Fire Horse • Ecstatic Dance | Cacao | & Amazonian Sound Healing
Schedule
Thu Feb 19 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Rosemount Orange Hall | Ottawa, ON
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Stepping into the fire of this lunar new year with the energy of transformation. As we shed the layers from outdated cycles, & the year of the Snake
We can ask ourselves, “what do I need to prepare for the Fire Horse ? “
For this burning away of illusions & false identities?
This is a time for authenticity and truth. This year demands heart-centred leadership, As fire governs the heart in Traditional Chinese Medicine; Highlighting emotional courage, passion, independence & self trust.
Like a “double-shot of espresso" for the soul, this year brings rapid & possibly abrupt shifts in destiny.
So let us come together to celebrate this turning with breath filled movement ,
As we practice following our intuition, & dropping into the wave of our own rhythm and flow .
With the heart medicine of cacao to begin, a fun free flowing movement journey into our own safe space - our bodies, & finishing with the medicine of a live amazonian sound bathing..
When: Thursday February 19th
Where: 41 Rosemount Ave, Ottawa
$25- $33 sliding scale.
Please send an e-transfer to [email protected] (with Fire Horse in the Notes)
Schedule:
7:30- arrivals
7:45 - cacao circle
8:00-9:30 Ecstatic Dance with DJ Saira Monica * Ending with a Special Stillness Live Dance set * Featuring Amazonian Sound Healer & Ceremonialist : Willy Gamarra.
•Willy Gamarra:
IT Wizard by day & Musician by night.
Willy is a talented traditional Andean instrument maker & player. He makes both wind instruments & cajon’s ( wooden drums)
“Music has always been a big part of my life and how I connect with people.
For this event, I’ll be playing flutes, guitar, & vocalizing. Recording in the moment using a looping pedal to build layers and atmosphere.
On a more personal and spiritual level, I’m Peruvian, and have a strong connection with my ancestors. I’ve lived and traveled for four years in Asia, spent a year in India, and time in the Caribbean, immersing myself in traditional communities and exchanging energy through music and sound frequencies. My spiritual work is rooted in medicine plants from the Amazon, and I create ceremonial and sound healing spaces in the Ottawa and Gatineau region.”
•Saira Monica: is the producer and organizer of Ecstatic dance Ottawa. She is an experienced caregiver, space holder, and entrepreneur. Saira has been on the dancing path for over 17 years. Building community; & using dance, music , & somatic movement as her therapy. She hosts & facilitates ecstatic dances, workshops, and spaces for movement as meditation.
& is a long time student of the international school of the 5 rhythms.
She is a lover of rhythm, art, & all things that breathe the spirit of life back into the body. Whether through music, ritual, song, dance, play or connection in community - she is always looking forward to creating safer spaces for the art of expression. With her caring nature, she gently shows up to help facilitate the journey of self discovery; with movement as the medicine and music as the muse- she invites you back home to yourself.
* Saira's music is an eclectic mix of beats, styles, genres and song stories from around the world, curated and specifically created to seduce your heart & feet, and take you on a journey *
Important info & logistics:
*parking in school lot across from hall
* please bring a water bottle & comfy clothes for movement
Guidelines:
* Please Be Kind to yourself & others .
* Respect one another’s space & boundaries.
* Zero Tolerance for Hate ( this includes: zero tolerance for aggressive behaviour , racism, sexism, or harassment of any kind )
* Safe(r) space model
*No talking on the dance floor to create the experience.
* No phones on the dancefloor
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement:
Ecstatic Dance takes place in Ottawa, on the unceded unsurrendered territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation whose presence reaches back to time immemorable.
* A big thank you! goes out to all of the wild & wonderful teachers who have come before us, & to our beautiful & amazing bodies , gratitude to you for showing up,
& to all of the musicians, poets, and artists who share their visions, music, inspiration, and dreams with us all xo
You make a difference in our worlds 💗
Remember, you are a Miracle in Motion!
With love,
Saira Monica
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Where is it happening?
Rosemount Orange Hall, 41 Rosemount Ave,Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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