TONIGHT :: Ecstatic Dance with Dj Lo Qi

Please join us for a very special Tuesday evening Ecstatic Dance with Dj Lo Qi! Located at: 600 Campbell Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 3K1 A purveyor of profound sound for deep dance, Dj Lo Qi is an international dj recognized as a pioneer of the now trending “conscious dance-club culture” of ecstatic dance and dance church. Touring dance floors, clubs and festivals around the world since the early 2000’s, Dj Lo Qi is world renowned and celebrated for playing the audience and the environment, not just the music. A self described multigenrealist, his skills and styles have been honed by climaxing culturally diverse audiences, without drugs or alcohol, with sets that are frequently credited for not only being “cutting edge” but simultaneously inducing spiritual experience on the dance floor, otherwise known as “floorgasms”. Expect epic. Featuring a dynamic range of flavours from sacred, to celebratory, to sensual; prepare to find your body, mind and spirit being moved in deep and new ways. www.facebook.com/djloqipro www.soundcloud.com/djloqi @djloqi DETAILS: 6:45 - Doors open 7-9 - dance with Lo Qi 9-9:10 - closing circle Sliding scale $15-$30. We accept cash and credit card at the door. You can also purchase your entry in advance via Eventbrite below. If cost is a barrier, please contact organizers. Newcomers are welcome! No prior experience necessary. ACCESSIBILITY: The Russian Hall has an exterior ramp which provides access to the main entrance, lobby, and upstairs hall, as well as an accessibility lift to the downstairs hall and wheelchair accessible bathroom. HOUSEKEEPING: **SHIRTS ON PLEASE** Please keep your shirt on while on the dance floor, regardless of your gender (we've had a fair bit of feedback around this of late and have decided out of fairness to ask everyone to keep their shirts on) ** CELL PHONE USE ** We have a 'no cell phone use' policy in the dance space. If you need to use your device, please do so in the foyer or outside. ** KIDS ** Kids under 12 are free! AND -- Parents are asked to kindly monitor their little ones, especially during the closing circle. If it's quiet, and your kids aren't - please help guide them into relative silence. Otherwise please take them outside the quiet space so as not to distract others. ** TALKING ** The dance floor is a no-talking zone. This is again done to remove any distractions and to allow for dropping in more fully. If you need to have a conversation, however brief, please step out into the foyer or go outside. If you witness a conversation happening, you are welcome to gently remind people of this request (with a gesture). ** DANCING ** Enjoy your own personal dance or spark up creative movement with others. If you wish to dance with someone, look for eye contact or the body language of an invitation. At any time, you or the person you are dancing with, may choose to end the encounter by moving away, or bowing with hands in prayer. HERE'S MORE OF WHAT ECSTATIC DANCE OFFERS: • Practice freedom of expression through movement, while respecting and being aware of those around you. • Tune into an eclectic selection of musical flavours from a revolving lineup of fantastic facilitators. • Inspire and explore new ways to move your body. • Learn to enter into a state of trance without the use of substances (no drugs or alcohol please). • Non denominational closing (can be in the form of a prayer, meditation or circle) • Minimal facilitation. You are free to move as you wish. IN CLOSING: Take care of yourself, others and the space. Bring a water bottle. Breathe. Wear comfortable clothing for movement. Be prepared to sweat