Ecstatic Dance London

THE RITUAL - Kundalini Rising: Tantric Trance Dance & Conscious Connections (@the Amadeus, West London)
2026-04-25 11:45 - 21:45 (Europe/London) | The Amadeus, 50 Shirland Road, London, England, W9 2JA, United Kingdom
You are warmly invited to an Immersive Experience of Somatic Embodiment, Conscious Connections & Boundaries Workshop, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.

THE RITUAL: Tantric Trance Dance, Conscious Connections, Embodied Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
“An exceptional day event- everything I wanted and more! You know to experience such presence, inner stillness, sacred connection with other people, in such a short time with strangers here in London is rare to find. The body – movement – connection – presence – passion and love. I felt it all… Grateful” – Alison
“Fantastic and deeply moving experience. Powerful and blissful dancing expertly guided by Seth. Deeply grateful for the experience!” – Grace

WHAT IS THE DAY ABOUT?A very special New Year’s event! Each of our all-day workshops (one a month!) offers Londoners a kind of sanctuary space to come “home into themselves”, dance, be themselves, dive deep, have fun, release stress, connect with their body, and stretch themselves beyond their usual way of being.
THE RITUAL is a deep dive journey. If you feel ready to dive deep and explore your edges, we’d love you to join us!
Feel free to attend the whole day or just drop-in for single workshops. No experience necessary.
During the day you will have the chance to dance and dive into a selection of some very beautiful and unique movement & connection practices.
💚 Sign up to our mailing list for updates and discounts: https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london

SCHEDULE:
◈ 11:45am-2:30pm TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE RITUAL
Join us for this Tantric-Shamanic Dance Journey! Through this unique transformational dance process, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature, your Hearts deep longing, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery.
An Active Meditation and Alchemical Practice for the 21st Century! This is a very unique dance experience, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools, including: Bioenergetics, Ecstatic Dance, Emotional Release (Catharsis), Chakra Journeying, Vipassana Meditation, Latihan … with the powerful use of a blindfold – all these elements woven together to invite you into a deep state of presence, awakening & celebration. Waking up to celebrate the one that you are.
Our video of the Tantric Trance Dance Ritual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0
*Please note: Use of a blindfold is essential to get the most out of this practice, blindfolds will be provided. No entry after 12:15pm, this is so we can all journey together. Please bring a yoga mat, cushion & blanket, blindfolds will be provided!
◈ break 1h 15 min Selection of teas/coffee will be available. Bring a packed lunch.There are also various cafes/shops/food places nearby. There is no access to kitchen at the venue.
◈ 3:45pm-5:45pm CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS & RITUAL BREATH
Open to new possibilities in connection and authentic relating. During this workshop, you will be invited to first tune into yourself, your body, and your sensations, to create safety, and then meet others in a non-traditional and heart-centered way. Learn to honour your personal boundaries, learn to enjoy your desire for connection, and communicate both with authenticity.
With a guided Ritual Breath, we harness the power of breath to unlock a variety of transformative benefits. Breath helps to alter our state of consciousness, giving us a fresh perspective on life and connecting us to our body’s innate wisdom, jumpstarting various transformational process. Become more grounded and vital, more sensual, and more connected with your feelings, body, breath and your heart. No entry after 4:15pm, this is so we can all journey together.
◈ break 1h 15 min Selection of teas/coffee will be available. Bring a packed dinner. There are also various cafes/shops/food places nearby. There is no access to kitchen at the venue.
◈ 7pm-9:45pm SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE ECSTATIC DANCE – MUSIC VIBE: | Mystical | World Dub | Tribal Breaks | Global Bass |
Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with *Cacao Gratitude Circle* (We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao – super yummy, the best in London for sure! ) Doors open at 7pm, no entry after 7:30pm.
◈ 9:45pm-10:15pm Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
–> More details about individual workshops, prices, facilitators – please scroll down
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 ecstatic dance session. Toilets are available at the venue but there are no separate changing rooms and there are no lockers at the venue, leave shoes, jackets in the hallway.
2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks.
3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue.
4. Yoga mat, cushion & blanket (essential for Tantric Trance dance) Blindfolds will be provided. We will also provide some yoga mats, cushions & blankets at the venue.
5. Packed Food/ Snacks to have during the breaks, complimentary tea/coffee will be available. There are plenty of shops and cafes nearby.
VENUE:
The Amadeus, 50 Shirland Rd, London, Maida Vale W9 2JA
(nearest station Warwick Avenue, 5 min walk)
A beautiful venue with wooden floors, underfloor heating, and intimate side spaces, ideal for movement, rest, and connection.
PRICES:
+Eventbrite fee. Book online or pay cash/ card on the door.
ALL-DAY WORKSHOPS:

£45 Lower waged (limited availability)
£55 Regular
£65 Abundance

INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS:

TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE 11:45am-2:30pm £30
CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS & RITUAL BREATH 3:45pm-5:45pm £15-£25
ECSTATIC DANCE & CACAO 7pm-9:45pm £15-£25

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 need to cancel the class due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund.
If you have any questions, please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com

FACILITATOR:
Seth Newman – www.urubu.com
”My purpose is to facilitate rituals that empower “the whole human being” through dance and music. Like Bioenergetics and other somatic processes, for me, Trance Dance was another door to inner discovery and transformation. I have always been passionate about contemporary forms of music and dance that reclaim our vital energy and our creative potential. I believe that “letting go into life” is synonymous, with our “surrender to the body”. Letting go to the natural flow that moves through us. Letting go, to let flow! It is through “the flow experience” that we express, feel and find ourselves, without being connected to “flow” nothing creative happens.” – Seth Newman

⋘ ─ ∗TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE ∗ ─ ⋙
11:45AM – 2:30PM
Through this transformational dance process, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature as man or woman, your Heart’s deep longing, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery.
This is a very unique dance experience, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools, including: Bioenergetics, Ecstatic Dance, emotional release (Catharsis), Chakra Journeying, Vipassana Meditation, Latihan … with the powerful use of a blindfold – all these elements woven together invite you into a deep state of presence, awakening & celebration. Waking up to celebrate the one that you are.
Enter into the life of the Body – Guided by our unique musical soundtracks created specifically for this healing modality. Tantric Trance Dance takes participants on the journey within.
This is an active meditation for deeply connecting with your Being. Through the stages, you will begin to strip off layers of muscular armouring, surrendering to the dance of the body, letting go of baggage you may of been carrying for years, and connecting with your Souls calling.
“You are the fusion of Nature and Spirit, the meeting point of Earth & Sky”
“Between the head and feet of any given person is a billion miles of unexplored wilderness. . . . We dance to shed skins, tear off masks, crack molds, and experience the breakdown – the shattering of borders between body, heart and mind . . .” – Gabrielle Roth
“WE have come to be danced not the nice invisible, self conscious shuffle but the matted hair flying, voodoo mama shaman shakin’ ancient bones dance the strip us from our casings, return our wings sharpen our claws & tongues dance the shed dead cells and slip into the luminous skin of love dance…” -Jewel Mathieson
The Tantric Trance Dance process is a unique opportunity to connect with all the wild energies of your Nature, with your Heart and Spirit.
Feedback from previous Trance Dance events:
“An exceptional evening – everything I wanted and more! You know to experience such presence, inner stillness, sacred connection with other people, in such a short time with strangers here in London is rare to find. The body – movement – connection – presence – passion and love. I felt it all… Grateful”
“Fantastic and deeply moving experience. Powerful and blissful dancing expertly guided by Seth. Deeply grateful for the experience!”
“It was a very powerful, letting go, ritual experience. Brilliant!”
“I’m really surprised that I could feel so “high” without having to “intoxicate” myself!!! A great night and no hangover!”
“Wonderful experience. A magical journey into yourself, and an opportunity to just enjoy dance with a lovely group of soul dancers at the same time. Every movement body was a blessing. Thank you to Seth Newman to create this fantastic dance, it has helped me lot after a hard week. May Love connect us all. xxx”
“Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!”
“Such a beautiful evening; powerful experience! Feeling blessed.”
“That was, excellent, friendly, well lead very different experience. Thank you”
*Please watch our video below to give you a taste of the Tantric Trance Dance experience, and so you get a clear picture of what the journey is about:

⋘ ─ ∗CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS & RITUAL BREATH∗ ─ ⋙
3:45pm-5:45pm
Expect guided meditations, somatic grounding and centring, gentle guided breathwork and communication practices.
Creating a safe and respectful space, we will explore simple exercises aimed at strengthening our ability to connect to one another and to become more comfortable with honesty and vulnerability. Learn to honour your personal boundaries, learn to enjoy your desire for intimate contact, and to communicate both with authenticity.
With a guided Ritual Breath, we harness the power of breath to unlock a variety of transformative benefits. Breath helps to alter our state of consciousness, giving us a fresh perspective on life and connecting us to our body’s innate wisdom, jumpstarting various transformational process. Become more grounded and vital, more sensual, and more connected with your feelings, body, breath and your heart.
This workshop is an invitation to the total experience of life, multi-dimensional human life! The main focus of our work is on deepening our connection to the Heart! The workshop is an invitation to slow down and bring your awareness back into the present, back to your body and felt sense, and to simple, yet, precious moments.
The Conscious Connections & Ritual Breath workshop is about:

Developing our sensitivity to ourselves and what we are experiencing,
Allowing ourselves to be, and to be seen,-
Developing love and acceptance for ourselves,
Becoming aware of the ways we shut down.

⋘ ─ ∗ SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE – ECSTATIC DANCE & CACAO CEREMONY ∗ ─ ⋙
7PM – 9:45PM
Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!
MUSIC VIBE: | Mystical | World Dub | Tribal Breaks | Global Bass |
Discover dance as a moving meditation, body ritual, awareness practice & ceremony
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.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. Next-level, conscious, inspiring electronic dance music2. A beautiful, sacred, heartful and fun dance journey3. A safe space for you to dance freely in4. Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!
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. If you are more than 30 min late, arriving after 6:30pm, we won’t be able to let you join the session, this is so we can all journey together.
1. No talking during the dance (if you wish to talk to, you are welcome to chat before/after dance outside the building). 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.)
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
No experience necessary. All welcome.
CACAO CIRCLE & 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! After the dance warm up we will take a moment to attune and connect to what we are grateful for, giving thanks for all the abundance in our life.

💜 ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:
Website: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
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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.
～ RETREATS & FESTIVALS 2026 ～
💜 APRIL 8-12, 2026 – SPRING AWAKENING ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 4 days or weekend only.
Ecstatic Dance • Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! A 4 day transformational experience with 50 to 70 beautiful humans, surrounded by spring blossoms, ancient oak trees and the magic of nature waking up. Awaken your body. Ignite your creativity. Come home to your Ecstatic Self. Super Earlybird £400 (Reserve now with £20 deposit on Eventbrite).12 vegetarian meals & camping included. Dorms and private room upgrades available from £15 per night. RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-awakening-deep-dive-ecstatic-dance-embodiment-wellness-retreat-tickets-1976731914368
💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 4 days or weekend only.
Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Super Earlybird £360 (Reserve now with £20 deposit on Eventbrite).Tickets include12 vegetarian meals & camping. Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR DJ’S/ FACILIATORS/ CREW/ BODYWORKERS. Link for applications on Festival Eventbrite page. RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecstatic-dance-festival-2026-movement-musicnature-community-wellness-tickets-1979930666923
If you have any questions, please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com
We look forward to welcoming you!

ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL in the City - Movement, Music, Community & Wellness
2026-04-25 11:45 - 22:30 | The Amadeus, 50 Shirland Road, London, England, W9 2JA, United Kingdom
A Conscious Gathering in the Heart of London – Ecstatic Dances, Tantric Trance Dance, Meditations, Breathwork, Connections & Cacao Ceremony

ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL in the City:
A taste of our much larger festival in July. An opportunity to dive into daytime & evening ecstatic dances, different movement practices & workshops during the day, meet like-minded people in a sober, heartful and fun environment, join us!
TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.
If you are interested in our Festival in July, more info can be found here:
www.ecstaticdancefestival.co.uk
💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or the weekend only.
Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Super Earlybird £360. Tickets include all festival workshops, saunas, 12 vegetarian meals & camping. Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR DJ’S/ FACILIATORS/ CREW/ BODYWORKERS. Join us!

