Mose - Cacao Dance Pittsburgh

Name: Mose - Cacao Dance Pittsburgh
Start: 2025-05-22T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Union Project

Schedule

Thu, 22 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Union Project | Pittsburgh, PA

Ecstatic Dance Pittsburgh presents:
MOSE CACAO DANCE TOUR!
Welcome to the transformative realm of Cacao Dance - led by Mose. As you step onto the dance floor, embrace the intentional container that encourages silence, creating a sacred space for a deep and immersive journey. The ceremony preceding the dance is led by the beautiful Bruna Bortolato alongside Mose, invoking intention, gratitude, and prayer. This ceremonial prelude lays the groundwork for a profound and spiritually charged dance experience, featuring internationally renowned vocalist Franko Heke.
Cacao Dance is more than just movement; it's a conscious exploration to connect with oneself and community. The dance unfolds with a deliberate arc, starting slow and spacious, allowing participants to attune to the music and let their bodies intuitively guide their movements. The overarching goal is to transcend the mental chatter, diving deep into the heart, embodying the emotions alive in the present moment. The dance reaches a climactic peak, pulsating with full-power energy before gracefully winding down to a slower, softer pace for integration.
This alcohol-free container draws inspiration from ancient shamanic practices of entering trance, offering a space for profound insight and personal evolution. The intention is clear: to foster a connection with oneself, community, nature, and spirit in support of the greater collective evolution. As you immerse yourself in the rhythms and energies of Cacao Dance, anticipate not only a dance but a transformative experience, leaving you with insights to integrate into your life's journey.
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Event Schedule:
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Franko Heke: 6:45 PM
Opening Cacao Ceremony w/ Bruna Bortolato & Mose: 7:30 PM
Mose ft. Franko Heke: 8:00 - 10:30 PM
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Event Details
Date: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
Location: Union Project
801 N Negley Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Exchange:
$40 ~ Early Bird
$45 ~ General Admission
$60 ~ Day Of
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or brand new to ecstatic dance, this is a space for all. We look forward to sharing this experience with you!
~Ecstatic Ethos~
~ Come as You Are ~ Move as You Please
~ All ages, all abilities, all bodies and all beings are welcome
~ We keep the dancefloor conversation free!
~ Photo and video free space during dance (designated videographer may be on-site for marketing)
~ Dance in bare feet or socks (or dance shoes)
~ Substance-free sober space
~ We practice a culture of invitation and consent
~ You are responsible for your own energy
~ We embrace the spirit of non-judgment for ourselves and others
~ Allow your heart to guide you
Maybe you are still wondering… What is Ecstatic Dance?
Ecstatic Dance is a freeform, expressive movement practice where participants are invited to dance without choreography, allowing the music to guide them. It offers a unique, judgment-free space for physical exercise, emotional release, and creative expression. Beyond fitness, it provides a chance to connect deeply with oneself and others, fostering a sense of freedom, grounding, and community.
Meet the Artists!!
Mose!
“Great music is that which carries the present minded listener to the doorstep of infinity.”
Mose is based in Guatemala where cacao ceremonies and ecstatic dance have had a major influence on his productions and DJ style. It is here that he founded regular cacao dances where members of the community have the opportunity to journey deep into dance while held in a ceremonial container, free of alcohol.
Mose blends multicultural rhythms and sacred chants, often improvising with live musicians to create immersive, site-specific experiences. Viewing his craft as a spiritual practice, he sets a foundation for self discovery and the cultivation of a present minded state which offers new insights and deeper clarity in one's purpose.
When he is not touring the world or playing these special events in Guatemala, he spends his time going into extended periods of retreat and silence, only to emerge with a deeper, truer and more refined sound. He also supports other emerging artists through his record label Resueño with an intention to bring resonant souls together to create music that uplifts and inspires. The label transcends any particular cultural aesthetic and explores a universal vibration through weaving sounds and languages from around the world. It is also a vehicle for social causes as 22% of all label profits are donated to causes around the world to help those most in need.
http://www.mosemusica.com