EVENTS
Next Monthly Ecstatic Dance in Ipswich
11 SEP 22
Join #DJChica and her Bali Inspired Ecstatic Dance Events.
90 minutes of Dance from slow openers to intense tribal beats closing with heavenly sounds.
DJ Chica’s Ecstatic Dance events in Ipswich are full of vibrant colour and jungle beats.
Ecstatic Dance Agreements:
NO CHATTING ONE THE DANCE FLOOR
NO ALCOHOL
NO DRUGS
After party always an option!!
Bring water and wear comfortable clothing but dressing up always an option.
A yoga mat or cushion is recommended. Chairs are available if you don't want to lie on the floor during relaxation.
THERE'S FREE PARKING AT THE MANOR CLUB BALLROOM. USE THE COBBOLD STREET ENTRANCE!
Next Ecstatic Dance in Ipswich - 11 SEP
Ecstatic Dance Cacao Ceremony Bali Inspired
2 OCT 22
Join us for a soulful journey into connection and fun, uniting chocolate and beats, stillness and movement, the sacred and the playful!
Beginning with a sacred Cacao Ceremony, we’ll drink a special cacao elixir to open our hearts, get deeply in touch with our body and senses and set intentions from our wisdom within.
Then, we’ll Dance like no one is watching - dropping from our minds into our bodies.
Together, we move intuitively to the music, safely embracing our natural essences with freedom, joy, and honesty.
Closing our journey, we’ll come together in a circle of community, togetherness, and sharing.
You’ll leave smiling, with a wondrous and fulfilled heart.
A magical experience awaits you. Open your heart and mind on a sublime journey into radical self-expression, acceptance, and liberating fun!
Please Note: Drinking Cacao (a very mild, delicious plant medicine) is optional.
Come to experience a beautiful ceremony - and dance!
After spending 6 months in Bali experiencing the many different kinds of Ecstatic Dances, DJ Chica aka Elene Marsden wanted to bring something fresh and new to her home town, Ipswich.
Elene believes that dancing is a tonic for people emerging from endless lockdowns and isolation and a great way to start building connections with others again.
What is Exactly is Ecstatic Dance?
For generations ancestral tribes have danced to the rhythmic sounds of drums. Those primal beats are deeply held inside us. If you’ve told yourself you can’t dance, this is your chance to get rid of those limiting beliefs.
Everyone can move. At an Ecstatic Dance session there are no set moves, you let the music move you. You might even feel like lying down, no need to follow the crowd, self expression is key.
What to expect
You’ll be welcomed into the space with slow music which will increase in tempo, reaching ecstatic peaks followed by relaxing music and a group meditation session. You make decide to dance with a partner, but always check with nonverbal cues if this is OK, some people like to use the session to dance solo.
Do you need any experience?
Absolutely none required
The dance floor is open to all, no matter what your age or physical condition. We do suggest you consult with your doctor if you make be at risk from vigorous exercise.
In Summary
A fun time
Wonderful uplifting energising music
No set moves, no judgements
Potential shift in emotion, as thoughts dissolve and there’s more focus on our bodies
An endorphin rush after exercising for 90 minutes
A feeling of togetherness, being part of something greater than the self