UNFURL: Sol Dance's April OUTDOOR Ecstatic Dance with Live Drumming + Vendors at ATL Utility Works

This Sunday, we dance outdoors. Spring in Atlanta is a slow explosion—green returning in waves, rain softening the ground, pollen spiraling through the air. Everything is waking up. Everything is beginning to unfurl. We’re calling this one UNFURL—a dance of soft openings and bold expansions. A time to peel back the layers, stretch into spaciousness, and remember what it feels like to be fully alive in your body, in community, and under the open sky. This month’s Sol Dance brings us together in the open air at Atlanta Utility Works, with a powerful team of artists and facilitators to guide the journey: — Opening movement guided by Cristiana Valenti — First wave Ecstatic Dance set by guest artist Silent Duality — Second wave Ecstatic Dance set by Resident DJ Scott Houston — Live drumming from AJ Nocito — Closing sound healing with Naim Aziz — Ceremony held by Maya Lemberg 📍 Atlanta Utility Works 🕒 3:00–6:30 PM 🎟️ Tickets: $35 Drop In - Members Get in FREE! 🌿 What to Expect: 🔔 A grounding Opening Circle to set intentions and connect with community 🎶 A transformative, genre-blending DJ set designed to awaken, energize, and inspire 🌊 A judgment-free, substance-free space to move as your body desires 🌞 A closing moment of reflection to integrate the energy of your dance Whether you’re here to release tension, spark creativity, or simply move freely with others, THAW offers a container for personal renewal and collective connection. Event Details: 📅 Date: Sunday, April 13th, 2025 🕘 Time: 3P - 6:30P 📍 Location: Atlanta Utility Works | 2903 RN Martin St, East Point, GA 30344 💵 Tickets: Drop-in Rate - $35 | Members get in FREE! ✨ Come as you are. Leave ready for Spring's unfolding! ✨ PARKING - (Per the AUW Website): "Yes, parking is available, though space is limited. We encourage guests to use rideshare services or take MARTA—we’re just a short walk from the East Point MARTA station. To keep our neighborhood peaceful, please avoid parking in cul-de-sacs or blocking driveways." CHECK-IN: Will be in the main corridor entrance to the dance space after entering the venue once you have parked your vehicle. All you need at the door is to give your name & receive your wristband. We do recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at soldancemovement.com to reduce registration time at the event. Thank you! WHAT WE DO: Sol Dance is a free-form movement experience where all bodies are welcomed. We offer a gently guided sensory journey meant to be experienced in its entirety. The music is meticulously curated by Sol Dance Co-Founder & Resident DJ – Scott Houston – alongside talented guest DJs, facilitators, percussionists & sound healers. You can expect a culturally-diverse blend of electronic and acoustic sounds, skillfully attuned to the energy of the group. Beginning with an opening meditation and moving into deeper, slower sounds, the bpm & energy peak in the middle, and are finally brought back down, closing with meditative sound healing and a gratitude circle. We invite you to gift yourself the complete experience from start to finish EVENT GUIDELINES: BE CLEAR - We provide a substance-free experience. No drugs or alcohol in the event space. BE CONSENSUAL - We request consent: Please get permission before involving others in your dance, or your pictures & videos. BE PRESENT - Please, no phones on the dance floor. We aim to have the dance space just for dancing. You may take consensual videos/photos outside the dance space. (All of this is explained in greater detail during the Opening Circle!) REMINDERS: - Bring your own FULL water bottle to stay hydrated during the dance! - Purchase tickets in advance at soldancemovement.com to reduce registration time at the event. - Pick up any trash you see on the ground before you leave. - Tickets are non-refundable or transferable to future events. CONTACT: [email protected]