Reflections Ecstatic Dance
Schedule
Sat Dec 28 2024 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
First United Methodist Church | Pittsburgh, PA
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Reflections: A Celebration of Light & SoundJoin us for a one-of-a-kind ecstatic dance journey as we close the year together with music, movement, and inner reflection.
“Reflections” is a celebration of our shadows and our light, a night to dive deep, dance freely, and express fully.
More than just a dance—it's a communal experience to honor the highs and lows of 2024 and embrace who we've become.
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.
What to expect:
✨ The evening starts with an opening circle led by Ecstatic Dance PGH founder, Tricia Chirumbole, creating a sacred space to set intentions and center ourselves.
✨ Tricia then leads us into a grounding somatic warm-up, awakening our bodies for the rhythmic journey ahead.
✨ Prepare for a dynamic, live back-to-back dance set featuring Jessica Rosario and DJ Disco Pope (Kevin Sekleki of Timbeliza), with live percussion, voice, and powerful beats that weave a soulful musical landscape.
✨ The evening winds down with a soothing sound meditation lead by our resident artists, gently guiding us from movement into stillness.
This night invites you to "Come as you are and move as you please."
Reflect on your own journey, dance with friends and new faces, and welcome 2025 with an open heart and an inspired spirit.
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~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
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Event Schedule:
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Opening Circle: 7:00 - 7:15 PM
Somatic Warm-Up: 7:15 - 7:30 PM
Back-to-Back DJ Set with Live Percussion & Voice: 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Closing Sound Meditation: 9:00 - 9:20 PM
Community Hangs & Social Time: 9:20 - 10:00 PM
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Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Location: FUMC Pgh
First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh
5401 Centre Ave. Pittsburgh, PA
Exchange:
$20 in advance (ends Friday at midnight)
$25 at the door (cash, venmo, paypal, cashapp)
$15 first timers (use code NEWGUEST at checkout)
Kids 16 and under are free
Volunteer and scholarship roles, please contact our organizers for reduced pricing
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or brand new to ecstatic dance, this is a space for all.
Let’s move, reflect, and celebrate another year together in a night that promises to be an unforgettable musical journey.
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Where is it happening?
First United Methodist Church, 5401 Centre Ave,Pittsburgh,PA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
