Elemental Ecstatic Dance

Name: Elemental Ecstatic Dance
Start: 2026-01-11T10:45:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-11T13:00:00-05:00
Location: A2 Yoga

Schedule

Sun Jan 11 2026 at 10:45 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

A2 Yoga | Ann Arbor, MI

Elemental Ecstatic Dance LLC, presents:
Elemental Ecstatic Dance
Every Sunday at A2 Yoga
(2030 Commerce Blvd. Ann Arbor, Mi. 48103)
Do Not park in the Post Office Parking Lot! Expensive ticket possible.

In the spirit of West Coast Ecstatic Dance, 5 Rhythms and Dance Church.
Inspired by Funk, Disco, Ethnic, Drum 'N Bass, House, EDM, West Coast Bass, Classical, Americana and any and ALL music that moves us.
A free Form movement practice. No dance experience necessary.
ADA supported. One reserved spot, no steps. Wheeled chairs welcome.
Every Sunday at A2 Yoga (2030 Commerce Blvd. Ann Arbor, Mi. 48103)
10:45am Lobby opens
11:00am Music starts, dance warm-up to elemental arc
11:30am Opening circle - meet and dedicate
11:45am Let’s Dance 1 hour of elemental arc
12:45pm Closing Circle
1pm 'Til we meet again
This is a sober event!
All Ages welcome from 1-101 Children under 12 free (with adult supervision)
Come as you are! All are welcome: Knowing how to dance is NOT a prerequisite! The immersion is the teaching. Dancing solo is a norm, and dancing with others is a possibility.
The medicine is in the IMPROVISATIONAL movement.

https://selfmind.ai/blog/dancing-to-de-stress-the-science-of-dance-and-happiness/
A natural dose of D.O.S.E. - Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins may occur naturally for you in our space.
$20 Cash at the door.
$20 (Venmo). @Andjru (last 4 digits 0272) Please show receipt
**Volunteer position list. Must contact Andrew or Hilary days before dance to confirm availability**
The benefits of dancing in the day are immense. If you’re unfamiliar or a bit hesitant, but want to give it a go, you’ll quickly find that any future hesitation to be inspired to move freely has disintegrated. A unique liberation has occurred.
The level of sound will be just right and hopefully won’t force you to stick things in your ears! With requests, I may turn it up and vis a versa.
By the way, A2 Yoga has the BEST SOUND AND BEST FLOOR TO DANCE On. See/feel/hear for yourself.
If you’d like, you may store your belongings along the walls on the dance floor.
Please arrive on time! However, if life has you running late, we’ll see you when we see you. (Cost is the same)
The Warm up is a sweet 30 minute version of a music ARC to get you ready for the full 60 minute Elemental ARC.
Music chosen with the intent to connect us to the possibilities of moving with/as Water, Earth, Fire, Air and Peace.

So many movements to explore when we embody these qualities that surround and imbue us. We encourage all movement, especially ways that we may not move on a day to day basis.
Our opening circle is a time to introduce ourselves, establish space parameters, guidelines, etc, and to “say it so to make it happen” dedications.
**Very important** This is a safe, consent based space to dance. Many people enjoy dancing by themselves, or dancing across the room with others. There will be a discussion regarding safe approaches to address the non-verbal cue to dancing with another.
Please, no conversation on the dance floor. Please exit to the lobby for conversation if necessary.
Vocalizations are welcome. Percussion on instruments is welcome with an awareness of supporting the music and dancers a priority. Please treat the instruments with care and respect.
Elemental Ecstatic Dance is hosted by Andjru Werderitsch and supported by dear friends in the community. If you’d like to sign up for a volunteer position, please message host.
Please see Andjru’s bio and his connection to dance and music making.
The music is selected for its connection to Elemental Dancing.
Choice of music is from the world over. Mostly music made for dancing in most all genres. However, contemporary, and electronic dance music definitely has its place here.
Everyone and every-all are welcome here. Please spread the word. A maximum of 2 Children 12 and under are free of charge, but must be supervised by an adult. 3+ children for one adult must be discussed with hosts.
This is a welcoming and warm space for everyone!
Come and dance, free your mind, and please leave your negative judge in our lobby and offer tea. Healthy discernment is encouraged.
Respect of self and others is essential and a must at our events.
Please refrain from wearing oils, scented cream, cologne, strong detergents etc…Some of us are extremely sensitive, even allergic to strong scents.
A special shout out to Hilary Nicols (stoking the embers to ignition, editing, sounding board, etc...), Anna Werderitsch and Damien Stone for meets and greets.
GET UP TO GET DOWN!...LET IT IN TO LET IT OUT!
LET US DANCE.