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Ecstatic Dance

Ecstatic Dance is a free-flow movement where you simply move your body in your own way to the music. Ecstatic Dance journeys generally start with a slow, meditative practice, then dive deeper into faster beats, and end with a deeply relaxing part. The music style varies depending on the DJ, and can include anything from classical to house music, afro beats, tribal, latin, and organic techno.

Ecstatic Dance events are a drug and alcohol free space where everyone is welcome. Please bring your water bottle to stay hydrated throughout your dance.

What you can expect

  • CONSCIOUS PARTY

    A conscious event to dance your heart out that feels like therapy, and is an amazing workout at the same time. Feel free strong, and confident in your body.

  • A SPACE TO FEEL

    A safe space to express yourself, be present, dance, and move to the music. A place where you can create space for your emotions, or simply have fun dancing.

  • COMMUNITY

    A community of likeminded people from the Winterthur area who love good music, who love to dance, and who love to share this beautiful experience with others.

Who is Ecstatic Dance for?

Ecstatic Dance is perfect for anyone who loves to dance. You don’t need to know anything about dance, and it doesn’t matter if you know any moves or just come to play. You cannot do this wrong.

Are there any side effects?

You can get an amazing workout in, release a great dose of happiness hormones, such as dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins, and feel great in your body. This helps you get your energies back in alignment and in flow.

What are the rules?

  1. NO TALKING: When you’re in the room, please don’t speak. If you would like to have a conversation with someone, kindly go outside.

  2. NO PHONES: To make Ecstatic Dance a safe space, please leave your phone outside. No photos and no filming allowed.

  3. CONSENT: If you would like to dance with someone, please make sure you get their consent through a nodding of the head or eye contact. Respect if someone declines your invitation and don’t take it personal.

  4. NO ALCOHOL & DRUGS.

Why do we dance?

In many cultures, dance was (and still is) a big part of their traditions and rituals. Dance is used as a way to connect with the spirits, celebrate life, give thanks, and build community. It’s also a tool for creative expression.

Over the centuries, many cultures have lost these traditions and have taken on more of a lonely lifestyle, where everyone fights for themselves, and family and community often come last.

Ecstatic Dance aims to create a safe space for those who desire to be, celebrate, heal, and express themselves creatively - there is no right or wrong way to do this.

What’s the purpose of Ecstatic Dance?

The goal is to simply be and become present. You can leave everything else at the door, the worries, work issues, overwhelm, and the emotional stress. As you move your body, you get to shake off everything that feels heavy on you.

You might feel it in certain areas of your body (e.g. your shoulders), and it can be an indicator for what is out of alignment in your life overall.

What will I learn there?

Ecstatic Dance is an interesting self-love practice. You get to observe your thoughts and behavior from a different perspective. You might find that you compare yourself to others, judge others for what they wear or how they dance, or feel like you’re not good enough. You might experience peaks of joy and ecstasy, or feel deep grief, or any other emotions.

The key is to accept what is, let it move through you as you move your body. Your body is a vessel, it carries a lot, and you can use the Ecstatic Dance practice to clear your vessel, and cleanse your body, your mind, and your heart.

Tickets

Tickets

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The event takes place at Alte Kaserne Winterthur (unless otherwise indicated), Technikumstrasse 8, 8403 Winterthur.

    This is a 10-minute walk or one bus stop away from Winterthur Hauptbahnhof.

  • Please bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, and wear comfortable clothes that you can easily move and sweat in.

  • There are no changing rooms available. Feel free to change in the bathroom or inside our dance space.

  • Alcohol, drugs, and any other substances are not allowed in this space.

  • Due to the nature of events, no refunds are available. All sales are final.

  • We’re here to help! Please contact us here.