Ecstatic Dance London

Dance of Awareness - an Embodied Relational Dance Journey
2022-02-01 19:15 - 21:45, 2022-01-25 19:15 - 21:45, 2022-01-18 19:15 - 21:45 (Europe/London) | 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
Dance of Awareness™ is an ecstatic dance and embodiment practice… a process for healing, self-expression & creativity in a safe space.

CATHARSIS - Electronica & Psychedelic Trance - Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
2022-01-29 20:15 - 22:30 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
Join us for CATHARSIS – Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony Experience!
Catharsis is a celebration of Electronica & Psytrance music!

ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: CATHARSIS – an evening Electronica & Psytrance and cacao!
Back by popular demand!! We are chuffed to be bringing back Catharsis on Sat 29 January! For all those lovers of dance music!
Once upon a time, way back in 2019, we ran an awesome ecstatic dance event in Camden, called Catharsis! It was a celebration of Rave culture, and all things Electronica & Psytrancey. We ran this monthly event for a couple of years in Camden, right up to the start of the Covid Pandemic. And we are proud and excited to bring it back “due to popular demand!” We’ll be including magical ceremonial grade cacao and hypnotic electronic music to connect us deeply with our dance and our creativity. No experience necessary. All welcome.
Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music! We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!
*No drugs or psychedelics are needed, we get a natural high through dance and breathwork, and cacao!
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WHAT IS CATHARSIS?
Catharsis is about Liberation, Purification, Freedom and Fun! It’s about getting in touch with the wild dancer who doesn’t give a F*** what people think. To open up and make friends with our anger, our power, our passion, our playful nature and our tender heart – all accompanied by a scorching psytrance and electronica soundtrack.
SCHEDULE:
◈ 8:15pm – 10:30pm Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with *Cacao Gratitude Circle* (No entry after 8:45pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together). Our sessions are with sound system and optional of Silent Disco Headphones to fully immerse into the music! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao – super yummy, the best in London for sure!
◈ 10:30pm Class ends
◈ 10:30pm -11:00pm Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
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. Superb sound system and optional silent disco headphones for more immersive experience
5. Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!
6. Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
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, directly from a reliable cacao bean farmer. Join us to explore Cacao + Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers as there is a limited space in the changing rooms located on the 1st floor. Please only use the bathrooms located on the 1st floor by the lift as these are for Roof studio attendees only.
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:
Siobhan Davies Dance Studio, 85 St George’s Rd, London SE1 6ER (Nearest station Elephant & Castle, please check tfl .gov for latest travel updates, if you are driving, please be aware of congestion charge)
PRICES:

£20 Lower waged (1x ticket per transaction please)
£25+ Regular (1x ticket per transaction please)

PAYMENT: We have set a donation option to reduce your ticket fee cost, feel free to donate more and give from abundance. Please enter amount to purchase your ticket. Thank you in advance! Any tickets booked below the indicated donation amount will be refunded immediately. 1 ticket per transaction please. Limited spaces & ticket availability.
EVENTBRITE 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.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We do not offer refunds if you cannot attend. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member however please let us know the date & time of the booked session, name and email address of the person attending in your place for track & trace purposes. Send us an email with replacement person’s details to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
If we need to cancel the class due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund. If you have any questions please feel free to send us an email: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

FACILITATOR:
Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman, Seth is the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK, who with his band Urubu & Ecstatic Dance London has been running conscious dance & sober rave events for many years.
◈ His inspiration for these events come from many sources including Humanistic & Body Psychotherapy, the Human Potential Movement, 5 Rhythms, Active meditations and from the teachings of the Indian Mystic Osho whom he grew up with in India in the 1970s. Seth brings a wealth of experience holding heart-centered spaces.

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. 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

SAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES:
COVID UPDATE:
We are working closely with the venue and are taking appropriate steps to ensure our indoor dance sessions are covid-secure.
We kindly ask that you respect and follow Siobhan Davies Dance Studio safety guidelines. We reserve the right to exclude and ask to leave any participant who does not honour the below safety guidelines:
SYMPTOMS: If you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms, please DO NOT attend the class. Any participant repeatedly coughing in the space will be asked to leave immediately.
CHECK IN: please arrive ON time for the check in (not before the indicated time). This is to avoid overcrowding and ensure smooth check in and changeover between the sessions.
FACE COVERING: optional.
HAND WASHING: Wash and sanitise your hands regularly and after using the bathroom. All touch hotspots will be regularly cleaned with disinfectant between each session.
CONTACT DETAILS: name and contact details will be kept for 21 days by the venue for track and trace purposes. If you have booked 2 or more tickets under your name, we will need to obtain name & email address from other attendees.
BATHROOMS: please ONLY use bathrooms on the 1st floor by the lift as these are for Roof studio users only.
CHANGING ROOMS: located on the 1st floor. Follow the signs. Where possible – please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers.
WATER REFILL: please top up your water bottle from the flasks provided outside the Roof studio. It’s tap water.
FRESH AIR: venue has windows that will be opened and fans placed in front of the windows to allow more air flow in the space. There is also a back door fire exit which will be opened in between each session to ventilate the space.
CACAO: our Raw Vegan Cacao is carefully prepared in a clean kitchen and will be poured in eco friendly paper cups and served on a tray.
SILENT DISCO HEADPHONES: clean set & head bandanas will be provided.

CONNECT WITH US:
INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london #ecstaticdancelondon #ecstaticsundays #urubu #youareyoubeyou
FACEBOOK: Ecstatic Dance London, URUBU, Ecstatic Dance Temple, Ecstatic Dance Festivals
FACEBOOK GROUPS: URUBU – Ecstatic Dance London, Ecstatic Dance London
MEETUP: Urubu’s Ecstatic Dance & Moving Meditation Community, Ecstatic Dance Temple
YOUTUBE: URUBU School of Transformational Arts
WEBSITE: ecstaticdancelondon.com
EMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
URUBU – YOU ARE YOU, BE YOU!

Ecstatic Saturdays INDOORS - Themed Sessions - Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
2022-01-29 20:15 - 22:30 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
Join us for our INDOOR Ecstatic Dance themed sessions 8:15pm-10:30pm
No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish!!

Ecstatic Saturdays INDOORS @ Siobhan Davies Studio: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
2022-01-29 17:45 - 20:00, 2022-01-22 17:45 - 20:00, 2021-12-04 17:45 - 20:00, 2021-11-20 17:45 - 20:00 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
Join us for our INDOOR Ecstatic Dance session 5:45pm-8pm
No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish!!

8.45pm -10pm Aerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Journey Meditation in Hammocks
2022-01-27 20:45 - 22:00, 2022-01-13 20:45 - 22:00, 2021-12-02 20:45 - 22:00 | 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
London’s first multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with live ambient music, aromatherapy and aerial hammocks. Oasis of Calm.

7.15pm-8.30pm Aerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Journey Meditation in Hammocks
2022-01-27 19:15 - 20:30, 2022-01-13 19:15 - 20:30, 2021-12-02 19:15 - 20:30 | 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

Ecstatic Sundays INDOORS @ Siobhan Davies Studio: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
2022-01-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
Join us for our INDOOR Sunday Ecstatic Dance class 6pm-8pm
No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish!!

Trybe - Trance Dance, Drum Circle & Ecstatic Dance + Cacao
2022-01-23 12:30 - 20:00 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
ECSTATIC SUNDAYS: TRYBE on Sun, 23 Jan 2022!
Trance Dance & Cacao, Drum Circle, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao!