📌SAT 25 APRIL DAYTIME & EVENING SCHEDULE:
(Please scroll down to read more info about workshops & facilitators)
💗11:45am-2:30pm ECSTATIC DANCE: DJ Amaya Garcia (DOWNSTAIRS)
💗11:45am-2:30pm TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE RITUAL: Seth Newman (UPSTAIRS)
*Please note: Use of a blindfold is essential to get the most out of this practice, blindfolds will be provided. No entry after 12:15pm, so we can all journey together. Please bring a yoga mat, cushion & blanket, blindfolds will be provided!
◈ 2:30pm-3:45pm BREAK
Selection of teas/coffee will be available. Bring a packed lunch. There are also various cafes/shops/food places nearby. There is no access to kitchen at the venue.
💗3:45pm-5:45pm CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS & RITUAL BREATH: Seth Newman (UPSTAIRS) No entry after 4:15pm, so we can all journey together.
💗3:45pm-5:45pm MOVING CONNECTIONS: Julia Samel & Will Street (DOWNSTAIRS)
◈ 5:45pm-7pm BREAK
Selection of teas/coffee will be available. Bring a packed lunch. There are also various cafes/shops/food places nearby. There is no access to kitchen at the venue.
💗7pm-9:45pm SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE ECSTATIC DANCE: Seth (UPSTAIRS)
MUSIC VIBE: | Mystical | World Dub | Tribal Breaks | Global Bass Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with *Cacao Gratitude Circle* (We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao) & we’ll end with a Relaxing Sound Journey with Diana.
No entry after 7:30pm, so we can all journey together.
💗7pm-9:45pm SOCIAL & WELLNESS SPACE (DOWNSTAIRS)
Space to leave bags/ jackets/ shoes. Verbal & social space with taro & oracle cards, chai & herbal teas PLUS sign up for Bodywork sessions.
💗9:45pm-10:15pm Open Connection and Social Time (DOWNSTAIRS)
Healthy snacks, herbal teas, conversation, and a gentle transition back into the evening.
–> More details about individual workshops, prices, facilitators – please scroll down.
BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-festival-in-the-city-movement-music-community-wellness-tickets-1986062702005

Ticket Options & Prices + add Eventbrite fee. Book online. Choose the experience that fits you best:
• Full experience including workshops and ecstatic dance
• Evening Ecstatic Dance only including cacao, sound journey, & fruit social
• Concession tickets with limited availability
Please arrive on time for the experience you choose.
ALL-DAY WORKSHOPS (Upstairs or Downstairs)

£45 Lower waged (limited availability)
£55 Regular
£65 Abundance

INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS: (Upstairs or Downstairs)

ECSTATIC DANCE 11:45am-2:30pm £15-£25
TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE 11:45am-2:30pm £30
MOVING CONNECTIONS 3:45pm-5:45pm £15-£25
CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS & RITUAL BREATH 3:45pm-5:45pm £15-£25
ECSTATIC DANCE & CACAO 7pm-9:45pm £15-£25

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.
What to Expect
• A sober and consent led space
• Clear and experienced facilitation
• Freedom to participate at your own pace
• No pressure to dance, talk, or touch
• A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
• No previous experience with dance or connection practices is needed.
What to Bring
• Comfortable clothes for movement
• Layers for warmth and rest
• A water bottle
• Curiosity and openness
• Yoga mat, cushion & blanket (essential for Tantric Trance dance) Blindfolds will be provided. We will also provide some yoga mats, cushions & blankets at the venue.
• Packed Food/ Snacks to have during the breaks, complimentary tea/coffee will be available. There are plenty of shops and cafes nearby.
Venue
The Amadeus
Maida Vale, West London
50 Shirland Rd, W9 2JA
(nearest station Warwick Avenue, 5 min walk)
A beautiful venue across two levels with wooden floors, ideal for movement, rest, and connection!
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 class due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund.
If you have any questions, please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com

FACILITATORS:
💗Seth Newman: As a coach, Seth is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. Seth brings a wealth of experience holding heart-centered spaces. In addition to guiding people on their life journeys, he enjoys helping clients design lifestyles of optimal health and balance with creative living practices. Seth has been running various body-mind integration classes and workshops for many years. His inspiration comes from many sources including Humanistic & Body Psychotherapy, the Human Potential Movement, 5 Rhythms, Tantra and Active meditations.
Websites: ecstaticdancelondon.com & urubu.com Instagram: @esctaticdance_london
💗DJ Amaya Garcia: A London-based sound weaver, guiding dancers through journeys of presence, connection and awakening. From soft and meditative to ecstatic and wild, her sets blend earthy rhythms, shimmering electronics and world-inspired sounds. Playing across the UK and Mexico, Amaya creates spaces where music becomes a ceremony and the dancefloor becomes a place of transformation. In the UK Amaya has played at Buddhafield Festival, Ecstatic Dance Festival UK (2024 & 2025), Rumble Festival, Elevate Festival, Ecstatic Dance London and Sober Rave UK amongst others. In Mexico Amaya has played at Ecstatic Dance Playa and Somos Avalon Riviera Maya (both in 2025 & 2026).
Instagram:@djamayagarcia SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/djamayagarcia
💗Julia Samel: Julia is incredibly passionate about movement and dance. Through over 20 years teaching Brazilian Forró, plus decades of exploration in Contact Improvisation, 5 Rhythms and various free-flow practices, she has developed “Moving Connections” inviting people to explore connections through simple exercises that support us to meet ourselves and others with authenticity and care, welcoming all that we are in every moment. Julia holds space heart-fully and sensitively combining all she loves in everything she does, bringing lightness and humour, with a unique care and sensitivity for all those who attend. Julia strongly believes anyone and everyone can dance. She believes that the body holds its own wisdom, and through compassionate guidance and creative practice, dance can help people move through barriers, expand self-expression, and experience joy, connection, healing, and growth.
Website: www.movingconnections.co.uk Instagram: @movingconnectionsuk
💗Will Street (violin): He will be joining Julia with their signature collaboration for Moving Connections workshop. Will’s violin playing features subtle background lines which mesh with the track as well as unbridled improvising, and includes basslines, delicate accompaniment, and percussive figures which complement his emotional melodic style. The sounds weave and interact with the dancers offering support to the movement and connection taking shape. He will be adding a magical live music element to this workshop.
Instragram: @willstreetviolin
💗Diana Upite-Davis: Trained in classical music from a young age in Latvia, and later moving to UK to study contemporary music, Diana carries a life-long passion for singing, improvising and re-imagining traditional Celtic and folk songs with her own melodic vision. She is passionate about bringing practices of rest and embodiment to others, has trained in 1:1 and multiple-handed Lomi Lomi bodywork and also offers sauna venik rituals. Diana has a keen interest in making delicious raw chocolates and raw cacao drinks for events & private clients. She enjoys blending spices to make her signature delicious homemade vegan & caffeine free Chai for events & is experimenting with new flavours! She is a co-creator and co-facilitator of many wellbeing classes, workshops, retreats, festivals that she co-organises with ‘Ecstatic Dance London’ for over 10 years. Dee is passionate and dedicated in creating the best possible experiences for attendees.
Instagram: @diana.upite, @aerialrelaxationpods, @esctaticdance_london
Websites: ecstaticdancelondon.com & urubu.com
Lomi Lomi bookings: https://deebest.as.me/schedule/ecd82d0a

MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS
⋘ ─ ∗TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE ∗ ─ ⋙
11:45AM – 2:30PM (UPSTAIRS)
Through this transformational dance process, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature as man or woman, your Heart’s deep longing, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery.
This is a very unique dance experience, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools, including: Bioenergetics, Ecstatic Dance, emotional release (Catharsis), Chakra Journeying, Vipassana Meditation, Latihan … with the powerful use of a blindfold – all these elements woven together invite you into a deep state of presence, awakening & celebration. Waking up to celebrate the one that you are.
*Please watch our video to give you a taste of the Tantric Trance Dance experience, and so you get a clear picture of what the journey is about:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0
Enter into the life of the Body – Guided by our unique musical soundtracks created specifically for this healing modality. Tantric Trance Dance takes participants on the journey within.
This is an active meditation for deeply connecting with your Being. Through the stages, you will begin to strip off layers of muscular armouring, surrendering to the dance of the body, letting go of baggage you may of been carrying for years, and connecting with your Souls calling.
“You are the fusion of Nature and Spirit, the meeting point of Earth & Sky”
The Tantric Trance Dance process is a unique opportunity to connect with all the wild energies of your Nature, with your Heart and Spirit.

⋘ ─ ∗ECSTATIC DANCE ∗ ─ ⋙
11:45AM – 2:30PM (DOWNSTAIRS) with a guest DJ tbc
Daytime sober rave ecstatic dance journey experience! More details coming soon! 🙂

⋘ ─ ∗MOVING CONNECTIONS ∗ ─ ⋙
3:45PM – 5:45PM (DOWNSTAIRS) with Julia Samel & Will Street on violin
Moving Connections is an embodiment practice that includes time to connect with ourselves and others, with choice and care.
We start our sessions with a series of exercises that evolve through different stages or aspects of connection, enabling us to explore and practice all that we can experience while we connect with other human bodies and souls in different ways.
There is always time to reflect, to witness, to notice and to dive into creative and unique ways to meet each other, whether it all feels very new, or somehow familiar, there can feel so much value in spending this precious time together.
There is also time to explore in a free-flowing way too, so that we have the chance to choose where and how we’d like to be, sometimes with others, sometimes in our own space, always in our own way and always at choice. Every Moving Connections session is different!

⋘ ─ ∗CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS & RITUAL BREATH∗ ─ ⋙
3:45PM-5:45PM (UPSTAIRS) with Seth Newman
Expect guided meditations, somatic grounding and centring, gentle guided breathwork and communication practices.
Creating a safe and respectful space, we will explore simple exercises aimed at strengthening our ability to connect to one another and to become more comfortable with honesty and vulnerability. Learn to honour your personal boundaries, learn to enjoy your desire for intimate contact, and to communicate both with authenticity.
With a guided Ritual Breath, we harness the power of breath to unlock a variety of transformative benefits. Breath helps to alter our state of consciousness, giving us a fresh perspective on life and connecting us to our body’s innate wisdom, jumpstarting various transformational process. Become more grounded and vital, more sensual, and more connected with your feelings, body, breath and your heart.
This workshop is an invitation to the total experience of life, multi-dimensional human life! The main focus of our work is on deepening our connection to the Heart! The workshop is an invitation to slow down and bring your awareness back into the present, back to your body and felt sense, and to simple, yet, precious moments.
The Conscious Connections & Ritual Breath workshop is about:

Developing our sensitivity to ourselves and what we are experiencing,
Allowing ourselves to be, and to be seen,-
Developing love and acceptance for ourselves,
Becoming aware of the ways we shut down.

⋘ ─ ∗ SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE – ECSTATIC DANCE & CACAO CEREMONY PLUS WE’LL CLOSE THE EVENING WITH A RELAXING SOUND JOURNEY∗ ─ ⋙
7PM – 9:45PM with Seth Newman & Diana Upite-Davis
Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!
MUSIC VIBE: | Mystical | World Dub | Tribal Breaks | Global Bass |
Discover dance as a moving meditation, body ritual, awareness practice & ceremony
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.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. Next-level, conscious, inspiring electronic dance music
2. A beautiful, sacred, heartful and fun dance journey
3. A safe space for you to dance freely in
4. Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!
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. If you are more than 30 min late, we won’t be able to let you join the session, this is so we can all journey together.
1. No talking during the dance (if you wish to talk to, you are welcome to chat before/after dance outside the building). 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.)
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
No experience necessary. All welcome.
CACAO CIRCLE & 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! After the dance warm up we will take a moment to attune and connect to what we are grateful for, giving thanks for all the abundance in our life.

💜 ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:
Website: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
Website: urubu.com
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 joining the crew. Please complete the sign up form and we’ll be in touch.
～ RETREATS & FESTIVALS 2026 ～
💜 APRIL 8-12, 2026 – SPRING AWAKENING ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 4 days or weekend only.
Ecstatic Dance • Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! A 4 day transformational experience with 50 to 70 beautiful humans, surrounded by spring blossoms, ancient oak trees and the magic of nature waking up. Awaken your body. Ignite your creativity. Come home to your Ecstatic Self. Earlybird £440. Ticket includes all workshops, saunas, 12 vegetarian meals & camping. Dorms and private room upgrades available from £15 per night. RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW:
https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/spring-awakening-retreat-2026/
💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or the weekend only.
Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Super Earlybird £360. Tickets include all festival workshops, saunas, 12 vegetarian meals & camping. Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR DJ’S/ FACILIATORS/ CREW/ BODYWORKERS. MORE DETAILS & TICKETS ON FESTIVAL WEBSITE: https://www.ecstaticdancefestival.co.uk
If you have any questions, please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com
We look forward to welcoming you!

