Elemental Rhythms

Welcome to the launch of Elemental Rhythms! A silent disco ecstatic dance in nature to connect us to the healing nature, both inside and outside. ~ 2hrs of music, movement and mindfulness ~ This session is facilitated by DJ Pixi Pete and ceremony led by Zoë. Bring yourself just as you are to dance, move, release, have fun and be yourself! As an organised wellness & fitness class, our event is fully compliant with the latest government rules. Our sessions are covid-secure and respect social distancing measures. TIME: 1920-2130 SCHEDULE: Arrival - 1920
 Music Starts: - 1930 (with warm up music) 
 Opening Circle - 1945 (Introduction and Intention setting) 
 Closing Circle - 2120 (Collective and global prayer) 
 COST: Full £15 
 Concession £10 (limited spaces) ABOUT: All of you is welcome, come just as you are, surrender to the earth through your body - here, dancing in nature is the medicine! Opening to the elements, this is a space to connect with yourself and drop into your body to ignite your individual healing spark. In this 2 hour journey, you will have the freedom to move as you feel, connect with others and feel the pulsations of the earth underneath your feet. Set in the beautiful grounds of Snuff Mills and held is a stunning circle of giant trees you will be able to dance with intention and wild abandon. Please arrive at 7.20 to sign in, to receive headphones, warm up your body by the fire and be ready to start our journey at 7.45 to get the most out of the event. There will be a welcome circle at 7.45. An opening ceremony will create the space for us to drop into together, opening to all that is present with us and from here start our journey. Then the music and some gentle guidance will invite you through the ecstatic dance journey, to help you release, shift, move, play and flow freely as your body needs. We will end with a closing circle and grounding prayer to integrate, and from then on, you are welcome to stay and be with the fire afterwards. LOCATION: Bristol, Snuff Mills (exact location sent after ticket purchase) Ceremony Leader: Zoë Soundstress and embodied magick weaver, who is passionate about the art of invoking vulnerability, connection and passion through ritual and prayer, especially in dance. Her facilitation incorporates the somatic and the silly, anchoring light fiercely onto Earth. DJ: Pixi Pete With his infectious smile and sensitive spirit, known for creating a powerful and uplifting journey. With a wide variety of musical genres accompanied by live drumming, he is sure to have you flowing, playing and feeling your way around the dance floor. We will journey together inwardly and outwardly through dance, and have fun doing it! WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE? E.D is a free-movement embodiment practice, inviting people to connect into themselves and to others through music and movement. A live DJ set will start and finish with a short opening and closing circle, sometimes with live elements. During the dance there is little or no guidance, here your body is your teacher, and the music your guide. GUIDELINES for E.D: 1. No talking! Ecstatic Dance is a conversation-free space practice - instead, we encourage you to communicate with others using your body language and of course use your voice to deepen your practice, but please keep conversation to before or after the dance. 2. No shoes. We will be dancing outside and barefoot. This helps us ground ourselves by creating direct contact between our feet and the earth. Though of course, it may be wet or cold and so shoes may be best weather dependent. 3. No drugs/alcohol - this is a sober space. 4. Phone-free zone. Please keep your phones off/silent and out of sight and no photos. 5. Respect for self and others. We ask participants to take responsibility for themselves, but also to watch out for others and be mindful of individuals' personal space. INFO FOR THE EVENT Bring a water bottle to Refill and drink from. Dress Comfortably, loose, light and comfortable clothing is recommended. Maybe a change of clothes if you sweat a lot. Ecstatic Dance music is eclectic and will vary through many genres. An ecstatic journey usually consists of "Waves" rising and falling gently using a variety of Live, Acoustic and electronic Music from around the world. Bring a blanket if desired to cover yourself during the integration at the end. If you want to stay by the fire and jam afterwards, this is totally welcome, though after the event has ended, you will need to be responsible for the fire yourselves Any food/snacks/or anything else for that matter to sustain you, you are welcome to bring! The world is our dance floor, our life is the rhythm...So let's dance together!!!