What is an ecstatic dance DJ? | What is Ecstatic Dance?
What is an ecstatic dance DJ? | What is Ecstatic Dance?
Ecstatic Dance is a freeform dance practice that happens worldwide in small and big spaces. It is usually 1-3 hours long and always has a DJ who mixes music like a club. The significant differences from your typical club are: There is no talking on the dance floor.
Ecstatic Dance sessions did not include dance technique or movement classes. They aim to provide a space of non-verbal communication and FREEDOM where you can be yourself and express your being through Dance and MOVEMENT. Music is a kaleidoscope of varied rhythms; it makes us float together in a sea of sensations as individuals of a large family. Ecstatic Dance is an international movement that aims to create COMMUNITY through Dance.
Ecstatic Dance is a form in which the dancers don’t follow specific steps; they only follow the rhythm and move freely as per the music. The effects of ecstatic Dance begin with joy, which differing abilities may experience, and dancers expressed feeling interconnected to others and their feelings. The Dance acts as a form of meditation, enabling people to cope with stress and attain serenity.
Ecstatic Dance is a free-flowing dance to perform ecstasy. It is a natural state in which your attention shifts, and you experience a happy meditative state of mind via body movements. But it is fun to move your body to melody; Ecstatic Dance was established to help your physical and mental health.
Ecstatic Dance is good because there are no rules! There are only three basic rules to remember while joining an Ecstatic Dance.
No alcohol/drugs
No talking
No judgment
Besides, you’ll have no limitations during an Ecstatic Dance session! There is no choreography, no particular music genre, and there is nothing but love and acceptance around you. It is a safe space to express yourself how you truly want.
Make space in your house. If you have a small apartment, move your furniture to practice the wildest dance moves. You should not be confined to one square meter of Freedom!
Make sure you’re not disturbed. Mute your phone, and ask your flatmates not to disturb you for a while. It is time for you.
Set the mood. Creating the right ambience for you to be mentally satisfied in another place is essential. You can do a few things to achieve that. One of which is lighting incense or a scented candle. The smell can trigger memories of other places and times – which could be very nice if you want to ‘escape’ your own home for a bit.
Close your eyes. You may feel self-conscious. If that happens, close your eyes, dim the lights and focus on the music. Wait until you feel the need to start dancing.
Start slow. If you still feel a little bit insecure. Start by tapping your feet to the beat or bobbing your head. Slowly increase your movements – there is no need to go wild if you don’t want to yet!
- Be aware and respect the space of fellow dancers
- Obtain explicit consent each time before making physical contact with another
- Refrain from talking
- Attend in a sober state
- Refrain from explicit sexual activity
- Be barefoot, if possible
- No cell phone use or taking photos/video
- Avoid wearing solid scents (Be clean!)
- Dance Tribe is a ceremonial space
Ecstatic Dance is a freeform dance practice that happens worldwide in small and big spaces. It is usually 1-3 hours long and always has a DJ who mixes music like a club. The significant differences from your typical club are:
- There is no talking on the dance floor.
- There are no drugs or alcohol allowed, and people are encouraged to remain sober.
- Event times are often in the mornings or early evenings
- Rather than a social escape, these are places where people go to connect deeper with themselves
- There will often be a movement class or yoga opening at the start and a sound healing closing at the end
- Diversity of music genres is encouraged and expected
- Most people come for the whole “journey” and go through the steps together
- Generally, photography is not allowed
What you will learn:
- Master Traktor Dj program and mixing
- Where to find music, how to organize your music,
- How to lead the warm-up, and closing circles
- How to create dynamic variety in a mix
- How to create and hold sacred space
- How to facilitate from Embodied presence
- How to market and brand yourself for success
- Learn how to mix harmonically and How to use
effects, loops, cueing and mixing creatively for the Ecstatic Dance wave and Cacao Ceremonies. Plus, how to find gigs, market and brand yourself and create your tribe.
We will support and initiate you as we embark on this incredible life-transforming experience into the art of creating, holding & facilitating Sacred Ecstatic Dance Space, including the business of being a kickass abundant freelance Ecstatic Dance Facilitator and Dj.
More than just a Dj training course, this Training will give you tools for life to be the best human version of yourself possible!
In addition to learning everything you need to know to host an Ecstatic Dance, you will also learn how to hold space to take people on a transformational, shamanic musical journey. Learn to listen like a musician and gain a deep understanding of the power of music to guide people into the trance dance experience.
In addition to learning everything you need to know to host an Ecstatic Dance, you will also learn how to hold space to take people on a transformational, shamanic musical journey. Learn to listen like a musician and gain a deep understanding of the power of music to guide people into the trance dance experience.