THE ENCHANTED: A Halloween/Samhain Masquerade Ball – Sober Wellness Rave

ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: THE ENCHANTED: A HALLOWEEN/ SAMHAIN MASQUERADE BALL

Sober Wellness Rave Experience

An evening of ecstatic dance, cacao ceremony and connection, closing with a deeply relaxing sound journey & gong bath.

🌿 THE THEME: ENCHANTED FOREST & DIVINE BEINGS
🎭 Come as your divine, wild or mythical self.

Dancers have the freedom to attend either as woodland creatures, celestial beings, or glamorous alter egos. Think: velvet, feathers, shimmer, autumn colours and beautiful masks. Come in a full transformation or add one magical detail: there’s no need for an elaborate costume!

Step into a world of woodland magic, mysterious masks and celestial sparkle. Join us for a Halloween/ Samhain celebration where the fun of dressing up meets dancing freedom, and an uplifting night out comes complete with a nervous system-resetting sound journey.

🎶Music Vibes: Expect an infusion of Global Bass, Psytrance, Ethno-Fusion, Folktronica, Medicine Music, Shamanic Soundscapes, woven into an Ecstatic Wave that journeys us from gentle beginnings through to powerful release, and onto joyful celebration & connection, before bringing us to land into stillness.

◈ 7pm–9:45pm Welcome Elixir, Cacao Ceremony, Ecstatic Dance, Sound Journey & Gong Bath
◈ 9:45pm–10:15pm Optional Fruit Social

BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-enchanted-a-halloweensamhain-masquerade-ball-sober-wellness-rave-tickets-2002235596568

THE INVITATION

As Autumn deepens and the nights grow longer, we invite you to gather for an evening of movement, mystery and imagination.

Our Halloween/Samhain Masquerade Ball offers a moment to honour the turning season, reflect on what you’re ready to leave behind, and give expression to something new something fresh to born into creation.

What part of yourself would you like to bring to the dance floor: your wildness, your tenderness, your courage, your playfulness?

Be welcomed by an alcohol-free welcome elixir shot, then an ecstatic dance warmup, and settle into a ceremonial-grade cacao offering and guided meditation led by Seth, with time to connect with your body and set a personal intention.

From there, we dance! Follow the rhythm, explore your own movement and enjoy the freedom of a dance floor without conversation, phones or choreography.

To close, lie back and settle into a sound journey & gong bath, giving yourself time to rest, listen and let the evening’s movement settle. Afterwards, stay for fresh fruit and an easy, friendly social.

Come solo or bring friends. No dance experience is needed: everyone is welcome, whether this is your first Ecstatic Dance or a regular part of your London life.

DRESS YOUR IMAGINATION

Think woodland goddesses, celestial dreamers, wild spirits, enchanted creatures and magnificent alter egos.

Velvet, flowing fabrics, autumn colours, botanical crowns, shimmer and decorative masks are all welcome. Come in a full transformation or add one magical detail: there’s no need for an elaborate costume.

Dressing up is encouraged; masks are optional. Choose something you can move comfortably in, and feel free to remove your mask whenever you wish.

OUR DANCE FLOOR AGREEMENTS

Together, we create a welcoming space for freedom, expression and connection:

• Stay sober: an alcohol, drug, psychedelic and smoke-free evening.
• Dance barefoot: leave your shoes off the dance floor.
• Be present: keep phones and cameras away.
• Let movement do the talking: save conversations for the social.
• Follow your own rhythm: move, pause or rest whenever you need.
• Respect boundaries: honour each other’s space and seek clear consent before touch or shared dancing.

Please arrive sober. Anyone arriving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be refused entry & asked to leave. No refunds will be offered in these circumstances.

EVENING SCHEDULE

◈ 7pm–7:30pm Arrival & Warm-Up
Check in, enjoy your welcome elixir and ease into the space.

◈ 7:30pm Opening Cacao Ceremony & Intention Setting
Gather with Seth to arrive in your body and begin our shared journey.

◈ Following the Ceremony Ecstatic Dance SoundWave
An unfolding journey through global rhythms, deep bass, uplifting melodies and atmospheric soundscapes.

◈ Closing Practice Sound Journey & Gong Bath
Settle into stillness and enjoy a restful landing, finishing by 9:45pm.

◈ 9:45pm–10:15pm Optional Fruit Social
Fresh fruit, conversation and time to connect after the dance.

Doors close at 7:30pm. Please arrive with enough time to check in and settle. We begin together to support a connected shared experience, and entry will not be possible after this time.

THE SPACE

Since 2009, we’ve been creating something unique in London:

Clean, sober, high-energy dancefloors – where the high comes naturally through music, movement, breath, and connection.

No alcohol. No drugs. No exceptions.

Please respect the container:
If you arrive intoxicated, you will not be admitted or may be asked to leave (no refunds).

