Ecstatic Dance London

Aerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks
2022-07-05 19:15 - 20:30, 2022-07-05 20:45 - 22:00, 2022-07-07 19:15 - 20:30, 2022-07-07 20:45 - 22:00, 2022-07-12 19:15 - 20:30, 2022-07-12 20:45 - 22:00, 2022-07-14 19:15 - 20:30, 2022-07-14 20:45 - 22:00 (Europe/London) and 8 more dates | 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.

Love Supreme Ecstatic Dance & Cacao @ Love Supreme Projects -Ladbroke Grove
2022-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Love Supreme Projects, 92 Golborne Road, London, England, W10 5PS, United Kingdom
Join us for these Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Friday night sessions 7pm-9pm
A Silent-Disco Ecstatic Dance with Cacao Circle *Plus Chai Social

SUNSET SESSIONS: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao - Outdoor Silent Disco
2022-07-09 17:45 - 20:00 | a Secret Location in beautiful Central London Park…, Exact Location will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email 'Additional Information' section., Please check spam folder., London, England, NW1 5LJ, United Kingdom
Join us for Sunset Sessions to dance on Earth, celebrate, drink cacao and set positive intentions!
Outdoor Silent-Disco Ecstatic Dance!

ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: SUNSET SESSIONS: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao – Outdoor Silent Disco
We are so excited to offer our outdoor ecstatic dance & cacao ceremony! Join us on Saturday, 9 July! Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform! Using our Silent Disco – Head-Phones based sound system, we will journey together, dancing on the Earth and with the music to inspire our movements and expression.
Dance on the Earth and beneath the Spring Sky! Enjoy our outdoor Ecstatic Dance sessions, and keep the wonderful spirit of ecstatic dance awake, alive, and aligned this Spring!
This is a unique ECSTATIC DANCE in London! With the pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK! Very limited spaces available, online registration only! We dance in a beautiful, secluded location surrounded by nature, exact location coordinates of the dance will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email ‘Additional Information’, section, scroll down in order confirmation.
*Alcohol and drug free environment*
*Please remember this is an Ecstatic Dance class and not a party! If you are coming with friends, please ensure they understand what Ecstatic Dance is, see below Ecstatic Dance explanation and guidelines .
LOCATION:
Exact location coordinates of the dance will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email ‘Additional Information’, section, scroll down in order confirmation. Please check your spam folder for the order confirmation email. We will send another email via Eventbrite with location & map 1h before the start time.
-Nearest stations: Swiss Cottage, Baker Street, Chalk Farm and then it’s a 15 minute walk to the dance location in Regent’s Park. Please check tfl.gov.uk for latest travel updates.
-If cycling, you can bring your bike to the dance location.
-If driving, please check the parking parkopedia.com
SCHEDULE:
◈ 5:45pm-6pm Meet at the dance location and receive headphones
◈ 6pm-8pm Ecstatic Dance SoundWave & Cacao Circle
◈ 8pm Session ends (we might dance a bit longer)
COST:
TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunset-sessions-ecstatic-dance-cacao-outdoor-silent-disco-tickets-346154295817

£10-20 Sliding Scale (Lower waged/Regular/Abundance)
Children under the age of 9 can join for free (limited availability). Parents with children are welcome! However, we ask that you send us an email to register a free ticket for your child/children as we cannot provide extra headsets on location. We ask that there is at least 1 adult per child. Adults need to book a ticket. Email: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

We would like to remind all participants to look after our headphones and take extra care to ensure they don’t get dropped/ stepped on/ broken etc otherwise we will charge additional £20 for any damaged headsets.
CANCELLATION POLICY: We do not offer refunds or ticket transfers to another date if you cannot attend and you give us less than 72h notice. If we need to cancel the dance due to a *heavy rain, we will issue a full refund . *In case of a heavy rain forecast, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event and notify all attendees 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.
WHAT TO BRING:
We will check the weather forecast closer to the time and will send an email update via Eventbrite to all registered attendees, however do dress in layers and bring waterproofs with a hood/umbrella in case of a light rain to protect the headphones. In case of a heavy rain forecast, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event .
1. Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself. Dress in layers in case you get warm/cool. Bring a warm jumper/ jacket and waterproof jacket with a hood in case of a light rain.
2. Bandana headband – we will provide a clean one but you are welcome to bring your own one to secure headphones which will allow you to move your head more freely!
3. Ensure that you wear comfortable shoes and your feet are warm though you are welcome to dance barefoot.
4. Reusable water bottle, extra water to keep hydrated and maybe a flask with a hot drink and something to eat after the dance.
5. Bring a torch/ flashlight as it might be dark on the way back from the location.
6. Bring something waterproof to put your bag/jacket on as the ground can be a bit damp.
ANY QUESTIONS? PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND US AN EMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

FEEDBACK FROM OUR OUTDOOR DANCES:
“Blissful! The open skies above, the bountiful trees surrounding the periphery, the grass and earth beneath my feet. There was a moment when I wanted to have a little cry, because of the abundance of beauty… And then there were those moments when I was completely lost in the music… Thank YOU. ♥ ”
“It was amazing!! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon with amazing tunes in a splendid environment!! Thank you everyone for your lovely presence and jubilant energy!!”
” Thank you! it was amazing to dance in the nature and connect with so many wonderful people! ”
ABOUT DJ AND FACILITATOR:
◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman, Seth is the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK, who started Ecstatic Dance classes with his band Urubu & Ecstatic Dance London in 2009 and has been running conscious dance as well as various body-mind integration classes and workshops for many years.
◈ His inspiration for these classes 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.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:

ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® 2022 – Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living – Join us for Ecstatic Experiences – dance, live music, meditations, singing, drumming, sauna, fire, massages, hammocks, cacao and much more! EARLYBIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AND OFFER ENDS ON 21 MAY! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-festival-2022-conscious-dance-music-and-healthy-living-tickets-272104300287

ABOUT ECSTATIC DANCE:
It’s 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!
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.
Our 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 dance classes is self-exploration, developing feel-good endorphins, and generally improving our community’s mental and physical wellbeing! While also being mindful of physical distancing and keeping everyone as safe as possible!
No experience necessary.
ECSTATIC DANCE PRACTICE SPECIFICS:
Warm-up: 15 minutes stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave.
The Practice: 60 minutes of freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set with our resident DJ Seth Newman. 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: 15 minutes of Deep Relaxation (weather dependant)
“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
ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES:
1. No talking during the dance.
2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment.
3. Care/Awareness for the co-created space and each other.
4. Move your body however you wish.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. Next-level, conscious, inspiring electronic dance music
2. A beautiful, sacred, heartful and fun dance class
3. A safe space for you to dance freely in
4. Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!
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?
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!
Release what no longer serves you, and invite in what you want more of in your life!

INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london
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 Open-Air Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
2022-07-13 18:30 - 21:00 | a Secret Location in beautiful North London Park.., Exact Location will be in Eventbrite confirmation email 'Additional Information' check spam folder, London, England, NW3 2QD, United Kingdom
Join us for an outdoor Ecstatic Dance to celebrate Super Full Moon! Amazing music, vibe, cacao, epic view and maybe we’ll see the Moonrise!

ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: FULL MOON CELEBRATION!
Join us on Wednesday, 13 July for and OPEN-AIR ECSTATIC DANCE & CACAO to celebrate the SUPER FULL MOON and dance into the Sunset in a stunning location! We might even see the Moonrise! (Hampstead Heath)
Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform! Using our Silent Disco – Head-Phones based sound system, we will journey together, dancing on the Earth and with the music to inspire our movements and expression.
Dance on the Earth and beneath the Summer Sky! Enjoy our outdoor Ecstatic Dance sessions, and keep the wonderful spirit of ecstatic dance awake, alive, and aligned this Summer!
This is a unique ECSTATIC DANCE in London! With the pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK! Very limited spaces available, online registration only! We dance in a beautiful, open, hilltop location surrounded by nature and beautiful view, exact location coordinates of the dance will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email ‘Additional Information’, section, scroll down in order confirmation.
*Alcohol and drug free environment.*
Please remember this is an Ecstatic Dance class and not a party! If you are coming with friends, please ensure they understand what Ecstatic Dance is, scroll down for Ecstatic Dance explanation and guidelines.
TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/full-moon-open-air-ecstatic-dance-cacao-tickets-380446835727
LOCATION:
Exact location coordinates of the dance will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email ‘Additional Information’, section, scroll down in order confirmation. Please check your spam folder for the order confirmation email. We will send another email via Eventbrite with location & map 1h before the start time.
-Nearest stations: Gospel Oak (Overground), Hampstead Heath (Overground), Hampstead (Northern Line – sometimes this station is closed! please check!) and then it’s a 15 -20 min walk to the dance location. Please check tfl.gov.uk for latest travel updates.
-If cycling, you can bring your bike to the dance location.
-If driving, please check the parking on https://en.parkopedia.com (Enter postcode N6 6JH and select street parking). There is free parking after 12pm on Millfield Lane and Merton Lane near Highgate pond/Model Boating pond)
SCHEDULE:
◈ 6:30pm-6:45pm Meet at the dance location and receive headphones
◈ 6:45pm-9pm Ecstatic Dance SoundWave & Cacao Circle
◈ 9pm Session ends (we usually dance a bit longer)
COST:
TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/full-moon-open-air-ecstatic-dance-cacao-tickets-380446835727

£10-15 Sliding Scale (Lower waged/Regular)
Children under the age of 9 can join for free (limited availability). Parents with children are welcome! However, we ask that you send us an email to register a free ticket for your child/children as we cannot provide extra headsets on location. We ask that there is at least 1 adult per child. Adults need to book a ticket. Email: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

