FRIDAY 13th March 7.30-9.30pm CALVER Ecstatic Dance with Reya
Friday, March 13
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Friday 13th March ✴ 7.30pm-9.30pm
ECSTATIC DANCE
Calver Village Hall
Main St, Hope Valley S32 3XR
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Welcome back to the dance; drop into your body, out of your head and move!
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Ceremonial grade Cacao will be available from 7.30-7.45pm. £3/£5 per small/large cup.
Schedule:
⭐ 7.30pm-7.45pm Doors Open & Arrival: Arrive, settle in, stretch, warm up to gentle music, get yourself a cup of cacao and drink it with intention.
⭐ 7.45pm Doors Close: To ensure a safe container, there is no entry after 7.45pm. Please arrive in plenty of time so we can all begin together!!
⭐ 7.45pm-8.00pm Welcome & Guided Warm Up: A chance to arrive, connect and be guided through embodied movement to open and prepare you for the dance!
⭐8.00pm-9.15pm Ecstatic Dance Journey: Unfacilitated Ecstatic Dance journey with Reya - you do you!
⭐9.15pm-9.30pm Ending and Closing Circle: A time to end our dance journey, relax into stillness and finish in circle.
What is Ecstatic Dance?
Ecstatic Dance is a free-form movement journey and moving meditation that’s sweeping the world!! Guided by a live DJ, we flow through an epic soundscape of all genres: fast and slow, classical to psytrance, drum and bass to dub - no style is off-limits! The music moves in waves; starting gently, building to vibrant peaks, and ending in stillness.
There are no steps, no judgment, no need to perform - just pure, free expression. We generally dance barefoot, without talking, in a sober, mindful space where respect and presence create a safe container. Ecstatic Dance is transformative, playful, and deeply liberating. It releases stress, boosts endorphins, and connects us to community, ourselves, and even a higher source. It can truly one of the most magical experiences life has to offer!
GUIDELINES To keep the space safe and enjoyable for everyone, we follow these simple guidelines:
- Speech: No chatting on the dance floor - sounding is welcome (but please be considerate of others).
- Footware: Many people like to dance barefoot to ground, but if you need to wear shoes, please bring clean soft indoor shoes and be mindful of people's toes!
- Boundaries /consent: Respect others' personal space & check for consent before dancing with someone. If you're not sure whether it's a 'yes', treat it like a 'no'. There is no need to dress to impress! This is not a space where you need to look good … this is a movement meditation.
- Substances: No alcohol, drugs or other substances - this is a sober practice
- Screen free: No phones or cameras during the dance - drop out of your head and into your body and give yourself the gift of switching off! The team may take short videos/pictures for promotional reasons - if you do not want to be in a video/photo, please let us know before or after the dance.
- Feel free: dance how you want; as much or as little movement as is right for you - this is a non-judgemental space. Feel free to close your eyes, bring a blindfold, dance to the wall... you do you!
What should I wear/bring?
- Comfy clothes you can move freely in - layers are useful as you might get really hot dancing then cool down when still.
- Earplugs if you're sensitive to loud music.
- A journal and pen if you like to write.
- Your beautiful self, a water bottle (refill available) and curiosity!
Please note: We burn incense at this event to cleanse the space - if you are allergic/have asthma, please let us know beforehand.