Aerial Relaxation Pods – Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks or on Padded Floor Mats
2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:45, 2026-04-30 19:00 - 21:45, 2026-05-05 19:00 - 21:45, 2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:45, 2026-05-09 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:45, 2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:45, 2026-05-26 19:00 - 21:45 and 1 more date | The Skylight Centre, 49 Corsica Street, (please arrive only 5 min before the start of the session as there is no waiting room, thanks), London, N5 1JT, United Kingdom
AERIAL RELAXATION PODS™ London’s first multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience since 2016! With live ambient music, gongs, aromatherapy and aerial hammocks or padded comfortable floor mats. Oasis of Calm. TICKETS, AVAILABILITY AND DATES ON EVENTBRITE.

Why Hammock Sound Journeys?
Relaxing in a hammock enhances the therapeutic effects of sound, gently rocking you into a state of profound rest and relaxation. Guided by skilled sound healer & musician, you’ll be enveloped by soothing tones from gongs, crystal bowls, chimes & aromatherapy eye pillows supporting deep relaxation and nervous system balance! Plus delicious homemade chai or herbal tea at the end of the session! What better way to spend your evening!
What to expect?

Live ambient music: gongs, crystal bowls, tibetan bowl, vocals, other live instruments, nurturing electronica
Aromatherapy eye pillows and scents to calm the nervous system
Gentle guidance to deepen the relaxation state
Sky-blue soft hammocks to sway your stresses away and lift your spirit!
Additional spaces on comfortable, padded floor mats with blankets, cushions & bolsters
Grounding integration social with complimentary homemade herbal tea
An oasis of calm in our busy lives!

Give yourself the gift of stillness and calm. Book now to experience this exceptional journey into relaxation and inner peace. We also offer gift cards, see all info below.
OUR LATEST VIDEO TO GIVE YOU A TASTE OF WHAT TO EXPECT 💫 Relax, Restore, and Rebalance 💫
📷Instagram: @aerialrelaxationpods

DATES, TICKETS & AVAILABILITY FOR UPCOMING SESSIONS – SEE EVENTBRITE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aerial-relaxation-pods-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-84883457707

Please arrive only 5 min before session start time, no waiting room at the venue.
Choose from a space in a hammock or a space on a comfortable padded floor mat.
Provided: blankets, cushions, eye pillows & bolsters for extra comfort or bring your own.
If the session is sold out, you can join the waitlist as sometimes we receive cancellations and will contact you at least 72h prior to the event and offer to book a space.

💙OTHER SESSIONS WE OFFER / 🎁GIFT CARDS💙
-EXTENDED SESSIONS 1H 45MIN Floating Sound Journey & Gong Bath in Hammocks
-MONTHLY WORKSHOP 2H 45MIN SYSTEM RESET – Bioenergetics Exercises for Stress Release, Creative Flow Guided Meditation & Sound Journey in Hammocks
-LOMI LOMI MASSAGE Treat yourself or special someone to a 90 min massage in SE London
🎁GIFT CARDS Give a Gift or Relaxation! Buy Sound Journey Voucher

💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS & FESTIVALS:
Website: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
Linktree: linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon
📷Instagram: @aerialrelaxationpods, @ecstaticdance_london
IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE:
1) Strictly no latecomers! – Sorry, please arrive on time! Unfortunately, if you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be allowed entry (and there can be no refunds if you are more than 10 minutes late, very sorry!) as we need to make it a calm & peaceful space for people who are already here.
2) Our sessions are designed to be calm and restful. We welcome everyone to our sound journey sessions and aim to make them accessible and comfortable for all.
– If you are feeling unwell with a potentially contagious illness, please rest at home and pass your ticket to a friend or family member.
–If you have any accessibility needs or a health condition, including those that may cause a persistent non-contagious cough (e.g.,asthma or allergies), you are welcome to attend – we simply ask you to let us know via email in advance so we can plan for a comfortable experience for all.
-We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone showing symptoms of an infectious illness, including a new cough. This is to protect vulnerable attendees and maintain a peaceful environment.
3) Please only arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session, as there is no waiting room at the venue, we won’t be able to allow early entrace in order to prepare for the session.
4) Clothing: Please wear a sleeved shirt that covers the armpits and leggings or yoga trousers that cover your knees. Wear form-fitting clothing. Please do not wear baggy clothing as they can snag and catch on the sling’s fabric causing accidents. Ensure that your clothing is “zipper free” and remove all jewellery (body piercings, watches and hair clips etc). These items can snag and damage the silk hammocks.
5) Weight limit is up 300 pounds (140kg) per hammock.
6) This session is not suitable for people with pacemakers and other therapeutic electronic devices or persons suffering from severe mental health issues due to the vibratory nature of the session. Please seek advice from your GP if you have any concerns prior to attending our session.
7) Our sound journeys are very gentle and not loud/intense therefore suitable for pregnant women. It is believed that there are many positive and beneficial effects to be gained from relaxation and healing sounds to the growing foetus. The advised healing practice is gentle flowing sounds around the pregnant mother for the beneficial and positive effect of both mother and baby. Please seek advice from your GP if you have any concerns prior to attending our session.
EMAIL: aerialrelaxationpods@gmail.com OR info@ecstaticdancelondon.com
VENUE:
The Skylight Centre, 49 Corsica St, Highbury East, London N5 1JT (closest Station Highbury & Islington, 5 min walk from the station)
Payment: Please book via Eventbrite (very limited spaces, advance booking is essential as we have limited capacity for these classes) No tickets on the door.
Order confirmation: please check your spam folder as sometimes Eventbrite emails don’t go to the main inbox. Double check the email address you entered to book your ticket.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
All tickets are non-refundable. Last minute refunds/ticket transfers are not available as we need to have enough time to fill the space left, at least 1 week’s notice. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member.

FEEDBACK FROM OUR SESSIONS:
“Words are inadequate to express the uniquely nurturing experience I had during your class… and the music was amazing! The feeling of being securely wrapped in a silk hammock from head to toe, suspended in the air, slowly rocking, with the gentle breath meditation, the crystal bowls and the ambient music created a sublime and profound atmosphere. It was as if I was in a cocoon of total support, allowing peace to flow into my entire being.” – Alison
“Being someone who is always on the move and finds it very difficult to relax, I found this session to be really valuable ‘me time!’ Initially, I found it difficult to let go and unwind where the muscles in my arms and legs were contracting. After a few minutes, I started to drift away into a soft slumber which was deeply relaxing. Despite this my senses were heightened and I became very conscious of the sounds that seemed to travel through my ears, vibrating all the way into my body. The gentle movements of the hammock with the music in the background made me feel like a young infant being rocked to sleep. A wonderfully calming and soothing experience, with the added bonus of not having to put in any physical effort. Great! I look forward to more of this.” – Navpreet

WHY HAMMOCKS? ROCK-ABYE-BABY & RESEARCH
Two new studies published in Current Biology suggest our brains are evolutionarily programmed to respond to rocking. Research also provides insight into why rocking is calming to babies. The brain wave synchronization occurs much easier through a rocking motion and allows the baby to feel more at home (i.e. it feels closer to being in the womb). And let’s not forget that we spend the first nine months of our lives being gently rocked in an amniotic sea.
“Since immemorial times we’ve rocked our babies, and often ourselves, to sleep,” says lead author on the new paper, Konstantinos Kompotis, at the University of Lausanne, also in Switzerland. “Our study provides new insights into the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying this phenomenon.”
Dr Michael J Breus, a Certified Sleep Specialist, states that it’s the simplest of soothing, sleep-inducing remedies, something we all naturally do: rocking a baby gently to sleep.
But why does it work? How exactly does a gentle rhythmic motion change the sleep architecture of the brain? Repetitive motions, like those experienced in the gentle rocking of a hammock, can soothe anxiety. Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of Harvard’s Mind/Body Medical Institute, recommends repetitive movement to elicit your body’s relaxation response. This reaction allows a lower heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension.
The gentle rocking of a hammock will boost brain wave oscillations associated with better sleep and has been shown to provide a fertile ground for deep relaxation. More specifically, the rocking fortifies the brain waves that are naturally present during sleep which help maintain deep relaxation. Neuroscientist Laurence Bayer of the University of Geneva in Switzerland, likens the findings to our intuitive appreciation that a slowly rocking hammock can relax us and do wonders for our mood. “This is potentially a very promising avenue for future clinical research,” he notes. Rocking to sleep may have significant health benefits such as better quality of sleep and even improved long-term memory formation.
We all instinctively know about the power of a soothing, repetitive rocking motion and this in combination with live ambient soundscapes and aromatherapy is a potent synthesis for deep relaxation.

ORGANIZERS/ FACILITATORS/ MUSICIANS:
💗Diana Upite-Davis: Trained in classical music from a young age in Latvia, and later moving to UK to study contemporary music, Diana carries a life-long passion for singing, improvising and re-imagining traditional Celtic and folk songs with her own melodic vision. A singer at heart, she connects deeply with the melodies and harmonies of ancient Europe and beyond. Through her singing, her intention is to guide you on a journey of reconnection and self-discovery, reuniting you with the source of who you are! She is passionate about bringing practices of rest and embodiment to others, has trained in 1:1 and multiple-handed Lomi Lomi bodywork and also offers sauna venik rituals. Diana has a keen interest in making delicious raw chocolates and raw cacao drinks for events & private clients. She enjoyes blending spices to make her signature delicious homemade vegan & caffeine free Chai for events & is experimenting with new flavours! She is a co-creator and co-facilitator of many wellbeing classes, workshops, retreats, festivals that she co-organises with ‘Ecstatic Dance London’ for nearly 10 years. Dee is passionate and dedicated in creating the best possible experiences for attendees.
Instagram: @diana.upite, @aerialrelaxationpods, @esctaticdance_london
Websites: ecstaticdancelondon.com & urubu.com
Lomi Lomi bookings here: https://deebest.as.me/schedule/ecd82d0a

CONNECT WITH US/ GIFTCARDS/ PRIVATE & CORPORATE BOOKINGS OR BOOK 1:1 SESSIONS
🎁GIFT CARDS Give a Gift or Relaxation: Buy Sound Journey Voucher

Book a private sessions for groups of 19 participants in hammocks plus additional 8 spaces on yoga mats, all sessions take place at our venue or we can come to you with our portable hammock set up (max 28 participants) or yoga mat set up (max 50 participants).
EMAIL: aerialrelaxationpods@gmail.com OR info@ecstaticdancelondon.com
💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS & FESTIVALS:
Website: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
Linktree: linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon
Instagram: @aerialrelaxationpods, @ecstaticdance_london
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AerialRelaxationPods
We look forward to welcoming you!

ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON - Cacao Dance Tribe: Friday Night Dance & Cacao
2026-05-01 19:45 - 22:15, 2026-05-15 19:45 - 22:15, 2026-05-22 19:45 - 22:15 | 2 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (VENUE ADDRESS in order CONFIRMATION EMAIL, please SCROLL DOWN in the email), Burghley Road, London, England, NW5 1UJ, United Kingdom
Friday Night Ecstatic Dance, Delicious Cacao, Epic Music! No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish!!

ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: 🌎CACAO DANCE TRIBE: Afro House & World Beats Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Ceremony. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.
with Seth Newman (DJ & live percussion set)
Friday Night | 7:45PM–10:15PM
Fruit Social: 10:15PM–10:45PM
Tufnell Park, London
Immerse yourself in an ecstatic dance journey infused with Afro House rhythms, world beats, and live percussion. Move freely, connect deeply, and let the music take you on a powerful journey of embodiment, release and ecstasy.
We’ll open the evening with a dance movement warmup, then shift to a heart-opening raw vegan cacao ceremony and positive intention setting ritual, tuning in together before the main dance Wave begins.
Expect:
✨ Uplifting Afro House, Brazilian grooves, and organic world rhythms
🥁 Live percussion bringing fire and soul to the dancefloor
🍫 Raw ceremonial cacao to open your heart and elevate your energy
💃 Freestyle, expressive movement & moving meditation
🍉 Optional fruit social afterwards to nourish and connect
No alcohol, no drugs, just rhythm, breath, and community.
This is one of London’s most loved sober Friday night dance experiences, where you can shake off the week’s stress and celebrate life through movement.
About Cacao Dance Tribe
Founded in 2017, Cacao Dance Tribe was one of the world’s first Cacao Ceremony + Ecstatic Dance events, originally held in Camden. After a pause during the pandemic, we’re thrilled to have revived the tribe in Tufnell Park since 2023, co-created by the Ecstatic Dance London community, pioneers of the UK’s sober dance movement since 2009.
No dance experience needed – everyone is welcome.
We also offer limited free crew spaces – scroll below for details and sign-up.
Music Vibe: Afro House | World Beats | Brazilian | Organic Rhythms
UPCOMING FRIDAY NIGHT DATES:

9 JAN no event at Tufnell Park, dance on Sat 10 Jan in West London, book here
16 JAN no event at Tufnell Park, dance on Sat 17 Jan in West London, book here
23 JAN
30 JAN
6 FEB no event at Tufnell Park
13 FEB
20 FEB
27 FEB
6 MAR no event at Tufnell Park, dance on Sat 7 March at Tufnell Park, book here
13 MAR no event at Tufnell Park, dance on Sat 14 March at Tufnell Park, book here
20 MAR (New Moon)
27 MAR no event at Tufnell Park
3 APR (Good Friday) with special musical guest Michael Sebastian adding live guitar & electronic loops!
10 APR no event at Tufnell Park, SPRING AWAKENING ED RETREAT 8-12 APRIL, DORSET, GILLINGHAM (Join for 5 days or weekend only)
17 APR (New Moon) we’ll be dancing in West London @ the Amadeus, book here.
24 APR no event at Tufnell Park, join us on SAT 25 APR Special All day event in West London @ the Amadeus : Ecstatic Dance Festival in the City! Plus evening SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE: Mystical & Uplifting | Global Bass | Ethno-Fusion | Folktronica | Medicine Music | Shamanic Soundscapes
1 MAY (Full Moon)
8 MAY no event at Tufnell Park, outdoor dance from 6pm weather permitting
15 MAY (New Moon)
22 MAY
29 MAY no event at Tufnell Park, outdoor dance from 6pm weather permitting
5 JUNE no event at Tufnell Park, outdoor dance from 6pm weather permitting
12 JUNE
19 JUNE no event at Tufnell Park, outdoor dance from 6pm weather permitting
26 JUNE
3 JULY no event at Tufnell Park, outdoor dance from 6pm weather permitting
10 JULY no event at Tufnell Park, outdoor dance from 6pm weather permitting
17 JULY

24 JULY no event at Tufnell Park ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL 22-26 JULY IN DORSET, GILLINGHAM, Join for 5 days or weekend only!
31 JULY no event at Tufnell Park, outdoor dance weather permitting or other venue
More dates to be added soon!

💜 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.
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).
****Alcohol, drug, psychedelic & smoke free space!!! We get a natural high through dance and cacao!***
WHAT TO EXPECT:
-Next-level, conscious, inspiring and diverse dance music journey with live percussion !
-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!
-Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!
-Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance
-Best Friday 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:
◈ 7:45pm-8:15pm Doors Open/ Check in / Dance Warm up (No entry after 8:15pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)
◈ 8:15pm-10:15pm Cacao Ceremony, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave
◈ 10:15pm-10:45pm 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:
2 minutes walk from Tufnell Park station (Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to see all details!)
-Nearest station is Tufnell Park. 2 min walk from the station. 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

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.
If you have 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!
www.urubu.com, www.ecstaticdancelondon.com, @esctaticdance_london
💗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 is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. 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.

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.
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.
～ RETREATS & FESTIVALS 2026 ～
💜 APRIL 8-12, 2026 – SPRING AWAKENING ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 4 days or weekend only.
Ecstatic Dance • Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! A 4 day transformational experience with 50 to 70 beautiful humans, surrounded by spring blossoms, ancient oak trees and the magic of nature waking up. Awaken your body. Ignite your creativity. Come home to your Ecstatic Self. Earlybird £440. Ticket includes all workshops, saunas, 12 vegetarian meals & camping. Dorms and private room upgrades available from £15 per night.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW:
https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/spring-awakening-retreat-2026/
💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Get your Super Earlybird £360 ticket (includes12 vegetarian meals, camping and all activities). Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. Ecstatic Dance • Live Music •URUBU Band •Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! APPLY to co-create the festival with us! DJ/ FACILIATOR/ CREW/ BODYWORKER – apply on the festival website & GET YOUR TICKETS! ecstaticdancefestival.co.uk
If you have any questions, please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com
We look forward to welcoming you!

ECSTATIC SATURDAYS: SOBER RAVE CONSCIOUS CLUBBING Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony in North London
2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:45, 2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:45, 2026-05-23 19:00 - 21:45 | 2 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (full address in order confirmation email, scroll down in the email please), Burghley Road, London, England, NW5 1UJ, United Kingdom
🌙 SATURDAY NIGHT ECSTATIC RAVE
Ecstatic Movement Journeys through Sound, Rhythm & Ritual. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.
7:00PM–9:45PM Dance | 9:45PM–10:15PM Fruit Social
Ecstatic Dance London | Tufnell Park
Each Saturday night, we open the doors to a new sonic adventure, from the deep bass of Shamanic Bass Temple, to the exotic pulse of Desert Grooves, the fiery release of Catharsis or MVMNT, and the uplifting and heart-opening electronic dance music of My Ecstatic Odyssey. Every session is a unique genre-specific experience (please check which event you’ve signed up to!) yet all follow the same timeless flow, the ecstatic wave, a rise and return through the natural rhythms of our human energy: building from the cacao ceremony to the wild euphoric peak, then softening back into grounded peace and ending with a relaxation phase.
✨ What to Expect:

🎶 Next-level, ecstatic dance journeys!
🥁 Live percussion to ignite the dancefloor and merge rhythm with movement
🍫 Heart-opening cacao ceremony & positive intention setting to begin the night
🔊 Awesome sound system & mesmerising visuals for full sensory immersion
💃 A sacred, safe, and playful space to dance freely, express, release & connect
🍉 Complimentary fruit social afterwards to nourish & unwind together
💫 The best Saturday night out — and no hangover!

No alcohol. No drugs. Just pure music, movement, and magic.
Join London’s longest-running ecstatic dance community- Ecstatic Dance London, pioneers of the UK’s Sober ReLOVEution since 2009.
No experience needed — all welcome.
✨ Limited free crew spaces available — scroll below for info & sign-up.
BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-saturdays-ecstatic-dance-cacao-ceremony-in-north-london-tickets-120615336719
UPCOMING DATES, MUSIC GENRE THEMES:

3 JAN (Full Moon) MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY – Deep | Uplifting & Euphoric House
*10 JAN ECSTATIC DISCO *@MAIDA VALE BOOK HERE
*17 JAN (New Moon) PRANA MYSTIC *@MAIDA VALE BOOK HERE
24 JAN SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE – Mystical & Uplifting | Global Bass | Ethno-Fusion | Folktronica | Medicine Music | Shamanic Soundscapes part of all day event: THE RITUAL: Tantric Trance Dance, Conscious Connections & Ritual Breath, Ecstatic Dance.
31 JAN RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW –Techno | Electronic Dance Music | Deep House
7 FEB no events at Tufnell Park
14 FEB MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY: Heart Opening | Uplifting & Euphoric House
**❤️SUN 15 FEB CONNECTIVAL – Connection Workshops & Ecstatic Dance @ West London, Maida Vale
21 FEB DESERT GROOVES – Middle Eastern | Mystical | Indian part of all day event: The Big Love Experience: Bioenergetic Alchemy + Breath of Love
28 FEB ECSTATIC DISCO – Funk | Disco | Uplifting Sou
7 MAR Guest DJ James Buchanan brings his custom build IMMERSIVE SOUND SYSTEM & Electronic Dance Music. See more details KALEIDOSCOPE: Trip Hop| Glitch | Minimal Techno | Drum n Bass . An experiment in sonic architecture, ecstatic movement and electronic underground culture.
14 MAR MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY – Deep | Uplifting & Euphoric House
❤️SUN 15 MAR (Mother’s Day Special event) CONNECTIVAL – Connection Workshops & Ecstatic Dance @ the Amadeus, West London, Maida Vale
21 MAR PRANA MYSTIC – PRANA MYSTIC: Global Bass | Ethno-Fusion | Folktronica | Shamanic Soundscapes, part of all day event: TRYBE®: Shamanic Trance Dance + Rage Ritual™
28 MARCH no event at Tufnell Park (dance outdoors, weather permitting TBC)
4 APR (EASTER) DESERT GROOVES: Middle Eastern | Mystical | Indian
11 APR no event, SPRING AWAKENING ED RETREAT 8-12 APRIL, DORSET, GILLINGHAM (Join for 5 days or weekend only)
18 APR join us @the Amadeus in West London 7pm-10:30pm RITMO DE SOL: Fusion of Latin | Afro-Brazilian House | Bossa (plus optional Shaking Medicine meditation 5:50pm-6:50pm before ecstatic dance)
25 APR Special All day event in West London @ the Amadeus : Ecstatic Dance Festival in the City! Plus evening SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE: Mystical & Uplifting | Global Bass | Ethno-Fusion | Folktronica | Medicine Music | Shamanic Soundscapes
2 MAY CATHARSIS: Electronica & Psytrance (Full Moon)
9 MAY no event at Tufnell Park, outdoor dance on Fri 8 May weather permitting
16 MAY MVMNT: Breaks n Beats | Drum n Bass | Jungle | Liquid Funk
23 MAY SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE: Mystical & Uplifting | Global Bass | Ethno-Fusion | Folktronica | Medicine Music | Shamanic Soundscapes part of all day event: The Ritual (Return): Tantric Trance Dance, Conscious Connections & Ritual Breath.
30 MAY no event at Tufnell Park, outdoor dance from 6pm weather permitting
6 JUNE ECSTATIC DISCO: Funk | Disco | House (no Shaking Medicine before ED)
13 JUNE MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY: Heart-opening, euphoric uplifting House | EDM
(& Optional Shaking Medicine workshop 5:50pm-7pm)
20 JUNE no event at Tufnell Park, outdoor dance from 6pm weather permitting
27 JUNE DESERT GROOVES: Middle Eastern | Mystical | Indian
(& Optional Shaking Medicine workshop 5:50pm-7pm)
4 JULY no event at Tufnell Park, outdoor dance on Fri 8 May weather permitting
11 JULY no event at Tufnell Park, outdoor dance from 6pm weather permitting
18 JULY SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE: Mystical & Uplifting | Global Bass | Ethno-Fusion | Folktronica | Medicine Music | Shamanic Soundscapes
(& Optional Shaking Medicine workshop 5:50pm-7pm)
25 JULY no event at Tufnell Park ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL 22-26 JULY IN DORSET, GILLINGHAM, Join for 5 days or weekend only!
1 AUG no event at Tufnell Park, outdoor dance from 6pm weather permitting
More dates to be published soon!

SCHEDULE:
◈ 7pm-7:30pm Doors Open/ 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
～ RETREAT 2026～
💜 APRIL 8-12, 2026 – SPRING AWAKENING ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 4 days or weekend only.
Ecstatic Dance • Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! A 4 day transformational experience with 50 to 70 beautiful humans, surrounded by spring blossoms, ancient oak trees and the magic of nature waking up. Awaken your body. Ignite your creativity. Come home to your Ecstatic Self. Super Earlybird £400 (Reserve now with £20 deposit on Eventbrite).12 vegetarian meals & camping included. Dorms and private room upgrades available from £15 per night. RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-awakening-deep-dive-ecstatic-dance-embodiment-wellness-retreat-tickets-1976731914368
～ FESTIVAL 2026 ～
💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 4 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Get your Super Earlybird £360 ticket (includes12 vegetarian meals, camping and all activities). Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. Ecstatic Dance • Live Music •URUBU Band •Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! APPLY to co-create the festival with us! DJ/ FACILIATOR/ CREW/ BODYWORKER – apply on the festival website & get your tickets! ecstaticdancefestival.co.uk
💜 ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, MAILING LIST & 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.
If you have any questions, please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com

𝗘𝗖𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦: The Sober ReLOVEution!
We are super excited to be offering Ecstatic Dances with Live Percussion & Cacao Ceremonies on Saturday nights! Ecstatic Dance London – Pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009
You are invited to join us for freestyle, expressive dance & moving meditation sessions. An Evening of Ecstatic Dance with No Alcohol, No Drugs – Just Music, Amazing Rhythms and Cacao! This is a unique sober Saturday night dance in London!
No prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome. We also offer limited free crew space, scroll down to find more info and crew sign up form.
Our Ecstatic Dance sessions have guidelines of: No booze, No Shoes, No phones, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish, Respect yourself and others. (More info about what is Ecstatic Dance – 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
***Please note: this is a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol space! This is one of the very few spaces where Londoners can go out dancing on a Saturday night 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!***
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
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 & lemon water refill available at the venue.
4. A healthy snack to have after the dance.
VENUE:
2 minutes walk from Tufnell Park station (Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to see all details!)
-Nearest station is Tufnell Park. 2 min walk from the station. 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 £20
Abundance £25

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.
💛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.
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.
If you have 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!
www.urubu.com, www.ecstaticdancelondon.com, @esctaticdance_london
💗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 is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. 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.