We would like to remind all participants to look after our headphones and take extra care to ensure they don’t get dropped/ stepped on/ broken etc otherwise we will charge additional £20 for any damaged headsets.
CANCELLATION POLICY: We do not offer refunds or ticket transfers to another date if you cannot attend and you give us less than 72h notice. If we need to cancel class due to a *heavy rain, we will issue a full refund . *In case of a heavy rain forecast, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event and notify all attendees 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.
WHAT TO BRING:
We will check the weather forecast closer to the time and will send an email update via Eventbrite to all registered attendees, however do dress in layers and bring waterproofs with a hood/umbrella in case of a light rain to protect the headphones. In case of a heavy rain forecast, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event
1. Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself. Dress in layers in case you get warm/cool. Bring a warm jumper/ jacket and waterproof jacket with a hood in case of a light rain.
2. Bandana headband – we will provide a clean one but you are welcome to bring your own one to secure headphones which will allow you to move your head more freely!
3. Ensure that you wear comfortable shoes and your feet are warm though you are welcome to dance barefoot.
4. Reusable water bottle, extra water to keep hydrated and maybe a flask with a hot drink and something to eat after the dance.
5. Bring a torch/ flashlight as it might be dark on the way back from the location.
6. Bring something waterproof to put your bag/jacket on as the ground can be a bit damp.
ANY QUESTIONS? PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND US AN EMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

FEEDBACK FROM OUR OUTDOOR DANCES:
“Blissful! The open skies above, the bountiful trees surrounding the periphery, the grass and earth beneath my feet. There was a moment when I wanted to have a little cry, because of the abundance of beauty… And then there were those moments when I was completely lost in the music… Thank YOU. ♥ ”
“It was amazing!! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon with amazing tunes in a splendid environment!! Thank you everyone for your lovely presence and jubilant energy!!”
” Thank you! it was amazing to dance in the nature and connect with so many wonderful people! ”
ABOUT DJ AND FACILITATOR:
◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman, Seth is the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK, who started Ecstatic Dance classes with his band Urubu & Ecstatic Dance London in 2009 and has been running conscious dance as well as various body-mind integration classes and workshops for many years.
◈ His inspiration for these classes 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.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:

ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® 2022 – Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living – Join us for Ecstatic Experiences – dance, live music, meditations, singing, drumming, sauna, fire, massages, hammocks, cacao and much more! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-festival-2022-conscious-dance-music-and-healthy-living-tickets-272104300287

ABOUT 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.
Our 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 dance classes is self-exploration, developing feel-good endorphins, and generally improving our community’s mental and physical wellbeing! While also being mindful of physical distancing and keeping everyone as safe as possible!
No experience necessary.
ECSTATIC DANCE PRACTICE SPECIFICS:
Warm-up: 15 minutes stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave.
The Practice: 60 minutes of freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set with our resident DJ Seth Newman. 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: 15 minutes of Deep Relaxation (weather dependant)
“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
ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES:
1. No talking during the dance.
2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment.
3. Care/Awareness for the co-created space and each other.
4. Move your body however you wish.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. Next-level, conscious, inspiring electronic dance music
2. A beautiful, sacred, heartful and fun dance class
3. A safe space for you to dance freely in
4. Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!
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?
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!
Release what no longer serves you, and invite in what you want more of in your life!

INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london
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!

SUNSET SESSIONS: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao - Outdoor Silent Disco
2022-07-16 17:45 - 20:00 | a Secret Location in beautiful Central London Park…, Exact Location will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email 'Additional Information' section., Please check spam folder., London, England, NW1 5LJ, United Kingdom
Join us for Sunset Sessions to dance on Earth, celebrate, drink cacao and set positive intentions!
Outdoor Silent-Disco Ecstatic Dance!

ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: SUNSET SESSIONS: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao – Outdoor Silent Disco
We are so excited to offer our outdoor ecstatic dance & cacao ceremony! Join us on Saturday, 16 July! (Regent’s Park)
Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform! Using our Silent Disco – Head-Phones based sound system, we will journey together, dancing on the Earth and with the music to inspire our movements and expression.
Dance on the Earth and beneath the Spring Sky! Enjoy our outdoor Ecstatic Dance sessions, and keep the wonderful spirit of ecstatic dance awake, alive, and aligned this Spring!
This is a unique ECSTATIC DANCE in London! With the pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK! Very limited spaces available, online registration only! We dance in a beautiful, secluded location surrounded by nature, exact location coordinates of the dance will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email ‘Additional Information’, section, scroll down in order confirmation.
*Alcohol and drug free environment*
*Please remember this is an Ecstatic Dance class and not a party! If you are coming with friends, please ensure they understand what Ecstatic Dance is, see below Ecstatic Dance explanation and guidelines.
TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunset-sessions-ecstatic-dance-cacao-outdoor-silent-disco-tickets-382065005717
LOCATION:
Exact location coordinates of the dance will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation email ‘Additional Information’, section, scroll down in order confirmation. Please check your spam folder for the order confirmation email. We will send another email via Eventbrite with location & map 1h before the start time.
-Nearest stations: Swiss Cottage, Baker Street, Chalk Farm and then it’s a 15 minute walk to the dance location in Regent’s Park. Please check tfl.gov.uk for latest travel updates.
-If cycling, you can bring your bike to the dance location.
-If driving, please check the parking parkopedia.com
SCHEDULE:
◈ 5:45pm-6pm Meet at the dance location and receive headphones
◈ 6pm-8pm Ecstatic Dance SoundWave & Cacao Circle
◈ 8pm Session ends (we might dance a bit longer)
COST:
TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunset-sessions-ecstatic-dance-cacao-outdoor-silent-disco-tickets-382065005717

£10-15 Sliding Scale (Lower waged/Regular)
Children under the age of 9 can join for free (limited availability). Parents with children are welcome! However, we ask that you send us an email to register a free ticket for your child/children as we cannot provide extra headsets on location. We ask that there is at least 1 adult per child. Adults need to book a ticket. Email: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

We would like to remind all participants to look after our headphones and take extra care to ensure they don’t get dropped/ stepped on/ broken etc otherwise we will charge additional £20 for any damaged headsets.
CANCELLATION POLICY: We do not offer refunds or ticket transfers to another date if you cannot attend and you give us less than 72h notice. If we need to cancel the dance due to a *heavy rain, we will issue a full refund . *In case of a heavy rain forecast, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event and notify all attendees 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.
WHAT TO BRING:
We will check the weather forecast closer to the time and will send an email update via Eventbrite to all registered attendees, however do dress in layers and bring waterproofs with a hood/umbrella in case of a light rain to protect the headphones. In case of a heavy rain forecast, we will cancel the dance at least 3h prior to the event .
1. Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself. Dress in layers in case you get warm/cool. Bring a warm jumper/ jacket and waterproof jacket with a hood in case of a light rain.
2. Bandana headband – we will provide a clean one but you are welcome to bring your own one to secure headphones which will allow you to move your head more freely!
3. Ensure that you wear comfortable shoes and your feet are warm though you are welcome to dance barefoot.
4. Reusable water bottle, extra water to keep hydrated and maybe a flask with a hot drink and something to eat after the dance.
5. Bring a torch/ flashlight as it might be dark on the way back from the location.
6. Bring something waterproof to put your bag/jacket on as the ground can be a bit damp.
ANY QUESTIONS? PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND US AN EMAIL: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

FEEDBACK FROM OUR OUTDOOR DANCES:
“Blissful! The open skies above, the bountiful trees surrounding the periphery, the grass and earth beneath my feet. There was a moment when I wanted to have a little cry, because of the abundance of beauty… And then there were those moments when I was completely lost in the music… Thank YOU. ♥ ”
“It was amazing!! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon with amazing tunes in a splendid environment!! Thank you everyone for your lovely presence and jubilant energy!!”
” Thank you! it was amazing to dance in the nature and connect with so many wonderful people! ”
ABOUT DJ AND FACILITATOR:
◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman, Seth is the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK, who started Ecstatic Dance classes with his band Urubu & Ecstatic Dance London in 2009 and has been running conscious dance as well as various body-mind integration classes and workshops for many years.
◈ His inspiration for these classes 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.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:

ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® 2022 – Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living – Join us for Ecstatic Experiences – dance, live music, meditations, singing, drumming, sauna, fire, massages, hammocks, cacao and much more! EARLYBIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AND OFFER ENDS ON 21 MAY! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-festival-2022-conscious-dance-music-and-healthy-living-tickets-272104300287

ABOUT ECSTATIC DANCE:
It’s 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!
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.
Our 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 dance classes is self-exploration, developing feel-good endorphins, and generally improving our community’s mental and physical wellbeing! While also being mindful of physical distancing and keeping everyone as safe as possible!
No experience necessary.
ECSTATIC DANCE PRACTICE SPECIFICS:
Warm-up: 15 minutes stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave.
The Practice: 60 minutes of freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set with our resident DJ Seth Newman. 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: 15 minutes of Deep Relaxation (weather dependant)
“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
ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES:
1. No talking during the dance.
2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment.
3. Care/Awareness for the co-created space and each other.
4. Move your body however you wish.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. Next-level, conscious, inspiring electronic dance music
2. A beautiful, sacred, heartful and fun dance class
3. A safe space for you to dance freely in
4. Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!
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?
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!
Release what no longer serves you, and invite in what you want more of in your life!

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URUBU – YOU ARE YOU, BE YOU!

Ecstatic Dance Festival® 2022 - Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living
2022-07-20 16:00 - 2022-07-24 14:30 | ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® 2022, (Exact address provided in the festival description), Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4RE, United Kingdom
Join us for ecstatic experiences – dance, live music, meditations, singing, drumming, sauna, fire, massages, hammocks, cacao and much more!

ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® 2022
Find your path. Unlock your potential. Learn. Explore. Create.
~ WHEN? July 20-24th, 2022
~ WHERE? Gillingham, North Dorset
This is a wonderful invitation to get your dancing feet ready! Our very own festival devoted to Ecstatic Dance, movement and holistic wellbeing! No experience required to join the festival. All welcome!We invite you to co-create this unique experience of togetherness with us! Attune to Nature, Dance on the Earth and beneath the Summer Sky. A transformational adventure!
Get your camping gear ready & join fellow conscious dance, music, nature and healthy living enthusiasts! Our intention is to help spread inner peace, joy, relaxation and, a kind-hearted soul connection with Nature and your wider circle.
💙RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1203234123544876
➡️ MORE DETAILS AND TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-festival-2022-conscious-dance-music-and-healthy-living-tickets-272104300287
WHAT TO EXPECT?

Beautiful dance and workshop spaces with great sound systems including 2 indoor spaces, large Marquee, large Geo Dome, plus dancing outdoors and around the campfire (we will also have Silent Disco Headphone outdoor dances!)
Great Ecstatic Dance DJ’s and daily Live Music with the amazing URUBU Collective (Alua, Jansen, Carl & Seth)
MVMNT Drum & Bass & Breakbeat sessions with James Blowfelt and his powerful sound system!
A variety of Transformational Embodiment, Wellbeing, Movement and Ecstatic Dance workshops with different facilitators (Active Meditations, Yoga, Breathwork, Bioenergetics, Playfulness, Connection, Intimacy, Conscious Touch, Hugging, Drumming, Singing, Cacao Ceremonies, Sound Journeys, Hammocks , Contact Impro, Authentic Movement, Ecstatic Dance and much more!)
Alcohol and drug-free environment
Delicious vegetarian meals
Indoor Cafe (for coffee and cake)
Hangout on the sofas
Campfire & Storytelling, Singing
Saunas at lunchtime & evenings
Swimming in the nearby river
Beautiful nature walks
Camping (bring your own camping gear), Campervan (stay in your own campervan) or Indoor Accommodation (limited availability)
Facilities: Shower & Toilet block with hot running water, covered indoor/outdoor dining areas, tea/coffee available at any time, coffee/cake shop, phone charging station, 2 indoor workshop/dance spaces + large Marque, large Geo Dome and plenty of outdoor space for outdoor activities (slacklining, frisbee etc) and camping!
Photos/Videos: We live in the age of social media and so to capture our alcohol and drug free festival, we want to share to the world that we can have a great time without intoxicants. We will be photographing and videoing this festival. We thank you in advance for accepting this fact, and ask please not to attend if you’re not happy being captured. Kevin, our amazing videographer, will of course be sensitive, and will only use the best shots of you.

♥ EXAMPLE DAILY *SCHEDULE
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Good Morning Meditation/ Yoga/Singing Circle
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Yummy Breakfast
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Free time
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Morning Workshops/Ecstatic Dance
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Magnificent Lunch
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM Free time/ Sauna/ Nature Walk / Massages/ Relaxation/ Yoga/ Workshops
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Delicious Dinner
7:00PM – 8:00 PM Free time
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Evening Workshops/Ecstatic Dance
10:00 PM – 11:30 PM Campfire/ Singing/ Drumming/ Sauna
*PLEASE NOTE: there will be few different workshop/dance spaces and schedules, this is just an example schedule, all workshops and timings might change slightly as as want to offer some flexibility with the schedule during the festival.
DJ’S/ FACILITATORS/ MUSICIANS
We are super excited about our confirmed line-up of wonderful Dj’s, facilitators & musicians to co-create this amazing festival with us! Our intention is to make this a really beautiful gathering and hopefully the first one of many so we are really happy to welcome them to the Ecstatic Dance Festival team! Full bio’s and details of all workshops -please scroll down the page.
-Ecstatic Dance DJ’s: OSARA, Mixwell, Annalisa, Brailla May, Jane, Seth, James Blowfelt, Jan-Michael, Liath
-Facilitators: Dominic Schnell, Niraj, Ailon Freedman, Tarisha, Julia Samel, Shakti Sundari, Richard Parker, Shaina Cannon, Georgie Hare, Emilia Gzyl, Robyn Wilford, Nina Zyuzeva
-Musicians: Alua, Jansen, Carl, Seth (URUBU Collective), Scott & Maria, Omnivibes, Diana, Mystery School of Sound (Paul & Mark)
-Visual Projections: Joe Graham
-Festival Organizers & Hosts: Seth Newman & Diana Upite

WHAT IS THE ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL ABOUT:

Ecstatic Dance Festival® is an invitation to awaken the dancer within! Dance to feel alive, find your creativity and freedom through conscious dance!
An experiential playground for co-creating transformational experiences through dance and other movement and embodiment practices
It is full of Life-affirming transformational workshops beyond the old Drug and Alcohol paradigm
Live music with outstanding musicians
Connection with ourselves and our bodies explored through a cross-section of approaches.
Learn powerful exercises for grounding, releasing fear/stress/ tension/ trauma from the body and developing deeper presence and body awareness.
Explore as individuals and a group, a wide variety of ecstatic dance and active meditation processes.
Using music, movement, ritual, and connection to achieve a unified field of being.
Rest, Relax & Rejuvenate
Attune to Nature and the living environment, release stress and come home to your Ecstatic-Self!
Experiential not-to-be-missed festival!

Whether you are looking for a way to better deal with the everyday stresses of life, get away from the City life and connect to Nature or whether you just simply want to try new body-mind based exercises, dance & laugh, meet and connect with new people, relax in the sauna, we invite you to explore the tools & practices during this deep dive of 4 days or day/weekend and discover positive benefits for yourself.

<<<<<*~ PRACTICAL INFORMATION ~*>>>>>
PRICES: Included in the price: All workshops, 4x nights camping with own gear, 3 vegetarian meals per day (12 meals in total), teas/coffees, lunchtime & evening sauna sessions.
-EARLYBIRD £295 + Eventbrite fee available until 21 May (or pay 2 instalments of £147.50, balance due by 1 June, we will send a second instalment payment link via Eventbrite on 23 May) SOLD OUT
-REGULAR £360 + Eventbrite fee (or pay 2 instalments of £180 balance due by 20 June we will send a second instalment payment link via Eventbrite on 19 June) SOLD OUT

FACILITATORS/DJ’S/MUSICIANS: If you are interested in sharing your skills at the festival please get in touch: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
HELPER TICKETS: *Limited availability! Please complete the crew sign up form and we will get in touch to discuss the helper ticket deal: https://forms.gle/uXVr8kK9Eos7hjbK6 (*ALL CREW SPACES ARE NOW FULL)

CAMPING: Please bring your own camping gear: tent, mattress, sleeping bag or duvet, pillow, extra blanket etc. If coming by car, there is car park on site.
CAMPERVANS: Extra charge £40 for 4 nights if you are coming with your own campervan/live in vehicle. Hook-up also available for an additional cost of £12 for 4 nights if needed. Please select appropriate ticket.
INDOOR ACCOMODATION: There is very limited indoor accommodation for an additional price. If you would like to join the waiting list for the indoor accommodation (dormitory/private room/private room for a couple) please let us know when completing the order form on Eventbrite and we will contact you at least 30 days prior to the festival start with available accommodation options and booking links. -Dorms £40 for 4 nights, -Private room large £180 for 4 nights, -Private room in mobile home £140 for 4 nights, -Private small room in mobile home £100 for 4 nights. ALL INDOOR ACCOMODATION IS SOLD OUT NOW.
NEARBY ACCOMODATION: Please check local Airbnb options if you prefer.
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: All tickets are non-refundable.
VENUE:
Festival site is located 10 minute drive by car from Gillingham train station in North Dorset
ADDRESS: Osho Leela Personal Development Centre, Thorngrove House, Common Mead Ln, Gillingham SP8 4RE
DIRECTIONS AND HOW TO GET THERE: https://osholeela.uk/getting-here/
LIFT SHARES/TRAINS: Attendees will receive a link to a WhatsApp group to arrange lift shares and train journeys. Link will be sent at the beginning of June. Group discount applies on trains if travelling in a group of 3 or more, please check https://www.thetrainline.com for train tickets and train schedule. Nearest train station Gillingham, Dorset. There are local taxi services and we will send a list in June with contact details to all participants. One way journey from station to venue will cost under £10. We do encourage car & taxi sharing if possible as it’s more eco friendly.
WHEN: Wed 20 July – Sun, 24 July. Come along for all 4 days to get the most out of the experience! We might also release weekend tickets closer to the festival start date.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: We ask participants to arrive between 4-6pm on the first day to allow time to check-in, set up tents, explore the grounds and settle in before we start. Festival will start with dinner at 6:30pm followed by a welcome session from 8pm. The festival will end at 2:30pm after lunch on the last day and there will be plenty of time to pack down tents and depart. Please do not leave before the end of the festival.
FACILITIES: Shower & Toilet block with hot running water, covered indoor/outdoor dining areas, tea/coffee available at any time, coffee/cake shop, phone charging station, 2 indoor workshop/dance spaces + large Marque, large Geo Dome and plenty of outdoor space for outdoor activities (slacklining, frisbee etc) and camping as well as a relaxing set up to enjoy sauna/ outdoor showers or relaxing in hammocks.
MASSAGES: Available for additional cost, card payments will be accepted. More details and sign up at the festival.
FOOD: All meals are included (3 meals per day, total 12 meals). Venue runs a vegetarian/vegan kitchen and does its best to meet the most common food requirements for guests such as gluten free/ lactose free/ vegan and all dishes will be clearly labelled. Venue might not be able to cater for other special diets. Please complete dietary requirement section in the Eventbrite booking form. They try to source their ingredients, either from their veg garden or from local sources. Very delicious meals! All utensils are provided however you are welcome to bring your own if you wish to. Teas/Coffees available at anytime with a selection of alternative milks. Filtered drinking water also available to refill your water bottles.
WHAT TO BRING:
We encourage all participants to have a Digital Detox during the festival. There will be a secure place for everyone to leave their phones. Maybe bring a simple alarm clock so you can wake up for morning activities.
-Camping gear (tent, pegs, mattress, sleeping bag or duvet, pillow, extra blanket, hot water bottle etc.)
-Camping chair if you have one (more comfortable for sitting around the fire)
-Reusable water bottle
-Yoga Mat & blanket
-Coffee & Cafetiere for coffee lovers (venue has limited cafetiere’s so please bring your own if you have one)
-Torch (head torches are really useful)
-Lights to put inside the tent or around (solar powered or with batteries are a great option)
-Clothing in layers suitable for movement/ dancing
-Clothing & boots/shoes suitable for hiking/ outdoors
-Waterproofs or umbrella in case of rain
-Warm jacket or jumper for evenings as temperature will drop during the night
-Swimsuit/ swim shorts for sunbathing, sauna & river swims
-Towel, extra towels for sunbathing & sauna
-Ear-plugs (if you’re a light sleeper)
-Toiletries: (natural & biodegradable products please)
-Suncream & a hat/scarf for sunny weather
-Acoustic music instruments if you wish to such as guitar, ukulele, drums etc.
-Snacks such as nuts/dried fruit/flapjacks/ chocolate etc for when you get peckish
-Personal items such as phone/ charger/ card/ keys etc.
-Anything else you think will make the festival and camping more comfortable for you!

