ages and levels of ability. Children are not permitted. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @EcstaticDanceProvidence