Chocolate Groove - OUTDOOR SEASON OPENER Ecstatic Dance Party
About this Event
Summer has finally arrived, and we are thrilled to welcome you back to the land!
For over 6 years, we have brought the Groove outside to dance on the earth under the sun and stars. Join us this Wednesday, July 1st, as Chocolate Groove returns to nature to launch our summer series with this one in collaboration with Pluto! Get ready for a season of movement, music, and magic.
This is a judgment-free, alcohol-free space designed for presence, connection, and elevation. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or stepping into our circle for the first time, Chocolate Groove is your playground for celebration, connection and joy. Expect heart-opening cacao, deep beats, sunset rhythms, and late-night sound healing, all beneath the open sky.
📍 Location & Schedule
Location: Waterfront location TBA to registered attendees via email 24 hours before the event. We will also have a good view of the Canada Day firewrok display
Schedule (5:00 PM – 1:00 AM):
- 5:00 PM: Arrival & Grounding
- 5:30 PM: Opening Activation with TBA
- 6:00 PM: Cacao Ceremony
- 6:30 PM: DJ Set (TBA)
- 7:15 PM: Dani
- 8:30 PM: Cacaoboy
- 9:45 PM: Jamaha
- 11:00 PM: Soundbath Meditation
💫 Energy Exchange
Suggested Donation: $20 – $40 Your contributions are essential to keeping these events sustainable, allowing us to pay our artists and cover the operational costs of these outdoor offerings. Donations can be made to Michael Egan (wearing a bright vest) at the Cacao Table.
🌿 Essential Info
- Bring a Cup: Please bring your own reusable cup for the cacao ceremony to help us honor the Earth and reduce waste.
- Dress for the Weather: Rain or shine, we dance! Check the forecast and come prepared with layers and sun/rain protection.
- Pack Your Essentials: Water bottle, blanket/yoga mat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and comfortable layers for post-dance warmth.
- Leave No Trace: Let’s respect the land. Please pack out everything you pack in—let's leave the park cleaner than we found it.
- Footwear: Many prefer to dance barefoot, but we recommend bringing shoes for walking to and from the dance area, as the terrain may be uneven.
- Presence Over Phones: Let’s be here now. Feel free to capture moments for social media, but please step away from the dance floor to preserve the shared energy of the space.
- Safety & Self-Reliance: As this is a public outdoor space, we encourage radical self-reliance. We will have a 10x20 ft lounge area lit up; please feel free to bring tapestries or pillows to expand our cozy space. If you see something that needs attention, please notify our staff immediately.
- Substance-Free: We co-create a sober space of presence. Please do not bring alcohol or illegal substances.
- Facilities: Public washrooms are nearby but have early closing times (around 9–10 PM). Please plan accordingly!
🤝 About Chocolate Groove
For over seven years, Chocolate Groove has been Toronto’s home for conscious, intentional celebrations. We blend cacao, movement, music, and community to create nourishing, expressive experiences. Since 2018, we have evolved to hold space for both Ecstatic Dance and meaningful social connection, bringing a wellness-focused, retreat-style experience to the local scene.
🤝 About Pluto
Pluto is Toronto’s fourth space, a curated membership community reshaping the future of connection through collective growth, intentional relationships, and a co-created experience. - https://enterpluto.com/ - INSTAGRAM
✨ Our Community Agreements
We ask that you honor Yourself, Each Other, and The Space. We are co-creating a safe, inclusive, family-friendly, non-judgmental, and shame-free environment. Everyone is an active participant in fostering this energy. If you or someone else is struggling to uphold these values, please connect with our team—we are here to support one another.
Interested in Vending? Email: [email protected]
We can’t wait to groove with you under the stars. With love, Your Chocolate Groove Team ❤️❤️❤️
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00 to CAD 49.64
