Sudakra - Oakland Ecstatic Dance - Weds Night @ Sweets

Ecstatic Dance Oakland @ Sweets Ballroom April 16th - DJ: Sudakra Contact Improv: Tomaj Trenda Yoga: Katie McClung Opening Circle & Meditation: Tyler Blank Tea: Kokko Wellness & Oli Marichi Food: Sacred Decadence (Leela Maya) ----- DJ: Sudakra Vyasadeva (DJ Sudakra) is a conscious music artist and healer, blending Sacred Sound, Mantra, and Mindfulness to create transformative experiences. Rooted in Vedic traditions, his DJ sets and live performances inspire deep connection, healing, and unity. With live instruments & special guest performers Sudakra bridges musical realms and brings ancient songs from across the globe as he guides audiences on a journey beyond music into rhythm, spirit, and awakening. Sudakra.com ----- Arrive when you wish: 6:45pm - Doors Open 7:00pm - Contact Improv Class (Main Floor) 7:00pm - Yoga Class (Upstairs) 7:50pm - Opening Circle 8:00pm - Ecstatic Dance 10:30pm - Sound Bath / Closing Meditation 10:45pm - Good Night Everyone! Sweets Ballroom 1933 Broadway, Oakland, CA 19th St. BART Secured Covered Parking: Dalziel Garage 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612 $6.30 Tickets: Available at the door with Cash / Card / Venmo $25 Drop-In $20 Circle Passes sold in 5 packs ($100) Volunteer Opportunity: Show up at 6pm sharp! for Opening or ask at the door for Closing Opportunities. ----- Contact Improv: Tomaj Trenda Tomaj has taught Contact Improvisation throughout the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Mexico for over 35 years, after learning the form directly from Originators Steve Paxton & Nancy Stark Smith, from 1978 through 1985. He hosted the Contact Jam in Seattle for 17 years and has taught CI to thousands of dancers throughout the world. He currently teaches Contact at various Jams, Fusion and Ecstatic Dances throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Yoga: Katie McClung Katie McClung is a yoga instructor, visual artist, musician, educator, and dance enthusiast who has been a part of the ecstatic dance community for over a decade. She has also been a non profit program manager and events manager for many years. Katie combines her skills, interests, talents, and playfulness in order to create an inviting space and joyous experience for dance attendees. Opening Circle & Meditation: Tyler Blank Founder of Ecstatic Dance Oakland, San Francisco, Fairfax, & EcstaticDance.org Community, Tyler is also an Ecstatic Dance DJ, & Partner Yoga & Contact Improv Guide. www.DoublePlay.fun & www.SoundCloud.com/mrblank Food Service: Sacred Decadence (Leela Maya) Leela started her journey as a raw vegan dessert chef in 2007 during the early days of Cafe Gratitude where it first began in San Francisco and Marin County. It was working there that she discovered the power of intention, community, & how truly nourishing food felt like sensual kitchen witch craft for her soul. It was love at first bite. Since then she has been a chef and product developer for local healthy food companies like Urban Remedy and Good Earth. She is wholeheartedly happy to serve the Bay Area Dance Community in nourishing connection from within. When she is not playing with her food, Leela teaches Play based Authentic Relating & Connection Classes, Full & New Moon Circles for Womyn+, & Cacao Ceremony Soundbaths. She believes that love, joy, connection, and play are key ingredients to a healthy happy life. Blessed Be and Bon Appétit! To learn more about Leela’s offerings, to order a cake/food, or to schedule a one on one session, you can check out her website: www.LeelaMayaMagic.com Or follow her on Socials: Insta: @LeelaMayaMagic @SacreDecadence Upstairs Tea Lounge: Tea Lounge: Olivia Marichi (Tea Master Oli) With over two decades of dedicated practice, Oli has cultivated a profound mastery of Chinese tea and the art of tea ceremony. Her journey began with an enduring fascination for the intricate flavors and traditions of tea, studying at the First Club of Chinese Tea Culture in Moscow in 2000. Immersed in the cultural and historical essence of tea, Oli has explored every facet—from sourcing the finest leaves in the lush tea gardens of Fujian to mastering the meditative precision of Gong Fu Cha. The tea collection is provided by the Kokko Wellness, the place where Classical Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Herbal Medicine, Tea, Nutrition, and Bodywork come together in one harmonious space. Visit them at kokkowellness.com ----- All are Welcome, Without Restrictions or Limitations. We only ask that you refrain from: 1. Talking on the Dancefloor 2. Using your Phone 3. Wearing Shoes or Scents 4. Using Substances (Be Yourself!) Thank You for Respecting the Space so that everyone may Move, Celebrate, Heal, & Pray in their own unique way... Together. Tix available at the Door: Drop-In: $25 (Cash / Card / Venmo) Circle Dance Passes: $20 each (sold in packs of 5 for $100) Available at the Door. @ Sweets Ballroom 1933 Broadway, Oakland, CA 19th St. BART Secured Covered Parking: Dalziel Garage 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612 $6.30 ----- Website: https://ecstaticdance.org/dance/oakland-ecstatic-dance/