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.
～ RETREATS & FESTIVALS 2026 ～
💜 APRIL 8-12, 2026 – SPRING AWAKENING ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 4 days or weekend only.
Ecstatic Dance • Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! A 4 day transformational experience with 50 to 70 beautiful humans, surrounded by spring blossoms, ancient oak trees and the magic of nature waking up. Awaken your body. Ignite your creativity. Come home to your Ecstatic Self. Earlybird £440. Ticket includes all workshops, saunas, 12 vegetarian meals & camping. Dorms and private room upgrades available from £15 per night.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW:
https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/spring-awakening-retreat-2026/
💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Get your Super Earlybird £360 ticket (includes12 vegetarian meals, camping and all activities). Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. Ecstatic Dance • Live Music •URUBU Band •Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! APPLY to co-create the festival with us! DJ/ FACILIATOR/ CREW/ BODYWORKER – apply on the festival website & GET YOUR TICKETS! ecstaticdancefestival.co.uk
If you have any questions, please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com
We look forward to welcoming you!

CATHARSIS - Electronica and Psychedelic Trance - Ecstatic Dance London
2026-05-02 19:00 - 22:15 | 2 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (VENUE ADDRESS in order CONFIRMATION EMAIL, please SCROLL DOWN in the email), Burghley Road, London, England, NW5 1UJ, United Kingdom
Join us for CATHARSIS – Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony Experience! A Celebration of Rave Culture featuring Electronica & Psytrance Music! TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.

ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: CATHARSIS: Cutting-Edge Electronica & Psytrance + Cacao Ceremony
We’re chuffed to bring CATHARSIS back on Saturday 2 May – a night for lovers of deep electronic journeys and full-bodied dancefloor expression.
Originally launched in Camden in 2019, Catharsis became a legendary monthly gathering – a fusion of rave energy, ecstatic dance, and raw, unapologetic self-expression. It carried us right up to the beginning of the pandemic… and now, it returns.
Expect:
⚡ Hypnotic psytrance & cutting-edge electronica
🍫 Ceremonial-grade cacao ceremony to open the heart
🔥 A powerful, high-vibe dancefloor of conscious movers
No experience needed. Just come as you are.
WHAT IS CATHARSIS?
Catharsis is liberation.
It’s purification through movement.
It’s freedom, fire, and full permission to be yourself.
This is your invitation to:
• Drop the mask
• Release what’s been held in
• Move anger, power, passion, joy
• Reconnect with your wild, playful, tender human
All held within an electrifying psytrance and electronica soundscape.
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.
BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/catharsis-electronica-and-psychedelic-trance-ecstatic-dance-london-tickets-1988027727449
💜 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
～ FESTIVAL 2026 ～
💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Get your Super Earlybird £360 ticket (includes12 vegetarian meals, camping and all activities). Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. Ecstatic Dance • Live Music •URUBU Band •Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! APPLY to co-create the festival with us! DJ/ FACILIATOR/ CREW/ BODYWORKER – apply on the festival website & GET YOUR TICKETS! ecstaticdancefestival.co.uk
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:
◈ 7pm-7:30pm Doors Open/ 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:
2 minutes walk from Tufnell Park station (Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to see all details!)
-Nearest station is Tufnell Park. 2 min walk from the station. 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
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 is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. 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
～ FESTIVAL 2026 ～
💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Get your Super Earlybird £360 ticket (includes12 vegetarian meals, camping and all activities). Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. Ecstatic Dance • Live Music •URUBU Band •Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! APPLY to co-create the festival with us! DJ/ FACILIATOR/ CREW/ BODYWORKER – apply on the festival website & GET YOUR TICKETS! ecstaticdancefestival.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you!
Ecstatic Dance London team

the SUNSET SESSIONS- Outdoor Dances with Ecstatic Dance London - OPEN-AIR
2026-05-08 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-24 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-30 18:00 - 20:30
OPEN-AIR ecstatic dance with cacao ceremony & silent disco headphones on the Earth. Sober, barefoot, free movement& under the Summer Sky

🌀ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents:
☀️The SUNSET SESSIONS
🌿Outdoor Ecstatic Dance • Cacao Ceremony • Picnic Social. See upcoming dates & times below. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.
We’re excited to bring back our beautiful Sunset Sessions! Outdoor ecstatic dance journeys with silent disco headphones, cacao, music, nature, and community connection.
PLEASE NOTE: All sessions are weather permitting, in case of the rain forecast, we will cancel the dance at least 4h prior to the start, email all attendees and issue a full refund.
🌎 Come dance on the Earth, beneath the summer sky, surrounded by trees, birds, wild grasses and flowers. Using our silent disco headphone sound system, we’ll journey together through music, movement and free expression as the sun begins to set.
Brought to you by Ecstatic Dance London – pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009. We love to dance. We love music. We love creating spaces for inspiration, connection, healing and transformation.
The outdoor dance space is secluded, natural and beautifully wild. Please note: this is not a manicured lawn or polished festival site… It’s a chance to immerse yourself in nature, move with the elements, and enjoy the raw beauty of dancing outdoors.
This is a unique sober outdoor dance experience in London.
Ecstatic Dance Guidelines:
No alcohol. No drugs. No smoking. No shoes. No phones. No chit-chat on the dancefloor.
Move however you wish. Respect yourself, others, and the space.
Please remember: this is an Ecstatic Dance class, not a party. If you’re coming with friends, please make sure they understand the nature of Ecstatic Dance and the guidelines before booking.
After the dance, we’ll gather for a relaxed picnic social… a chance to connect, share food, enjoy the evening, and let the dance settle.
No dance experience needed. All welcome. Limited spaces – online registration only. BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sunset-sessions-outdoor-dances-with-ecstatic-dance-london-open-air-tickets-1988857614664
📍 UPCOMING DATES / TIMES

FRI, 8 MAY 6pm-8:30pm
SUN, 24 MAY 6pm-8:30pm (+ picnic from 3pm so come along early)
FRI, 29 MAY 6pm-8:30pm
SAT, 30 MAY 6pm-8:30pm (+ picnic from 3pm so come along early)
WED, 3 JUNE no dance due to rain
WED, 10 JUNE no dance due to rain
SUN, 14 JUNE 6pm-8:30pm (+ picnic from 4:30pm so come along early)
WED, 17 JUNE 6pm-8:30pm
SAT, 20 JUNE 6pm-8:30pm part of All Day SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
🌍 11:45am–1:45pm DANCING WITH TREES: Bioenergetics, Chi-gong & Ecotherapy A transformational Nature-Connection workshop blending Bioenergetics, Chi Gong & Eco-Therapy🧘 2:30pm–4:30pm CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS: Boundaries, Platonic Healing Touch & the MUSH A heart-opening session of relational practices, conscious connection and ritual space to deepen presence, trust and authentic expression.✨ 6:00pm–8:30pm MEDICINA: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony An open-air Summer Solstice ecstatic dance journey with cacao ceremony, Global Bass, Folktronica, Shamanic Soundscapes, Medicine Music and community celebration.
WED, 24 JUNE 6pm-8:30pm
MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED – WEATHER PERMITTING

☀️SCHEDULE FOR THE SUNSET SESSIONS
◈ Feel free to come along earlier for pre-dance picnic or to soak up the sun & nature
◈ First 45 min Arrival/ Dance Warm Up
◈ Followed by a Cacao Circle and Ecstatic Dance SoundWave 1h 45min
◈ After the dance Optional Picnic/Fruit Social
📍 LOCATION:
-Exact location coordinates will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email ‘Additional Information’, section, scroll down in order confirmation email. Please check your spam folder for the order confirmation email.
-We will send another email via Eventbrite with location & map 1h before the start time.
ORDER CONFIRMATION: Email might be in the spam folder. Please check. Do not print any paper tickets, we will check you in by your name.
-Nearest stations, please check tfl.gov.uk for latest travel updates.
• Baker Street (18 min walk)
• St John’s Wood (20 min walk)
• Chalk Farm (20 min walk)
• Swiss Cottage (28 min walk)
• Mornington Crescent (26 min walk)
• Camden Road (29 min walk)
-If cycling, you can bring your bike to the dance location.
-Please note that pedestrian gates around park are locked at 9.30pm so if you have a bike or mobility issues, please leave the park by 9:30pm, otherwise you’ll need climb over the locked gates to get out of the park which is possible just a bit trickier 🙂
-If driving, please check the parking parkopedia.com
– There are toilets/ cafe and water refill available few minutes from the dance location.
📍 COST/ CHILDREN/ DOGS / DAMAGED HEADPHONES:
£13 Lower Waged, £18 Regular
CHILDREN: under the age of 9 yrs can join for free, 9yrs-16yrs is £8, limited availability,1 adult per child.
DOGS: You are welcome to bring beloved pets, however please keep them on the leash. Unless they are vey well behaved and won’t disturb the dancers. Thank you.
BROKEN/ DAMAGED HEADSETS: We would like to remind all participants to look after our headphones and take extra care to ensure they don’t get dropped/ stepped on/ broken etc otherwise we will charge additional £30 for any damaged headsets.

📍WHAT TO BRING:
We will check the weather forecast closer to the time and will send an email update via Eventbrite to all registered attendees, however do dress in layers and bring waterproofs with a hood/umbrella in case of a light rain to protect the headphones. In case of a heavy rain forecast, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event .
1. Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself. Dress in layers in case you get warm/cool. Bring a warm jumper/ jacket and waterproof jacket with a hood in case of a light rain.
2. Ensure that you wear comfortable shoes and your feet are warm though you are welcome to dance barefoot. Please note that were we dance is a bit wild, has long grass so don’t expect a perfect lawn.
3. Reusable water bottle, extra water to keep hydrated and maybe a flask with a hot drink and something to eat after the dance.
4. Towel or Blanket for picnic, snacks & non-alcoholic beverages.
5 . Bug spray (citronella works great!) we will provide some also 🙂
6 . Sun cream/ hat in case of very hot weather!
7 . Antihistamine if you suffer from hay fever.
8. Flashlight as it might be dark on the way back from the location.
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
💜 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.
～ ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 ～
💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 4 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Get your Super Earlybird £360 ticket (includes12 vegetarian meals, camping and all activities). Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. Ecstatic Dance • Live Music •URUBU Band •Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! APPLY to co-create the festival with us! DJ/ FACILIATOR/ CREW/ BODYWORKER – apply on the festival website & get your tickets! ecstaticdancefestival.co.uk

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 sessions 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. 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

FEEDBACK FROM OUR OUTDOOR DANCES:
Blissful! The open skies above, the bountiful trees surrounding the periphery, the grass and earth beneath my feet. There was a moment when I wanted to have a little cry, because of the abundance of beauty… And then there were those moments when I was completely lost in the music… Thank YOU. ♥
It was amazing!! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon with amazing tunes in a splendid environment!! Thank you everyone for your lovely presence and jubilant energy!!
Thank you! it was amazing to dance in the nature and connect with so many wonderful people!

DJ & FACILITATOR:
◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman – the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009! ecstaticdancelondon.com & urubu.com & @esctaticdance_london
💗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 is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. 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.

💜 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
～ FESTIVAL 2026 ～
💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Get your Super Earlybird £360 ticket (includes12 vegetarian meals, camping and all activities). Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. Ecstatic Dance • Live Music •URUBU Band •Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! APPLY to co-create the festival with us! DJ/ FACILIATOR/ CREW/ BODYWORKER – apply on the festival website & GET YOUR TICKETS! ecstaticdancefestival.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you!
Ecstatic Dance London team

EXTENDED Floating Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in a Hammock or on Padded Floor Mats
2026-05-09 15:15 - 17:00, 2026-05-09 17:45 - 19:30, 2026-05-19 19:15 - 21:00, 2026-05-28 19:15 - 21:00 | The Skylight Centre, 49 Corsica Street, (please arrive only 5 min before the start of the session as there is no waiting room, thanks), London, N5 1JT, United Kingdom
Announcing EXTENDED floating hammock sessions! Guest musicians, vocals, crystal & tibetan bowls, gongs, aromatherapy, homemade chai & more! TICKETS, AVAILABILITY & DATES ON EVENTBRITE.

