Ecstatic Dance Oakland: Featuring SoulSeed
Ecstatic Dance Oakland is back under new stewardship at Sweets Ballroom:
Wednesday evening schedule:
6:45pm - Doors Open
7:00pm Contact Improv & Yoga
7:45pm - Opening Circle
8:00pm - Ecstatic Dance
10:15pm - Sound Bath / Closing Meditation
~ Tea Lounge by Aless Shanti ~
~ Food & Cacao by Michelle Rossi ~
Sweets Ballroom
1933 Broadway, Oakland, CA
BART: 19th St. BART
If driving, the most reliable parking options are:
• US Bank parking lot @ 1970 Franklin St (only outside of business hours!)
• Franklin Street Parking Garage, 1901 Franklin St
• SP+ Parking, 1800 San Pablo Ave
*Street parking is typically available
We strongly encourage reserving a spot in advance via SpotHero, especially for a late-night exit. This will give you peace of mind and a smoother departure after midnight.
Tickets:
Available at the door with Cash / Venmo
$25 Drop-In
$20 Passes sold in 5 packs
Volunteer Opportunity: Please email us at [email protected]
Ecstatic Dance Agreements:
Let the dance be your language, we keep the floor a space of movement rather than words.
Follow what feels true in your body, honor your own boundaries, and practice consent in every interaction.
We gather in a clear, substance-free field, no alcohol or drugs.
Please keep phones away so we can be fully present together.
Dance barefoot if you can, or wear soft-soled dance shoes if needed.
This is a community space open to all ages and expressions.
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SoulSeed
Soul Seed's musical journey is a testament to the profound impact that music has had in her life and how it can transform the human experience. through her music speaks to her deep understanding of the soul-stirring potential of sound. Every beat, melody, and rhythm she selects is carefully chosen to evoke emotion, inspire movement, and ignite the spirit. It is through this intentional curation that she is able to guide her audience on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and pure joy. Soul Seed invites her audience to not only connect with the music but also with each other, fostering a sense of unity, joy, and collective energy that uplifts and empowers all present. In this shared space, barriers dissolve, and souls connect, creating a profound sense of belonging, she elevates the collective reminding us of the beauty, power, and healing potential of music that touches the soul. music is medicine. A connection to source. With a background in dance, and a lifetime of music festivals, she discovered her passion for Producing and Djing. Her ability to curate the perfect vibe on the dance floor is her ultimate offering, creating a space where people can connect, celebrate and flow.
Soul Seed based out of Grass Valley has been influenced by a wide variety of genres and you can hear it in the sounds she plays, including drippy sexy bass, Downtempo, RnB, conscious hip hop, electronic, world fusion, house, afro beats, jungle breaks and folk. Her music is infused with diverse juicy bass lines, sexy goddess whomps, and the rhythms of the world. The music that Soul Seed produces is beautiful a mixture of acoustic and electronic and has vocals weaving through. Above all, Soul Seed is committed to sharing her musical journey with others, helping them connect with their purpose and find joy on the dance floor.
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/soul-seed
About Aless Shanti:
Alessandra/Aless, is a dancer, yogini, tea enthusiastic and cacao passionate!
She often starts her day with a cup of tea. From Puer to herbal infusions, she appreciates the medicine of plants. When she sits for her meditation or movement practice, a cup of tea guides her to focus and be present.
She enjoys serving tea, having conversations and creating a cosy space. During her travels all around the world she had the opportunity and interest to learn about medicinal plants and tea. She is continuously learning and humbled by the culture of tea in China and Japan.
Alessandra loves crafting herbal blends combining medicinal properties in tea, but above all, she is a passionate chocolate maker! Her recent creation, La Gourmande, delicious raw cacao truffles, pair divinely with tea. Both tea herbal blends and cacao truffles are available for purchase.
With her open heart, she will be serving tea every Wednesdays nights.
