Ecstatic Dance is a freeform movement journey, guided by an embodied DJ who intuitively weaves sound to support personal expression and collective connection. Within a safe and sacred space, dancers are invited to explore their unique rhythms while attuning to a shared, universal energy.
Participants are encouraged to let go of expectations & judgment, and embrace an open heart and curious spirit.
We Follow 4 Simple Ecstatic Dance Guidelines:
We dance barefoot to connect more fully to the ground.
We dance without words to make it easier to enter a meditative state.
We dance as we are, no intoxicated states of any kind.
We dance without cameras & phones in hand.
SCHEDULE:
We invite you to arrive with plenty of time to park, check in, and take in the beauty of the property. Give yourself the space to settle in and connect before we begin.
Our circle will open promptly at 4:45 PM, and all elements of the experience are designed to help you relax, ground yourself, and move freely. We kindly ask that you arrive and settle in before we open circle, so you can fully step into this sacred space of expression and connection.
We also welcome you to do some apple picking before we Open Circle. Feel free to visit Breeze Hill Farm anytime beforehand. We kindly ask for your presence for opening circle beginning at 4:45 PM.
4:00 PM GATES OPEN
4: 00-4:40 CHECK IN & MIX & MINGLE
4:45-5:00 OPENING CIRCLE
5:00-5:15 BREATH WORK with MARY TONIC
5:15-5:45 BIODYNAMIC MOVEMENT with ALI
5:45-7:30 DJ FLAVYA (accompanied by live drummer Ronny)
7:30-7:50 SOUND BATH with CLARISSE
7:50-8:00 CLOSING CIRCLE
Additional notes about Arriving at Breeze Hill Farm:
Drive through the main gate and go left and then right to park in the orchard. Please do not park on the street or in the front at the market. These parking spots are reserved for accessible needs and employees of the Farm.
DJ SET:
Meet FlavYa, the dynamic DJ and producer bridging the musical worlds of New York and Brazil. With her eclectic style, she’s been blending traditional rhythms from various cultures, with a special focus on Brazilian, Latin, and dance music, for over a decade. From festivals to intimate gatherings, Flavya captivates dance floors around the globe.
Fluent in English and Portuguese, she connects the dance music scenes of New York, São Paulo, and Florianópolis.
She has developed her own DJing and music production programs and continues to independently teach and mentor aspiring DJs. Beyond performing and teaching, Flavya spends her time digging for 70s and 80s vinyl, creating remixes and edits of classic tracks.
Flavya’s musical journey is a testament to her dedication to the art of DJing and her mission to share her joy and rhythm with the world.
TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATHWORK
Mary Tonic’s journey into holistic wellness began in 2006, earning her certifications as a holistic health coach, yogi, reiki healer, priestess, and transformational breathwork facilitator. With a passion for empowering others to harness their innate healing power, Mary uses her wealth of experience to bridge the gap to the unseen realms. She creates sacred space for Inward Adventure Breathwork, guiding others toward higher consciousness. Her journey has blessed her with a rich tapestry of wisdom and insight, forming the essence of her “tonic” and illuminating the path for others on their healing journeys.
BIODYNAMIC MOVEMENT:
Ali Fischer is a NYC based fascia and craniosacral bodyworker, somatic therapist, embodiment coach, yogi, and movement extraordinaire. The practice of BioDynamic Movement (movement for wholeness)is born from Ali’s synthesis of over 25 years of experience as a professional manual therapist and dance artist. She is committed to the dance floor as a sacred place for deep transformation and healing.
About warm up:
BioDynamic Movement is a connective tissue embodiment practice which awakens a physiological and psychological sense of wholeness. This heart-centered practice is built for Ecstatic Dancers to warm in a gentle, yet powerful way, using somatic exercises to feel texture within our bodies and learn how to become our own bodyworker and musical instrument.
SOUND HEALING & CLOSING
Clarisse Khalsa is a Brazilian Sound Healer, Kundalini Yogini passionate about expanding human awareness towards the Spiritual infinite identity. Honored to share her relaxing and calibrating Gong Medicine to wrap the East End Ecstatic Dance on a high note and bring participants to closer to themselves.
Viewcy envisions a world where music is honored and valued, and artists are compensated by our economic system for their essential contribution. Viewcy contributes 33% of fees collected to The Universal Creator Income Fund (UCIF) which helps make this vision a reality by providing artists and arts communities the financing and support necessary to release new works.