THE SMALL PRINT, DO READ THE SMALL PRINT!
We offer this festival in order to support the growth of physical and mental wellness as well as nature awareness in the world. It requires many hours of organisation and planning. We ensure we have sufficient funds to do this with the following policy:
– Participants join the festival at their own risk. Urubu School of Transformational Arts accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy, open-heartedness or sore cheeks from too much smiling.
– Unfortunately no dogs/ other pets are permitted on site.
– Children/kids: Unfortunately this year’s festival will not be suitable for under 18’s. We are hoping to make this festival suitable for children & teens in the future as we understand it can be challenging to arrange childcare and we also understand that parents would like to spend summer holidays together with their kids and share the experience of the festival.
– Pictures/Videos: We live in the age of social media and so to capture our alcohol and drug free festival, we want to share to the world that we can have a great time without intoxicants. We will be photographing and videoing this festival. We thank you in advance for accepting this fact, and ask please not to attend if you’re not happy being captured. Kevin, our amazing videographer, will of course be sensitive, and will only use the best shots of you. Please be aware that by entering the festival, you irrevocably consent to and authorise without compensation Ecstatic Dance Festival, its successors, assigns and licensees to use your voice and likeness and to photograph you and/or make sound, audio and/or audio-visual recordings of you and to use the same worldwide for promotional purposes in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity. All such photographs and recordings to be the sole property of Ecstatic Dance Festival and you release Ecstatic Dance Festival and its successors, assigns and licensees from any liability on account of such usage.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All tickets are non-refundable. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member or consider gifting your place to someone else – there are many people in our network who do not have the funds to attend such festival. However please let us know name and email address of the person attending in your place by sending us an email with replacement person’s details to: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
Due to situations beyond our control, URUBU School or Transformational Arts reserves the right to change booking or cancel the festival and shall inform the customer as soon as possible. You may transfer your full payment to another festival or you may request a refund of your payment to us, constituting a full settlement. Alternative arrangements will be offered but we do not accept responsibility for any costs incurred, including travel. URUBU School or Transformational Arts is not responsible for your expenses incurred in preparation for any cancelled festival such as travel costs, loss of work, and/or other costs associated with preparing for your trip. As organizers of this festival, we do not take any responsibility for any matters beyond our control or for any COVID related matters that occur during the festival.

FESTIVAL ORGANISERS & HOSTS:
♥ 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, festival 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 and personal experiences of many therapeutic modalities 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 and started URUBU collective back in 2009 as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers & musicians, 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.
♥ 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.
She 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 and co-facilitator of many URUBU wellbeing classes, workshops, retreats and festivals and is a multitasking fairy!

