Ecstatic Dance UNIVERSE Utrecht - Petro & Araliya

Ecstatic Dance is a movement and meditation practice. We practice to be in the here and now in an embodied way, (re)discovering all the creative ways we can express whatever is alive inside of us. We draw our attention inwards to become aware of what is alive within, welcoming our feelings in a safe space. From this internal space we give ourselves (and each other) permission to freely express in the dance. The music and energy vary from very soft to wild or playful, square staccato to fluid and sensual. Be welcome to meet yourself and meet others in this wonderful dance practice.

💛 RULES 💛
In order to create an amazing and safe space for everybody, we thank you for acknowledging these rules:
* Silence - We dance without words
* Barefoot - Feel the earth, socks are allowed
* Natural High - No drugs, rapé, energy drinks or alcohol. Free tea & water
* Respect - Tune into your own boundaries and those of others
* Here and Now - No phones or cameras

👣 SCHEDULE 👣
18:30 Doors Open
19:00 Opening Ceremony - Araliya
19:30 Ecstatic Dance Journey - Petro
21:30 Closing
Our front door closes 19:00 sharp when the ceremony has started, in order to truly go on this journey together. Just like a train, there is a chance you miss it. We believe this enriches the experience and coherence of the field.

👉 DJ - Petro 👈
Petro Van de Pas has been in the Ecstatic bubble for a long time, being the founder of one of the first Dutch Ecstatic Dances in Rotterdam.
Petro is a sensitive sincere human being, combining very different styles. He has an exceptional feeling for groove and rhythm, loves exuberant dance explosions, but can also be very subdued and soft in the musical flow and responds to the dancers and the needs on the dance floor.
He likes to bring along his djembé, darbuka, electronic percussion and shakers to add extra melody or rhythms to his set or to end meditatively with the handpan.
https://www.mixcloud.com/petrovandepasdjsets/

👉 CEREMONY - Araliya 👈
Araliya experienced her first Ecstatic dance edition at Club lite in Amsterdam. It used to be a weekly practice for her to dance and to move from the mind into the body. After finishing the dance academy she lost the joy in dancing and stopped dancing for a very long time.. She went into yoga, meditation and travelled a lot. After an experience of Ecstatic dance she felt a new sense of movement and joy which came from her inner experience. She explored new ways of moving with her body through a variety of music. Started to get to know the community and how to move on her own and at the same time with other dancers. All in a free, honest and flowing way led by inner direction.

During the first ceremony of this year on Sunday she will guide you deeper into your own field and frequency. To experience how important it is to always find your own flow first as an intro to dance. Get in touch with yourself and the intention of the dance. What wants to be danced, and how can you serve yourself the best before you connect with other lovely dancers.
https://www.araliyabosma.nl

💃 MORE INFO 💃
The goal of Ecstatic Dance is not to be beautiful, yet sometimes you will shine like a star. Ecstatic Dance is sometimes mistaken for a party without drugs and shoes, but this doesn't do justice to the depth you can experience. There is a guided opening to guide (or invite) you into the practice, yet you are in charge of the depth you are willing/able to allow.

This event is not a mating ground. Although you probably will meet people and can experience magical connections, we invite you to start with yourself. Hunting on the dance floor creates an unsafe environment. Practice to love yourself first.

ℹ Doors close at 19:00
We embark on this journey together. We cannot open the door after this.

ℹ No refunds possible.
Use the Facebook event or Telegram group
to sell your ticket if you can't make it.
https://t.me/ecstaticdanceuniverse

ℹ Address
Studio Monseigneur
Monseigneur van de Weteringstraat 13-A
3581 EA Utrecht

ℹ Parking
Free parking on Sunday in the area.
Maliebaan usually has plenty of space.
Maliebaan is outside environmental zone.