ECSTATIC SUNDAYS: TRYBE
Join us for this 1- day exploration of Trance Dance & Cacao, Drum Circle, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao!
You’re welcome to come for the whole day or drop into individual sessions. All are welcome!
*Respectfully Socially Distanced & Covid compliant*
*Alcohol and drug-free environment*
WHAT IS THE DAY ABOUT?
We’re providing Londoners with a kind of sanctuary space to dance, be themselves, have fun, release stress, connect with their body, and stretch themselves beyond their usual way of being. You can attend the whole day or just drop-in for single workshops. No experience necessary.
There is this interesting phenomenon called “Entrainment” which occurs when different vibrating objects/ particles/ or even people come into proximity: they will often start, after a little time, to vibrate together at the same frequency. They “sync up/entrain,” sometimes in ways that can seem mysterious.
At Ecstatic Dance London we seek to raise the vibration of each of our dancers, but also as a community, to help spread inner peace, joy, relaxation and, a kind-hearted soul connection with your wider circle. Through music, dance, creative movement, body-mind integration practices and drumming circle we invite you to co-create this day of togetherness with us and RAISE OUR COLLECTIVE VIBRATION!
During the day you will have the chance to dance and dive into a selection of some very beautiful and unique movement & drumming practices.
“Drum sound rises on the air, its throb, my heart. A voice inside the beat says, “I know you’re tired, but come. This is the way.” ― Rumi
SCHEDULE:
◈ 12:30pm – 3pm Trance Dance with *Cacao Intention Setting Ritual* Trance Dance is an invitation to a dance journey into yourself. You go inwards with your eyes closed and with the help of a blindfold, to see with your heart and connect with the wisdom inside you. *Please note: Use of a blindfold is essential to get the most out of this practice!(No entry after 1pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together. Please bring a yoga mat & blanket, blindfolds will be provided!)
◈ break 45min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the kitchen)
◈ 3:45pm-5:30pm Drum Circle: Experience the uplifting power of rhythm! Realign with yourself, aligning with others and go deep through rhythm & trance. Learn some traditional African and World rhythms, create your own rhythms, learn songs and chants! (Please bring your own drum if you have one. We will also provide drums & percussion instruments and there will be an opportunity to swap around during the workshop (Djembes, Dunduns, Congas, Surdos, Bongos, Frame Drums, Shakers, Cowbells, Agogo, Shekeres and more!)
◈ break 30 min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the kitchen)
◈ 6pm – 8pm Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with *Cacao Gratitude Circle* (with sound system and optional of Silent Disco Headphones to fully immerse into the music! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao – super yummy, the best in London for sure! )
◈ 8pm – Workshop ends
◈ 8:00pm -8:30pm Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
–> More details about individual workshops, prices, facilitators – please scroll down.
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1.Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers, there are changing rooms located on the 1st floor. Bring a set of dry clothes as you most likely will sweat during the movement classes.
2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks.
3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue, outside the Roof Studio.
4. Yoga mat and blanket (essential for Trance dance ). Blindfolds for Trance dance will be provided.
5. Packed Food/ Snacks to have during the breaks,
6. Please bring your own drum if you have one.

VENUE, PRICES:
WHERE: Siobhan Davies Dance Studio, 85 St George’s Rd, London SE1 6ER
Nearest station Elephant & Castle, please check tfl .gov for latest travel updates. If you are driving, please be aware of congestion charge, find parking on parkopedia. There is a bicycle rack in the courtyard to lock your bike if you are cycling.
WHEN: Sunday, 23 January 2022 12:30pm-8:00pm
COST: Honesty based pricing system is in effect!
ALL DAY WORKSHOPS:

£50 Lower waged
£65 Regular

INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS (Low waged & Regular prices) Only on sale from 19th January as we are prioritising all-day tickets:

Tribal Trance Dance & Cacao 12:30pm-3pm £25- £30
Drum Circle 3:45pm-5:30pm £20-£25
Ecstatic Dance & Cacao 6pm-8pm £20-£25

PAYMENT: We have set a donation option to reduce your ticket fee cost, feel free to donate more and give from abundance. Please enter amount to purchase your ticket. Thank you in advance! Any tickets booked below the indicated donation amount will be refunded immediately. 1 ticket per transaction please. Limited spaces & ticket availability. Please book via Eventbrite .
EVENTBRITE 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.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We do not offer refunds if you cannot attend. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member however please let us know the date & time of the booked session, name and email address of the person attending in your place for track & trace purposes. Send us an email with replacement person’s details to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
If we need to cancel the class due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund. If you have any questions please feel free to send us an email: youareyoubeyou@gmail.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.
As a musician, Seth is very passionate about rhythm & drumming, has an MA in Community Music from Goldsmith College, worked as a world music percussion teacher in East London schools for almost 20 years and started URUBU collective back in 2009 as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers & musicians.
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.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS:

⋘ ─ ∗TRANCE DANCE∗ ─ ⋙
12:3OPM – 3PM
A beautiful experience including Cacao Ceremony & Blindfolded Trance Dance Ritual.
Through the use of a blindfold, raw ceremonial cacao, a transforming breathing technique and dynamic rhythms, percussion and ecstatic movements, we enter into the consciousness of our body, to feel, to express, to come home… to be completely Alive!
THE INVITATION
Trance Dance is an invitation into deep liberation, driven by our breath, our intentions, and energy, and moving deeper than our verbal intellect, we let go.
⋙ Our consciousness can then flow, liberating itself into the dance… and then the ecstasy happens…
Natural body movements and intuitive expressive dance are simply forms of an ancient pre-verbal language. It is an expression of the intelligence of our creative unconscious. Honouring the evolutionary intelligence encoded in our cells!
We all seek something to complete us and give us a feeling of fullness and meaning in our lives … – The answer is inside us!
CACAO INTENTION SETTING RITUAL
We will set our intentions for Trance Dance with ceremonial grade cacao. 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, directly from a reliable cacao bean farmer. This rich velvety elixir is a doorway to the heart, celebrated and honoured by the Incas, Aztecs, Mayans and in many ancient traditions. Cacao, chocolate in its purest form, is a heart opening & totally natural NON-psychedelic medicine, containing an abundance of nutritional goodness & natural happy chemicals.
Release what no longer serves you, and invite in what you want more of in your life!
Facilitated by 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.
Trance Dance ritual is an ecstatic, creative process that returns us to the consciousness of the body and reclaims our Soul. For those who want to immerse themselves and explore their full potential, body, heart & soul!
Give yourself to the dance of life! The Trance Dance ritual invites you to have a direct experience of freedom, truth and power, with awareness. A drug-free ecstasy!
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”

⋘ ─ ∗DRUM CIRCLE∗ ─ ⋙
3:45PM – 5:30PM
Experience the uplifting power of rhythm! Realign with yourself, aligning with others and go deep through rhythm & trance. Learn some traditional African and World rhythms, create your own rhythms, learn songs and chants!
Drums & other percussion instruments will be provided, there will be an opportunity to swap instruments (Djembes, Dunduns, Congas, Surdos, Bongos, Frame Drums, Shakers, Cowbells, Agogo, Shekere sand more!). Feel free to bring your own drum if you have one.
No skills or experience needed. All welcome.
Drums have been utilised in every culture down through the ages, for many purposes from religious rituals, ceremonies, and as a way to communicate. Shamans used drumming as a means of reaching an altered or trance-like state so that they can connect with the non-ordinary states of being. Drumming has also been used therapeutically since ancient times to heal, empower, and unify.
Drumming is one of the ways we can connect though rhythm, sound, music!
REASONS TO START DRUMMING:
Drumming can have positive effects on our physical & mental wellbeing. Here’s why drumming is good for us:
– Makes you happy. Participate in one of our drum circles and you will see how happy it makes you! Drumming releases endorphins, enkephalins and Alpha waves in the brain, which are associated with general feelings of well-being and euphoria. Induces deep relaxation. In one study, blood samples from participants who participated in an hour-long drumming session revealed a reversal in stress hormones.
– Boosts your immune system. Studies show that drumming circles boost the immune system. Barry Bittman, MD, neurologist and President of the Yamaha Music & Wellness Institute, has shown that group drumming actually increases natural T-cells, which help the body combat cancer as well as other viruses.
– Creates a sense of connectedness. Drumming circles and group drumming classes provide an opportunity for “synchronicity” in that you connect with your own spirit at a deeper level while also connecting with other like-minded people.
– Aligns your body and mind with the natural world. The Greek origin of the word “rhythm” is “to flow.” Drumming allows you to flow with the rhythms of life by simply feeling the beat.
– Provides a way to access a higher power. Shamans often use drumming as a means to integrate mind, body and spirit. They focus on the whole body and then integrate the healing at both the physical and spiritual level by drumming, which connects spiritual forces.
-Releases negative feelings. The act of drumming can serve as a form of self-expression. You can literally drum out your feelings. When held, negative emotions can form energy blockages. The physical stimulation of hitting the drums can help remove those blockages. Drumming has even been used therapeutically to help addicts deal with their emotions.
-Puts you in the present moment. While drumming you are moving your awareness toward the flow of life. When you are flowing with the rhythm of life you cannot be caught up in your past or worrying about your future. Allows for personal transformation.
– Drumming stimulates creative expression. When you drum in a group, you not only get to self-express, but you get feedback from the other drummers. It’s the equivalent of talk therapy! Drum circles provide a means of exploring your inner self, and expanding your consciousness while being part of a community.

⋘ ─ ∗ ECSTATIC DANCE ∗ ─ ⋙
6PM – 8PM
Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!
Discover dance as a moving meditation, body ritual, awareness practice & ceremony
In our Sunday Ecstatic Dance sessions, the musical focus will be more of a World/Medicine music, Afro-House & a Tribal Flow vibe. Our Saturday Ecstatic Dance sessions tend to be more of a celebration with a light-hearted party atmosphere, in these new Sunday Dances, you’re invited to explore “movement as meditation” with beautiful music to accompany your journey…
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, 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
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, directly from a reliable cacao bean farmer.
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.

SAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES:
We kindly ask that you respect and follow Siobhan Davies Dance Studio safety guidelines. We reserve the right to exclude and ask to leave any participant who does not honour the below safety guidelines:
SYMPTOMS: If you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms, please DO NOT attend the class. Any participant repeatedly coughing in the space will be asked to leave immediately.
CHECK IN: please arrive ON time for the check in (not before the indicated time). This is to avoid overcrowding and ensure smooth check in and changeover between the sessions.
FACE COVERING: optional – please wear whilst moving through the building. Once you are in the Roof Studio, you can take your face covering off.
HAND WASHING: Wash and sanitise your hands regularly and after using the bathroom. All touch hotspots will be regularly cleaned with disinfectant between each session.
CONTACT DETAILS: name and contact details will be kept for 21 days by the venue for track and trace purposes. If you have booked 2 or more tickets under your name, we will need to obtain name & email address from other attendees.
BATHROOMS: please ONLY use bathrooms on the 1st floor by the lift as these are for Roof studio users only.
CHANGING ROOMS: located on the 1st floor. Follow the signs. ONLY 2 people at the time in the changing rooms. Where possible – please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers.
WATER REFILL: please top up your water bottle from the flasks provided outside the Roof studio. It’s tap water.
FRESH AIR: venue has windows that will be opened and fans placed in front of the windows to allow more air flow in the space. There is also a back door fire exit which will be opened in between each session to ventilate the space.
CACAO: our Raw Vegan Cacao is carefully prepared in a clean kitchen and will be poured in eco friendly paper cups and served on a tray.
SILENT DISCO HEADPHONES: clean set & head bandanas will be provided.

CONNECT WITH US:
INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london #ecstaticdancelondon #ecstaticsundays #trybe #urubu #youareyoubeyou
FACEBOOK: Ecstatic Dance London, URUBU, Ecstatic Dance Temple, Ecstatic Dance Festivals
FACEBOOK GROUPS: URUBU – Ecstatic Dance London, Ecstatic Dance London
MEETUP: Urubu’s Ecstatic Dance & Moving Meditation Community, Ecstatic Dance Temple
YOUTUBE: URUBU School of Transformational Arts
EMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
URUBU – YOU ARE YOU, BE YOU!

MVMNT - Drum and Bass - Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
2022-01-22 20:15 - 22:30 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
Join us for MVMNT – an Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony Experience!
Ecstatic Dance London presents: MVMNT a celebration of Drum and Bass!

ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: MVMNT – an evening of Drum and Bass and Cacao!
We are psyched to announce our brand new monthly night on Sat 22 January! For all those lovers of Drum and Bass!
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
> Wearing the mask in the communal space is now compulsory (not in the dance space)
> Attendees need to buzz the intercom located on the left-hand side of the entrance, give their name and which class they are attending.
> We encourage all attendees to do a Covid test before attending.
We are proud and excited to announce our new Drum and Bass night. We’ll be including magical ceremonial grade cacao and hypnotic music to connect us deeply with our dance and our creativity. No experience necessary. All welcome.
Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music! We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!
*No alcohol, drugs or psychedelics are needed, we get a natural euphoria through the music, through the freedom of movement, and through the cacao!
*VERY LIMITED SPACES – ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY, NO TICKETS ON DOOR!*
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WHAT IS MVMNT?
MVMNT is an Ecstatic Dance night in Elephant & Castle! It’s not a club, but held in a dance studio. there is no bar, no one is selling you drinks and the main guideline is no talking on the dancefloor! You come to just dance!
Something magical, alchemical, transformational even, can happen on a dancefloor, where everyone who is there, is there to dance.
Come to dance, come to sweat, come to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, contact dance, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting others in the sacred space we create together.
Ecstatic Dance London creates a safe and respectful environment that embraces ‘all ways’. Ecstatic dance supports the free expression of emotions, healing and transformational journeys through movement and music.
With a scorching soundtrack of Drum and bass to empower your journey. You’re invited to come discover MVMNT for yourself!
SCHEDULE:
◈ 8:15pm – 10:30pm Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with *Cacao Circle* (with sound system and optional of Silent Disco Headphones to fully immerse into the music! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao – super yummy, the best in London for sure! )
◈ 10:30pm Class ends
◈ 10:30pm -11:00pm Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. Next-level, conscious, inspiring Drum and Bass
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!
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, directly from a reliable cacao bean farmer. Join us to explore Cacao + Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers as there is a limited space in the changing rooms located on the 1st floor. Please only use the bathrooms located on the 1st floor by the lift as these are for Roof studio attendees only.
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:
Siobhan Davies Dance Studio, 85 St George’s Rd, London SE1 6ER (Nearest station Elephant & Castle, please check tfl .gov for latest travel updates, if you are driving, please be aware of congestion charge)
PRICES:

£20 Lower waged (1x ticket per transaction please)
£25+ Regular (1x ticket per transaction please)

PAYMENT: We have set a donation option to reduce your ticket fee cost, feel free to donate more and give from abundance. Please enter amount to purchase your ticket. Thank you in advance! Any tickets booked below the indicated donation amount will be refunded immediately. 1 ticket per transaction please. Limited spaces & ticket availability.
EVENTBRITE 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.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We do not offer refunds if you cannot attend. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member however please let us know the date & time of the booked session, name and email address of the person attending in your place for track & trace purposes. Send us an email with replacement person’s details to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
If we need to cancel the class due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund. If you have any questions please feel free to send us an email: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

DJ, FACILITATOR & SOUND SYSTEM
MVMNT sessions are DJed by James and facilitated by Seth.
James’ passion for drum & bass was born growing up in London and was influenced by the music of the day. Pirate radio, Drum & Bass clubs, and the UK Bass Music scene.
His creativity was kindled with the potential of the finely detailed dynamics of high-quality speakers with which to deliver a digital sound experience in the best possible way. Once he lovingly built the sound system, he realised only certain music translates to his finely detailed speakers. That there is his mission, and deep intention.. to combine great music with high-quality speakers that deliver the detail and sonics that our very fine ears deserve!
And so, we are in for a real treat. As well James’ delectable taste in Drum & Bass, we will be offered the ecstatic experience and sonic delight of his sound system!

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. 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

SAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES:
COVID UPDATE:
We are working closely with the venue and are taking appropriate steps to ensure our indoor dance sessions are covid-secure.
We kindly ask that you respect and follow Siobhan Davies Dance Studio safety guidelines. We reserve the right to exclude and ask to leave any participant who does not honour the below safety guidelines:
SYMPTOMS: If you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms, please DO NOT attend the class. Any participant repeatedly coughing in the space will be asked to leave immediately.
CHECK IN: please arrive ON time for the check in (not before the indicated time). This is to avoid overcrowding and ensure smooth check in and changeover between the sessions.
FACE COVERING: optional – please wear whilst moving through the building. Once you are in the Roof Studio, you can take your face covering off.
HAND WASHING: Wash and sanitise your hands regularly and after using the bathroom. All touch hotspots will be regularly cleaned with disinfectant between each session.
CONTACT DETAILS: name and contact details will be kept for 21 days by the venue for track and trace purposes. If you have booked 2 or more tickets under your name, we will need to obtain name & email address from other attendees.
BATHROOMS: please ONLY use bathrooms on the 1st floor by the lift as these are for Roof studio users only.
CHANGING ROOMS: located on the 1st floor. Follow the signs. ONLY 2 people at the time in the changing rooms. Where possible – please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers.
WATER REFILL: please top up your water bottle from the flasks provided outside the Roof studio. It’s tap water.
FRESH AIR: venue has windows that will be opened and fans placed in front of the windows to allow more air flow in the space. There is also a back door fire exit which will be opened in between each session to ventilate the space.
CACAO: our Raw Vegan Cacao is carefully prepared in a clean kitchen and will be poured in eco friendly paper cups and served on a tray.
SILENT DISCO HEADPHONES: clean set & head bandanas will be provided.

CONNECT WITH US:
INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london #ecstaticdancelondon #ecstaticsundays #urubu #youareyoubeyou
FACEBOOK: Ecstatic Dance London, URUBU, Ecstatic Dance Temple, Ecstatic Dance Festivals
FACEBOOK GROUPS: URUBU – Ecstatic Dance London, Ecstatic Dance London
MEETUP: Urubu’s Ecstatic Dance & Moving Meditation Community, Ecstatic Dance Temple
YOUTUBE: URUBU School of Transformational Arts
WEBSITE: ecstaticdancelondon.com
EMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
URUBU – YOU ARE YOU, BE YOU!

Ecstatic Saturdays INDOORS - Themed Sessions - Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
2022-01-22 20:15 - 22:30 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
Join us for our INDOOR Ecstatic Dance session 8:15pm-10:30pm
No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish!!

System Reset - Bioenergetics, Guided Meditation and Aerial Relaxation Pods
2022-01-20 19:15 - 22:00 | Skylight Centre, 49 Corsica Street, London, England, N5 1JT, United Kingdom
Transformational session combining 3-powerful methods. Tap into exceptional states of wellbeing! A Deep System Reset Experience.

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION with Ecstatic Dance London - Conscious Clubbing
2021-12-31 21:30 - 2022-01-01 01:00 | Exact NYE Celebration venue details will be provided in your Eventbrite confirmation email, please check your spam folder, (in a secret london location), Very close to Notting Hill Gate Station, London, W11 3HT, United Kingdom
Celebrate 2022 with a group of conscious dance, healthy living and wellbeing enthusiasts!
Secret location in Notting Hill Gate! Join us!

