Outdoor Summer Ecstatic Dance

Hey friends, On Sunday, July 21st, John, Ash and I will be hosting another outdoor ecstatic dance in the park during the sunset, revitalizing the Big Ecstatic Dances from last year. We'll have an optional potluck for the event and plenty of time/space before, during and after the music for community hangouts. We're starting to really enjoy the connection time before and after the dances and want to make them a staple part of our experiences. --- Here is the link to purchase a ticket! https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/madison-ecstatic-dance/outdoor-summer-ecstatic-dance --- What is ecstatic dance? Ecstatic dance is a form of sober free-dance where we let go of our mind to get more into our body. We move to the rhythm and move freely to the music with no judgements of ourselves or of the others. The dance can be described as a form of movement meditation. You are welcome to feel and experience the full spectrum of human emotion and to express it on the dance floor. While we encourage the full spectrum of expression as a way to honor ourselves, we do so while honoring others where they are at, while also honoring the space. Ecstatic dance has been practiced throughout human history as a ceremonial way to commune in celebration. Young, old, short, tall, normal, weird, all genders and all races, everyone welcome and every dance move encouraged. Location Lake Farm County Park, William G. Lunney Lake Farm Shelter 1 4330 Libby Rd, Madison, WI, 53711 https://maps.app.goo.gl/iQMKBPWRAD3pBo95A Schedule 3:30PM - Arrival, potluck and hangouts 5:00PM - Opening circle and movement by Marc Statz 5:30PM - Marc Statz DJ Set 6:30PM - John Stuart DJ Set 7:30PM - Closing circle, community dinner and hangouts 9:00PM - We all depart What to bring - Water bottle - *Optional* dish to share, Dairy-free and Gluten-free recommended! - Blanket, bug spray, anything to keep you warm and comfy - Yourself as you are Ash Guerrieri will be setting up a snack lounge and altar space for us all to enjoy next to the dance space. A non-caffeinated herbal tea blend will be on-tap. **Disclaimer** - We may take a few group shots of the whole group dancing with the intention to capture images that help us spread the word of ecstatic dance. Individuals and faces will not be shown. Who are the hosts? Marc Statz is an artist with an obsession for making music, dancing and a love for creating beautifully profound experiences of joy and connection. He has been making music for the last 6 years and brings a fire for life to his experiences. Marc has learned ecstatic dance facilitation in Spain with Dance The Medicine, an international collective of established movement facilitators and DJs. John Stuart aka LoveAmplified is an accomplished sound alchemist as a DJ, producer/MC and Vibrational Medicine practitioner. For over 25 years, his dynamic style beckons the masses to partake with him on an alchemical journey through sound. To be in John’s presence is to experience his very special brand of mind-expanding, body-grooving & soul-soothing soundscapes, which he uses as a medium to amplify the spirit of personal expression, oneness, freedom & love. Pricing $20 until July 17th $25 thereafter https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/madison-ecstatic-dance/outdoor-summer-ecstatic-dance Tickets must be purchased online and presented on arrival. We will be checking for confirmation. There are no refunds unless there is inclement weather. There are discount tickets available for those who may need support. Feel free to reach out to Marc directly for any questions or support! [email protected]