Ecstatic Dance London
We love to dance.
We love music.
We create spaces to connect, awaken, and transform.

💜 ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:

Website: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
Linktree: linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon
Instagram: @ecstaticdance_london
Mailing list: https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london

💛FREE CREW SPACES: We’d be very happy to hear from you if you’d like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement – you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. Please complete the sign up form and we’ll be in touch.

ANY QUESTIONS? Please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com

～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～

💜 NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT & RESTIVAL (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music, Rest & Healthy Living Gathering Join us for the full retreat, either the Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway or Restival Rest and Rejuvenation pathway.

～ ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE® DJ & Facilitator Training ～

12-Week Live Online Course

Dates: Monday 11 January – Monday 29 March 2027
Time: Mondays, 7:00–9:00 PM
Format: 12 consecutive live online sessions
Course Fee: £500 SIGN UP HERE

Course Purpose: Level 1 introduces participants to the foundations of becoming an Ecstatic Dance Temple DJ and facilitator. It’s designed for people who already have some experience of Ecstatic Dance, conscious movement or related personal-development practices, but who do not necessarily have previous DJing or facilitation experience.

We look forward to welcoming you!
Ecstatic Dance London team

ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES

📌Ecstatic Dance guidelines: No booze, No Shoes, No phones, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish, Respect yourself and others.

📌Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol space! This is one of the very few spaces where Londoners can go out dancing in London in a safe and clean sober space. Please respect this, and please don’t come drunk or high as you will be refused entry or asked to leave. No refunds!***

📌Dancers enter at their own risk. Ecstatic Dance London accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy, open-heartedness or sore cheeks from too much smiling (we also accept no liability or responsibility for any injury, loss or damage).

PRACTICE SPECIFICS: Warm-up: stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. The Practice: freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music, the community and our own inner space direct our steps, our movements, our expression, our journey. Relaxation: Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation. (More info about what is Ecstatic Dance – please scroll further down).

No late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. If you are more than 30 min late from the start of the session, unfortunately you won’t be able to join the session, please respect this and arrive on time. Thank you

WHAT TO EXPECT:

-A unique conscious clubbing experience!

-A beautiful, sacred, heartful, fun & safe space for you to dance freely in

-Yummy, velvety tasting raw vegan cacao drink and intention-setting ritual

-Superb sound system and optional silent disco headphones for more immersive experience

-Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!

-Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance

-Best Saturday night out and no hangover!

WHY CACAO?

At Ecstatic Dance London we LOVE chocolate, RAW chocolate-CACAO! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao to superfood charge your dance with us!

Cacao is the ultimate heart opener, it will give you energy, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express, release & unleash your creativity during the dance!

Our Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana (who makes the best, velvety-tasting cacao in town for sure!). She uses ethically sourced, highest quality ingredients from Guatemala. (Free from Gluten/ Dairy / Nut / Refined Sugar) Super Yummy! 🙂

Join us to explore Cacao + Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation!

“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” – Joseph Campbell

SCHEDULE:

◈ 5:50pm doors open for Shaking Medicine session, (Optional workshop, please see ticket type. Scroll down to read more about the Shaking Medicine) Due to the nature of Shaking Medicine being a process that needs to be followed from the beginning, late arrivals of more than 10 minutes, unfortunately, can not be admitted.

◈6pm-7pm Shaking Medicine / Active Meditation session (Bring a yoga mat & blanket, blindfolds provided). See ticket options or pay £5 cash/ card on the door if you’ve already booked ticket for Ecstatic Dance.
(Please bring a yoga mat & blanket, blindfolds provided, we also have some spare mats & blankets at the venue).

◈ 7pm-7:30pm Doors Open for Ecstatic Dance/ Check in / Dance Warm up (No entry after 7:30pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)

◈ 7:30pm-9:45pm Cacao Ceremony, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave

◈ 9:45pm-10:15pm Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement/fitness and dress in layers. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the session. Toilets are available at the venue but there are no separate changing rooms.

2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks.

3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue.

4. A healthy snack to have after the dance.

VENUE:

13 Minutes from Gospel Oak Station or 11 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (VENUE ADDRESS in order CONFIRMATION EMAIL, please SCROLL DOWN in the email to ‘Additional Information’)

-Please check tfl.gov for latest travel updates.

-If you are driving, please be aware that the venue is in an Ultra Low Emission Zone and you may be liable to pay the daily fee.

-Find parking on parkopedia and use venues postcode. There is no parking at the venue.

-There are bicycle racks at the venue to lock your bike if you are cycling.

-Venue is accessible to wheelchair users.

-Toilets are available at the venue.

PRICES:

+Eventbrite fee. Book online or pay cash/ card on the door.

Low waged/concession £15 (limited availability)

Regular waged £20

Abundance £25

For Shaking Medicine add extra £5

CHILDREN: unfortunately these sessions are not suitable for children. 18+ only.

