Join us for a heart-opening evening of movement and connection at our Equinox Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony! This immersive experience combines the transformative power of cacao with the freedom of ecstatic dance, allowing you to reconnect with your body, spirit, and community.
What is Ecstatic Dance?
Ecstatic Dance is a Freeform Conscious Dance. As soon as you enter the space, you are invited to let go of judgements and expectations, and allow yourself to feel your emotions, sensations, body, mind, and spirit. Because this is a safe space for movement and expression, we do request that you follow these main guidelines:
No shoes on the dance floor
Wear comfy clothes
No booze (or any other drugs)
No talking during the dance (body language only)
Freedom of expression is welcomed, (just no talking during the dance)
Trust in the journey and move through everything that arises.
We are an inclusive community, where we come together for the joy of moving and dancing together. This means that some people come simply for exercise, some come for social connection, and some come to use the dance as a form of therapy, emotional catharsis, spiritual practice, or prayer. Whatever your reason for wanting to move, you are welcome.
What to Wear?
Dress to sweat! We recommend you wear clothes that allow your full range of motion. Bring socks if you wish, but no shoes are allowed on the dance floor. Always bring a water bottle, and make sure to stay hydrated throughout the dance! Water is provided for all participants.
Most importantly: bring an open mind, a curious spirit, and a body ready to dance!
What to Expect:
Cacao Ceremony: We’ll begin with a sacred cacao ceremony, sipping on ceremonial-grade cacao to open our hearts, enhance our senses, and ground ourselves. Cacao is a natural plant medicine, used for centuries to support emotional healing and spiritual growth. All are welcome to participate, but you are also welcome to simply hold space for your fellow Dancers.
Ecstatic Dance: Once the cacao has warmed our spirits, we’ll flow into an ecstatic dance journey. In this free-form movement practice, there are no steps to follow or rules to adhere to—simply allow the music to move you. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or new to this form of expression, all are welcome.
This is a judgment-free space for you to let go, feel empowered, and connect with yourself and others. Come as you are, and leave feeling more alive, present, and joyful!
Dance Etiquette:
Many Dancers come to dance by themselves in the Group Field. Some Dancers also enjoy dancing with others, with or without physical contact.
Below is a guide to help your experience at Ecstatic Dance.
It is always a Good Idea to begin by Dancing with Yourself. Feel into how you are doing in this moment, and in your Life in general. Set an Intention at the beginning of the Dance.
If you would like to Dance with someone else, please make sure they are able to Give their Consent to Dance with you before Touching them or entering their Field. If you are not sure, or their eyes are closed, it is a No. Please respect any No and try not to take it Personally.
How to say “No” nonverbally? Turn Away, Move Away, Hand(s) at Your Heart (prayer gesture)
How to say “Yes” nonverbally? Turn Toward, Move Closer, Extend a Hand (open palm)