Ecstatic dance is an opportunity to move, express, release, embody, energise, activate - With Live DJ and Cacao and Soundbath

Ecstatic dance is an opportunity to move, express, release, embody, energise and return home to ourselves. It invites us to explore and meet different states of being in a sober, heart-centred environment. Supported by music and community, it reconnects us to our indigenous, tribal essence as we drop in and remember the magic of rhythmic sound and movement.

We begin by sharing ceremonial cacao, a gentle heart-opening plant medicine that enhances presence, softens the emotional body, and deepens our connection to ourselves and to others. Cacao increases blood flow, uplifts mood, and invites a sense of openness, making the dance more expansive, intuitive, and embodied.

For 90 minutes, we move freely through a large sound wave guided by a Live DJ and an incredible sound system. The music journeys across mixed genres, beginning with a low-tempo, melodic warm-up and gradually rising into a powerful, high-energy dance before easing into a slow, fluid, introspective close. Some guidance and facilitation will support you along the way.

We end by coming to rest in a deeply restorative sound bath, allowing vibration to settle the nervous system, integrate the dance, and bring the body into a state of calm alignment. The sound bath helps release tension, clear the mind, and complete the journey with spaciousness and grounding.

Ecstatic Dance with cacao and sound healing invites you to dive deeply into the heart and body — connecting, expressing, letting go, integrating, and most importantly… having fun.

Ecstatic Dance Flow

Arriving

7pm - 7:30pm

Music, Tea, Connect, Landing in the Space (doors close at 7.30)

7:30pm - 8pm

Cacao Sharing and Warm up by Charlotte

8pm - 9:30pm

Ecstatic Dance Mixed Genre Music Journey by Ecstatic Hannah

9:30pm -10 pm

Delicious Sound Bath Meditation with Hannah and Charlotte Donachie

This event is a free form/freestyle dance and movement with no expections or choreography.

Come with and open and curious heart

This is a journey from start to finish. Please arrive by 7.30pm at the latest. The doors will be locked and unfortunately there will be no entry after this point.

WHAT TO BRING

Comfortable clothes that you can move in

A bottle of water

Bring an optional Yoga Mat and Blanket for the Sound Bath. You’ll be lying down, and your body temperature will drop as you relax, which is why a blanket is recommended.

Children are very welcome but please be mindful not to disrupt other dancers.

You may want to bring a snack.

There are only a few things to bear in mind when you’re joining an Ecstatic Dance.

Move however you wish, respect yourself and those around you

Please respect this is a Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment.

We suggest shoes off to stay grounded,

But of course something light if your feet require support

We suggest no talking during the main dance. To help us dive deep quickly into the dance.

Please, no photos or videos, Mobile phones muted and out of sight to stay present and contained.

There is a tier system to make it accessible to everyone based on your honesty.

If you are able to pay for the full Admission this will really support the event greatly.

We will never turn anyone away. We believe these events should be accessible to all. If you would like to attend but can't afford to pay right now. Get in touch. 🙏

Contact Hannah on 07771362035 (tel:07771362035) or Hannahchrystal@hotmail.com for any questions

Follow us on instagram @Ecstaticdancewhitstable

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