Church of Dance - New Beginnings

" " is a community-focused 'ecstatic dance' movement therapy session for people of all walks of life to come together and celebrate our bodies through freedom of expression. Ecstatic dance is often a somatic healing journey and cathartic release of stagnant energy and a powerful method to contain and cultivate energy within yourself. Assisted and guided by the intentional music and sounds of the resident DJ of the night. 'Church of Dance' is medicine for the soul.

Our mandate is simple:

-to provide a spacious dance floor

-to bring good vibes

-to provide great music

-to be accessible in the West end

Auraboros (Chris Taylor)

What happens when a former metal drummer discovers multi-genre DJing? We’re all about to find out, and so is he.

Launched in 2024 after half a lifetime as a recording engineer and touring metalhead, Auraboros (aka Chris Taylor) is in the midst of a serious evolution, pivoting from headbanging to ecstatic dance, and from Warped Tour to regional Burning Man events and Tantra festivals.

Weaving organica and tribal downtempo into deep and Latin house and beyond, his sets take you far from where they begin, through wide ranging tempos and vibes to land somewhere different yet familiar, just like his own life’s journey.

Add live percussion and guest musicians, and the result is a möbius strip of sonic adventuring akin to the proverbial snake eating its own tail.

Auraboros is here, and there, and back again.

When? Last Tuesday night of the month

6:45pm-9:15pm

-Doors open @ 6:45pm. Music warm up from 7-730pm. O pening circle at 730pm-

-Doors officially close at 8pm. Closing circle at 9pm-

We encourage everyone to show up on time right before 7 to get the full experience!

Where? The West End

L ithuanian House - 1573 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6P1A6

In the Upper Hall - 3rd Floor

-5 minute walk from Dundas West Station-

How Much? $19 plus tax fees (Advance Entry Only), $25 @ the door

We accept exact cash only at the door.

Mindful Information:

-Doors lock and last minute ticket sales close at 8pm.

-Please keep bags off of the floor on the designated tables so people do not trip.

-Ecstatic dance is a dry space. (If you toke before that's your perogative, just please ask not to be overtly intoxicated and we do not sell liquor)

-Please bring water and a water bottle.

-No shoes on the dancefloor (or indoor shoes only for people with foot issues etc)

-Ecstatic dance is like a *silent* meditation or a dance library 🙂

-Please keep all talking in the space until when the music is over at the end.

-Please ask for consent to dance with or engage with others.

-No cellphones on the dancefloor *or used in the space*

-No photos, video or social media.

-Please keep the space scent free for people with allergies.

-This is a judgement free zone to embrace and celebrate one another.

-2SLGBTQIA+ positive space and i nclusionary of all races, genders, sexualities, and bodies are welcome, included and celebrated.

-Tickets may sell out in advance.

-If tickets are not sold out you can purchase online until 8pm night of the event.

-Tickets are transferable but non-refundable.

-We accept exact cash only, sorry!

Host or Publisher Church of Dance