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION 2021-2022 with Ecstatic Dance London – Conscious Party!
Join us for this unique New Years’ Eve event held in a Drug & Alcohol-free environment! Featuring: our awesome Silent Disco headphones based sound system! – Giving you the ultimate freedom to control the volume of the music.
A magical New Years’ Eve offering with Ecstatic Dance from the pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK – Ecstatic Dance London! Plus! Cacao Ceremony, Gratitude Wall, Teas, Snacks , Healthy Shots at midnight & much more! Ecstatic Dance is a freestyle, expressive dance & moving meditation practice with some guidance featuring our awesome silent disco sound system!
We will dance, sweat & release out what no longer serves us and then be dancing in our dreams, wishes and intentions for the coming year, consciously planting them into our hearts, bodies and souls!
*VERY LIMITED SPACES – ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY, NO TICKETS ON DOOR! *TICKETS WILL SELL OUT SO PLEASE BOOK SOON NOT TO MISS OUT ON THIS EVENT!
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WHAT TO EXPECT:

Next-level, conscious, versatile and inspiring electronic dance music
Alcohol and drug free environment!
Silent Disco Headphones + audio via speakers
Cacao Ceremony & Intention setting
A beautiful, welcoming and safe space for you to dance freely
Vibrant People Who Love to Dance and Love Music
Mesmerizing visuals and countdown
Healthy shots at midnight!
Teas, wholesome veggie snacks, refreshing fruit
Best Sober New Years Eve Party in London!

MUSIC – MOVEMENT – COMMUNITY!
No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish!
*Respectfully Socially Distanced & Covid compliant*
ABOUT THE MUSIC: “Enlightened Electro, World Beat, Deep House and Downtempo Bliss, plus a few surprises slipped in for good measure!! Ecstatic Music Journeys for Conscious Movement and Sacred Celebration.”
WHY CACAO& ECSTATIC DANCE? Cacao is the ultimate heart opener, it will give you energy, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express, release & unleash your creativity on the dance floor!
SCHEDULE:
◈ OPTIONAL 6:30pm-8:30pm Workshop – What’s Your Vision for 2022? The workshop will be a space to deepen into your creative flow to access your positive intentions for the New Year. Please select appropriate ticket type if you would like to attend this workshop & ecstatic dance. For more information about the workshop, please click here. (No entry after 6:50pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)
◈ 9pm-9:30pm break (teas & healthy snacks will be provided)
******Doors open at 9:30pm for NYE party!
◈ 9:30pm-1am Ecstatic Dance NYE Conscious party/ Cacao/ Midnight Countdown and Happy New Year Healthy shots/ (No entry after 10:15pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together and create a safe space for everyone)
◈1:30am Event ends
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers, feel free to dress up more glam as it’s NYT! Sparkles, masks, costumes welcome! Be your fabulous you! As long as you are comfortable and wear suitable clothes for movement/dance. Maybe bring a change of clothes as you will sweat a lot and we want you warm, dry and cozy for your journey home! There will be a dedicated space downstairs to put your jackets/bags.
2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks. Shoes to be left in the hallway as the dance space is a shoe free zone.
3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue as well as a selection of teas and cold drinks.
4. Healthy snacks to have during the evening, we will provide some vegetarian canapes, fruit and yummy thin
5. An open heart & mind! a body ready to dance! And abundant energy for the dancefloor!
Join us for this unique New Years’ Eve experience!;

VENUE:
Address details will be included in your Eventbrite booking confirmation email. Email might be in the spam folder. Please check. Do not print any paper tickets, we will check you in by your name.
The nearest underground station is Notting Hill Gate (central line, circle line, district line – Edgware Road branch). Venue is just a few minutes walk from the station. please check tfl .gov for latest travel updates. If you are driving, find parking on parkopedia. There is no designated parking area at the venue. There is a bicycle rack near the venue if you are cycling.
Venue has an accessible entrance to its ground floor approached via a reasonable incline. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet on the ground floor, same floor where the main hall is located.
PRICES: (+ add Eventbrite fee)
Workshop 6:30pm-8:30pm & NYE Ecstatic Dance Celebration 9:30pm-1am
– Earlybird £50
– Regular £60
NYE Ecstatic Dance Celebration Only 9:30pm-1am
– Super earlybird £30
– Earlybird £40
– Regular £50
CREW SPACES: We also offer limited FREE *crew spaces in exchange of you helping us set up and/or pack down. If you would like to crew, please send us an email to youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We do not offer refunds if you cannot attend if less then 72h notice is given. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member however please let us know the date & time of the booked session, name and email address of the person attending in your place for track & trace purposes. Send us an email with replacement person’s details. If you won’t be attending, please do let us know so we can offer a ticket to people on the waitlist.
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: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

Feedback from our previous New Year’s Eve Events:
“A first-time visitor to Ecstatic Dance London. What a joy. Danced, danced, danced with carefree abandoned in the most delightful, caring, love filled company. A real beacon of joy and promise for a New Year. I hope to repeat the experience. Thank you to Seth and the Crew.” Cyril
“The music, the energy, the people… I wouldn’t change anything. I loved every moment. Thank you, Seth. Namaste” Vincent
“It was my first visit to Ecstatic Dance London, I thoroughly enjoyed it! What a wonderful way to see in the new year.! I will definitely attend another meetup. Many thanks” Shen
“A deeply powerful evening of dance, beauty and connection. Thank you !” Alan
“Thank you, Seth, and to everyone that came. I will particularly cherish the feeling of all the little moments of connection, the smiles, the kind eyes, the hugs, the bits when I lost myself in the music, the joy of the ones when it felt as if the whole room was jumping in unison. What a beautiful way to start the year. Love.” Salvo.
“Such lovely vibe, music, host and crowd. Thanks for helping me see in the new year in such a good way x” Candice
“That was a very beautiful experience. A lovely way to journey inward & out. To express in a free space filled with joyful vibes & gorgeous smiling faces. In sound, in rhythm, in motion, in colour, in sweat, the dance, the soul. Bless you & great thanks to Seth & all the helpers.” Cath
“A wonderful way to start the new year, thanks Seth for the music and holding the space so well. I had so many inspirational dances – thanks to all I danced with.” Paul
“Thank you so much, Seth and team, what a freaking awesome way to finish one fabulous year and start another. Hope to see lots of you beautiful peeps for a dance again soon.!”
“This was an incredible night. Today I feel so full of love and pleasure. Thank you to everyone who made it so amazing.”.

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

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 URUBU School of Transformational Arts, he integrates the roots of Humanistic therapies, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy, Transpersonal Psychology and Tantra in creative and 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.
His in-depth studies, trainings, personal experiences of many therapeutic modalities such as Humanistic & Body Psychotherapy, the Human Potential Movement, 5 Rhythms, Active meditations and the teaching of the Indian Mystic Osho who he grew up with in India in the 1970s, infuse his approach to living a creative, holistic & embodied life and sharing his unique offerings with others. Seth has been facilitating regular workshops for many years.
As a musician, Seth is very passionate about rhythm & drumming, has an MA in Community Music from Goldsmith College, worked as a world music percussion teacher in East London schools for almost 20 years, created URUBU collective back in 2009 as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers & musicians and started his journey as an avid DJ with a love for Afro-Beat, Cuban and Brazilian music and created an Ecstatic Dance scene in London and the UK. Seth has a life-long passion for 5 Rhythms and other movement and Ecstatic Dance practices.
URUBU has since evolved into a School of Transformational Arts – offering a variety of powerful holistic body-mind tools and practices.

SAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES:
COVID UPDATE:
We are working closely with the venue and are taking appropriate steps to ensure our indoor dance sessions are covid-secure, scroll down to read our safety measures.
We kindly ask that you respect and follow venue’s safety guidelines. We reserve the right to exclude and ask to leave any participant who does not honour the below safety guidelines:
SYMPTOMS: If you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms, please DO NOT attend the class. Any participant repeatedly coughing in the space will be asked to leave immediately..
FACE COVERING: optional – you are welcome to wear it throughout the night.
HAND WASHING: Wash and sanitise your hands regularly and after using the bathroom. All touch hotspots will be regularly cleaned with disinfectant.
CONTACT DETAILS: name and contact details will be kept for 21 days by the venue for track and trace purposes. If you have booked 2 or more tickets under your name, we will need to obtain name & email address from other attendees.
CHANGING ROOMS: located in the basement. Where possible – please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers.
WATER REFILL: please top up your water bottle from the flasks provided
FRESH AIR: venue has some windows that will be opened and fans placed in the room to allow more air flow in the space. There is also a garden door which will be opened to ventilate the space.
CACAO: our Raw Vegan Cacao is carefully prepared in a clean kitchen and will be poured in eco friendly paper cups and served on a tray.
FOOD/ TEAS: Individual paper plates and cutlery will be provided and porcelain cups with name tags. Please take extra care to avoid cross contaminating any dishes.
SILENT DISCO HEADPHONES: clean set & head bandanas will be provided.

INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london #ecstaticdancelondon #newyearseveecstaticdance #urubu #youareyoubeyou
FACEBOOK: Ecstatic Dance London, URUBU, Ecstatic Dance Temple, Ecstatic Dance Festivals
FACEBOOK GROUPS: URUBU – Ecstatic Dance London, Ecstatic Dance London
MEETUP: Urubu’s Ecstatic Dance & Moving Meditation Community, Ecstatic Dance Temple
YOUTUBE: URUBU School of Transformational Arts
WEBSITE: ecstaticdancelondon.com
EMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
URUBU – YOU ARE YOU, BE YOU!

What's your Vision for 2022? Guided Creativity and Meditation Workshop
2021-12-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Venue is very close to Notting Hill Gate, Venue address will be sent a day before event!, Notting Hill Gate, Greater London, W11 3HT, United Kingdom
We are delighted to offer a New Year’s Eve intention-setting workshop. Tap into a positive flow state and start 2022 with a creative vision!

Join us for this very special New Year’s Eve workshop. You’re invited to dive deep into techniques, guided meditations, and processes with us that will deepen your experience of the “creative flow state” and set your positive intentions and creative vision for the coming year.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
This workshop is based on the work of Creative Flow Dojo® . Whose main aim is to help you develop daily habits to make your dreams come true! Whether it’s about writing that book, meeting “the one”, creating a rewarding career, having the courage to take risks in your life, achieving daily healthy habits, or just feeling good and being more connected to your body and your life-vision, we would love to support you!
• Creative Flow – The optimal body-mind state of consciousness where we feel and perform at our best.
• Dojo – A dōjō is a space for immersive learning and practice. This term is traditionally used within the field of martial arts.
Many of us know what it’s like to be in an optimal state of “creative flow” and when we are deeply connected to the best of who we are. But do we have to just wait for inspiration to strike, or is there a way that we can hack ‘the zone’?
To be generative, to be creative, we must first create the optimal conditions and get into a “creative flow state”. Throughout our classes, you will learn how to get there, and with practice, stay there. This is what the Creative Flow Dojo™ is about – helping you to get into an optimal state for creativity, performance, health and wellbeing.

Learn how to develop a “creative flow state” for health & wellbeing, creativity and optimal performance in which you can creatively engage with whatever you’re faced with. It could be a criticism, it could be a challenge, it could be a particular problem, or it could be a creative performance!

Discover how to tap into and maintain a peak performance state, what we are calling a “creative flow state”. Athletes might call it “the zone”, or martial artists might use the term “chi flow”, but whatever you call it, it is a state in which to be able to deal skilfully and creatively, with whatever it is that you are engaged with.

SCHEDULE:
◈ 6:30pm-8:30pm Workshop – What’s Your Vision for 2022? The workshop will be a space to deepen into your creative flow to access your positive intentions for the New Year. (No entry after 6:50pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)
◈ 8:30pm Workshop ends
*OPTIONAL: STAY ON FOR NYE CELEBRATION: Please select appropriate ticket type if you would like to attend workshop & ecstatic dance. For more information about the NYE Ecstatic Dance Party, please click here.
◈ 8:30pm-9:30pm break for those who stay on for NYE Ecstatic Dance (teas & healthy snacks will be provided)
◈ 9:30pm-1am Ecstatic Dance NYE Conscious party/ Cacao/ Midnight Countdown and Happy New Year Healthy shots . (No entry after 10:15pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together and create a safe space for everyone)
◈1:30am Event ends
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers, feel free to dress up more glam as it’s NYT! Sparkles, masks, costumes welcome! Be your fabulous you! As long as you are comfortable. There will be a dedicated space downstairs to put your jackets//bags.
2. Workshop space is a shoe free zone. You are welcome to be barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks. Shoes to be left in the hallway.
3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue as well as a selection of teas, snacks and cold drinks.
4. An open heart & mind for the workshop!
Join us for this unique guided creativity and meditation experience!
*VERY LIMITED SPACES – ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY, NO TICKETS ON DOOR! *TICKETS WILL SELL OUT SO PLEASE BOOK SOON NOT TO MISS OUT ON THIS EVENT!
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VENUE:
Address details will be included in your Eventbrite booking confirmation email. Email might be in the spam folder. Please check. Do not print any paper tickets, we will check you in by your name.
The nearest underground station is Notting Hill Gate (central line, circle line, district line – Edgware Road branch). Venue is just a few minutes walk from the station. please check tfl .gov for latest travel updates. If you are driving, find parking on parkopedia. There is no designated parking area at the venue. There is a bicycle rack near the venue if you are cycling.
Venue has an accessible entrance to its ground floor approached via a reasonable incline. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet on the ground floor, same floor where the main hall is located.
PRICES:(+ add Eventbrite fee)
Workshop 6:30pm-8:30pm
– Earlybird £25
– Regular £35
Workshop & NYE Ecstatic Dance Party 6:30pm-1am
– Earlybird £50
– Regular £60
CREW SPACES: We also offer limited FREE *crew spaces in exchange of you helping us set up and/or pack down. If you would like to crew, please send us an email to youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We do not offer refunds if you cannot attend if less than 7 days notice if provided. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member however please let us know the name and email address of the person attending in your place for track & trace purposes. Send us an email with replacement person’s details to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
If we need to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: 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.
As the founder of the URUBU School of Transformational Arts, he integrates the roots of Humanistic therapies, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy, Transpersonal Psychology and Tantra in creative and life-transforming workshops, retreats and trainings.
If you are interested in booking a 1-to-1 coaching session with Seth or have any questions, please send an email to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

SAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES:
COVID UPDATE:
We are working closely with the venue and are taking appropriate steps to ensure our indoor dance sessions are covid-secure, scroll down to read our safety measures.
We kindly ask that you respect and follow venue’s safety guidelines. We reserve the right to exclude and ask to leave any participant who does not honour the below safety guidelines:
SYMPTOMS: If you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms, please DO NOT attend the class. Any participant repeatedly coughing in the space will be asked to leave immediately..
FACE COVERING: optional – you are welcome to wear it throughout the night.
HAND WASHING: Wash and sanitise your hands regularly and after using the bathroom. All touch hotspots will be regularly cleaned with disinfectant.
CONTACT DETAILS: name and contact details will be kept for 21 days by the venue for track and trace purposes. If you have booked 2 or more tickets under your name, we will need to obtain name & email address from other attendees.
CHANGING ROOMS: located in the basement. Where possible – please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers.
WATER REFILL: please top up your water bottle from the flasks provided
FRESH AIR: venue has some windows that will be opened and fans placed in the room to allow more air flow in the space. There is also a garden door which will be opened to ventilate the space.
TEAS: Porcelain cups with name tags will be provided.

INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london #ecstaticdancelondon #whatsyourvisionworkshop #urubu #youareyoubeyou
FACEBOOK: Ecstatic Dance London, URUBU, Ecstatic Dance Temple, Ecstatic Dance Festivals
FACEBOOK GROUPS: URUBU – Ecstatic Dance London, Ecstatic Dance London
MEETUP: Urubu’s Ecstatic Dance & Moving Meditation Community, Ecstatic Dance Temple
YOUTUBE: URUBU School of Transformational Arts
WEBSITE: ecstaticdancelondon.com
EMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
URUBU – YOU ARE YOU, BE YOU!

Trybe - Trance Dance, Drum Circle & Ecstatic Dance + Cacao
2021-12-05 12:30 - 20:00 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
ECSTATIC SUNDAYS: TRYBE on Sun, 05 December 2021!
Trance Dance & Cacao, Drum Circle, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao!

