Cincy Ecstatic Dance Flow
About this Event
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Overview:
Join us every FIRST and THIRD Friday from 8 to 10 PM at Cincinnati Yoga School for an ecstatic dance experience centered around mindful movement, music, connection, and self-expression. We begin with an opening ceremony to set the intention for our journey. After the dance, we close with a sound bath from Sacred Serenity Healer. During the dance, you can also explore her herbalism products or request a private 15-minute tarot or Reiki session. Arrive 30 minutes early and/or stay 30 minutes afterward to mingle and connect with the community. Complimentary cacao is provided at every event. On First Fridays, enjoy a community potluck and bring a tasty offering to share!
Upcoming Dances (See Flyers Below):
- October 2nd - Free dance with a potluck!
- October 16th - Flint Blade joins us from Florida to weave sounds together in real time to create an evolving musical journey.
- October 30th - BOOgie night! Dress up as a creature, character, archetype, or alter ego and dance into the night.
Admission:
- All backgrounds and dance levels are welcome. Unfortunately, there are many stairs to access the space, but it is otherwise accommodating.
- First Fridays are FREE (donation-based), and ages 6+ are welcome!
- Third Fridays are 18+ with a live DJ! Admission is $12 early bird, $16 week of, and $20 at the door! Cash, Venmo, Cash App, and card are accepted at the door.
Step into a welcoming, substance-free space where you can:
- Move your body: Stretch, loosen up, build endurance and coordination, and enjoy a fun, full-body workout at your own pace.
- Release stress: Release physical tension, trapped emotions, and stagnant energy, and shift into a more relaxed, present state.
- Find your flow: Quiet the mind, connect with your body, and enter a meditative state through movement and music.
- Express yourself: Dance without choreography or judgment, explore your creativity, and move in whatever way feels natural to you.
- Build confidence: Let go of self-consciousness and the fear of being judged while learning to feel more comfortable in your body.
- Experience joy and play: Reconnect with your inner child through movement, laughter, freedom, and uninhibited expression.
- Connect with community: Meet like-minded people and experience the unique sense of connection that comes from the ancient tradition of dancing communally.
Dance Guidelines:
- Come sober. No substances.
- No shoes in the dance temple.
- No chatting in the dance temple.
- No phone use in the dance temple.
- Always get clear consent before dancing with others.
- Be mindful and respect the space and the community.
- Stay present and engaged; your energy helps shape the experience.
What to Bring:
- Water
- Comfortable clothes you can move freely in
- An open mind and heart
- Flow Toys (optional)
- Instruments (optional)
- A snack or dish for 1st Friday potluck (optional)
- Anything you need to feel comfortable and supported
What NOT to Bring:
- Drugs or alcohol
- Glitter, sequins, rhinestones, or other small loose accessories
- Glow sticks
- Poor personal hygiene
- Strong scents, colognes, or perfumes
- Judgment, ego, and expectations
- Behavior that disregards consent and personal boundaries
Come as you are. Move freely. Connect deeply. Get Your Dose of Dance!
Agenda
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Mingle Time
Info: Come early to connect with the community, settle in, drink some hot cacao, and on the First Friday, eat some food from the potluck!
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:15 PM
Opening Circle
Info: We will go over the experience and the guidelines, set intentions, and tune into our bodies and energy before the dance begins. It is highly recommended to arrive on time for this, but if you must be late, please read over the guidelines before joining the space.
🕑: 08:20 PM - 09:50 PM
Ecstatic Dance, Sound Bath, and Reiki
Info: The music is carefully curated to guide your journey, following a wave-like flow. It begins with slow, gentle music, gradually builds to energizing beats (of multiple genres) for wild, expressive movement, and then softens into soothing, flowy music. The journey ends with a 10-minute sound bath with a Reiki energy sweep for reflection, integration, and deep healing.
🕑: 09:50 PM - 10:00 PM
Closing Circle
Info: We will end in a circle to share anything that we would like the rest of the community to know. This can be reflections, feelings, insights, or feedback about the experience or even personal offerings, community events, words of encouragement, etc. Sharing is completely optional.
🕑: 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Mingle Time
Info: Stay after the dance to connect with others in the community!
Where is it happening?
USD 0.00 to USD 23.18
