Elemental Ecstsatic Dance - DAY ONE 2026
Schedule
Thu Jan 01 2026 at 11:30 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
A2 Yoga | Ann Arbor, MI
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Set the tone for your year, Day One. Begin the year with intention, clarity, joy, community and of course your groove. This dance is a special edition of Elemental Ecstatic Dance with a peaceful and tranquil ending of Frame Drum and Didjeridu sound immersion. We will follow the same format of our weekly dance with the exception of a longer second half and a discounted entry.
Sliding Scale $15 - $25
***Venmo or Paypal payment only.***
https://www.venmo.com/u/andjru
https://paypal.me/andrewwerderitsch1
Not accepting cash for Elemental Ecstatic Dance DAY ONE 2026
Please don't risk parking in 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.
A2 Yoga (2030 Commerce Blvd. Ann Arbor, Mi. 48103)
11:30am - 2pm
11:15am Lobby opens
11:30am Music starts, dance warm-up to elemental arc
12 Noon Opening circle - meet and dedicate
12:15pm Let’s Dance 1.5 hours of elemental arc
1:45pm Closing Circle
2pm May your year be filled with love, support, safety and expression.
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/.../dancing-to-de-stress-the-science.../
A natural dose of D.O.S.E. - Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins may occur naturally for you in our space.
$15 - $25 Sliding Scale. VENMO or PAYPAL ONLY
(Venmo). @Andjru (last 4 digits 0272) Please show receipt of payment at door.
https://www.venmo.com/u/andjru
**Volunteer position list. Must contact Andrew a week 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.
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 90 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 or others.
Please, no conversation on the dance floor. You may exit to the lobby for casual conversation.
Vocalizations are welcome. Percussion on instruments is welcome with an awareness of supporting the music and dancers as 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 classes.
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...), Jen Marie for selfless service, Anna Werderitsch and Damien Stone for meets and greets.
GET UP TO GET DOWN!...LET IT IN TO LET IT OUT!
LET US DANCE.
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Where is it happening?
A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-4402, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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