DJ’S/ FACILITATORS/ MUSICIANS: (FULL LINE-UP TBC)
♥ DJ OSARA: Father, Artist & Visionary Founder of Ecstatic Dance Bristol. Taking influence from tribal, sacred sound and underground dance music, OSARA creates deep, powerful and uplifting dance journeys inspired by universal wisdom and the healing power of dance. -Ecstatic Dance: Every journey he creates is totally unique and responds to the spirit of time, community and place. Instagram:@osarasound Facebook:@osarasound
♥ ALUA NASCIMENTO (Urubu Collective): Alua is a multi-instrumentalist, music teacher and performer who studied popular Brazilian percussion and vibraphone at Free Music University of Sao Paulo and classical percussion at Sao Paulo Municipal School of Music. Alua is an ex-member of STOMP. His first public performance was at the age of 8, having learnt percussion from his father, the percussionist Dinho Nascimento.
♥ JANSEN SANTANA (Urubu Collective): Percussionist multi-instrumentalist from Salvador-Bahia-Brazil based in London.Love to afro-jazz, soul, R&B and of course Brazilian flavours. He began his music career very early, with only 3 years of age he accompanied his father, the Artist Peu Meurray on his shows, who is his biggest musical influence, as well as his mother, Cida Nunes, who is also a singer. Jansen has been involved in projects with different concepts and music genres, national and international percussion festivals, cultural and environmental projects. MUSIC is his 1st priority and way of life!
♥ CARL DAVIES (Urubu Collective): Saxophone supremo, vocalist, songwriter, keys player & producer at Horman, an East London based four piece band who create Alt-pop. Carl has have worked in various school, youth centre, residential and day centre settings since qualifying as a music therapist in 2006, currently works as a Clinical music therapist in schools and for Chroma arts therapies and the Edpsy practice Marylebone.
♥ SCOTT & MARIA: Brighton (UK) based Scott & Maria create acoustic music straight from the heart, immersed in soulful harmonies. Their beautiful indie folk sound rouses the spirit and soothes the soul. They take great inspiration from nature and the human journey, and their music invokes a deep reconnection with Mother Earth. -Voice workshop: Singing from the sacred belly and breath of life, through the heart to find and feel one’s own essence. Exploring harmony through the voice, dancing with the voice as a full body experience. Scott & Maria offer a mixture of original heart songs and sanskrit mantras for this workshop. The singers can sit but they will be encouraging physical standing warm ups and the option to sing whilst moving the body or laying in relaxation positions.-Live music concert: Scott & Maria will offer live music concerts and accompany Dj Annalisa for a special collaboration of live opening and closing to her journey and during the dance journey set with optional rose water blessing. Instagram:@scott_and_maria
♥ DJ ANNALISA: Annalisa has a pure love of creating transformation, expression and expansion through the body. Weaving her knowledge and experience from energetic, physical, therapeutic and creative trainings she creates layered dance landscapes to explore, reflect and process our inner worlds. She is an Ecstatic Dance Facilitator, DJ, Tao Master, Art Therapist & Mother based in Brighton. -Essensually Ecstatic: Drop into an ecstatic dance experience that allows you freedom to move with care, sensuality and expansive opening. A playfully guided connective mini warm up flows into a soundscape of soft beats, melody and heartfelt lyrics with ecstatic peaks, a touch of spice and meditative culmination. For solo or connective dancers to open the heart space and connect in fun and gentle ways with their sensuality, passion and capacity for heart connection.-Ecstatic Dance: Unguided Ecstatic DJ Set with Annalisa creating flowing waves of diverse world and contemporary genres. Hot beats, wild drums, heartfelt melody, dirty bass and the occasional twist of popular dance. No trance 🙂 Instagram:@anna.lisa.drew
♥ JULIA SAMEL: Julia has been teaching Brazilian Forró for over 10 years as part of London’s “Forró Family” and she has more recently expanded her offerings to incorporate elements of other forms as she shares her passion for moving connections in a variety of welcoming and refreshing ways. She has undertaken many dance training programmes over the last 20 years including a year-long self enquiry through Moving Soul, Ecstatic Awakening teacher training and more. Julia strongly believes everyone and anyone can dance. -Forró Brazilian Partner Dancing: An easy-to-learn partner dance for everyone to connect! The steps begin in a simple way that we can all get to grips with.. and the dance is inspired by the lovely folkloric sounds of the Forró rhythms themselves.. The essence of forró is about the connection between the dancers. Julia brings our attention to this sense of connection in many ways. -Moving Connections: This workshop invites us on a journey through simple exercises with various different partners, to offer an exquisite experience of moving with others in the most authentic and pleasurable way, that is utterly accessible, fully embodied and most importantly simple, involving absolutely no steps or technical skill at all. Instagram:@juliamovingconnections @forrofamily
♥ DJ JAMES BLOWFELT: Blowfelts’ 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 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! -Ecstatic Dance MVMNT Drum & Bass: And so, we are in for a real treat. As well as Blowfelts’ delectable taste in Drum & Bass, we will be offered the ecstatic experience and sonic delight of his sound system! Facebook:@blowfelt
♥ DJ BRAILLA MAY: Brailla May is an Ecstatic Dance DJ, Community Choir Leader & Conscious Event Creatrix, creating experiences to uplift, empower & celebrate life together. -Dance Liberation: Ecstatic Dance Journey through tribal beats, disco house, melodic techno, drum and bass, landing in deep house. Raise your kundalini with a high energy dance experience and drop into your somatic groove.-Singing Your Essence: Express your Natural Voice in a safe space, singing a variety of heartwarming, soulful, toe-tapping songs from around the world and from different traditions, all taught by ear. Celebrate your essence and the joy of living! Open and welcoming to all, no experience necessary. Instagram:@braillamay Facebook:@SongbirdsChoirUK, @SustainablePleasur
♥ DJ JAN-MICHAEL: London based ecstatic dance DJ and facilitator. He runs a regular ecstatic dance event in London called “Rapture – High energy ecstatic dance”. He is a musician & DJ and loves conscious dance. He curates his Rapture ecstatic dances as the conscious dance club fusion – gathering the energy usually spared for the peak of the ecstatic dance wave and giving it to you in bucket loads! -Ecstatic Dance: His style is a bit more upbeat with a mixture of bass heavy genres such as Electro House, Funky House, Trance, Techno, Afro Tribal and DnB with some slower, softer tracks interwoven in the set, following the traditional musical wave that is well known in Ecstatic dance and 5Rhythms. An invitation to dance your wild dance, let loose and shift the inertia! Instagram:@ecstaticdance_rapture Facebook:@janmichael.wild.dancer, @rapturedanceuk
♥ DJ JANE: Jane’s passion for dance goes back to the 90s, when she discovered the joy of clubbing and first learned to DJ. Going on to develop a more meditative approach to life, just over 10 years ago Jane discovered the transformative power of Seth’s bio-energetics and ecstatic dance sessions, for which she is eternally grateful. Over the last few years she has been running her own “Dancing Freedom” events in her local woods in Hackney, as well as guest Djing for other event organisers. She also currently offers both individual therapy and group workshops applying the Human Givens approach to emotional health, as well as teaching Embodied Resilience: a meditative movement practice which focuses on tuning in to the sensations being generated in the body, promoting deep relaxation of body and mind.-Ecstatic Dance: Jane’s high-energy ecstatic dances comprise a range of music genres from spiritual to tribal beats, progressive house and melodic techno. Infusing her dances with lively enthusiasm, spirituality and love, she will help you to completely let go into the magic of your own presence. Facebook:@dancetofeelhuman
♥ RICHARD PARKER: Richard is passionate about creating safe and accessible spaces within Contact Improvisation dance, which allows participants to easily drop deeply into this profound practice. He has been passionately developing his skills and knowledge as a Contact Improvisation (CI) dancer since 2006. Over the years he has extensively trained with many amazing international teachers within CI. Since 2011 he has shared his teaching of CI within Professional, Educational, Festival & Community Organisations as well as organising his own CI Festivals and Camps. -Contact Improvisation: Moving Together: Contact Improvisation is a practice of how two or more bodies move together as one in physical contact, within a spontaneously unfolding improvised dance. It can be playful, sensitive, quiet or energetic, with lots of dynamic movements ranging anywhere from standing to rolling and sliding across the floor. Within this workshop, we will explore the basics of how two bodies can move together as one within an improvised contact dance… as well as offer a clear understanding of the boundaries to support safe practice. -Contact Improvisation: Evening Jam: A guided warm-up into a creative exploration of Contact Improvisation. The warm-up facilitates participants into a state of readiness for Contact Improvisation. This leads to a Jam, which is a chance to explore the practice. With recorded DJ’ed music. Facebook:@richardparkercontactimprovisation
♥ DJ LIATH: (“Grey” in celtic) grew up in Paris surrounded by music, born in a family of musicians and singers. He explored conscious movement for more than 12 years through ecstatic dance, 5 rhythms, contact improvisation, yoga as well as aikido and climbing.-Ecstatic Dance: His ecstatic dance sets explore contrasts, journeying between light, ambient and melodic songs to darker, deeper and more energized and provocative sounds. Instagram:@djliath
♥ SETH & DEE: Festival organizers & hosts.
♥ DJ TARA: Tara is the founder of Tribalheart and Divine Body Bliss. She is a qualified hypnotherapist, body/massage therapist and mental health nurse. She is passionate about connecting with what brings us pleasure and moving beyond mind, using embodiment tools and breath to enter the sacred realms. She is a lover of all types of dance, meditation, massage, breathwork and many other nourishing things. -Ecstatic Dance: Ecstatic Dance and shamanic vibes. Mix of LOVE, active Meditation, conscious clubbing, tribal grooves n dance tunes with tantric ritual. A medley of Tribal, Bass, folktronica, afro, dance, house, techo, psy, dub, world, electronic, downtempo, ambient and everything in between! We aim to assist a natural flow peaking and resting to mirror the rhythm and energy of life. Instagram:@tribal_heart_ecstatic_dance Facebook:@tribalheartecstatictrancedance
♥ MYSTERY SCHOOL OF SOUND: Paul & Mark are twin brothers and have been performing with the gongs for over 6 years and have been developing a healing programme to complement their practice. This practice has been developed through the healing arts and esoteric teachings from Eastern and Western traditions. The primary influences are European mysticism as well as shamanic practices from around the world. As a duet, they play together with a number of symphonic and tuned gongs, the virtue of two performers playing the gongs allows for a binaural experience, that extends one’s consciousness that much further. Together they create a layered soundscape experience for you to deeply relax and meditate into. They also complement the gongs with other instruments such as singing bowls, flute and the kalimba. -Gong bath: Enter an epic gong performance, a wonderful sound journey where you travel through your own inner landscape. A performance that puts you into a deep meditational state that will enable you to totally relax, de-stress and heal physically & mentally. Gongs provide the most immediate way to relax by inducing a wakeful dream. Theta brainwaves occur most often just before sleep and waking but are also present in deep meditation. In this state, the external world diminishes, the senses withdraw to the inner self. This state is where archetypal imagery takes on a new focus. In this personal space, you can access and work on your shadow self, control unconscious habits and past traumas as well as any other dis-ease one needs to face and clear. Instagram:@mysteryschoolofsound Facebook:@themysteryschoolofsound
♥ GEORGIE HARE: Georgie is a yoga instructor, as well as professional dancer, and swears by the life changing benefits of a regular practise. Teaching us to listen to our bodies and self-reflect, Georgie guides you through a flow that works on both strength building and restorative stretching. Encouraging you to move intuitively and be kind to yourself. You can find her teaching regular classes in London, as well as events, festivals and retreats, across the UK and abroad. -Yoga: All levels are welcome to Georgie’s Vinyasa Flow style yoga class. Here you can explore your body and give appreciation for your own personal journey, all in a safe space without judgement. Instagram: @yogawithgeorgie_ , @georgie_hare
♥ AILON FREEDMAN: Ailon’s adult life has been devoted to the synthesis and marriage of spiritual practice with humour and playfulness. He has worked as a yoga teacher, corporate facilitator and public speaking coach, as well as an artist, comedian, clown and drummer. He has brought many of these elements together in his trainings Clown Healing, Speak from the Heart and Free your Inner Artist. Ailon’s mission is to help people discover their sense of freedom, wellness and inner balance through not only yoga and mindfulness but also creativity, celebration and fun. He is currently developing a programme called Mandala of You at Colet House in London. -Yoga: An accessible and focussed Hatha Yoga class designed to release muscular tension, bring awareness into the body and let the mind settle into the present moment. No bells and whistles, no complicated gymnastics- just good ole fashioned yoga asanas. Suitable for all ages. -Drumming: Come and learn the sounds of the Djembe drum -the bass, tone and slap -and from there take a journey into the highly energising world of African drumming as well as funky rhythmic jamming. Becoming immersed in rhythm and beats is one of the most liberating ways to free your mind and open your heart. -Playfulness Workshop: Who says your spiritual practice needs to be serious? What if playfulness could become a pathway towards self-discovery and wholeness? Come and try our playfulness session where we’ll draw from the worlds of clowning, improv, mime and dance to reconnect with our buried sense of childlike play. Expect spontaneous silliness and generalised irreverence as well as high doses of endorphins.‘ You should call this getting drunk with no alcohol.’ Instagram:@ailonfree
♥ DOMINIK SCHELL: Dominik has been passionately engaged in dance for two decades, exploring performance, contemporary, contact dance as well as many forms of expressive dance workshop styles. He draws from his experience as a facilitator, combining dance, tantra and process work.-HeartWave: A HeartWave Movement Workshop creates a powerful opportunity for you to drop deeply within and connect with self and other in new and liberating ways. A HeartWave is about connecting us to the deepest parts of ourselves through the power of dance, held in an unfolding of our collective wisdom as we journey in and out of relating, in and out of shadow, in and out of our fear. Above all HeartWave is a deeply liberating exploration of our inert yearning for belonging, connection and togetherness. Facebook:@HeartWaveDance
♥ MIXWELL: A San Francisco Bay Area native, DJ Mixwell set out to conquer the entertainment scene over 15 years ago. Starting out as a trained drummer, Mixwell’s ear for beat matching and blending tempos gives him expert-level knowledge to seamlessly mix tracks ranging from Pink Floyd to Jay-Z. With a laser focused passion for mixing an extensive range of musical genres and a keen eye for reading the crowd, Mixwell has become a leading force in entertainment. He has played at Festivals and Ecstatic Dances Worldwide -Ecstatic Dance: Mixwell weaves together a vibrational tapestry to create a sound that gets embodied on the dancefloor. Mixing is an art. Songs are only transitioned seamlessly when a dj is mindful of the tracks tempo, key and energy. Beyond the technical aspect of the mix, what really makes a great dj is his/her ability to read the crowd, take requests, and test boundaries! Expect and epic ecstatic dance set! Instagram:@mixwellmusic
♥ OMNIVIBES: Paul Jackson: sitarist/guitarist/composer and performer. A unique, contemporary take on traditional Classical Indian Ragas, infused in original songs with Delta-Blues slide style, played on sitar.. interchanged with original multi-style songs played on guitar, complemented with conscious emotive vocals. Paul’s performances at Ecstatic Dance Festival will be concentrated on sitar www.omnivibes.co.uk
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MORE INFO ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS:
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. 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. Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a relaxation. WHAT MUSIC TO EXPECT: “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.” With various Ecstatic Dance DJ’s.
BIOENERGETIC ALCHEMY™ – We work with our bodies to transform and to heal. A unique movement experience, where we begin to soften the muscular tension and chronic holding in our bodies through a series of gentle stretches, grounding and self-expression exercises.
BREATHWORK TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING – Release Energetic, Emotional & Physical layers of negative imprints & conditioning. We will be exploring Neo-Reichian Breathwork- practice is a deep conscious, circular connected breathing and is a beautiful way to peel back the layers of the self, connect to essence, and embrace every part of yourself. Each participant becomes the leader of their own healing journey, towards wholeness and health.
DRUMMING – this is an off-grid Eco-Camping workshop. There is no power! We will have drumming & percussion workshops, drum circles. Experience the uplifting power of rhythm. Realign with yourself, aligning with others and go deep through rhythm & trance. Drums have been utilised in every culture down through the ages, for many purposes from religious rituals, ceremonies, and as a way to communicate. 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.
SINGING – As everything is vibrating so are we. There can be no sound without a vibration. Explore and let your voice be heard in a safe environment. Discover the joy of singing, the non-judgmental aspect of singing, the communal part of it, the part where differences are reconciled and we’re all just in it together, that’s the truly uplifting power of singing. The history of music and singing has always been communal. Meditate, sing or listen. Yes, even just listening can activate some of the oxytocin release, that social bonding hormone. A beautiful and powerful way to start/end our day together at the festival.
AERIAL RELAXATION PODS™ – Each day we’ll offer Relaxation/Breathwork/Sound journey in hammocks. Repetitive motions, like those experienced in the gentle rocking of a hammock, can soothe anxiety. Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of Harvard’s Mind/Body Medical Institute, recommends repetitive movement to elicit your body’s relaxation response. This reaction allows a lower heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension.
SOUND JOURNEYS – Multi-sensory sound journey experience with live ambient music, and aromatherapy to soothe your stresses away and lift your spirit! An immersive restorative experience inviting your body and nervous system into a deeply relaxed state. An opportunity to relax 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 .
YOGA NIDRA – Conscious Sleep Guided Meditation for Deep Body Relaxation and Mind Alertness. Yoga Nidra is an ancient form of guided meditative practice that focuses on breathing techniques, body sensing, emotional relaxation, and guided consciousness meditation. Be supported by our Aerial Relaxation Hammocks while you dive deep into the relaxation Journey. A very unique experience!
ACTIVE MEDITATIONS / YOGA – Get present with a selection of powerful meditation practices, wake up your body and ease your way into the day.
TRIBAL TRANCE DANCE – Dive deep into your Wild Nature. It’s an invitation into deep liberation, driven by our breath, our intentions, and energy, and not controlled by our conditioned mind, we let go. Natural body movements and intuitive expressive dance are simply forms of an ancient pre-verbal language. It is an expression of intelligence of our creative unconscious. Honouring the evolutionary intelligence encoded in our cells!
GROUP SHARINGS / HEART CIRCLES – Speak your truth & let yourself be heard in Community. There will be many opportunities to share openly and intimately (small group sharings).
TANTRA / CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS – 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. 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. 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 festival, physical contact will be optional. ”You never have to do anything you don’t want to do” is our mantra.
CACAO – Expansion of the Heart and Spirit through Cacao – the Elixir of the Gods! 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.
… and much, much more with amazing people who love Nature, music and dance!

