TROPICA: Ecstatica x Chocolate Groove
Schedule
Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 06:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
OWC Martial Arts, Muay Thai & Kickboxing | Whitby, ON
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ECSTATICA and CHOCOLATE GROOVE are joining epic forces, uniting east and west for an exciting night of cacao, play, dance, music and blissTROPICA: Ecstatica x Chocolate Groove
🔥 A Night of Dance, Cacao & Sonic Energy 🔥
Fresh from the jungles of Costa Rica, Jesse Buck (Cacao Boy) returns home to Canadian soil—and his first stop? ECSTATICA.
On Beltane, a time of potent energy and sacred union, we come together to ignite the heat of the season in a celebration of unity and aliveness.
TROPICA is where Ecstatica meets Chocolate Groove , fusing ecstatic dance, heart-opening cacao, and deep sonic journeys to awaken your spirit.
🌿 Cacao Ceremony & Intentional Opening – Led by Monica Guerreiro & Jesse Buck, anchoring us in the wisdom of the heart.
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🌟 OPENING CEREMONY & WARM-UP:
MONICA GUERREIRO | MEDICINE WOMAN
PLAYSHOP: "Elemental Rhythms"
🎵 LIVE SETS:
***CACAO BOY - Jesse Buck***
Currently based in Toronto, Jesse's reach extends globally, as he curates retreats, community events, cacao ceremonies, ecstatic dances, and soul-stirring sound journeys.
His visionary creation, "Chocolate Groove," has become a beacon of Cacao Ecstatic Dance Gatherings in Toronto, Hamilton, Costa Rica, and most recently, Tulum!
Music Style: Tribal Grooves, House beats, Sacred Basslines, Techno rhythms, and transcendental sounds
***WIZDOMDJ - Sean Crites***
Sean Crites, known as WizdomDJ, weaves a sonic tapestry of Tribal & Latin House, Ethno Shamanic Beats, and Jungle Grooves. With over 30 years of experience and features in TRIBE Magazine and UK Media, Sean creates an unparalleled musical journey.
Music Style: Tribal House, Deep Bass, Latin House, Ethno Shamanic Beats, Jungle while incorporating live instruments like the Djembe & Digeridoo
🔊 Sound Bath & Intergration
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🕊️ What to Expect
Ceremonial cacao to open your heart
Ecstatic dance to awaken your body
Community connection & fun
A beautifully curated musical and sensory experience
đź“Ť Location: Whitby, ON
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for free movement
2. We dance barefoot or socks.
3. Hydration: We encourage you to bring your own water to the event, however there will be some water bottles available for purchase, Cash only)
4. A healthy snack to have after the dance is always a great idea :)
VENUE:
OWC MARTIAL ARTS: 12 Stanley Court., Unit 2. | Whitby, ON
SUPPORT LOCAL BIZ:
A few selected creators will be available for you to explore their offerings. From sacred smoke herbals to sacred tools & clothing.
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🌟ECSTATICA
Join the heartbeat of Durham Region's thriving conscious dance community! ECSTATICA is a sanctuary for connection. We are proud to be Durham’s fastest-growing and #1 conscious dance community, bringing together music, dance, ritualistic play and a vibrant collective of like-minded souls.
🌟CHOCOLATE GROOVE
For the past six years, Chocolate Groove has been hosting conscious, intentional celebrations—creating a safe, inclusive space for gathering, drinking cacao, dancing, and deep connection.
As a staple "Sober Celebration" event in Toronto, we bring a wellness-focused, retreat-style experience to the nightlife scene. Since our first alcohol-free dance gathering in 2018, we have continued to evolve—holding space for both Ecstatic Dance and meaningful social connection.
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Where is it happening?
OWC Martial Arts, Muay Thai & Kickboxing, 12 Stanley Ct, Whitby, ON L1N 8P9, Canada,Whitby, OntarioEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
