EcstaticDance: DJ Shango & Drum Circle w April Centrone

CONSCIOUS GATHERING! SUBSTANCE-FREE! ECSTATIC DANCE, DRUM CIRCLE, & A SOUND IMMERSION EXPERIENCE DOORS OPEN 1PM LOCATED AT 10PRL in LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY $35 ADMISSION / $45 ATD *Ticket sales capped at 60 max We invite you to a sober yet ecstatic social connection, play & belonging event featuring Ecstatic Dance with DJ Shango and Drum Circle with April Centrone & Tony DelPiano. An evening of authentic relating and community bonding. All are welcome to dive into a new vibe with a new tribe: a vibrant authentic, compassionate and mindful community sharing a journey of self-exploration and self-acceptance - for deep connection and belonging. PROGRAM:::: 1 PM DOORS OPEN SACRED PLAY ACTIVITY ECSTATIC DANCE w/DJ SHANGO DRUM CIRCLE w/ APRIL CENTRONE and TONY DELPIANO SOUND IMMERSION w/ SOUND SIRENS INTEGRATION CIRCLE w/ LOVE + JOY + SERENITY The Ecstatic Dance is led by DJ Shango a Burning Man DJ, a Philadelphia, DC & Jersey based DJ,Bringing indigenous and world sounds that uplift, enlighten and open the chakras, Shango brings his vision to life through the motion and raw power on the dance floor. Art and music collide, healing the audience of their traumas using movement, chanting, mantras, crystal vibrations, live drummers, and tribal body art. Shango’s ancient futuristic artform creates a constant flow of physical and ethereal release within the audience, purposefully increasing the power and influence of the healing energy directed toward the crowd each event, creating a massive healing movement in Philadelphia and beyond. Featuring visuals curated by NEURODIVE. The Interactive Ecstatic Drumming is led by APRIL CENTRONE April is a multi-instrumentalist, teacher, composer and music therapist based in NYC / NJ, joined by Tony DelPiano. April is a Carnegie Hall World Explorer 2020 musician and educator, the founder of 10PRL - the arts/film/event space on the Jersey Shore, and co-founder of the New York Arabic Orchestra, non-profit organization specializing in the performance and education of Arabic music. She currently teaches world music at William Paterson University and has held lectures in music therapy and Arabic music/percussion at Taipei University of the Arts, Lebanese American University and others. THE SOUND SIRENS. The Sound Sirens (April Centrone, Joy Okoye, Serenity Entity) are an improvised vocal and multi-instrumental trio that fuses world and experimental music invoking harmonic sacred sound and multi-sensory states of awareness. Enjoy this mystical sound ensemble that incorporates elements of soundscape, music meditation, sound healing, and performance art. All Ecstatic Dance Jersey gatherings conclude with authentic relating within a Sharing Circle - a sacred and brave container held on this evening by Adnan Shamsi, Joy Okoye and Serenity Entity. THIS is what LOVE looks like... All ages are welcome to become part of this vibrant community and share this journey of self-exploration, self-acceptance, and sacred ceremony. A Few Guidelines: 1. Talk-Free 2. Substance-Free 3. Digital-Free 4. Judgment-Free: Respect the Space & Respect One Another 5. Shoe-Free: you’re welcome to dance barefoot *Please dress comfortably and bring water *Come whenever you can arrive. If you need to come in late or leave early this is ok. Kids of all ages welcome too!!