SUNDAY SHAKE w/Polarny!!!

SOMETHING NEW !!!

AN EVENING NED PARTY AND SOCIAL!!

Niagara Ecstatic Dance has teamed up with The Bank Arthouse

to present Sunday Shake!!!

Our Second spin of this monthy series will kick off with international Ecstatic Dance journey creator Polarny(check out his Bio below)!!

doors at 6:40!

Natalina will open the dance floor with some breath and play!

Dance has been used as a medicinet times!! Our north American culture doesnt give us spaces or even invitations where we can can partake in what really is an essential human need to move our bodies in blissful freedom!! Niagara Ecstatic Dance was born out of this need!

When we gather in community and encourage each other to really feel and allow the movement to flow magic and healing really does happen! A core componant is THE MUSIC!!!

MIKE POLARNY BIO

Polarny is a DJ, producer and nomadic artist rooted on Brazil’s cacao coast. With over 25 years behind the decks, he is known for creating unscripted musical journeys — shaped in real time through intuition, experience and deep connection with the dancefloor. His sound blends Afro-indigenous rhythms with modern electronic textures, but beyond genres, it’s about how the journey unfolds. Expect unexpected turns, shifts in energy, and moments that challenge, release and reconnect. From Tokyo to New York, Rio to Berlin, his path flows through festivals, consciousdance spaces and underground scenes — where music becomes a shared experience rather than a performance. Notwo sets are ever the same.

On the cacao-scented coast of Bahia, Brazil – where the Atlantic tide hums in rhythm with the rainforest – lives

Polarny: a DJ, producer and modern-day nomad who trades in vibrations instead of borders. Born in Warsaw, raised

by sound and shaped by countless journeys across continents, his life is a living mixtape of cultures, stories and shared heartbeat.

An award-winning artist (Ninja Tune x Dubspot NYC), Polarny doesn’t just play music – he creates space. He doesn’tfollow setlists – each experience is shaped in the moment. He is known for his ability to shift energy in the room —from stillness to intensity, from chaos to connection — using precise transitions as a storytelling tool. His sets are emotional arcs disguised as dance parties, where tribal grooves, tropical textures and organic vibes guide peopleinward while moving them outward. Think less setlist, more soul map.

From the deep flow of Ecstatic Dance to the untamed wildness of Burning Man, and the intimacy of mountaintop gatherings, his work lives where ritual meets celebration. From Tokyo to Rio, New York to Berlin, his sonic path winds through jungle gatherings, desert temples and glowing cityscapes — braiding cultures and continents through aheartbeat shared in rhythm.

As a true Sound Traveler — artist, label founder and connector — Polarny moves through a global web of collaborators, weaving music, movement and cultural exchange into experiences that echo far beyond the dance floor.

What drives him? A simple belief: that joy shared sincerely can shift the world. That dancing together is one of themost human things we can do. And that sometimes, one beat is all it takes to remember who you are.

SOME WORDS FROM NIAGARA ECSTATIC DANCE(host)

With the many ways we have to pre-qualify and validate our status as human beings in order to engage in life, I find it deeply liberating that there is a space that simply accepts me and you for who we are. A place for our nervous system to recoup and just move freely to amazing beautiful music in a safe welcoming environment. Bring all of you. And please feel free to reach out with questions to [email protected]

Ticket includes the dance and some light snacks, high vibe water refil station and possible live sound bath after the dance.
You can Purchase tickets through eventbrite or save the fees and etransfer to [email protected]. There is a PWYC or energy exchange available for those in need. Please reach out if the cost of ticket is a barrier and we can work something out, write us at [email protected]

This is an Alchol free event but we will have non alcholic beverages for sale including Natalinas ceremonial cacao, Kombuca, coconut water and some yummy mocktails!!

What to bring?

Bring water/water bottle. There is a refill station. Bringing something healthy and delicious to share at the end is always welcome. I will always have something ready to Nourish and ground . You are welcome to bring drums and shakers or any musical instruments you feel inclined to bring. Hula hoops and scarves are fun dance mates! Dress in comfy layers as it can certainly very in tempature so dress in layers. Most likely you will get hot so bring layers to take off! Wear what ever clothing you feel good in! You may also want to bring a blanket and or yoga mat for the sound healing or mediation at the end.

This is a sober event & Scent free event!
Niagara Ecstatic Dance desires to bring high vibe wellness events to Niagara! These events are designed to connect you to your breath, your stillness, or your movement! We desire to honor the intelligence of your body, mind and spirit, creating space for deep healing, release, and soulful remembrance. Please reach out with any questions, we would love to hear from you.