💙You asked and we listened! Announcing special EXTENDED 1h 45min sessions! A very unique, next level floating sound journey experience in hammocks!💙
💫 Relax, Restore, and Rebalance 💫
📷Instagram: @aerialrelaxationpods
Escape the bustle of city life with a deeply calming 1h 45min sound journey in a suspended hammock or on a comfortable padded floor mat. These unique extended sessions offer a rare opportunity to fully unwind as healing sounds and vibrations flow through you, creating a deeply immersive experience designed to calm the nervous system and melt away stress.
Why Hammock Sound Journeys?
Relaxing in a hammock enhances the therapeutic effects of sound, gently rocking you into a state of profound rest and relaxation. Guided by skilled sound healer & musician, you’ll be enveloped by soothing tones from gongs, crystal bowls, chimes & aromatherapy eye pillows supporting deep relaxation and nervous system balance! Plus delicious homemade chai or herbal tea at the end of the session! What better way to spend your evening!
What to expect?

Live ambient music: gongs, crystal bowls, tibetan bowl, vocals, other live instruments, nurturing electronica
Aromatherapy eye pillows and scents to calm the nervous system
Gentle guidance to deepen the relaxation state
Sky-blue soft hammocks to sway your stresses away and lift your spirit!
Additional spaces on comfortable, padded floor mats with blankets, cushions & bolsters
Grounding integration social with complimentary homemade herbal tea
An oasis of calm in our busy lives!

Give yourself the gift of stillness and calm. Book now to experience this exceptional journey into relaxation and inner peace. We also offer gift cards, see all info below.
📌UPCOMING DATES, AVAILABILITY – PLEASE SEE EVENTBRITE:
BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/floating-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-new-2h-sessions-tickets-1059692642219?
-Please arrive only 5 min before session start time, no waiting room at the venue.
-Choose from a space in a hammock or a space on a comfortable padded yoga mat.
-Provided: blankets, cushions, eye pillows & bolsters for extra comfort or bring your own.
-If the session is sold out, you can join the waitlist as sometimes we receive cancellations and will contact you at least 72h prior to the event and offer to book a space
💙OTHER SESSIONS WE OFFER / 🎁GIFT CARDS💙

-SHORTER SESSIONS 1H 15MIN ON TUE & THU EVENINGS Sound Journey & Gong Bath in Hammocks Aerial Relaxation Pods
-MONTHLY WORKSHOP 2H 45MIN SYSTEM RESET – Bioenergetics Exercises for Stress Release, Creative Flow Guided Meditation & Sound Journey in Hammocks
-LOMI LOMI MASSAGE Treat yourself or special someone to a 90 min massage in SE London
🎁GIFT CARDS Give a Gift or Relaxation! Buy Sound Journey Voucher

💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS & FESTIVALS:
Website: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
Linktree: linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon
📷Instagram: @aerialrelaxationpods, @ecstaticdance_london

IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE:
1) Strictly no latecomers! – Sorry, please arrive on time! Unfortunately, if you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be allowed entry (and there can be no refunds if you are more than 10 minutes late, very sorry!) as we need to make it a calm & peaceful space for people who are already here.
2) Our sessions are designed to be calm and restful. We welcome everyone to our sound journey sessions and aim to make them accessible and comfortable for all.
– If you are feeling unwell with a potentially contagious illness, please rest at home and pass your ticket to a friend or family member.
–If you have any accessibility needs or a health condition, including those that may cause a persistent non-contagious cough (e.g.,asthma or allergies), you are welcome to attend – we simply ask you to let us know via email in advance so we can plan for a comfortable experience for all.
-We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone showing symptoms of an infectious illness, including a new cough. This is to protect vulnerable attendees and maintain a peaceful environment.
3) Please only arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session, as there is no waiting room at the venue, we won’t be able to allow early entrace in order to prepare for the session.
4) Clothing: Please wear a sleeved shirt that covers the armpits and leggings or yoga trousers that cover your knees. Wear form-fitting clothing. Please do not wear baggy clothing as they can snag and catch on the sling’s fabric causing accidents. Ensure that your clothing is “zipper free” and remove all jewellery (body piercings, watches and hair clips etc). These items can snag and damage the silk hammocks.
5) Weight limit is up 300 pounds (140kg) per hammock.
6) This session is not suitable for people with pacemakers and other therapeutic electronic devices or persons suffering from severe mental health issues due to the vibratory nature of the session. Please seek advice from your GP if you have any concerns prior to attending our session.
7) Our sound journeys are very gentle and not loud/intense therefore suitable for pregnant women. It is believed that there are many positive and beneficial effects to be gained from relaxation and healing sounds to the growing foetus. The advised healing practice is gentle flowing sounds around the pregnant mother for the beneficial and positive effect of both mother and baby. Please seek advice from your GP if you have any concerns prior to attending our session.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
All tickets are non-refundable. Last minute refunds/ticket transfers are not available as we need to have enough time to fill the space left – at least 1 week’s notice. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member.

FEEDBACK FROM OUR SESSIONS:
“Words are inadequate to express the uniquely nurturing experience I had during your class… and the music was amazing! The feeling of being securely wrapped in a silk hammock from head to toe, suspended in the air, slowly rocking, with the gentle breath meditation, the crystal bowls and the ambient music created a sublime and profound atmosphere. It was as if I was in a cocoon of total support, allowing peace to flow into my entire being.” – Alison
“Being someone who is always on the move and finds it very difficult to relax, I found this session to be really valuable ‘me time!’ Initially, I found it difficult to let go and unwind where the muscles in my arms and legs were contracting. After a few minutes, I started to drift away into a soft slumber which was deeply relaxing. Despite this my senses were heightened and I became very conscious of the sounds that seemed to travel through my ears, vibrating all the way into my body. The gentle movements of the hammock with the music in the background made me feel like a young infant being rocked to sleep. A wonderfully calming and soothing experience, with the added bonus of not having to put in any physical effort. Great! I look forward to more of this.” – Navpreet

WHY HAMMOCKS? ROCK-ABYE-BABY & RESEARCH
Two new studies published in Current Biology suggest our brains are evolutionarily programmed to respond to rocking. Research also provides insight into why rocking is calming to babies. The brain wave synchronization occurs much easier through a rocking motion and allows the baby to feel more at home (i.e. it feels closer to being in the womb). And let’s not forget that we spend the first nine months of our lives being gently rocked in an amniotic sea.
“Since immemorial times we’ve rocked our babies, and often ourselves, to sleep,” says lead author on the new paper, Konstantinos Kompotis, at the University of Lausanne, also in Switzerland. “Our study provides new insights into the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying this phenomenon.”
Dr Michael J Breus, a Certified Sleep Specialist, states that it’s the simplest of soothing, sleep-inducing remedies, something we all naturally do: rocking a baby gently to sleep.
But why does it work? How exactly does a gentle rhythmic motion change the sleep architecture of the brain? Repetitive motions, like those experienced in the gentle rocking of a hammock, can soothe anxiety. Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of Harvard’s Mind/Body Medical Institute, recommends repetitive movement to elicit your body’s relaxation response. This reaction allows a lower heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension.
The gentle rocking of a hammock will boost brain wave oscillations associated with better sleep and has been shown to provide a fertile ground for deep relaxation. More specifically, the rocking fortifies the brain waves that are naturally present during sleep which help maintain deep relaxation. Neuroscientist Laurence Bayer of the University of Geneva in Switzerland, likens the findings to our intuitive appreciation that a slowly rocking hammock can relax us and do wonders for our mood. “This is potentially a very promising avenue for future clinical research,” he notes. Rocking to sleep may have significant health benefits such as better quality of sleep and even improved long-term memory formation.
We all instinctively know about the power of a soothing, repetitive rocking motion and this in combination with live ambient soundscapes and aromatherapy is a potent synthesis for deep relaxation.

ORGANIZERS/ FACILITATORS/ MUSICIANS:
💗Diana Upite-Davis: Trained in classical music from a young age in Latvia, and later moving to UK to study contemporary music, Diana carries a life-long passion for singing, improvising and re-imagining traditional Celtic and folk songs with her own melodic vision. A singer at heart, she connects deeply with the melodies and harmonies of ancient Europe and beyond. Through her singing, her intention is to guide you on a journey of reconnection and self-discovery, reuniting you with the source of who you are! She is passionate about bringing practices of rest and embodiment to others, has trained in 1:1 and multiple-handed Lomi Lomi bodywork and also offers sauna venik rituals. Diana has a keen interest in making delicious raw chocolates and raw cacao drinks for events & private clients. She enjoyes blending spices to make her signature delicious homemade vegan & caffeine free Chai for events & is experimenting with new flavours! She is a co-creator and co-facilitator of many wellbeing classes, workshops, retreats, festivals that she co-organises with ‘Ecstatic Dance London’ for nearly 10 years. Dee is passionate and dedicated in creating the best possible experiences for attendees.
Instagram: @diana.upite, @aerialrelaxationpods, @esctaticdance_london
Websites: ecstaticdancelondon.com & urubu.com
Lomi Lomi bookings here: https://deebest.as.me/schedule/ecd82d0a
We will also have guest musicians joining for some special sessions. Please see Eventbrite description with more details.

CONNECT WITH US/ GIFTCARDS/ PRIVATE & CORPORATE BOOKINGS OR BOOK 1:1 SESSIONS
🎁GIFT CARDS Give a Gift or Relaxation: Buy Sound Journey Voucher

Book a private sessions for groups of 19 participants in hammocks plus additional 8 spaces on yoga mats, all sessions take place at our venue or we can come to you with our portable hammock set up (max 28 participants) or yoga mat set up (max 50 participants).
EMAIL: aerialrelaxationpods@gmail.com OR info@ecstaticdancelondon.com
💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS & FESTIVALS:
Website: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
Linktree: linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon
Instagram: @aerialrelaxationpods, @ecstaticdance_london
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AerialRelaxationPods
We look forward to welcoming you!

System Reset - Bioenergetics, Guided Creative Flow Meditation and Sound Journey (in Hammocks or on padded floor mats)
2026-05-14 19:15 - 22:00 | Skylight Centre, 49 Corsica Street, London, England, N5 1JT, United Kingdom
A Deep Nervous System Reset Experience in Highbury, London. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.

Bioenergetics • Guided Creativity Meditation • Gong Bath • Aerial Relaxation Pods (in Hammocks or Padded Floor Mats)
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed or disconnected from your body?
SYSTEM RESET is a powerful monthly wellbeing workshop in London combining Bioenergetics, Creative Flow Guided Meditation and an immersive Aerial Sound Journey/Gong Bath in silk hammocks.
This unique experience is designed to:

Release stored stress & muscular tension
Regulate your nervous system naturally
Increase energy & emotional clarity
Support deep rest and integration
Access expanded states of awareness safely

This is more than a sound bath.
It’s a full-body, mind and nervous system reset.
📅 Upcoming London Dates

Thursday 26 February | 7:15pm–10:00pm
Thursday 2 April | 7:15pm–10:00pm (Full Moon Special)
Thursday 14 May | 7:15pm–10:00pm (Building towards New Moon)
Thursday 25 June | 7:15pm–10:00pm (

Limited capacity – advance booking essential.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/system-reset-bioenergetics-guided-meditation-and-aerial-relaxation-pods-tickets-123649855045
Treat yourself to this simple yet extraordinary work! A Deep System Reset Experience… Breathe Deeply…
✨ What Makes SYSTEM RESET Unique?
Very few London wellbeing events combine:
✔ Bioenergetic release work
✔ Guided meditation in aerial hammocks
✔ Live gong bath & crystal bowl sound healing
✔ Multi-sensory relaxation experience
All held in a safe, heart-centred space.

