Seda’s Solar Return Solstice Ecstatic Dance Celebration

"I am all there ever was, ever is, and ever will be having the experience as the Essence of Seda in this life" ~ {Seda Essence} As we transition into the light we are given the opportunity through the darkness to reflect upon our lives and see all the ways we are living as well as how we can live more fully in our truth and in service to ourselves, each other and the world. “We begin to find and become ourselves when we notice how we are already found, already truly, entirely, wildly, messily, marvelously who we were born to be.” ~ {Anne Lamott} With that, Seda Essence would love to share and celebrate the coming of her solar return as well as the return of the sun through Solstice. Ecstatic Dance has been extremely healing for Seda and a huge gift to her and in gratitude, she would like to offer an opportunity to create an ecstatic experience for everyone! It would be a huge honor to break bread and break down on the dance floor with beloved cOmmUnity! SCHEDULE: 6p | Doors Open + Warmup + Meet and Greet 6:30p | Cacao ceremony with David Sunshine 7p | Opening Circle with Seda Essence 7:15p | DeeJay Seda Essence + Ecstatic Dance Birthday Set 9p | DeeJay Brian Aldridge After Party + Potluck DeeJay | Musicians ::: Seda Essence followed by Brian “Uhm” Aldridge Dance Guide | Facilitation ::: Seda Essence Love Offering ::: $20 Kids 12 & under free. ____________________________________________ Seda Essence has been a member of the Ecstatic Dance Dallas community for almost four years and has been an aspiring DJ for the past year creating playlists for various events and classes. She is excited to expand and offer an Ecstatic Dance wave and hopes to offer more mixes in the near future. Brian “Uhm” Aldridge for many, many years had been known for playing dj sets of intense psychedelic trance music, and for curating the Atrium Obscurum gatherings. That all changed in 2015 as a series of deep changes burst forth from within and subsequently led him down a path of opening up his musical palette. New musical influences came in that merged with musical influences from his childhood, as well as the influences from his old-school rave days and his new-school psychedelic trance days. This has led to a synergy of different feels, genres, and energies all mixed together to form an eclectic sound, but one that is cohesive and has great flow. The experience that is provided is very unique and is as rich as the tapestry that covers the face of this place we call home. ____________________________________________ Information about Ecstatic Dance courtesy of Ecstatic Dance Dallas: WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE: A growing tribe of people from every walk of life is discovering and unleashing their personal and collective power thru ecstatic dance; a mixture of moving meditation, carefully architected soul-stirring music, creative self-expression, conscious community connection, and sweat. Connecting first “within” through free and inspired body movement is the power of ecstatic dance. From there, connection with others happens effortlessly. Humans have danced since time immemorial -- for fun, for joy, because if feels good, for ritual, spiritual, or prayerful purpose. Dance is our birthright. Here you're invited to MOVE, BREATHE and Be FREE! WHAT TO EXPECT: Great music, great exercise and great people! This is where you can free your mind and body, connect with yourself, with Source, your intentions, and with a safe and loving community. If you want to DANCE freely, then this is the place for you. The fearlessness with which this community shows up to play, leap, roll, and move creatively gives you permission and courage to dance your dance without any judgment. Dance alone or dance together. Move with what feels right for YOU! This is a safe space held for movement exploration that frees people. WHY? Because ... we came to dance. https://youtu.be/vYD1UkN_KGI GUIDELINES and AGREEMENTS: NO shoes, NO cell phones, NO chit chat on the dance floor. YES respect, YES mindfulness and sensibility, YES courage. NOTE: We take respect, consent and safety very seriously. Please be mindful of those around you; respecting others' space and boundaries. No unwanted touching or 'stalking' on the dance floor. We have a multi-generational, multi-heritage, multi-gender, diverse and welcoming community. We're ALL responsible for the quality of our conscious dance container. If you see something, say something to our team and it will be handled swiftly, professionally and with great care. *** This is a drug and alcohol free environment. *** 1. Dress comfortably to sweat & move. 2. Bring yoga mat for warm up or cool down if you like. 3. BYOWB -- Bring your own water bottle. WEBSITE ::: www.ecstaticdancedallas.org MEETUP GROUP ::: (http://www.meetup.com/ecstatic-dance-dallas-movement-music-community/) FB GROUP (best place to stay connected) ::: Ecstatic Dance Dallas Community