ECSTATIC SUNDAYS: TRYBE
Join us for this 1- day exploration of 3 x Transformational Arts practices Trance Dance with Cacao, Drum Circle, & Ecstatic Dance with Cacao!
You’re welcome to come for the whole day or drop into individual sessions. All are welcome!
*Respectfully Socially Distanced & Covid compliant*
*Alcohol and drug-free environment*
WHAT IS THE DAY ABOUT?
We’re providing Londoners with a kind of sanctuary space to dance, be themselves, have fun, release stress, connect with their body, and stretch themselves beyond their usual way of being. You can attend the whole day or just drop-in for single workshops. No experience necessary.
There is this interesting phenomenon called “Entrainment” which occurs when different vibrating objects/ particles/ or even people come into proximity: they will often start, after a little time, to vibrate together at the same frequency. They “sync up/entrain,” sometimes in ways that can seem mysterious.
At Ecstatic Dance London we seek to raise the vibration of each of our dancers, but also as a community, to help spread inner peace, joy, relaxation and, a kind-hearted soul connection with your wider circle. Through music, dance, creative movement, body-mind integration practices and drumming circle we invite you to co-create this day of togetherness with us and RAISE OUR COLLECTIVE VIBRATION!
During the day you will have the chance to dance and dive into a selection of some very beautiful and unique movement & drumming practices.
“Drum sound rises on the air, its throb, my heart. A voice inside the beat says, “I know you’re tired, but come. This is the way.” ― Rumi
SCHEDULE:
◈ 12:30pm – 3pm Trance Dance with *Cacao Intention Setting Ritual* Trance Dance is an invitation to a dance journey into yourself. You go inwards with your eyes closed and with the help of a blindfold, to see with your heart and connect with the wisdom inside you. *Please note: Use of a blindfold is essential to get the most out of this practice! (No entry after 1pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together. Please bring a yoga mat & blanket, blindfolds will be provided!)
◈ break 45 min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the kitchen)
◈ 3:45pm-5:30pm Drum Circle: Experience the uplifting power of rhythm! Realign with yourself, aligning with others and go deep through rhythm & trance. Learn some traditional African and World rhythms, create your own rhythms, learn songs and chants! (Please bring your own drum if you have one. We will also provide drums & percussion instruments and there will be an opportunity to swap around during the workshop (Djembes, Dunduns, Congas, Surdos, Bongos, Frame Drums, Shakers, Cowbells, Agogo, Shekeres and more!)
◈ break 30 min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the kitchen)
◈ 6pm – 8pm Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with Cacao Circle (with sound system and optional of Silent Disco Headphones to fully immerse into the music! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao – super yummy, the best in London for sure! )
◈ 8pm – Workshop ends
◈ 8:00pm -8:30pm Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
–> More details about individual workshops, prices, facilitators – please scroll down.
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1.Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers, there are changing rooms located on the 1st floor. Bring a set of dry clothes as you most likely will sweat during the movement classes.
2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks.
3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue, outside the Roof Studio.
4. Yoga mat and blanket (essential for Trance dance ). Blindfolds for Trance dance will be provided.
5. Packed Food/ Snacks to have during the breaks,
6. Please bring your own drum if you have one.

VENUE, PRICES:
WHERE: Siobhan Davies Dance Studio, 85 St George’s Rd, London SE1 6ER
Nearest station Elephant & Castle, please check tfl .gov for latest travel updates. If you are driving, please be aware of congestion charge, find parking on parkopedia. There is a bicycle rack in the courtyard to lock your bike if you are cycling.
WHEN: Sunday, 05 December 2021 12:30pm-8:00pm
COST: Honesty-based pricing system is in effect!
ALL-DAY WORKSHOPS:

£50 Lower waged
£65 Regular

INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS (Low waged & Regular prices) Only on sale from 1st December as we are prioritising all-day tickets:

Tribal Trance Dance & Cacao 12:30pm-3pm £25- £30
Drum Circle 3:45pm-5:30pm £20-£25
Ecstatic Dance & Cacao 6pm-8pm £20-£25

PAYMENT: We have set a donation option to reduce your ticket fee cost, feel free to donate more and give from abundance. Please enter amount to purchase your ticket. Thank you in advance! Any tickets booked below the indicated donation amount will be refunded immediately. 1 ticket per transaction please. Limited spaces & ticket availability. Please book via Eventbrite .
EVENTBRITE 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.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We do not offer refunds if you cannot attend. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member however please let us know the date & time of the booked session, name and email address of the person attending in your place for track & trace purposes. Send us an email with replacement person’s details to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
If we need to cancel the class due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund. If you have any questions please feel free to send us an email: youareyoubeyou@gmail.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.
As a musician, Seth is very passionate about rhythm & drumming, has an MA in Community Music from Goldsmith College, worked as a world music percussion teacher in East London schools for almost 20 years and started URUBU collective back in 2009 as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers & musicians.
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.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS:

⋘ ─ ∗TRANCE DANCE∗ ─ ⋙
12:3OPM – 3PM
A beautiful experience including Cacao Ceremony & Blindfolded Trance Dance Ritual.
Through the use of a blindfold, raw ceremonial cacao, a transforming breathing technique and dynamic rhythms, percussion and ecstatic movements, we enter into the consciousness of our body, to feel, to express, to come home… to be completely Alive!
THE INVITATION
Trance Dance is an invitation into deep liberation, driven by our breath, our intentions, and energy, and moving deeper than our verbal intellect, we let go.
⋙ Our consciousness can then flow, liberating itself into the dance… and then the ecstasy happens…
Natural body movements and intuitive expressive dance are simply forms of an ancient pre-verbal language. It is an expression of the intelligence of our creative unconscious. Honouring the evolutionary intelligence encoded in our cells!
We all seek something to complete us and give us a feeling of fullness and meaning in our lives … – The answer is inside us!
CACAO INTENTION SETTING RITUAL
We will set our intentions for Trance Dance with ceremonial grade cacao. 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, directly from a reliable cacao bean farmer. This rich velvety elixir is a doorway to the heart, celebrated and honoured by the Incas, Aztecs, Mayans and in many ancient traditions. Cacao, chocolate in its purest form, is a heart opening & totally natural NON-psychedelic medicine, containing an abundance of nutritional goodness & natural happy chemicals.
Release what no longer serves you, and invite in what you want more of in your life!
Facilitated by 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.
Trance Dance ritual is an ecstatic, creative process that returns us to the consciousness of the body and reclaims our Soul. For those who want to immerse themselves and explore their full potential, body, heart & soul!
Give yourself to the dance of life! The Trance Dance ritual invites you to have a direct experience of freedom, truth and power, with awareness. A drug-free ecstasy!
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”

⋘ ─ ∗DRUM CIRCLE∗ ─ ⋙
3:45PM – 5:30PM
Experience the uplifting power of rhythm! Realign with yourself, aligning with others and go deep through rhythm & trance. Learn some traditional African and World rhythms, create your own rhythms, learn songs and chants!
Drums & other percussion instruments will be provided, there will be an opportunity to swap instruments (Djembes, Dunduns, Congas, Surdos, Bongos, Frame Drums, Shakers, Cowbells, Agogo, Shekere sand more!). Feel free to bring your own drum if you have one.
No skills or experience needed. All welcome.
Drums have been utilised in every culture down through the ages, for many purposes from religious rituals, ceremonies, and as a way to communicate. Shamans used drumming as a means of reaching an altered or trance-like state so that they can connect with the non-ordinary states of being. Drumming has also been used therapeutically since ancient times to heal, empower, and unify.
Drumming is one of the ways we can connect though rhythm, sound, music!
REASONS TO START DRUMMING:
Drumming can have positive effects on our physical & mental wellbeing. Here’s why drumming is good for us:
– Makes you happy. Participate in one of our drum circles and you will see how happy it makes you! Drumming releases endorphins, enkephalins and Alpha waves in the brain, which are associated with general feelings of well-being and euphoria. Induces deep relaxation. In one study, blood samples from participants who participated in an hour-long drumming session revealed a reversal in stress hormones.
– Boosts your immune system. Studies show that drumming circles boost the immune system. Barry Bittman, MD, neurologist and President of the Yamaha Music & Wellness Institute, has shown that group drumming actually increases natural T-cells, which help the body combat cancer as well as other viruses.
– Creates a sense of connectedness. Drumming circles and group drumming classes provide an opportunity for “synchronicity” in that you connect with your own spirit at a deeper level while also connecting with other like-minded people.
– Aligns your body and mind with the natural world. The Greek origin of the word “rhythm” is “to flow.” Drumming allows you to flow with the rhythms of life by simply feeling the beat.
– Provides a way to access a higher power. Shamans often use drumming as a means to integrate mind, body and spirit. They focus on the whole body and then integrate the healing at both the physical and spiritual level by drumming, which connects spiritual forces.
-Releases negative feelings. The act of drumming can serve as a form of self-expression. You can literally drum out your feelings. When held, negative emotions can form energy blockages. The physical stimulation of hitting the drums can help remove those blockages. Drumming has even been used therapeutically to help addicts deal with their emotions.
-Puts you in the present moment. While drumming you are moving your awareness toward the flow of life. When you are flowing with the rhythm of life you cannot be caught up in your past or worrying about your future. Allows for personal transformation.
– Drumming stimulates creative expression. When you drum in a group, you not only get to self-express, but you get feedback from the other drummers. It’s the equivalent of talk therapy! Drum circles provide a means of exploring your inner self, and expanding your consciousness while being part of a community.

⋘ ─ ∗ ECSTATIC DANCE ∗ ─ ⋙
6PM – 8PM
Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!
Discover dance as a moving meditation, body ritual, awareness practice & ceremony
In our Sunday Ecstatic Dance sessions, the musical focus will be more of a World/Medicine music, Afro-House & a Tribal Flow vibe. Our Saturday Ecstatic Dance sessions tend to be more of a celebration with a light-hearted party atmosphere, in these new Sunday Dances, you’re invited to explore “movement as meditation” with beautiful music to accompany your journey…
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, 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 GRATITUDE CIRCLE
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, directly from a reliable cacao bean farmer.
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.

SAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES:
We kindly ask that you respect and follow Siobhan Davies Dance Studio safety guidelines. We reserve the right to exclude and ask to leave any participant who does not honour the below safety guidelines:
SYMPTOMS: If you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms, please DO NOT attend the class. Any participant repeatedly coughing in the space will be asked to leave immediately.
CHECK IN: please arrive ON time for the check in (not before the indicated time). This is to avoid overcrowding and ensure smooth check in and changeover between the sessions.
FACE COVERING: optional – please wear whilst moving through the building. Once you are in the Roof Studio, you can take your face covering off.
HAND WASHING: Wash and sanitise your hands regularly and after using the bathroom. All touch hotspots will be regularly cleaned with disinfectant between each session.
CONTACT DETAILS: name and contact details will be kept for 21 days by the venue for track and trace purposes. If you have booked 2 or more tickets under your name, we will need to obtain name & email address from other attendees.
BATHROOMS: please ONLY use bathrooms on the 1st floor by the lift as these are for Roof studio users only.
CHANGING ROOMS: located on the 1st floor. Follow the signs. ONLY 2 people at the time in the changing rooms. Where possible – please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers.
WATER REFILL: please top up your water bottle from the flasks provided outside the Roof studio. It’s tap water.
FRESH AIR: venue has windows that will be opened and fans placed in front of the windows to allow more air flow in the space. There is also a back door fire exit which will be opened in between each session to ventilate the space.
CACAO: our Raw Vegan Cacao is carefully prepared in a clean kitchen and will be poured in eco friendly paper cups and served on a tray.
SILENT DISCO HEADPHONES: clean set & head bandanas will be provided.

CONNECT WITH US:
INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london #ecstaticdancelondon #ecstaticsundays #trybe #urubu #youareyoubeyou
FACEBOOK: Ecstatic Dance London, URUBU, Ecstatic Dance Temple, Ecstatic Dance Festivals
FACEBOOK GROUPS: URUBU – Ecstatic Dance London, Ecstatic Dance London
MEETUP: Urubu’s Ecstatic Dance & Moving Meditation Community, Ecstatic Dance Temple
YOUTUBE: URUBU School of Transformational Arts
EMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
URUBU – YOU ARE YOU, BE YOU!

Ecstatic Saturdays INDOORS @ Siobhan Davies Studio: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
2021-12-04 20:15 - 22:30, 2021-11-20 20:15 - 22:30 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom

Ecstatic Dance London Outdoor Sessions Wed & Fri - Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
2021-11-24 17:45 - 20:30 | 20 min walk from Gospel Oak station, Exact Location will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email, please check spam folder, London, England, NW5 1LT, United Kingdom
Join us for our Ecstatic Dance sessions!
Amazing music and vibe plus Cacao Ceremony!
Group Exercise/ Fitness with Silent-Disco headphones!

Ecotantra in the City- Conscious Connections,Sound Journey & Ecstatic Dance
2021-11-21 12:30 - 20:00 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
ECSTATIC SUNDAYS: Ecotantra in the City
Conscious Connections, Guided Relaxation Journey with Live Music, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony!

ECSTATIC SUNDAYS: ECOTANTRA IN THE CITY
Join us for this 1- day exploration of Conscious Connections, Guided Relaxation Journey with Live Music, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao!
You’re welcome to come for the whole day or drop into individual sessions. All are welcome!
*Respectfully Socially Distanced & Covid compliant*
*Alcohol and drug-free environment*
WHAT IS THE DAY ABOUT?
We’re providing Londoners with a kind of sanctuary space to dance, be themselves, have fun, release stress, connect with their body, and stretch themselves beyond their usual way of being. You can attend the whole day or just drop-in for single workshops. No experience necessary.
Now is always the perfect time to journey inward…
During the day you will have the chance to dance and dive into a selection of some very beautiful and unique movement & relaxation practices.
◈ 12:30pm – 3pm Conscious Connections: Open to new possibilities in intimacy and authentic relating. During this workshop, you will be invited to first tune into yourself, your body and sensations and then meet others in a non-traditional and heart-centered way. Learn to honour your personal boundaries, learn to enjoy your desire for intimate contact, and to communicate both with authenticity. Become more grounded and vital, more sensual and more connected with your feelings and your heart.*Please note there is no nudity and physical contact is optional*
◈ break 30 min
◈ 3:30pm-5:30pm Guided Relaxation Journey with Live Music: for Rest, Relaxation & Rejuvenation(Please bring a yoga mat & blanket)
◈ break 30 min
◈ 6pm – 8pm Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with *Cacao Gratitude Circle* (with sound system and optional of Silent Disco Headphones to fully immerse into the music! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao – super yummy, the best in London for sure! )
◈ 8pm – Workshop ends
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–> More details about individual workshops, prices, facilitators – please scroll down.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1.Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers, there are changing rooms located on the 1st floor. Bring a set of dry clothes as you most likely will sweat during the movement classes.
2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks.
3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue, outside the Roof Studio.
4. Yoga mat and blanket (essential for Sound journey).
5. You can wear a face covering during the sessions if you choose to. We ask all participants to keep the face mask on whilst moving through the building before and after the class.
6. Packed Food/ Snacks & Thermoflask with a hot drink to have during the 30 min breaks.

VENUE, PRICES:
WHERE: Siobhan Davies Dance Studio, 85 St George’s Rd, London SE1 6ER (Nearest station Elephant & Castle, please check tfl .gov for latest travel updates, if you are driving, please be aware of congestion charge)
WHEN: Sunday, 21 November 12:30pm-8:00pm
COST: Honesty based pricing system is in effect!
ALL DAY WORKSHOPS:

£50 Lower waged
£65 Regular

INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS (Low waged & Regular prices):

Conscious Connections 12:30pm-3pm £25- £30
Guided Relaxation Journey with Live Music 3:30pm-5:30pm £20-£25
Ecstatic Dance & Cacao 6pm-8pm £20-£25

PAYMENT: We have set a donation option to reduce your ticket fee cost, feel free to donate more and give from abundance. Please enter amount to purchase your ticket. Thank you in advance! Any tickets booked below the indicated donation amount will be refunded immediately. 1 ticket per transaction please. Limited spaces & ticket availability. Please book via Eventbrite .
EVENTBRITE 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.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We do not offer refunds if you cannot attend. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member however please let us know the date & time of the booked session, name and email address of the person attending in your place for track & trace purposes. Send us an email with replacement person’s details to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
If we need to cancel the class due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund. If you have any questions please feel free to send us an email: youareyoubeyou@gmail.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.
As a musician, Seth is very passionate about rhythm & drumming, has an MA in Community Music from Goldsmith College, worked as a world music percussion teacher in East London schools for almost 20 years and started URUBU collective back in 2009 as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers & musicians.
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.
Diana Upite: Trained in classical music from a young age, and later in 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.
Diana is passionate about bringing practices of rest and embodiment to others. 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.
Diana also has a keen interest in making delicious raw chocolates and raw cacao drinks for cacao ceremonies, private clients and is constantly experimenting with new flavours. She is a co-creator of many URUBU wellbeing classes, workshops and retreats.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS:

⋘ ─ ∗CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS∗ ─ ⋙
12:3OPM – 3PM
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. Become more grounded and vital, more sensual and more connected with your feelings and your heart.
For us, Tantra is the total experience of life, multi-dimensional human life! Of course, sex and sexuality are a part of life, we wouldn’t be here without it. But it is not the main focus of our work. The main focus is on deepening our connection to the Heart! Tantra 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.
Tantra 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.
Physical contact: all exercises are designed not to involve any physical contact due to Covid, however if guidelines are eased at the time of retreat, physical contact will be optional. ”You never have to do anything you don’t want to do” is our mantra.
FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS TANTRA & CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS WORKSHOPS:
“I felt so amazing after. I woke up the next day feeling so present and full of love for every moment and for every person I met! Amazing. Thank you, Seth, for creating all these different ways for self-exploration and fun and healing! Big hugs to all the lovely people who were there!”
“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” – Alison
“At the end of the group, I feel a greater sense of my own identity. I feel accepted. During the course, I have taken risks with emotional connections. I found people exceptionally loving and supportive and tolerant. It gave me great strength and confidence.”
“I want to thank you all for being part of my journey. I’ve really enjoyed sharing my time and space with you and feeling that connection – I can still feel it. I think I’ll always remember “meeting” people in such an intimate way, trusting and loving and sharing.“
“I’m experiencing so much change right now, things are getting really exciting for me and undoubtedly our time together has played a big part in that. I’ve noticed myself breathing lately….I guess have been holding my breath for a long time. I’m just really grateful. I’m still spinning right now, I’m on a high navigating some big changes and picking up opportunities I wouldn’t have even noticed before. I feel much more “me” than before and sort of wondering where I’ve been :)”
“Thank you, Seth, for your facilitation of a very grounding and loving EcoTantra group. I have done quite a few tantric events, but Seth’s was different and special for me. We grew in trust and friendship, together. When I think back over the highlights, it was the music and dancing, the open circles and all the sharing closeness and humour. I grew to love all of you. The regularity and certainty that we would meet was comforting and helped to create the tenderness and depth of spirit. It was fun and safe. It was a soft and gentle process and it was perfect. I felt safe.”