🌿 The 3-Part Experience
1️⃣ Bioenergetic Alchemy™ (On Yoga Mats)
We begin with grounding bioenergetic exercises designed to gently release tension, awaken vitality and reconnect you with your body.
Benefits include:

Stress release
Emotional clearing
Increased circulation
Nervous system regulation
Feeling more present and embodied

No prior experience needed. Mats provided.
2️⃣ Creative Flow Guided Meditation (In hammocks or on padded floor mats)
You’ll then move into sky-blue silk aerial hammocks or a padded floor mat, where you’ll be guided into a deeply relaxed and creative state.
This phase supports:

Accessing positive memory states
Heightened intuition & clarity
Emotional ease
Creative flow
Expanded awareness

You remain fully in control of your journey at all times.
3️⃣ Sound Journey & Gong Bath (In hammocks or on padded floor mats)
Sink into your hammock (or padded mat) and experience a deeply immersive London sound bath and gong bath experience featuring:

Planetary gongs
Crystal singing bowls
Live vocals
Ambient instruments
Nurturing electronica
Aromatherapy
Eye pillows, blankets & cushions

The vibrations guide your body into parasympathetic rest, where deep healing and integration can occur.
“A truly unique, uplifting and beautiful experience.”
At the very least, you will leave deeply relaxed.
At best, something profound may shift.
✅ Who This Is For
Perfect for:

Stressed professionals
Creatives & entrepreneurs
Yoga & meditation lovers
Burnout recovery
Sound healing explorers
Anyone seeking deep rest

Not suitable for:

Pregnancy
Pacemakers or implanted electronic devices
Severe mental health conditions
Please consult your GP if unsure

Weight limit: 140kg (300lbs) per hammock.
A Deep System Reset Experience… Breathe Deeply…
If you have any questions, please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com
ORGANISERS / FACILITATORS:
💗Seth Newman: As a coach, Seth is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. Seth brings a wealth of experience holding heart-centered spaces. In addition to guiding people on their life journeys, he enjoys helping clients design lifestyles of optimal health and balance with creative living practices. Seth has been running various body-mind integration classes and workshops for many years. His inspiration comes from many sources including Humanistic & Body Psychotherapy, the Human Potential Movement, 5 Rhythms, Tantra and Active meditations.
Instagram: @esctaticdance_london, Websites: ecstaticdancelondon.com & urubu.com
💗Diana Upite-Davis: Trained in classical music from a young age in Latvia, and later moving to UK to study contemporary music, Diana carries a life-long passion for singing, improvising and re-imagining traditional Celtic and folk songs with her own melodic vision. A singer at heart, she connects deeply with the melodies and harmonies of ancient Europe and beyond. Through her singing, her intention is to guide you on a journey of reconnection and self-discovery, reuniting you with the source of who you are! She is passionate about bringing practices of rest and embodiment to others, has trained in 1:1 and multiple-handed Lomi Lomi bodywork and also offers sauna venik rituals. Diana has a keen interest in making delicious raw chocolates and raw cacao drinks for events & private clients. She enjoyes blending spices to make her signature delicious homemade vegan & caffeine free Chai for events & is experimenting with new flavours! She is a co-creator and co-facilitator of many wellbeing classes, workshops, retreats, festivals that she co-organises with ‘Ecstatic Dance London’ for nearly 10 years. Dee is passionate and dedicated in creating the best possible experiences for attendees.
Instagram: @diana.upite, @aerialrelaxationpods, @esctaticdance_london
Websites: ecstaticdancelondon.com & urubu.com
Lomi Lomi bookings here: https://deebest.as.me/schedule/ecd82d0a

VENUE, PRICES:
Address: The Skylight Centre, 49 Corsica St, Highbury East, London N5 1JT (closest Station Highbury & Islington)
Time: 7.15pm – 10pm(please arrive 5 min before the start of the session as there is no waiting room)
Prices: £35 Super Earlybird / £40 Earlybird / £50 Regular price
Payment: Please book via Eventbrite (very limited spaces, advance booking is essential as we have limited capacity for these classes)
If you have any questions, please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com

FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS CLASSES:
“A wonderful session, very recommended! Seth and Dee create a calm, magical space where you receive natural healing energy of relaxation and music. Flowing gently in the light hammock helps to recreate the atmosphere in the womb or in early childhood when you are loved, safe and protected. This experience will bring you healing on several levels: physical, emotional, mental, relaxation, connection to your inner self and your angels. Many thanks for organising such a unique and absolutely fulfilling experience. I will definitely come again.” – M.Zhuravleva
“Thank you so much Seth and Dee – I felt so comfortable in the hammocks, I was worried that I might be claustrophobic as it looks tighter in the picture but not at all, the material feels great and you can breathe freely. The music and singing were great and brought up emotions & different states: somewhere I actually forgot where I was. Also had some physical trembling in my body and movement of energy, which surprised me. I left the session feeling relaxed and expanded and very present! Woke up feeling good in my body and very rested. A lovely experience.” – Alexandra
“Being someone who is always on the move and finds it very difficult to relax, I found this session to be really valuable ‘me time!’ Initially, I found it difficult to let go and unwind where the muscles in my arms and legs were contracting. After a few minutes, I started to drift away into a soft slumber which was deeply relaxing. Despite this my senses were heightened and I became very conscious of the sounds that seemed to travel through my ears, vibrating all the way into my body. The gentle movements of the hammock with the music in the background made me feel like a young infant being rocked to sleep. A wonderfully calming and soothing experience, with the added bonus of not having to put in any physical effort. Great! I look forward to more of this.” – Navpreet
“Words are inadequate to express the uniquely nurturing experience I had during your class… and the music was amazing! The feeling of being securely wrapped in a silk hammock from head to toe, suspended in the air, slowly rocking, with the gentle breath meditation, the crystal bowls and the ambient music created a sublime and profound atmosphere. It was as if I was in a cocoon of total support, allowing peace to flow into my entire being.” – Alison
“This was one of the most powerful things I have done in ages. It has really shifted something for me. This morning I keep bursting into giggles! Thank you so much to Seth and everyone else who held the space.”
“Powerful stuff. Highly recommend giving it a go.”
“What an incredible time I had last night! When I arrived, I was feeling very low and in my head. The Bioenergetic Alchemy session brought me back to my body and allowed me to connect to some suppressed sadness. I feel alive, connected and expanded. I cannot put into words my deep gratitude for this experience!“

WHAT TO BRING:
1. Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers. There are bathrooms at the venue but no changing rooms.
2. Main space is a shoe free zone – please wear socks, soft indoor shoes or grip socks.
3. A Reusable water bottle to keep hydrated during the dance. Tap water refill available at the venue.
4. Yoga mat, Blanket & Cushion – we will provide these ones however you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
5. We will provide an eye pillow. You are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE:
1) Strictly no latecomers! – Sorry, please arrive on time! Unfortunately, if you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be allowed entry (and there can be no refunds if you are more than 10 minutes late, very sorry!) as we need to make it a calm & peaceful space for people who are already here.
2) Our sessions are designed to be calm and restful. We welcome everyone to our sound journey sessions and aim to make them accessible and comfortable for all.
– If you are feeling unwell with a potentially contagious illness, please rest at home and pass your ticket to a friend or family member.
–If you have any accessibility needs or a health condition, including those that may cause a persistent non-contagious cough (e.g.,asthma or allergies), you are welcome to attend – we simply ask you to let us know via email in advance so we can plan for a comfortable experience for all.
-We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone showing symptoms of an infectious illness, including a new cough. This is to protect vulnerable attendees and maintain a peaceful environment.
3) Please only arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session, as there is no waiting room at the venue, we won’t be able to allow early entrace in order to prepare for the session.
4) Clothing: Please wear a sleeved shirt that covers the armpits and leggings or yoga trousers that cover your knees. Wear form-fitting clothing. Please do not wear baggy clothing as they can snag and catch on the sling’s fabric causing accidents. Ensure that your clothing is “zipper free” and remove all jewellery (body piercings, watches and hair clips etc). These items can snag and damage the silk hammocks.
5) Weight limit is up 300 pounds (140kg) per hammock.
6) SYSTEM RESET session is NOT suitable for pregnant women, people with pacemakers and other therapeutic electronic devices or persons suffering from severe mental health issues due to the physical exercises practiced in the session. Please seek advice from your GP if you have any concerns prior to attending our session.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
All tickets are non-refundable. Last minute refunds/ticket transfers are not available as we need to have enough time to fill the space left – at least 1 week’s notice. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member.

CONNECT WITH US/ GIFTCARDS/ PRIVATE & CORPORATE BOOKINGS OR BOOK 1:1 SESSIONS
🎁GIFT CARDS Give a Gift or Relaxation: Buy Sound Journey Voucher

Book a private sessions for groups of 19 participants in hammocks plus additional 8 spaces on yoga mats, all sessions take place at our venue or we can come to you with our portable hammock set up (max 28 participants) or yoga mat set up (max 50 participants).
EMAIL: aerialrelaxationpods@gmail.com OR info@ecstaticdancelondon.com
💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS & FESTIVALS:
Website: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
Linktree: linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon
Instagram: @aerialrelaxationpods, @ecstaticdance_london
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AerialRelaxationPods
We look forward to welcoming you!

MVMNT® - Drum & Bass / Breaks & Beats infused Ecstatic Dance and Cacao
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:45 | 2 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (VENUE ADDRESS in order CONFIRMATION EMAIL, please SCROLL DOWN in the email), Burghley Road, London, England, NW5 1UJ, United Kingdom
Join us for MVMNT®: Breaks ‘n Beats infused Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Journey VIBES: Breaks ‘n Beats | Drum n Bass | Jungle | Liquid Funk. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.
ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: MVMNT® Bass-Heavy Breaks Ecstatic Dance Journey + Cacao Ceremony

MVMNT® is where the underground meets the sacred.
A night built on bass, breaks and liberation — where the raw, rebellious energy of Drum & Bass, Jungle and Breakbeat culture collides with the depth, safety and intention of a sober ecstatic dance space.
This isn’t a club night. This isn’t a wellness workshop.
This is something else entirely.
MUSICAL VIBES:
Bass-Heavy Breaks | Drum & Bass | Jungle | Liquid | Deep Rollers
MVMNT is about moving out of auto-pilot & breaking patterns… in your body, your mind, your movement.
This is a space where freedom meets form:
You’re free to move however you feel…
Held within a shared container that lets you go deeper.
No alcohol. No drugs. No distractions.
No talking on the dancefloor.
Just music, movement, and full presence.
There’s something powerful that happens when a room full of people gathers with one intention: to dance.
To sweat. To release. To express. To connect. To drop out of the head and into the body.
Expect a deep, rolling, bass-driven journey… from hypnotic grooves to explosive drops… guiding you through waves of energy, emotion tension & release.
Come to move. Come to let go.
Come to find your MVMNT.

We’ll be including delicious ceremonial grade cacao and a beautiful cacao ceremony/guided meditation facilitated by Seth Newman to connect us with our body, our hearts and positive intention.
BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mvmnt-drum-bass-breaks-beats-infused-ecstatic-dance-and-cacao-tickets-1988416440099
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!
No prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome.
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
SCHEDULE:
◈ 7pm-7:30pm Doors Open/ 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:
2 minutes walk from Tufnell Park station (Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to see all details!)
-Nearest station is Tufnell Park. 2 min walk from the station. 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
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

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 sessions 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. 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

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 is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. 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

💜 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
～ FESTIVAL 2026 ～
💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Get your Super Earlybird £360 ticket (includes12 vegetarian meals, camping and all activities). Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. Ecstatic Dance • Live Music •URUBU Band •Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! APPLY to co-create the festival with us! DJ/ FACILIATOR/ CREW/ BODYWORKER – apply on the festival website & GET YOUR TICKETS! ecstaticdancefestival.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you!
Ecstatic Dance London team

THE RITUAL: Tantric Trance Dance, Conscious Connections, Ecstatic Dance
2026-05-23 11:45 - 21:45 | 2 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (full address in order confirmation email, scroll down in the email please), Burghley Road, London, England, NW5 1UJ, United Kingdom
You are warmly invited to an Immersive Experience of Somatic Embodiment, Conscious Connections & Boundaries Workshop, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.

