RITUAL ~ A Sober NYE Experience
Schedule
Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 pm to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
6363 W Waters Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9652, United States | Ann Arbor, MI
🦋 Join us for an intentional sober NYE Ritual, Rave/Ecstatic Dance, where the only thing you'll lose is the past.Tired of the same blurry, champagne-soaked New Year's?
Let's make this one count.
•Sober
•Live DJ'd Indoor Ecstatic Dance
•Intention setting in Opening & Closing Circles, to create a safe space in supportive community.
•Potluck
•Effigy
•Outdoor Fire and Ritual as we ring in the new year.
•Connection to Self & Others
Imagine this: You're surrounded by a vibrant community, moving to the rhythm in a DJ'd Ecstatic Dance. The energy is electric, not from a bottle, but from pure, unfiltered movement and emotion inside the body Temple.
We set our intentions for the year ahead, place them in the effigy, dance around it throughout the evening, filling it with our energy, and as midnight approaches, we go outside to gather around the fire. We watch as the effigy of everything we're releasing—and welcoming in-our doubts, hopes, fears, strengths, and regrets and growth—goes up in flames, spinning and burning into the night, within a facilitated ritual to music.
This is celebration, reimagined. This is connection. This is how we spark a new beginning.
Loc: Indigo Grace, 6363 W Waters Rd, Ann Arbor
12/31/2025
8:30 pm - 12:30 am
$35 - $60 sliding scale
Advance Tickets only
Only 35 spots!
Pay in advance, $35 - $60
Get Your Tickets via Venmo or Paypal, show phone receipt at door->
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/mdaecstaticdanceauthrelating
Paypal:
[email protected]
🚫 No ticket sales at the door
Hosts: Detroit & A2 Ecstatic Dance, Vibe UPP Michigan,
🌘 Detroit & Ann Arbor Ecstatic Dance Founder & Facilitator:
Charity Loring, LMSW
Charity is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Dance Therapist and has a passion for helping people create connection within themselves and others, in a safe, empowering group space.
Charity is considered the OG of Ecstatic Dance in Michigan, who has cultivated and co-created this thriving movement practice and community for many years.
Read her interview in this Metro Times article :
https://www.metrotimes.com/music-2/sober-dance-meetups-emphasize-consent-and-free-movement-without-judgment-in-detroit-and-ann-arbor-33593404/
Detroit & Ann Arbor Ecstatic Dance: Founder & Facilitator
DJ Ekanti:
Since stepping behind the decks in 1999, Ekanti has been a force in the Midwest’s electronic music scene. Raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Ekanti found his musical identity in the pulsating beats of Detroit techno and the soulful rhythms of Chicago house. With over two decades as a vinyl DJ, he masterfully blends old-school authenticity with modern digital innovation, creating immersive sets that resonate with both seasoned ravers and newcomers alike.
Ekanti’s artistry has taken him across Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, and California, gracing festivals, underground events, and intimate venues with his distinctive sound. His performances are a testament to his deep roots in the culture, showcasing a seamless fusion of grooves that keep dance floors alive until the early hours.
In 2022, Ekanti launched Vibe UPP, a project based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, dedicated to fostering a healthy and inclusive dance culture. Through Vibe UPP, Ekanti continues to inspire a new generation of dancers and music lovers, emphasizing the transformative power of rhythm and community.
Whether commanding a warehouse party or curating vibes under open skies, Ekanti’s sets are a celebration of the timeless energy of house and techno. Prepare to lose yourself in the journey, as Ekanti brings the underground to life one beat at a time.
Find out more: linktr.ee/ekanti
vibe-upp.com
Schedule:
8:30 pm- Arrivals, Potluck setup, tour facility, get to know community
9 pm - Opening Circle, facilitated by Charity Loring, LMSW, to co-create safe and supportive space for community. Opening circle ritual- Meditation/self reflection, intention setting, placing intentions in the effigy, guided Movement Practice to connect with self and community.
10:00 pm - Live DJ'd Ecstatic Dance by DJ Ekanti & DJ Glizz-E
11:30 pm- Procession from indoor dance to facilitated outdoor Effigy experience.
12 pm - Ring in the New Year together!
12:30 - Take your enriched selves home. ♥️
Ecstatic Dance Parameters:
•Move as you wish - There is no right or wrong way to move in ecstatic dance. You can also choose to not move at all. Listen to your body, and let it do what it needs.
•No vices/devices- Leave your phones and other devices off and off the floor. You are taking the time to show up for yourself by attending, be as present as you possibly can be for yourself.
•Do not come intoxicated. Let the music be your intoxicant. Alcohol and drugs are not permitted. This includes vaping and marijuana. This allows for a safe and consent based atmosphere.
•Non-conversational during dance - The only expression on the dance floor is physical. If you must talk to someone, take it out into the lobby. This allows the dancers to be fully into the music and their own movements. Singing and expressing feelings during music is welcome.
•Consent based - If you would like to dance with someone, make eye contact and give clear indication. If you do not want to dance with someone, or if you are ready to end dancing with partners, bow out by using Namaste hands. 🙏
•No Photos or videos during dance unless facilitator gains informed consent from the group.
• Please refrain from heavy perfumes or scents, as we will be in close proximity to one another and some people have severe allergies. The scent of Marijuana can especially be triggering.
♥️
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