Grateful - Ecstatic Dance and Sound Healing

WHERE- Essence Yoga 2178 Broad Street Cranston/Pawtuxet WHEN - 8 PM -10:30 PM- ish (doors open 7:45) WHAT TO BRING - Comfy clothing and water WHAT NOT TO BRING - Heavy scents/perfume/street shoes OFFERING - $15-20 sliding scale (SPECIAL EVENT) (Students $12 w/ID) Altar, chill space and DJ'd beats by Tara~Ma! Doors open at 7:45 Opening circle at 8 PM. Please be on time. ♥ Gratitude. Grateful, thank-full, feeling the divine flow of giving and receiving as we head swiftly toward the season of inward stillness. What better time to merge the dance with a sacred sound ceremony and meditation? We welcome special guests A. Michelle Drumsinger and Joy Quinn Blum who will grace and guide us with crystal bowls, gongs and other sacred sounds at the END of the dance. There will be some sound during the opening circle as we create the container but please plan on staying until the end of the dance to enjoy the full sound bath experience! 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 permitted at day dances with strict supervision. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @EcstaticDanceProvidence