The rains have done their work. The ground, once quiet, has been softened and stirred. From its dark richness, life begins to reach upward—petals unfolding not in haste, but in trust. Mid-spring arrives not with a whisper, but with a song of becoming.

This dance is a space to honor that unfolding. A time to stretch toward the light, to move with the rhythms that awaken us from within. Adrea Robles will usher us into community dancing with a Contact Beyond Contact warm-up. Keena Maya will return as our DJ with her signature Bass Bliss. We will land with a sound bath by Angela Hassan.

You are not beginning.

You are already in bloom.

Come dance as the flower does—open to the sun, rooted in the earth.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE to help us reduce waste. No prior experience required; all are welcome.

**Please Note: Attendees planning to participate in the Human Instruments workshop at 6pm must arrive early. Once the works op begins, the doors will close from 6:00-7:15 to maintain sanctity. Other attendees will be admitted to the dance at the conclusion of the ceremony at 7:15pm. Please arrive before 6pm to ensure entry to the opening ceremony.

Ecstatic Dance is a form of freeform movement where participants let go of inhibitions and dance to the rhythm of the music without following any structured steps or routines. It's a way to express oneself authentically through movement in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

Ecstatic Dance Nyack's program features six key components:

Opportunities to meet fellow community members and strengthen relationships at the start and end of each event.
A dance warm-up that prepares the body and spirit for an evening of dance and somatic exploration.
An extended set of curated dance music.
A meditative sound healing experience to bring restoration after lively dancing.
Complimentary fresh fruit and water, plus organic, locally-foraged beverages and snacks for sale from local artisans.
A non-denominational altar to facilitate introspection and affirmation of one's own personal values, memories, aspirations, and intentions.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

6:30-7pm: Doors Open, Mix & Mingle
7:00pm-7:15pm: Opening Circle

7:15pm-8:00pm: Contact Beyond Contact Warm-up - Adrea Robles

8:00pm-9:45pm: Ecstatic Dance Journey - Keena Maya

9:45pm-10:15pm: Sound Bath - Angela Hassan

10:15pm-10:30pm: Closing Circle

WHAT TO WEAR/BRING

Comfortable and loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself
A water bottle or container to refill at the venue
Good vibes and an open heart and mind

ECSTATIC DANCE NYACK GUIDLINES

First, Dance with Yourself: If you choose to dance with others, do so from a place of giving, not taking. All physical contact with fellow dancers must be consensual. Consent is Freely Given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, and Specific (FRIES). To separate from a dance partner, you can show hands in prayer to signal your respectful departure.
No Alcohol: Movement is medicine. The spirit of alcohol is not welcome at Ecstatic Dance Nyack. To maintain a space of sensitivity, authentcity, awareness, and clarity, we invite you to experience the depths of your own being without alcohol. Plant medicine is welcome only if used privately, respectfully and responsibly. No smoking within 50 feet of the premises.
No Speaking: Ecstatic Dance empowers participants to explore and express themselves with movement and body language. The cessation of speech unblocks wellsprings of feeling and emotion that are otherwise limited by words. Connect with yourself and others in a new way.
No Phones: Havent you spent enough time looking at it already?
No Photography or Video: What happens here stays here. To allow for fully authentic expression and exploration of our deepest emotions, free from all forms of shame and guilt, participants can be assured that their experience will never be known outside the walls of Ecstatic Dance Nyack.
No Shoes: To stay grounded, protect everyone’s feet, and maintain cleanliness, please do not wear shoes on the dance floor. Socks and special indoor-only dance shoes are permitted.
Be Yourself: This is a judgment-free zone. Allow your body the freedom to move however it needs. All ranges of emotion and expression are welcome here, from joy to sorrow, and everything else. Let movement and music guide you to feel and display every part of yourself. All of you is welcome here.

About Adrea Robles
Adrea Robles has over 20 years as a LMT and yoga teacher, inspiring people to tune into and take care of their bodies.
As a Reiki Master-Teacher, she understands the impact our actions, thoughts, and emotions have on our energy and those around us.
Since discovering Ecstatic Dance, she has been hooked, as the freedom to honor your body's natural urge to move brings release, healing, flow, and joy and the positive energy generated here benefits all those who attend.
She is trained as a Contact Beyond Contact facilitator and is excited to share this practice of human connection via dance as a warm-up for this month's dance. CBC combines diverse dancing modalities, such as Content Improv and Passing Through, with healing modalities to help people authenticity connect with one another.

About Keena Maya
The depths of Keena Maya's sound are incantations, drawing us down into our roots, grounding us into our bodies, and invoking the incandescent deity within us to rise. Guided by the rhythms of the Earth and Moon, she calls her sound BASS BLISS: a transmission for heart expansion via the dance floor. Music that is not just heard but felt.
As an artist, DJ, instrumentalist, and mystic, she passionately creates intentional dance rituals. Embodiment over substances, to awaken towards our collective evolution.
With her beloved Joro-Boro, she is half of the ritual bass project b e i n g - s o u n d . They perform live electronic/acoustic ritual bass, guide binaural bass meditations, and create immersive sound art & installations.
Keena Maya is here to empower and uplift the creativity of others and does this through her work as a pillar of the Collective BAE, a feminine powered ecosystem and agency amplifying cross-cultural connection, collaboration, co-creation, and wellness for ALL.
She is a resident DJ of the NYC Ecstatic Dance community and continues to spread her
wings facilitating ecstatic dance journeys around the world.
In 2023 she released her debut single 'A Deeper Calling' and is currently working on a few
releases for 2024, including an EP with Natalia Clavier.
Roots in Brooklyn and currently stewarding life between the Hudson Valley of New York
and Bulgaria.
Keena Maya is, so that we may become.
WEBSITE https://keenamaya.com/
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/keena.maya

About Angela Hassan
Angela Hassan is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and teacher of presence, with over a decade of experience and certifications in yoga, meditation, and various energy healing modalities. Angela has worked with people from all walks of life—including youth, young adults, elders, incarcerated individuals, those in recovery, and the general public—meeting each person where they are and with compassion. Through devotion, intention, sound and stillness, Angela’s offerings invite reconnection, renewal, and a return to love.

Mutual Aid & Generosity

We believe dance should be accessible to everyone. If you need financial assistance to attend, please email us at ecstaticdancenyack@gmail.com, and we’ll do our best to support you.

For those who have the means to give more, we offer a "Generous Dancer" ticket option—your contribution helps ensure that someone else in our community can join the dance. Thank you for paying it forward and keeping the spirit of generosity alive! ❤️✨

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