Ecstatic Dance - Krishna Temple Takeover ft. Butter Thieves
Schedule
Thu Dec 12 2024 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Roots to Crown | Saint Petersburg, FL
Immerse yourself in the consciousness of Krishna with devotees from the Sacred Vedic Arts Temple in Miami! This unique event begins with a guided cacao meditation by Hladini Shakti Devi Dasi (Alina Kaz), inviting the rhythm of love to flow through us. Through guided movement, breath, and sound, we'll connect deeply with our inner selves and the collective energy of the group.Following this, Janardana Das (Jamil Apostol), performing as Butter Thieves, will craft an epic, transformative ecstatic dance experience that blends world fusion music with sacred mantra. Drawing inspiration from his global travels, he weaves together hip-hop, reggae, electronic beats, and devotional sounds, creating a journey of rhythm and reverence. His sets invite participants to lose themselves in movement, awakening their hearts through the vibrational power of mantra and the universal language of music. He will conclude his set with a powerful layer of mantras honoring the divine deities that weave all of existence through kirtan.
At the end, prasadam will be served—sanctified vegan food lovingly prepared with devotion, transforming ordinary food into a spiritual blessing imbued with divine grace.
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Schedule
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7:00 pm Doors Open
7:15 pm Cacao meditation + Guided movement
8:00 pm Ecstatic Dance
9:30 pm Kirtan
9:50 pm Closing circle and Prasadam
Join us for Dance every Thursday 7-10pm
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Rules
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Ecstatic Dance Guidelines
Silent Dance Floor: Please refrain from talking on the dance floor.
Shoes Off: Embrace the freedom of movement by dancing without shoes.
Substance-Free Zone: To keep this event safe and welcoming for all, please refrain from using drugs or alcohol. This is a kid-friendly environment.
Comfortable Attire: Wear clothes that allow you to move freely, like you would for yoga. Dress in a way that supports your fullest expression. No inappropriate attire to maintain a safe & welcoming atmosphere.
Scent-Free: Please avoid heavy scents or perfumes to respect everyone's sensitivity.
Practice Heart-Centered Consent
Space for Everyone: Honor each person’s need for space to dance on their own.
Connecting Mindfully: To engage with others, make eye contact and wait for a mutual 'yes'.
Solo Dancers’ Boundaries: Respect those who are dancing alone.
Gratitude Gesture: Hands in prayer signify, "I see you, and thank you for the dance (that just ended)."
This is a sacred space for healing, connection, and expression. Let’s co-create an environment where everyone feels safe and respected. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
Nurture Your Body: Love yourself by staying hydrated and listening to your body’s needs.
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Energy Exchange
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Ecstatic Dance: $20 (8 - 10pm)
Tickets available at the door.
We accept Cash, Credit Cards, Venmo, cash app, & Zelle
Kids (16 & under) are free!
Low income tickets available (x4): $11
Request from the front desk - first come, first serve.
Preregistration is not required - please purchase your tickets at the venue!
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Roots to Crown
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www.RootstoCrown.space
Roots to Crown is a transformational event venue and community center offering space for the growing health-conscious community to gather, connect, practice, and celebrate life.
We envision a world where everyone feels safe, loved and supported in embodying their fullest expression and actualizing their greatest potential.
We are located at:
1741 1st Ave N
St. Petersburg