♥ FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS RETREATS/FESTIVALS:
“That was a very beautiful experience. An amazing 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.” Cath
“The smiles, the kind eyes, the bits when I lost myself in the music, the joy of the moments when it felt as if the whole room was jumping in unison.” Salvo
“ What a profound experience! The music was so beautiful … it carried me effortlessly inward facilitating a deep connection to Spirit, moving my body in a way that I felt I had little control over. It was magical! Thank you ” Ashley
“Thank you guys. This was an exceptional experience of deep healing, awakening, and opening. I feel so light, peaceful, and full of Love. Through the workshops we took, I touched some of my wounds, gently but deeply releasing and healing what was ready to be alchemised. Thank you to all the other lovely participants. Please organise the next one soon! ” Tanja
“ The workshop gave me the opportunity to go deeper into my body and discover new experiences which I hadn’t been able to tap into before. It was a good mix of different exercises, and I had a really blissful experience with the breathwork.” Vijay
” I feel so grateful I had the opportunity to attend this workshop. I felt that Seth, through his presence, allowing, way of being, created a very unique, safe space in which I could release, discover, explore and meet different aspects of myself. I was amazed how during the two days I was – often unexpectedly and gently – led to bring forth and embrace a child, an ancient woman, an animal, a spoiled brat, a mother, a lover, a goddess… Also through Seth’s guidance and suggestions I felt within very short spaces of time both my immense sorrow/yearning/pain and my immense joy/gratitude, realising how close to each other these seemingly opposites are. Today I feel a more solid belonging in the world, and a heightened awareness of the soles of my feet on the floor, like the earth, was more magnetic!” Maria

INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london
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!

SUMMER BREAK - BACK IN SEPTEMBER
2022-07-27 - 2022-08-31 | England

Ecstatic Saturdays INDOORS @ Siobhan Davies Studio: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
2022-09-10 17:45 - 20:00 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
Amazing dance space, delicious cacao, mesmerising visuals, epic music, fruit social! No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish!!

About this event

We are excited to dance in our beautiful indoor space! ECSTATIC SATURDAYS 5:45PM-8PM (REGULAR SESSION)
We appreciate everyone’s support and would love you to join us for our indoor Ecstatic Dances! You and your awesome friends are invited to join us for weekly freestyle, expressive dance & moving meditation classes. An Evening of Ecstatic Dance with No Alcohol, No Drugs – Just Music, Amazing Rhythms and Cacao! This is a unique dance experience in London! No experience necessary. All welcome.
*Respectfully Socially Distanced & Covid compliant* Alcohol and drug free environment* No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish!
“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” – Joseph Campbell
UPCOMING DATES:

10 September (Full Moon)
17 September
24 September (New Moon)
1 October
8 Oct & 15 Oct – no dances
22 October (URUBU Drum Mantra Live 7pm-10.30pm, tickets will be announced soon)
29 Oct – no dance (we’re running an Ecstatic Dance retreat in Dorset)

BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-saturdays-indoors-siobhan-davies-studio-ecstatic-dance-cacao-tickets-120615336719
PLEASE NOTE: We are offering two dance sessions on Saturdays! In the later 8:15pm-10:30pm session, we also include different genres: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/120625416869 (DIFFERENT THEMES)
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SCHEDULE:
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. Please arrive by 6.15pm at the latest.
◈ 5:45pm-8:00pm Dance Warm-up/ Cacao/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave (No entry after 6:15pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)
◈ 8:00pm Class ends
◈ 8:00pm -8:30pm Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. Next-level, conscious, inspiring and diverse electronic dance music – a unique conscious clubbing experience!
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
7. Our ‘Ecstatic Saturdays’ sessions tend to be more of a celebration and with a party atmosphere. Music is very varied – “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?
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, find parking on parkopedia. There is a bicycle rack in the courtyard to lock your bike if you are cycling.
Please note that venue’s lift is out of order at the moment. Hopefully fixed by September.
PRICES:

Low waged/concession £15 + Eventbrite fee
Regular £20 + Eventbrite fee
Abundance £25 + Eventbrite fee

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.
FREE CREW SPACES: We also offer limited FREE *crew spaces in exchange of you helping us set up and/or pack down. (*Requirement – you need to have attended at least two of our indoor events at Siobhan Davies Studios before you can join the crew) Please complete the crew sign up form and we will get in touch: https://forms.gle/uXVr8kK9Eos7hjbK6
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We do not offer refunds/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice if provided. 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. 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:
◈ 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 and Ecstatic Dance London, 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.

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

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. 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.

INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london
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
2022-09-10 20:15 - 22:30 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
Amazing dance space,delicious cacao,mesmerising visuals,epic music, fruit social!
No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish!!

OUR HOUSE - a Celebration of House Music - Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Circle
2022-09-10 20:15 - 22:30 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
Join us for OUR HOUSE- Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Ceremony Experience!
OUR HOUSE is a celebration of house music in all of its uplifting glory!

ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: OUR HOUSE – an evening House music and cacao!
We are chuffed to be announcing the 5th Our House’ event this year for 10 September! For all those lovers of dance music!
We celebrate the Rave scene in all it’s uplifting and heart-opening glory! Including the Deep, the Funky, Disco and Afro-house. *No alcohol, drugs or psychedelics are needed, we get a natural euphoria and high through the music, the dance and the connection. We’ll also be including magical ceremonial grade cacao and house music to connect us deeply with our dance and our creativity. No experience necessary. All welcome.
OUR HOUSE is brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music! We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!
Please note: this is a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol space! One of the very few spaces where Londoners can go out dancing on a Saturday night in London in a safe and clean sober space. Please respect this, and please don’t come drunk or high as you will be refused entry or asked to leave. No refunds!
*Alcohol and drug free environment* No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish!
💜 See all our upcoming wellbeing events: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
SCHEDULE:
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. Please arrive by 8.45pm at the latest.
◈ 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 Session ends
◈ 10:30pm -11:00pm Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. Next-level, conscious, inspiring house 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:

£15 Lower waged/Concession (1x ticket per transaction please)
£20 Regular (1x ticket per transaction please)
£25 Abundance (1x ticket per transaction please)

PAYMENT: 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.
FREE 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 (*Requirement – you need to have attended at least two of our indoor events at Siobhan Davies Studios before you can join the crew)
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We do not offer refunds/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice if provided. 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 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. 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 on the 1st floor. 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.

INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london
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, Sound Journey & Ecstatic Dance + Cacao
2022-09-11 12:30 - 20:15 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
You are warmly invited to join us for TRYBE on Sun, 11 Sept 2022!
Trance Dance & Cacao, Sound Journey/Gong Bath, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao!

TRYBE – Trance Dance, Sound Journey/Gong Bath & Ecstatic Dance + Cacao
Join us for this transformational day of 3 x wonderful experiences: Ecstatic Trance Dance & Cacao, Sound Journey, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao!
Dance, Move, Connect, Release, Meditate & Celebrate! You’re welcome to come for the whole day or drop into individual sessions. All are welcome!
WHAT IS THE DAY ABOUT?
Each of our Sunday Sessions offer Londoners a kind of sanctuary space to come and dance, be themselves, dive deep, 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.
During the day you will have the chance to dance and dive into a selection of some very beautiful and unique movement & relaxation practices.
SCHEDULE:
◈ 12:30pm – 3pm Ecstatic 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 Sound Journey/ Gong Bath with Dee & Seth: Soothing sounds to support deep relaxation, calm and wellbeing. Release the stress and tension of daily life in London. Our Sound Journeys are an opportunity to let go and reconnect with yourself through deep relaxation practices and guided meditation while basking in Cosmic, Ethereal Vocals and Electronic Soundscapes, Textures, Crystal Singing Bowls, Gongs and much much more . A Unique & Beautiful Experience on Sunday afternoon!
◈ break 30 min (selection of teas/coffee will be available in the kitchen)
◈ 6pm – 8:15pm 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
◈ 8:15pm -8:45pm Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
–> More details about individual workshops, prices, facilitators – please scroll down.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1.Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing 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:
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. Please note that venue’s lift is out of order at the moment.
WHEN: Sunday, 11 September 12:30pm-8:15pm
ALL-DAY WORKSHOPS:

£45 Lower waged
£55 Regular
£65 Abundance

INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS:

Ecstatic Trance Dance & Cacao 12:30pm-3pm £30
Sound Journey 3:45pm-5:30pm £15
Ecstatic Dance & Cacao 6pm-8pm £20

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.
FREE 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 (*Requirement – you need to have attended at least two of our indoor events at Siobhan Davies Studios before you can join the crew)
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We do not offer refunds/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice if provided. 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:

⋘ ─ ∗RITUAL ECSTATIC 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”

⋘ ─ ∗ SOUND JOURNEY∗ ─ ⋙
3:45PM – 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 TEMPLE & CACAO CEREMONY ∗ ─ ⋙
6PM – 8:15PM
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:
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. 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.

INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london
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!

Sunday Sound Sanctuary - Sound Journey & Gong Bath with Guided Relaxation
2022-09-11 15:45 - 17:30 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
A Gorgeous Sound Journey & Gong Bath with Guided Relaxation held in a Beautiful Space! Ambient Crystal Singing bowls, Voice, Handpan, Gongs and much more!

About this event

SUNDAY SOUND SANCTUARY – Sound Journey & Gong Bath with Guided Relaxation on Sundays, 3:45PM – 5:30PM

We hope you can join us for this unique and heart-opening experience on a Sunday afternoon.
We’re providing Londoners with a kind of sanctuary space to deeply relax, be themselves, release stress, and connect with their body.
The Sunday Sound Sanctuary is simply an opportunity to let go and relax with a guided meditation while basking in Cosmic, Ethereal Vocals and Electronic Soundscapes, Crystal Singing Bowls, Gongs, Handpan and much much more!
BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunday-sound-sanctuary-sound-journey-gong-bath-with-guided-relaxation-tickets-403472014657
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 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! A Unique Experience!
Now is always the perfect time to journey inward…

UPCOMING DATES:

27 November
18 December

💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
SCHEDULE:
◈ 3:35pm-4:45pm Arrival/ Check in (No entry after 4pm, this is so we can create a safe and calm environment for all participants)
◈ 3:45pm-5:30pm Guided Relaxation Meditation & Sound Journey with Live Music: for Rest, Relaxation & Rejuvenation
◈ 5:30pm Session ends. You’re welcome to stay for complimentary herbal teas downstairs in the parlour and maybe join us later for Ecstatic Dance & Cacao from 6pm-8:15pm, more info and tickets here.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1. Yoga mat, cushion & blanket for extra comfort. Blindfolds will be provided however you are welcome to bring your own.
2. Reusable water bottle. We will provide tap water & lemon water refill station.
VENUE:
Siobhan Davies Dance Studio, 85 St George’s Rd, London SE1 6ER
-Nearest station is Elephant & Castle, venue is also walking distance from Lambeth North and Waterloo. Please check tfl .gov for latest travel updates.
-If you are driving, please be aware that the venue is in an Ultra Low Emission Zone and you may be liable to pay the daily fee. Find parking on parkopedia.
-There is a bicycle rack in the courtyard on the side of the building to lock your bike if you are cycling.
-Venue is mostly accessible to wheelchair users with a lift to all floors.
-Venue’s amenities include toilets, changing room and showers.
PRICES:

Lower waged/ Concession £15 + Eventbrite fee
Regular £20 + Eventbrite fee
Abundance £25 + Eventbrite fee

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/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice is provided. 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 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. If you have any questions please feel free to send us an email: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
FACILITATORS/ MUSICIANS:
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, retreats and festivals.

CONNECT WITH US:

INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london

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 Dance Temple® SUNDAY'S - Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
2022-09-11 18:00 - 20:15 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
Join us for our Sunday evening Ecstatic Dance Temple® session -An Organic Beats Infused Ecstatic Experience w/ Live Drums & Cacao
About this event

We are excited to offer our ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE® dances at the beautiful Siobhan Davies Roof Studio!
We return on Sunday evenings with an immense love for the encounter of both electronic and organic realms through sound, positive intentions and expression.
In our Sunday night Ecstatic Dance Temple® sessions, the musical focus will be more of a World/Medicine music, Afro-House & a Tribal Flow vibe. You’re invited to explore “movement as meditation” with beautiful music to accompany your journey… freestyle, expressive dance & moving meditation classes. An Evening of Ecstatic Dance with No Alcohol, No Drugs – Just Music, Amazing Rhythms and Cacao! This is a unique dance class in London! No experience necessary. All welcome.
BOOK HERE: HTTPS://WWW.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK/E/ECSTATIC-DANCE-TEMPLE-SUNDAYS-ECSTATIC-DANCE-CACAO-TICKETS-173058702237
Medicine | Global Bass | Tribal | Organic Beats Infused Ecstatic Experience with Live Percussion & Cacao Circle
Our Ecstatic Dance sessions have guidelines of: No booze, No Shoes, No phones, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish, Respect yourself and others. (More info about what is Ecstatic Dance – further down)
No late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. If you are more than 30 min late from the start of the session, unfortunately you won’t be able to join the session, please respect this and arrive on time. Thank you
****Alcohol, drug, psychedelic & smoke free space!!! We get a natural high through dance and cacao!***
WHAT TO EXPECT:
-World/ Medicine, Afro-House, Tribal Flow conscious, inspiring and diverse dance music journey with live percussion!
-A unique movement mediation experience!
-A beautiful, sacred, heartful, fun & safe space for you to dance freely in
-Yummy, velvety tasting raw vegan cacao drink and intention setting ritual
-Superb sound system and optional silent disco headphones for more immersive experience
-Mesmerising visuals
-Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!
-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!

UPCOMING DATES:

11 September (Full Moon)
18 September
25 September (New Moon)
2 October
9 & 16 October no dances
23 October
30 October no dance, we are running Ecstatic Dance Autumn Retreat in Dorset.
6 November
13 & 20 November no dances
27 November
18 December

💜SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
SCHEDULE:
◈ 5:50pm-6:00pm Arrival/ Check in. (No entry after 6:30pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)
◈ 6:00pm-8pm Dance Warm-up and Stretch/ Cacao/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave
◈ 8:00pm-8:15pm Relaxation
◈ 8:15pm Class ends
◈ 8:15pm -8:45pm Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing and dress in layers. Changing rooms available at the venue.
2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks.
3. a Reusable water bottle. We will provide tap water & lemon water refill station.
4. A healthy snack to have after the dance.
VENUE:
Siobhan Davies Dance Studio, 85 St George’s Rd, London SE1 6ER
-Nearest station is Elephant & Castle, venue is also walking distance from Lambeth North and Waterloo. Please check tfl .gov for latest travel updates.
-If you are driving, please be aware that the venue is in an Ultra Low Emission Zone and you may be liable to pay the daily fee. Find parking on parkopedia.
-There is a bicycle rack in the courtyard on the side of the building to lock your bike if you are cycling.
-Venue is mostly accessible to wheelchair users with a lift to all floors.
-Venue’s amenities include toilets, changing room and showers.
PRICES:

Lower waged/ Concession £15 + Eventbrite fee
Regular £20 + Eventbrite fee
Abundance £25 + Eventbrite fee

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.
FREE CREW SPACES: We also offer limited FREE *crew spaces in exchange of you helping us set up and/or pack down. (*Requirement – you need to have attended at least two of our indoor events at Siobhan Davies Studios before you can join the crew) Please complete the crew sign up form and we will get in touch: https://forms.gle/uXVr8kK9Eos7hjbK6
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We do not offer refunds/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice if provided. 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 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. If you have any questions please feel free to send us an email: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com

WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?
MUSIC – MOVEMENT – COMMUNITY!
Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London – We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!
Ecstatic Dance is a dance/movement practice to explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together. Move your body, unleash the wild dancing self without caring what people think, claim your freedom, open your heart & touch the infinite!
Our Ecstatic Dance 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 and Ecstatic Dance London 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.

