Dance Lab :: Hudson Valley Edition @ The Kiva
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 (EST)
07:00PM - 10:00PM
The Kiva
3588 Main St
Stone Ridge, New York 12484
Join us for a very special Dance Lab gathering as we bring ecstatic movement to the Hudson Valley!
We'll start with a guided movement class, followed by a live DJ set with Omar Aena.
This will be a safe and inclusive space, welcoming people from all walks of life to freely express themselves through movement. No prior dance experience is required, just come as you are!
Schedule:
7PM: Doors Open
7:15-8PM: Warmup movement class
8-9:30PM: Ecstatic Dance
9:30-10: Sound Bath + Closing Circle
Tickets are $20. We suggest getting your ticket in advance to secure your spot.
Location:
The Kiva @ Marbletown Multi-Arts
3588 Main St
Stoneridge, NY
MaMA (Marbletown Multi-Arts) is a unique and beautiful community center located in the heart of Stone Ridge with ample indoor and outdoor space, perfect for a variety of events such as private parties, health/wellness/spirituality classes, and workshops, weddings, and/or receptions, live musical events, dance parties and more.
Guidelines:
BE FREE. Dance how you want. No judgement!
We'll start with a guided movement class, followed by a live DJ set with Omar Aena.
This will be a safe and inclusive space, welcoming people from all walks of life to freely express themselves through movement. No prior dance experience is required, just come as you are!
Schedule:
7PM: Doors Open
7:15-8PM: Warmup movement class
8-9:30PM: Ecstatic Dance
9:30-10: Sound Bath + Closing Circle
Tickets are $20. We suggest getting your ticket in advance to secure your spot.
Location:
The Kiva @ Marbletown Multi-Arts
3588 Main St
Stoneridge, NY
MaMA (Marbletown Multi-Arts) is a unique and beautiful community center located in the heart of Stone Ridge with ample indoor and outdoor space, perfect for a variety of events such as private parties, health/wellness/spirituality classes, and workshops, weddings, and/or receptions, live musical events, dance parties and more.
Guidelines:
BE FREE. Dance how you want. No judgement!
BE PRESENT. No phones & no cameras.
BE CLEAR. No substances. Music & dance are our medicine!
BE EMBODIED. No talking on the dance floor!
BE CONSENSUAL. If it's not a clear yes, it's a no!
Artist Bio:
Omar Aena is of Iraqi descent and is a world music DJ, community organizer and event producer based in NYC. He is the founder of Dance Lab, a Brooklyn-based collective that explores dance as a form of somatic therapy. He has hosted many events around the world, including retreats and group trips such as ‘Dance Beyond’ in Guatemala & ‘LILA: A Journey into Gnawa Music’ in Morocco. He is also working on a docu-series about the roots of Ecstatic Dance, with each episode focusing on a particular traditional culture that integrates art & spirituality. As a DJ he mixes together traditional world music with electronic sounds, with a particular focus on songs from his middle-eastern heritage + hip hop from his upbringing in NYC. Listen to Omar’s DJ mixes on Soundcloud. + learn more about his work at www.omaraena.com
See you on the dance floor!