⋘ ─ ∗ SOUND JOURNEY∗ ─ ⋙
3:3OPM – 5:30PM
Soothing sounds will help to release the stress and tension. An opportunity to let go and reconnect with yourself through deep relaxation and guided meditation while basking in Cosmic, Ethereal Vocals and Electronic Soundscapes, Textures, Crystal Singing Bowls, Gongs and much much more . A Unique Experience!
As everything is vibrating so are we, sometimes we can become out of tune in either mind body or spirit and dis-ease can start to take hold. Through the healing frequencies of sound therapy our bodies can be brought back in tune and we can begin to feel healthy and balanced once more.
The deep complex harmonics of multiple instruments quickly silence the mind and resonate through your body melting away boundaries between being awake and being asleep, between inside and outside.
Meditate and relax into the deepest conscious rest, cleansing, releasing, healing and harmonizing on all levels.
A beautiful way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

⋘ ─ ∗ ECSTATIC DANCE ∗ ─ ⋙
6PM – 8PM
Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!
Discover dance as a moving meditation, body ritual, awareness practice & ceremony
In our Sunday Ecstatic Dance sessions, the musical focus will be more of a World/Medicine music, Afro-House & a Tribal Flow vibe. Our Saturday Ecstatic Dance sessions tend to be more of a celebration with a light-hearted party atmosphere, in these new Sunday Dances, you’re invited to explore “movement as meditation” with beautiful music to accompany your journey…
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, 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 GRATITUDE CIRCLE
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, directly from a reliable cacao bean farmer.
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.

SAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES:
We kindly ask that you respect and follow Siobhan Davies Dance Studio safety guidelines. We reserve the right to exclude and ask to leave any participant who does not honour the below safety guidelines:
SYMPTOMS: If you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste) please DO NOT attend the class. Any participant repeatedly coughing in the space will be asked to leave immediately.
FACE COVERING: please wear whilst moving through the building. Once you are in the Roof Studio, you can take your face covering off.
HAND WASHING: please sanitise your hands upon entering the building. Wash and sanitise your hands regularly and after using the bathroom. All touch hotspots will be regularly cleaned with disinfectant between each session.
CONTACT DETAILS: name and contact details will be kept for 21 days by the venue for track and trace purposes. If you have booked 2 or more tickets under your name, we will need to obtain name & email address from other attendees .
BATHROOMS: please ONLY use bathrooms on the 1st floor by the lift as these are for Roof studio users only. DO NOT use any other toilets in the building.
CHANGING ROOMS: located on the 1st floor. Follow the signs. ONLY 2 people at the time in the changing rooms. Where possible – please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers.
WATER REFILL: please top up your water bottle from the flasks provided outside the Roof studio. It’s tap water.
OTHER AREAS IN THE BUILDING: please DO NOT SIT/ EAT/ CHAT in any other areas of the building to ensure the safety of staff and other attendees.
FRESH AIR: venue has windows that will be opened and fans placed in front of the windows to allow more air flow in the space. There is also a back door fire exit which will be opened between each session to ventilate the space.
CACAO: our Raw Vegan Cacao is carefully prepared in a clean kitchen and will be poured in eco friendly paper cups and served on a tray. Bring your own hot drink if you do not wish to drink cacao.

CONNECT WITH US:
INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london #ecstaticdancelondon #ecstaticsundays #urubu #youareyoubeyou
FACEBOOK: Ecstatic Dance London, URUBU, Ecstatic Dance Temple, Ecstatic Dance Festivals
FACEBOOK GROUPS: URUBU – Ecstatic Dance London, Ecstatic Dance London
MEETUP: Urubu’s Ecstatic Dance & Moving Meditation Community, Ecstatic Dance Temple
YOUTUBE: URUBU School of Transformational Arts
EMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
URUBU – YOU ARE YOU, BE YOU!

Full Moon Ecstatic Dance & Cacao with Live Percussion - London, UK
2021-11-20 20:15 - 22:30 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
Join us for this special FULL MOON event- An Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony Experience!
Curated by Ecstatic Dance London

ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: FULL MOON – an evening of Ecstatic Dance with Cacao Circle and Live percussion!
We’ll be including magical ceremonial grade cacao and awesome music to connect us deeply with our dance and our creativity. No experience necessary. All welcome.
Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music! We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!
*No drugs or psychedelics are needed, we get a natural high through dance and breathwork, and cacao!
*VERY LIMITED SPACES – ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY, NO TICKETS ON DOOR!*
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SCHEDULE:
◈ 8:15pm – 10:30pm Ecstatic Dance/Movement Meditation with *Cacao Gratitude Circle* (with sound system and optional of Silent Disco Headphones to fully immerse into the music! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao – super yummy, the best in London for sure! )
◈ 10:30pm Class ends
◈ 10:30pm -11:00pm Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
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!
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, directly from a reliable cacao bean farmer. Join us to explore Cacao + Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers as there is a limited space in the changing rooms located on the 1st floor. Please only use the bathrooms located on the 1st floor by the lift as these are for Roof studio attendees only.
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:
Siobhan Davies Dance Studio, 85 St George’s Rd, London SE1 6ER (Nearest station Elephant & Castle, please check tfl .gov for latest travel updates, if you are driving, please be aware of congestion charge)
PRICES:

£20 Lower waged (1x ticket per transaction please)
£25+ Regular (1x ticket per transaction please)

PAYMENT: We have set a donation option to reduce your ticket fee cost, feel free to donate more and give from abundance. Please enter amount to purchase your ticket. Thank you in advance! Any tickets booked below the indicated donation amount will be refunded immediately. 1 ticket per transaction please. Limited spaces & ticket availability.
EVENTBRITE 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.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We do not offer refunds if you cannot attend. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member however please let us know the date & time of the booked session, name and email address of the person attending in your place for track & trace purposes. Send us an email with replacement person’s details to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
If we need to cancel the class due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund. If you have any questions please feel free to send us an email: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

FACILITATOR:
Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman, Seth is the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK, who with his band Urubu & Ecstatic Dance London has been running conscious dance & sober rave events for many years.
◈ His inspiration for these events come from many sources including Humanistic & Body Psychotherapy, the Human Potential Movement, 5 Rhythms, Active meditations and from the teachings of the Indian Mystic Osho whom he grew up with in India in the 1970s. Seth brings a wealth of experience holding heart-centered spaces.

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. 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

SAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES:
COVID UPDATE:
We are working closely with the venue and are taking appropriate steps to ensure our indoor dance sessions are covid-secure.
We kindly ask that you respect and follow Siobhan Davies Dance Studio safety guidelines. We reserve the right to exclude and ask to leave any participant who does not honour the below safety guidelines:
SYMPTOMS: If you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms, please DO NOT attend the class. Any participant repeatedly coughing in the space will be asked to leave immediately.
CHECK IN: please arrive ON time for the check in (not before the indicated time). This is to avoid overcrowding and ensure smooth check in and changeover between the sessions.
FACE COVERING: optional – please wear whilst moving through the building. Once you are in the Roof Studio, you can take your face covering off.
HAND WASHING: Wash and sanitise your hands regularly and after using the bathroom. All touch hotspots will be regularly cleaned with disinfectant between each session.
CONTACT DETAILS: name and contact details will be kept for 21 days by the venue for track and trace purposes. If you have booked 2 or more tickets under your name, we will need to obtain name & email address from other attendees.
BATHROOMS: please ONLY use bathrooms on the 1st floor by the lift as these are for Roof studio users only.
CHANGING ROOMS: located on the 1st floor. Follow the signs. ONLY 2 people at the time in the changing rooms. Where possible – please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers.
WATER REFILL: please top up your water bottle from the flasks provided outside the Roof studio. It’s tap water.
FRESH AIR: venue has windows that will be opened and fans placed in front of the windows to allow more air flow in the space. There is also a back door fire exit which will be opened in between each session to ventilate the space.
CACAO: our Raw Vegan Cacao is carefully prepared in a clean kitchen and will be poured in eco friendly paper cups and served on a tray.
SILENT DISCO HEADPHONES: clean set & head bandanas will be provided.

CONNECT WITH US:
INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london #ecstaticdancelondon #ecstaticsundays #urubu #youareyoubeyou
FACEBOOK: Ecstatic Dance London, URUBU, Ecstatic Dance Temple, Ecstatic Dance Festivals
FACEBOOK GROUPS: URUBU – Ecstatic Dance London, Ecstatic Dance London
MEETUP: Urubu’s Ecstatic Dance & Moving Meditation Community, Ecstatic Dance Temple
YOUTUBE: URUBU School of Transformational Arts
WEBSITE: ecstaticdancelondon.com
EMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
URUBU – YOU ARE YOU, BE YOU!