CONNECT WITH US:
INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london

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!

Creative Flow Dojo: WEEKDAY MORNING Meditations - Attuning Body and Mind for Wellbeing
2022-09-12 07:30 - 08:00 | Online, Zoom link will be in Eventbrite email confirmation in 'Additional Information', London, England, United Kingdom
Daily Creative Flow Dojo™ meditations to tune your body and mind to the best of who you are! Experience an optimal state for
START YOUR DAY WITH BEAUTIFUL GUIDED MEDITATIONS
Join us for these daily (Mon-Fri 7:30am-8am) Creative Flow Guided meditations for accessing optimal states of health, wellbeing, and creativity. We look forward to introducing these beautiful morning practices to you and if you’ve attended before, welcome back!
In these morning sessions, Seth will guide you through different daily creative flow meditations to tune your body and mind to the best of who you are. A regular creative flow meditation practice is a proactive way to wire your nervous system for health, wellbeing, and creativity.

BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-flow-dojo-daily-meditations-attuning-body-mind-for-wellbeing-tickets-397844853667

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 health and wellbeing, what we call a state of creative flow – but do we have to just wait for inspiration to strike… or is there a way that we can “hack the zone’?
In the Creative Flow Dojo®, we use a combination of tools to achieve a “creative flow state”, for health & wellbeing, creativity, and optimal performance. Getting into “The Zone” To be generative, we must first create the optimal conditions to get into the “creative flow state”.
BENEFITS OF DAILY CREATIVE FLOW PRACTICE:
– Learn how to get into a creative flow state, 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 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!
– Learn how to develop and maintain a peak performance state, what we are calling a “creative flow state”. Athletes and creative performers might call it “the zone”, or martial artists might use the term “chi flow”, but whatever you call it, it is a state that enables you to deal skilfully and creatively, with whatever it is that you’re engaged with.

PRACTICAL DETAILS:
WHERE? Online via Zoom Zoom link will be in Eventbrite email confirmation in ‘Additional Information’
WHEN? Daily mornings 7:30am-8am Monday-Friday (UK, London time, GMT +1)
WHAT TO PREPARE? Loose comfortable clothing suitable for movement & relaxation, and a reusable water bottle. Headphones recommended! Please arrive 5 minutes beforehand to check the technical setup. Thank you
CONFIRMATION & ZOOM LINK: Full details and link will be in the Eventbrite email confirmation ‘Additional information’ section (please check your spam folder).
If you have any questions, please send an email to Seth: youareyoubeyou@gmail.com
If you want to dive deeper, Book a 1-to-1 session with Seth
COST: 4 LEVELS OF ATTENDANCE:
Level 1 – Cost £20: 1-week membership: 5 x Creative Flow meditation sessions (a different meditation each day)
Level 2 – Cost £55: 1-week membership *Plus* 1 Coaching session: 5 x Creative Flow meditations (a different meditation each day) + 1 x 90 minute 1-to-1 Creative Coaching session with Seth
Level 3 – Cost £45: 1 x 90 minute 1-to-1 Creativity Coaching session with Seth
Level 4 – Monthly membership – Cost £99: 1 x 90 minute 1-to-1 Creative Coaching session with Seth Plus 4 x weeks of online meditations Monday-Friday
1:1 COACHING SESSION TIME? I will email you once you have booked to arrange a suitable time for your 1:1 session (90 min).

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.
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

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Ecstatic Saturdays INDOORS @ Siobhan Davies Studio: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao
2022-09-17 17:45 - 22:30 | Siobhan Davies Studios (Roof Studio), 85 Saint George's Road, London, England, SE1 6ER, United Kingdom
Amazing dance space, delicious cacao, mesmerising visuals, epic music, fruit social! No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish!

About this event

Best Saturday night ecstatic dance in a beautiful indoor space!
We are Ecstatic Dance London – Pioneers of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009 and we’re super excited to offer our epic Saturday night Ecstatic Dance sessions! You and your awesome friends are invited to join us for weekly freestyle, expressive dance & moving meditation classes. An Evening of Ecstatic Dance with No Alcohol, No Drugs – Just Music, Amazing Rhythms and Cacao! This is a unique dance experience in London! No experience necessary. All welcome.
5:45PM-8PM (REGULAR SESSION)
8:15PM-10:30PM (*GENRE SPECIFIC SESSION, see below details)
BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-saturdays-indoors-siobhan-davies-studio-ecstatic-dance-cacao-tickets-120615336719
No prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome.
Our Ecstatic Dance sessions have guidelines of: No booze, No Shoes, No phones, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish, Respect yourself and others. (More info about what is Ecstatic Dance – further down)
No late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. If you are more than 30 min late from the start of the session, unfortunately you won’t be able to join the session, please respect this and arrive on time. Thank you
****Alcohol, drug, psychedelic & smoke free space!!! We get a natural high through dance and cacao!***
WHAT TO EXPECT:
-Next-level, conscious, inspiring and diverse dance music journey with live percussion !-A unique conscious clubbing experience!
-A beautiful, sacred, heartful, fun & safe space for you to dance freely in
-Yummy, velvety tasting raw vegan cacao drink and intention setting ritual
-Superb sound system and optional silent disco headphones for more immersive experience
-Mesmerising visuals
-Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!
-Optional social with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
-Best Saturday night out and no hangover!
WHY CACAO?
At Ecstatic Dance London we LOVE chocolate, RAW chocolate-CACAO! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao to superfood charge your dance with us! Cacao is the ultimate heart opener, it will give you energy, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express, release & unleash your creativity during the dance! Our Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana (who makes the best 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!
“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” – Joseph Campbell
UPCOMING DATES & LATER SESSION *GENRES:

10 September (*OUR HOUSE- House) Full Moon
17 September (*CATHARSIS – Electronica & Psychedelic Trance)
24 September (*MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY – Euphoric & Uplifting) New Moon
1 October (*XTC – Electronica & Techno with DJ Liath)
8 & 15 Oct – no dances
22 October URUBU Drum Mantra Live 7pm-10.30pm
29 Oct – no dance (we’re running an Ecstatic Dance retreat in Dorset)
5 Nov (*MVMNT – Drum & Bass with DJ James Buchanan)
12 & 19 Nov – no dances
26 Nov (*OUR HOUSE- House)
17 Dec (*MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY – Euphoric & Uplifting)

SEE ALL OUR UPCOMING EVENTS: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
SCHEDULE IF YOU’RE ATTENDING 5:45PM-8PM SESSION:
This is a regular ecstatic dance session, music is very varied – 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.
◈ 5:45pm-8:00pm Dance Warm-up/ Cacao/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave (No entry after 6:15pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)
◈ 8:00pm Session ends
◈ 8:00pm-8:30pm Optional social in parlour with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
SCHEDULE IF YOU’RE ATTENDING 8:15PM-10:30PM SESSION:
This is a genre specific ecstatic dance session as we like to mix up our offerings a little bit. Scroll up to see upcoming dates and genres.
◈ 8:15pm-10:30pm Dance Warm-up/ Cacao/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave (No entry after 8:45pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)
◈ 10:30pm Session ends
◈ 10:30pm-11pm Optional social in parlour with refreshing fruit to nourish you after the dance
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement/fitness and dress in layers, changing rooms are located on the 1st floor. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the session. Showers are available in the changing rooms.
2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks.
3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water & lemon water refill available at the venue.
4. A healthy snack to have after the dance.

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
SAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES:
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.
If you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms, please DO NOT attend the session.

VENUE:
Siobhan Davies Dance Studio, Roof Studio (2nd floor), 85 St George’s Rd, London SE1 6ER
-Nearest station is Elephant & Castle, venue is also walking distance from Lambeth North and Waterloo. Please check tfl .gov for latest travel updates.
-If you are driving, please be aware that the venue is in an Ultra Low Emission Zone and you may be liable to pay the daily fee. Find parking on parkopedia.
-There is a bicycle rack in the courtyard on the side of the building to lock your bike if you are cycling.
-Venue is mostly accessible to wheelchair users with a lift to all floors.
PRICES:
+Eventbrite fee. Book online or pay cash/ card on the door.

Low waged/concession £15 (limited availability)
Regular £20
Abundance £25

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.
FREE CREW SPACES: We also offer limited FREE *crew spaces in exchange of you helping us set up and/or pack down. (*Requirement – you need to have attended at least two of our indoor events at Siobhan Davies Studios before you can join the crew) Please complete the crew sign up form and we will get in touch: https://forms.gle/uXVr8kK9Eos7hjbK6
CHILDREN: under 12s can come for free (subject to availability and if we’re not sold out) and recommend that they attend 5.45pm-8pm session instead of the later one. Children must be supervised at all times (at least 1 adult per child) so that the dance practice is not disrupted for other dancers. We recommend to bring ear defenders or earplugs for children as music might be too loud for their sensitive ears, we also have silent disco headphones available.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We do not offer refunds/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend if less than 72h notice if provided. 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. 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:
◈ 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 and Ecstatic Dance London, 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.

INSTAGRAM: @urubu_school_of_transformation, @ecstaticdance_london

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!