Here is my Facebook page for my chocolates :
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571863295250
Wednesday evening schedule:
6:45pm - Doors Open
7:00pm Contact Improv & Yoga
7:45pm - Opening Circle
8:00pm - Ecstatic Dance
10:15pm - Sound Bath / Closing Meditation
~ Tea Lounge by Aless Shanti ~
~ Food & Cacao by Michelle Rossi ~
Sweets Ballroom
1933 Broadway, Oakland, CA
BART: 19th St. BART
If driving, the most reliable parking options are:
• US Bank parking lot @ 1970 Franklin St (only outside of business hours!)
• Franklin Street Parking Garage, 1901 Franklin St
• SP+ Parking, 1800 San Pablo Ave
*Street parking is typically available
We strongly encourage reserving a spot in advance via SpotHero, especially for a late-night exit. This will give you peace of mind and a smoother departure after midnight.
Tickets:
Available at the door with Cash / Venmo
$25 Drop-In
$20 Passes sold in 5 packs
Volunteer Opportunity: Please email us at [email protected]
Ecstatic Dance Agreements:
Let the dance be your language, we keep the floor a space of movement rather than words.
Follow what feels true in your body, honor your own boundaries, and practice consent in every interaction.
We gather in a clear, substance-free field, no alcohol or drugs.
Please keep phones away so we can be fully present together.
Dance barefoot if you can, or wear soft-soled dance shoes if needed.
This is a community space open to all ages and expressions.
---------------------------------------------------------------
SoulSeed
Soul Seed's musical journey is a testament to the profound impact that music has had in her life and how it can transform the human experience. through her music speaks to her deep understanding of the soul-stirring potential of sound. Every beat, melody, and rhythm she selects is carefully chosen to evoke emotion, inspire movement, and ignite the spirit. It is through this intentional curation that she is able to guide her audience on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and pure joy. Soul Seed invites her audience to not only connect with the music but also with each other, fostering a sense of unity, joy, and collective energy that uplifts and empowers all present. In this shared space, barriers dissolve, and souls connect, creating a profound sense of belonging, she elevates the collective reminding us of the beauty, power, and healing potential of music that touches the soul. music is medicine. A connection to source. With a background in dance, and a lifetime of music festivals, she discovered her passion for Producing and Djing. Her ability to curate the perfect vibe on the dance floor is her ultimate offering, creating a space where people can connect, celebrate and flow.
Soul Seed based out of Grass Valley has been influenced by a wide variety of genres and you can hear it in the sounds she plays, including drippy sexy bass, Downtempo, RnB, conscious hip hop, electronic, world fusion, house, afro beats, jungle breaks and folk. Her music is infused with diverse juicy bass lines, sexy goddess whomps, and the rhythms of the world. The music that Soul Seed produces is beautiful a mixture of acoustic and electronic and has vocals weaving through. Above all, Soul Seed is committed to sharing her musical journey with others, helping them connect with their purpose and find joy on the dance floor.
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/soul-seed
About Aless Shanti:
Alessandra/Aless, is a dancer, yogini, tea enthusiastic and cacao passionate!
She often starts her day with a cup of tea. From Puer to herbal infusions, she appreciates the medicine of plants. When she sits for her meditation or movement practice, a cup of tea guides her to focus and be present.
She enjoys serving tea, having conversations and creating a cosy space. During her travels all around the world she had the opportunity and interest to learn about medicinal plants and tea. She is continuously learning and humbled by the culture of tea in China and Japan.
Alessandra loves crafting herbal blends combining medicinal properties in tea, but above all, she is a passionate chocolate maker! Her recent creation, La Gourmande, delicious raw cacao truffles, pair divinely with tea. Both tea herbal blends and cacao truffles are available for purchase.
With her open heart, she will be serving tea every Wednesdays nights.
Here is my Facebook page for my chocolates :
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571863295250
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Sweets Ballroom, 1933 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612-2205, United States
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