Out theme is “connection”this month. This is onsight at Soul Studios 2924 hyde park st and online both.
Ecstatic Dance is a movement practice that you do from home, anywhere on earth and in your body. Some do it for exercise, to connect, as a spiritual experience, some do it for celebration, self care, expression, meditation, as a way to heal the body/mind, for the music, medicine and to connect to a loving supportive community.
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https://www.paypal.me/kaiworks
Venmo:
EcstaticDanceGlobalFamily@
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Kelly Atkins@ Kelly-Atkins-25
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
Who? We are a diverse and growing group of dancing enthusiasts from around the world that come together three times a week to move, play, dance, meditate, connect, heal, express and grow.
What? What started and still is, Ecstatic Dance SRQ in Sarasota Florida USA, has expanded during the COVID pandemic to include many from different countries. Over the last 8 months we’ve become closely connected and a naturally growing group of men, women, all ages, all colors and all identities.
How? We meet on zoom, from our homes….in different time zones and dance together. This is a sacred space and begins with an optional meditation 30 minutes before each dance, followed by a 15 minute warm-up offered by a community member and a 5 minute closing circle. Simply arrive either for the meditation or the dance of your choice with links below. Many times we stay after for an informal conversation/”afterparty” as well. No need to sign up ahead or anything. If you have the means, and enjoy it please donate (Dances usually go for $15 in our area, any amount is welcome that works for you) and THANK YOU SO MUCH! If you are financially not able to, please still join us!!!! Your presence is needed, important and adds to the dance for others as well.
When? Every Wednesday 9:30-11am, Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday 10:30-12noon eastern time zone. Remember to check a time zone app to find the time in your area.
Music? The music is DJ-ed by Kai (Kelly Atkins) with a blend of world, electronic conscious and sacred music blended with dubstep, club, rap, techno/house, instrumental and chill. The music is chosen to open your dance, to experience lots of different vibrations (healing musical qualities and solfeggio rhythms/harmonics), emotions and musical genres and to inspire creativity. Its set up in a wave format. Kelly Atkins has been creating playlists and soundscapes for dance and conscious movement many years and has great joy making unique sound journeys for every dance. We welcome new folks to join anytime.
This is onsight 2924 Hyde park st Soul Studios and broadcast out. Please sign up here to reserve your space: https://forms.gle/pVydAyyEJfGVX6Z1A
New time: meditation 10am 10:30-12pm dance.
Guidelines
be present. NO PHONES. NO CAMERAS.
be embodied. NO TALKING.
BE CLEAR. NO INTOXICANTS.
BE CONSENSUAL. LISTEN FOR A YES. RESPECT A NO.
BE HERE. NO OUTSIDE SHOES.
BE FREE. DANCE HOW YOU WANT. NO JUDGEMENT. When we step on the dance floor, we include our whole selves, even the frightened parts that want to hide.
Join others from around the globe and onsight in Sarasota Florida ( eastern time zone) to get present, connect to breath, sensation, music, emotions, others, and higher sources of consciousness thru our time together. You can move however you like including meditation, stillness, yoga, breath practices, prayer, tai chi, contact improv with a chair, earth, anything from home, authentic movement, traditional calisthenics, wt training, physical therapy, and anything your body enjoys that is respectful to the space/others in our group. We are a mixed ages group of movers and welcome families and you d dancers….
It’s also a great time to love on your pets… or get your family dancing!!
Dances are facilitated and some are dj-Ed live . Your presence and financial contributions keep the dances going and are a way to practice reciprocity. Thank you! If you aren’t able to pay for dances right now, pls reach out to kelly and we’ll work out something. We only ask that you communicate with her it’s agreed upon and viable. We won’t turn anyone away.
Tips or online friends:
Clear space in your dancing area. You don’t need a lot of room and can do it from a chair. A yoga mat is nice if your floor is hard.
Let people you live with know what you are doing and ask them not to interrupt … to help you stay focused. Small things can be disturbing at first or on any given day. Try to keep you phone off, redirect your focus to your intention and make this practice special….. like lighting a candle or making an altar.
Listen to your body. Small micro movements can be really helpful. You don’t need to “dance” whole time. Similar to kids in Olay… breaks your pause, Re orient, and connect is helpful.
Connect to us on Signal app : https://signal.group/#CjQKIJSgb8rV7sir0XQqpaNwol1Aj29jzWzRAEjvM0kUfPUBEhC-gLaBLf8aPqYbc0pgs-RF
Links a
On website : www.ecstaticdanceglobal.org
