Ecstatic Dance ~ The Inner Flame

A special heart-opening dance journey in a beautiful new, spacious venue with Estavia and guest DJ Kristiaan.

Move freely, connect deeply, and celebrate joy together

✨ No dance experience needed - just come as you are.
✨ This is a one-night Ecstatic Dance event and spaces are limited - early booking recommended. Our dances often fill up closer to the date.

What Is Ecstatic Dance?

Ecstatic Dance is a freeform dance style that encourages people to dance and move in ways that are freeing and natural. It is a movement meditation that can help people to feel more connected to themselves and to others. There are no steps to learn so you are free to follow the flow and impulse of your own body and how it needs to move.

It can be playful and joyful, deep and emotional, energising and grounding - sometimes all in the same dance. Many people describe it as both a great night out and a powerful movement practice.

It’s a space to let go, have fun, connect with others, and reconnect with yourself.


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What to Expect

For February's dance I'm delighted to introduce Kristiaan who will be providing an extended warm-up set for our evening. I have known Kristiaan for many years and always love his DJ sets, whether at parties, festivals or InSound nights in Sussex. His sets provide a sumptuous mix of deep grooves and atmospheric energy that take the listener to new realms of experience!

We’ll then come together briefly in an opening circle to ground, connect, and set the tone for the night.

From there, the music will guide us through a journey of movement - starting slow and spacious, building into vibrant, high-energy dance, and gradually returning to stillness and calm.

If you'd like a taste of previous dance journeys, you can listen to my ecstatic dance mixes here: https://www.mixcloud.com/DJ\_Estavia/

There will be opportunities to explore movement solo, in pairs, and in small groups - however these are optional and you are welcome to follow your own needs at all times.

We’ll close with a peaceful circle to ground and integrate the experience.

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🦌 About Me

Steve Coomber, known as DJ Estavia, is an experienced Ecstatic Dance facilitator and DJ with over 25 years experience in conscious movement practices. Drawing from 5Rhythms, Movement Medicine, and professional Ecstatic Dance training, Steve creates transformative dance journeys that are both joyful and deeply grounding.

Having facilitated across Sussex and at retreats in Wales and Greece, he’s known for his warm, empathic facilitation style, uplifting beats, and vibrant community dance spaces where everyone feels welcome.


“Steve hold the space in a relaxed and friendly way, it felt playful and safe to explore my movement and to make connections with others if I felt like it. The space is really lovely. I left feeling very peaceful, thank you.” ~ Hannah H.

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Who Is It For?

Absolutely everyone - no dance experience needed.

Come as you are. Move gently or wildly. Be social or stay in your own world.
This is a welcoming, inclusive space for all ages and bodies.

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The Venue

Barcombe Village Hall is a beautiful open space to dance in with a dance-friendly wooden floor and large windows with views over the Sussex Countryside.

There is ample parking on-site.

Public transport links are minimal, so if you would like to come but don't drive, send an email to stevecoomber52@gmail.com, letting me know where you live, and I will try to arrange a lift share with someone coming.

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👣 What to Bring

• Comfortable clothes to move in
• A bottle of water
• Bare feet or indoor shoes

We are ready to welcome you to enjoy the dance, however you are!