THE RITUAL: Tantric Trance Dance, Conscious Connections, Embodied Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
“An exceptional day event- everything I wanted and more! You know to experience such presence, inner stillness, sacred connection with other people, in such a short time with strangers here in London is rare to find. The body – movement – connection – presence – passion and love. I felt it all… Grateful” – Alison
“Fantastic and deeply moving experience. Powerful and blissful dancing expertly guided by Seth. Deeply grateful for the experience!” – Grace

WHAT IS THE DAY ABOUT?
A very special Summer’s Day event! Each of our all-day workshops (one a month!) offers Londoners a kind of sanctuary space to come “home into themselves”, dance, be themselves, dive deep, have fun, release stress, connect with their body, and stretch themselves beyond their usual way of being.
THE RITUAL is a deep dive journey. If you feel ready to dive deep and explore your edges, we’d love you to join us!
Feel free to attend the whole day or just drop in for single workshops. No experience necessary.
During the day, you will have the chance to dance and dive into a selection of some very beautiful and unique movement & connection practices.
💚 Sign up to our mailing list for updates and discounts: https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london

SCHEDULE:
◈ 11:45am-2:30pm TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE RITUAL
Join us for this Tantric-Shamanic Dance Journey! Through this unique transformational dance process, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature, your Hearts deep longing, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery.
An Active Meditation and Alchemical Practice for the 21st Century! This is a very unique dance experience, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools, including: Bioenergetics, Ecstatic Dance, Emotional Release (Catharsis), Chakra Journeying, Vipassana Meditation, Latihan … with the powerful use of a blindfold – all these elements woven together to invite you into a deep state of presence, awakening & celebration. Waking up to celebrate the one that you are.
Our video of the Tantric Trance Dance Ritual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0
*Please note: Use of a blindfold is essential to get the most out of this practice, blindfolds will be provided. No entry after 12:15pm, this is so we can all journey together. Please bring a yoga mat, cushion & blanket, blindfolds will be provided!
◈ break 1h 15 min Selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway. Bring a packed lunch.There are also various cafes/shops/food places nearby. There is no access to kitchen at the venue.
◈ 3:45pm-5:45pm CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS & RITUAL BREATH
Open to new possibilities in connection and authentic relating. During this workshop, you will be invited to first tune into yourself, your body, and your sensations, to create safety, and then meet others in a non-traditional and heart-centered way. Learn to honour your personal boundaries, learn to enjoy your desire for connection, and communicate both with authenticity.
With a guided Ritual Breath, we harness the power of breath to unlock a variety of transformative benefits. Breath helps to alter our state of consciousness, giving us a fresh perspective on life and connecting us to our body’s innate wisdom, jumpstarting various transformational process. Become more grounded and vital, more sensual, and more connected with your feelings, body, breath and your heart. No entry after 4:15pm, this is so we can all journey together.
◈ break 1h 15 min Selection of teas/coffee will be available in the hallway. Bring a packed dinner. There are also various cafes/shops/food places nearby. There is no access to kitchen at the venue.
◈ 7pm-9:45pm SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE ECSTATIC DANCE – MUSIC VIBE: | Mystical | World Dub | Tribal Breaks | Global Bass |
Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with *Cacao Gratitude Circle* (We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao – super yummy, the best in London for sure! ) Doors open at 7pm, no entry after 7:30pm.
◈ 9:45pm-10:15pm Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
–> More details about individual workshops, prices, facilitators – please scroll down.
BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ritual-tantric-trance-dance-conscious-connections-ecstatic-dance-tickets-1987903571094
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 ecstatic dance session. Toilets are available at the venue but there are no separate changing rooms and there are no lockers at the venue, leave shoes, jackets in the hallway.
2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks.
3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue.
4. Yoga mat, cushion & blanket (essential for Tantric Trance dance) Blindfolds will be provided. We will also provide some yoga mats, cushions & blankets at the venue.
5. Packed Food/ Snacks to have during the breaks, complimentary tea/coffee will be available. There are plenty of shops and cafes nearby.
VENUE:
2 minutes walk from Tufnell Park station (Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to see all details!)
-Nearest station is Tufnell Park. 2 min walk from the station. 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.
ALL-DAY WORKSHOPS:

£45 Lower waged (limited availability)
£55 Regular
£65 Abundance

INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS:

TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE 11:45am-2:30pm £30
CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS & RITUAL BREATH 3:45pm-5:45pm £15-£25
ECSTATIC DANCE & CACAO 7pm-9:45pm £15-£25

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

FACILITATOR:
◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman – the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009!
www.urubu.com, www.ecstaticdancelondon.com, @esctaticdance_london
💗Seth Newman: ”My purpose is to facilitate rituals that empower “the whole human being” through dance and music. Like Bioenergetics and other somatic processes, for me, Trance Dance was another door to inner discovery and transformation. I have always been passionate about contemporary forms of music and dance that reclaim our vital energy and our creative potential. I believe that “letting go into life” is synonymous, with our “surrender to the body”. Letting go to the natural flow that moves through us. Letting go, to let flow! It is through “the flow experience” that we express, feel and find ourselves, without being connected to “flow” nothing creative happens.”
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 is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. 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.

⋘ ─ ∗TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE ∗ ─ ⋙
11:45AM – 2:30PM
Through this transformational dance process, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature as man or woman, your Heart’s deep longing, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery.
This is a very unique dance experience, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools, including: Bioenergetics, Ecstatic Dance, emotional release (Catharsis), Chakra Journeying, Vipassana Meditation, Latihan … with the powerful use of a blindfold – all these elements woven together invite you into a deep state of presence, awakening & celebration. Waking up to celebrate the one that you are.
Enter into the life of the Body – Guided by our unique musical soundtracks created specifically for this healing modality. Tantric Trance Dance takes participants on the journey within.
This is an active meditation for deeply connecting with your Being. Through the stages, you will begin to strip off layers of muscular armouring, surrendering to the dance of the body, letting go of baggage you may of been carrying for years, and connecting with your Souls calling.
“You are the fusion of Nature and Spirit, the meeting point of Earth & Sky”
“Between the head and feet of any given person is a billion miles of unexplored wilderness. . . . We dance to shed skins, tear off masks, crack molds, and experience the breakdown – the shattering of borders between body, heart and mind . . .” – Gabrielle Roth
“WE have come to be danced not the nice invisible, self conscious shuffle but the matted hair flying, voodoo mama shaman shakin’ ancient bones dance the strip us from our casings, return our wings sharpen our claws & tongues dance the shed dead cells and slip into the luminous skin of love dance…” -Jewel Mathieson
The Tantric Trance Dance process is a unique opportunity to connect with all the wild energies of your Nature, with your Heart and Spirit.
Feedback from previous Trance Dance events:
“An exceptional evening – everything I wanted and more! You know to experience such presence, inner stillness, sacred connection with other people, in such a short time with strangers here in London is rare to find. The body – movement – connection – presence – passion and love. I felt it all… Grateful”
“Fantastic and deeply moving experience. Powerful and blissful dancing expertly guided by Seth. Deeply grateful for the experience!”
“It was a very powerful, letting go, ritual experience. Brilliant!”
“I’m really surprised that I could feel so “high” without having to “intoxicate” myself!!! A great night and no hangover!”
“Wonderful experience. A magical journey into yourself, and an opportunity to just enjoy dance with a lovely group of soul dancers at the same time. Every movement body was a blessing. Thank you to Seth Newman to create this fantastic dance, it has helped me lot after a hard week. May Love connect us all. xxx”
“Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!”
“Such a beautiful evening; powerful experience! Feeling blessed.”
“That was, excellent, friendly, well lead very different experience. Thank you”
*Please watch our video below to give you a taste of the Tantric Trance Dance experience, and so you get a clear picture of what the journey is about:

⋘ ─ ∗CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS & RITUAL BREATH∗ ─ ⋙
3:45pm-5:45pm
Expect guided meditations, somatic grounding and centring, gentle guided breathwork and communication practices.
Creating a safe and respectful space, we will explore simple exercises aimed at strengthening our ability to connect to one another and to become more comfortable with honesty and vulnerability. Learn to honour your personal boundaries, learn to enjoy your desire for intimate contact, and to communicate both with authenticity.
With a guided Ritual Breath, we harness the power of breath to unlock a variety of transformative benefits. Breath helps to alter our state of consciousness, giving us a fresh perspective on life and connecting us to our body’s innate wisdom, jumpstarting various transformational process. Become more grounded and vital, more sensual, and more connected with your feelings, body, breath and your heart.
This workshop is an invitation to the total experience of life, multi-dimensional human life! The main focus of our work is on deepening our connection to the Heart! The workshop is an invitation to slow down and bring your awareness back into the present, back to your body and felt sense, and to simple, yet, precious moments.
The Conscious Connections & Ritual Breath workshop is about:

Developing our sensitivity to ourselves and what we are experiencing,
Allowing ourselves to be, and to be seen,-
Developing love and acceptance for ourselves,
Becoming aware of the ways we shut down.

⋘ ─ ∗ SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE – ECSTATIC DANCE & CACAO CEREMONY ∗ ─ ⋙
7PM – 9:45PM
Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!
MUSIC VIBE: | Mystical | World Dub | Tribal Breaks | Global Bass |
Discover dance as a moving meditation, body ritual, awareness practice & ceremony
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.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. Next-level, conscious, inspiring electronic dance music2. A beautiful, sacred, heartful and fun dance journey3. A safe space for you to dance freely in4. Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!
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. If you are more than 30 min late, arriving after 6:30pm, we won’t be able to let you join the session, this is so we can all journey together.
1. No talking during the dance (if you wish to talk to, you are welcome to chat before/after dance outside the building). 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.)
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
No experience necessary. All welcome.
CACAO CIRCLE & 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! After the dance warm up we will take a moment to attune and connect to what we are grateful for, giving thanks for all the abundance in our life.

💜 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.
～FESTIVAL 2026 ～
💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Get your Super Earlybird £360 ticket (includes12 vegetarian meals, camping and all activities). Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. Ecstatic Dance • Live Music •URUBU Band •Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! APPLY to co-create the festival with us! DJ/ FACILIATOR/ CREW/ BODYWORKER – apply on the festival website & GET YOUR TICKETS! ecstaticdancefestival.co.uk
If you have any questions, please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com
We look forward to welcoming you!

SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE - an Ecstatic Shamanic Dance Journey & Cacao Ceremony
2026-05-23 19:00 - 22:00 | 2 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (full address in order confirmation email, scroll down in the email please), Burghley Road, London, England, NW5 1UJ, United Kingdom
SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE – an Ecstatic Shamanic Dance Journey! + Live Percussion + Cacao Ceremony + Mesmerising Visuals + Fruit Social & Hangout. TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.

❤️ IMAGINE: Dynamic, Soul-Stirring T R I B A L Rhythms and GLOBAL Bass
💚 DREAM: a beautiful Cacao Ceremony with Positive Intention Ritual + Tarot Cards Altar
💛 CREATE: Dance Your Dreams into Creation with our Huge Dancefloor, Live Percussion & Awesome Visuals!
SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE: | Mystical | Shamanic |World Dub|Tribal Breaks| Global Bass|
Best Saturday night out and no hangover! Join the Sober ReLOVEution!
We are super excited to be offering SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE with Live Percussion & Cacao Ceremonies on Saturday nights in 2026! Ecstatic Dance London – Pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009
You are invited to join us for freestyle, expressive dance & movement sessions. An Evening of Ecstatic Dance infused with Deep Global BASS and a transformational soundscape!
A unique sober Saturday Night Dance in London!
No prior experience of dance is necessary. All welcome.
We also offer limited free crew space, scroll down to find more info and crew sign up form.
No prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome.
UPCOMING DATES:
-SAT 24 JAN
-SAT 23 MAY
-SAT 18 JULY
BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shamanic-bass-temple-an-ecstatic-shamanic-dance-journey-cacao-ceremony-tickets-1904552520859
📌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:
-Next-level, conscious, inspiring and diverse dance music journey with live percussion !
-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:
◈ 7pm-7:30pm Doors Open/ 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:
2 minutes walk from Tufnell Park station (Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to see all details!)
-Nearest station is Tufnell Park. 2 min walk from the station. 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 £20
Abundance £25
CHILDREN: unfortunately these sessions are not suitable for children.
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 need to cancel the class due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund.
If you have 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!
www.urubu.com, www.ecstaticdancelondon.com, @esctaticdance_london
💗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 is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. 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.

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.
～ RETREATS & FESTIVALS 2026 ～
💜 APRIL 8-12, 2026 – SPRING AWAKENING ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 4 days or weekend only.
Ecstatic Dance • Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! A 4 day transformational experience with 50 to 70 beautiful humans, surrounded by spring blossoms, ancient oak trees and the magic of nature waking up. Awaken your body. Ignite your creativity. Come home to your Ecstatic Self. Earlybird £440. Ticket includes all workshops, saunas, 12 vegetarian meals & camping. Dorms and private room upgrades available from £15 per night.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW:
https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/spring-awakening-retreat-2026/
💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober & Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Get your Super Earlybird £360 ticket (includes12 vegetarian meals, camping and all activities). Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. Ecstatic Dance • Live Music •URUBU Band •Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! APPLY to co-create the festival with us! DJ/ FACILIATOR/ CREW/ BODYWORKER – apply on the festival website & GET YOUR TICKETS! ecstaticdancefestival.co.uk
If you have any questions, please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com
We look forward to welcoming you!