EVENTBRITE ORDER CONFIRMATION: Email might be in the spam folder. Please check the email you used to purchase the ticket, might not be your primary email account. Do not print any paper tickets, we will check you in by your name.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We do not offer refunds/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member. If we (the organizers) need to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund.

ANY QUESTIONS? Please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com

DJ & FACILITATOR:

◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman – the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009!

💗Seth Newman: As the founder of the Ecstatic Dance London, he integrates the roots of Humanistic therapies, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy, Transpersonal Psychology, 5 Rhythms and Tantra. Seth has a life-long passion for active meditations and other movement, and embodiment practices. His in-depth studies, trainings and personal experiences of many therapeutic modalities infuse his approach in creating and facilitating life-transforming workshops, retreats and trainings. As a coach,

Seth brings a wealth of experience holding heart-centered spaces and has been running various body-mind integration workshops for many years.

As a musician, Seth is passionate about the power of rhythm & drums to transform & awaken humanity, he has an MA in Community Music from Goldsmith College, and has worked as a world music percussion teacher in East London schools for almost 20 years. He formed the URUBU collective & Ecstatic Dance London back in 2009 as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers & musicians, and with heart felt vision has forged the Ecstatic Dance scene in London and the UK. Seth channels his passion for rhythm into his DJ sets, incorporating Afro-centric, Cuban, and Brazilian influences, providing an electrifying and soulful experience!

Ecstatic Dance London & URUBU offers a variety of powerful holistic body-mind tools and practices. ecstaticdancelondon.com & urubu.com @esctaticdance_london

WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?

MUSIC – MOVEMENT – COMMUNITY!

Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!

Ecstatic Dance is a dance/movement practice to explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together. Move your body, unleash the wild dancing self without caring what people think, claim your freedom, open your heart & touch the infinite!

Our Ecstatic Dance classes create a safe and respectful environment that embraces ‘all ways’. We offer a movement practice that supports your free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. Our intention for these Ecstatic Dance classes is self-exploration, connection, fun, healing, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance.

Enter an open space…and with your bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together.

PRACTICE SPECIFICS: Warm-up: stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. The Practice: freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music, the community and our own inner space direct our steps, our movements, our expression, our journey. Relaxation: Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation.

ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES:

No late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers.

1. No talking during the dance (if you wish to talk, you are welcome to chat before/after dance outside the main dance space). When we dance without the chitchat, something alchemical can happen on the dancefloor. A unified field of Being emerges and we feel both wild and free, contained within ourselves And connected to something much, much greater than our individual selves.

2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment

3. No photos or videos, Mobile phones muted and out of sight

4. Care/Awareness for the co-created space and each other

5. Move your body however you wish

6. No spectating. Stay connected to your own body, sensations, emotions, and feelings. Ecstatic Dance is about you and your relationship to the Dance. Dancers feel uncomfortable when being spectated at. Come prepared to Dance yourself free from inhibitions!

7. You can dance alone, or with as many partners as (you) like to join. (If you’d rather not dance with someone, thank them for the offer by placing your hands in prayer position at your heart – Namaste. Thank you, no thank you.)

8. This is not a pick up place. Please respect all dancers (especially women) and do not ask for anyone’s contact details. If you wish to stay in touch with someone, give them your email instead of asking for their contact details. No means no.

“Our bodies instinctively know what feels good or bad, right or wrong. However, often our heads get in the way. Ecstatic Dance is about finding our way through to what feels good. How can we use dance to consciously transform towards finding joy, without denying our anger or sadness?  Ask yourself: what’s my body feeling in this moment? Does it feel good moving this way, or that? Does it feel nourishing to dance with another, or dance solo? Where do I most feel connected with Self? Let your body lead the way.” ~ Abigail Harris

💜 ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:

Website: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
Linktree: linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon
Instagram: @ecstaticdance_london
Mailing list: https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london

💛FREE CREW SPACES: We’d be very happy to hear from you if you’d like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement – you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. Please complete the sign up form and we’ll be in touch.

ANY QUESTIONS? Please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com

～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～

💜 NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT & RESTIVAL (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music, Rest & Healthy Living Gathering Join us for the full retreat, either the Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway or Restival Rest and Rejuvenation pathway.

～ ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE® DJ & Facilitator Training ～

12-Week Live Online Course

Dates: Monday 11 January – Monday 29 March 2027
Time: Mondays, 7:00–9:00 PM
Format: 12 consecutive live online sessions
Course Fee: £500 SIGN UP HERE

Course Purpose: Level 1 introduces participants to the foundations of becoming an Ecstatic Dance Temple DJ and facilitator. It’s designed for people who already have some experience of Ecstatic Dance, conscious movement or related personal-development practices, but who do not necessarily have previous DJing or facilitation experience.

We look forward to welcoming you!
Ecstatic Dance London team