{~ Synergy ~} Ecstatic Dance w RËIA Class: Primal Contact Improv Thursday, Jan 11th

Sebastopol Synergy Ecstatic Dance is back - on one Thursday per month! **Please note important times for when **doors close and open**, so that you can participate in the class and/or dance** ~Thursday, Jan 11th~ 6:15pm - Doors open 6:30pm - Opening Invocation and Guided Group Singing - w/ Eric 6:45pm - Class: Primal Contact Improv - w/ Coconut **Arrive before 7pm to participate in class** 8pm - Ecstatic Dance wave - w/ RËIA **Arrive before 9:15pm to participate in dance** 9:45pm - Closing Circle and Guided Group Singing **Though doors close to new people at 6:45pm (for class) and 9:15pm (for dance), people within the container can move freely in and out** The intention here is to create a safe space to slow down and move slowly, which takes a container and a commitment in this modern world. ~ $20-25, cash or venmo at door ~ 50% Accessibility Discount available for marginalized peoples, such as BIPOC and LGTBQIA+ folx, and those experiencing financial hardship. And, NOTA. We also need people to offer 45 minutes of help (setup, door, cleanup) - in trade to attend the event. Sign up here - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449A5AF29A2F94-47094990-jan11synergy#/ ~ About the guest DJ, RËIA~ Rooted in the rich traditions of the Middle East, RËIA's sound is an enchanting fusion of ancient melodies and modern beats. RËIA's signature sound is a captivating blend of exotic beats, tribal, middle eastern, and Latin rhythms, all harmoniously converging to create a hypnotic groove. She sprinkles in elements of hip hop and R&B, adding a modern twist to her sets, making them accessible and relatable to diverse audiences.Her selections are more than just songs; they are chapters in a story that takes her audience on a transformative journey through sound. With each beat and melody, she guides her listeners on a path of self-discovery and emotional exploration, urging them to dive deep into the world of sensation and expression. ~ Class: Primal Contact Improv~ This Primal Contact Improv class dives into the nutritive unknown by bringing movement and expression to the stories that have imprinted our reality. How can we explore our existence beyond these stories? What frictions exist between our wild, free self and the ways we believe/were taught we need to be? Do fear, guilt, and shame motivate our behaviors and choices? As we dance between the lies, in the mystery of the unknown, can we nourish our primal sense of stability, pleasure, and empowerment? All of this and more on the next “Who’s Lie is it Anyway?!” ~ About the facilitator, Coconut ~ Steven Narasimha has always had an interest in health and community. His heart’s journey has lead him into the wilds, spending multiple days solo in desert canyons and mountain passes, while simultaneously deepening his studies in the Healing arts, martial arts, music, and embodiment. He is currently living with his 2 children in northern California offering deep bodywork sessions, primal movement and yoga classes, water dance classes and retreats, creating permaculture inspired gardens and landscapes, and holding ReWilding circles for dads and other humans. IG @primalplayground www.ReWildingdad.club ~ Theme: Nutritive Unknown ~ In the thick of winter, let's not yet clamor for "clarity"; let's stay with the long, dark nights the thick fog and squishy rain-soaked soil - and be fed by resting in obscurity. The source of what we see and know all comes from what we can't see or know, which is much greater. Ecstatic Dance guidelines: -no conversation on the dance floor (yes everywhere else) -no shoes on the dance floor (yes barefoot and socks) -no photography (yes presence) -no mind-altering substances (yes dance medicine) -yes consent (listen for the yes, respect the no) -yes freedom of expression Indoor dancing only. Masks optional.