Ecstatic Dance Knoxville

Saturday

Saturday

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7:00 pm

7:00 pm

Ecstatic Dance

Ecstatic Dance is a freestyle dance that allows for the freedom to express our most authentic Self through dance in a judgment free zone. No partner or dance experience necessary. Light instruction will be given before the dance begins.

What to expect: The dance is done in a softly lit room to music that’s a blend of tribal/electronic/trance beats from around the world.

In order to create a sacred space for each person to drop into the experience, we ask that there is NO talking during the dance.

Please dress comfortably and bring a water bottle.

Drinks: we will have a non-alcoholic botanical bar set up serving kava & kratom kocktails. These plant based drinks are known for their ability to promote relaxation and focus; a perfect compliment to dancing. Kocktails: $5

Cover: $15-20
Cash, Cash App ($jadesfavorite) or Venmo (@KnoxHolistic) accepted.

Schedule:
7pm: Arrival
7:30pm: Opening circle (please arrive NO later than 7:15pm)
7:45pm: Ecstatic Dance begins 9pm: Closing circle & potluck to follow. Please bring a healthy food item to share if you are staying for the potluck.

”In many shamanic societies, if you came to a medicine person complaining of being disheartened, dispirited, or depressed, they would ask one of four questions: “When did you stop dancing? When did you stop singing? When did you stop being enchanted by stories? When did you stop being comforted by the sweet territory of silence?” ~ Gabrielle Roth

Driving Directions and Parking:Studio is located down a one way alley. You’ll see a professional graffiti mural on the side of the building.
When
Saturday
7:00 pm
TO
9:00 pm
Frequency
Monthly
Last Saturday unless it’s a holiday weekend then the week before.
Where
Renegade Yoga Center, 516 Renford Rd, Knoxville, TN
How Much
15-20

Upcoming Dances

Dance Guidelines

Ecstatic Dance – 3 Simple Guidelines
1. We Dance without shoes (or: We Dance Barefoot)
This allows us to connect more fully with the Ground (socks are OK)
If you have a physical condition that you need dance shoes, then OK
2. We Dance without words (or: We Dance with Body Language)
This makes it easier to be in a Meditative State
No Verbal Instruction from the Facilitators
No Talking from the Dancers
3. We Dance as We Are
No Drugs/Alcohol, No Phones, No Camera/Video, No Scents, No Expectations, No Judgements, No Shoulds, No Oughts… Just Be Yourself; With Respect for Ourselves, the Space, and One Another.

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