South Jersey Ecstatic Dance

Celebrate the peak summertime with SunRyze and Milkweed Medicine! For the experienced and the curious, these gatherings mark the beginning of a much-needed ecstatic dance chapter in South Jersey. What many once knew intuitively, science now reflects back to us: when we move our bodies freely and release stored tension, we create space for deeper healing. There is no right way to dance here. No steps to memorize, no style to match, no rhythm you have to follow. This is not a performance space. It’s an invitation to listen inward and move in the ways that feel true for you. These gatherings are beginner-friendly and welcoming to those brand new to ecstatic dance. Choice is at the center of the experience. You are always free to slow down, pause, step outside, sit or lie down, or simply witness. Participation looks different for everyone, and all of it belongs. To support a grounded, respectful, and safe space, we share a few simple agreements: • No shoes on the dance floor (unless medically necessary) • No talking on the dance floor • No photos or videos on the dance floor • This is a sober space • Move freely while staying aware of yourself and others • Consent and boundaries matter and will be honored Evening Flow: 6:00 PM – Doors Open 6:30–6:45 PM – Opening Circle 6:45–7:15 PM – Warm-Up Movement with Milkweed Medicine 7:15–8:45 PM – Dance Wave with DJ Sunryze 9:15–9:30 PM – Closing Circle The amazing crew bringing this experience to you: Warm-up Description: Gina Savacool of Milkweed Medicine is a sacred groover, movement artist, yoga instructor, Soulmatic Ceremonialist, and energy medicine practitioner. Her background includes modern dance and somatic movement, with a BFA in Dance from The Ohio State University. Rooted in her own healing journey, her approach is grounded in ceremony, using movement as a pathway to connection, gratitude, and wholeness. She is based in Hamilton, NJ, where she offers sessions, classes, and community experiences through her sanctuary, Milkweed Medicine. SunRyze is a Philadelphia-based DJ, composer, and music educator who fuses live trumpet, trombone, and flute with driving bass to create unforgettable dancefloor experiences. A classically trained musician, they began piano lessons at the age of 5 and studied music through college, receiving a degree in jazz bass trombone. SunRyze brings a unique mix of professionally trained skill, radiant energy, and a deep love of electronic music to create genre-fluid sets that move easily between dark bass and glittery overtones. Whether playing a festival stage, a daytime ecstatic dance, or a late-night club, SunRyze builds musical arcs that create space for people to feel free, connected, and fully alive. John Guilfoy of You're Worth It Wellness will be there to offer chair massages and reiki! Community notes: This is a sober, kid-friendly event and a woman-curated space. Consent and boundaries will be discussed during the opening circle, and support team members will be present throughout the evening for grounding and care if needed. These gatherings are a co-creation between Abbey Fyre and Veronica Carpenter of Blissful Butterfly Yoga. Whether this is your first ecstatic dance or one of many, you are welcome exactly as you are.