About us
Enter an open space... and with bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, contact dance, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting others in the sacred space we create together. This is a safe and respectful environment that embraces 'all ways'. It is a practice that supports the free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music.
Our intention is self-exploration, connection, healing, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance. No experience necessary.
PRACTICE SPECIFICS...
Warm-up: 20 minutes people arrive, stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave.
The Practice: 100 minutes of freestyle dancing to a large sound wave. Some guidance is provided. We let the music, the community and our own inner space direct our steps, our movements, our expression, our journey.
Closing Circle: 5 minutes of OM`ing and/or group sound making, laughing and/or silence.
Tribal Social: 30 minutes of sharing food/drink/chat...just blissing out in the post Ecstatic Dance experience.
THE MUSIC...
Our live music events are with "the Uks first ecstatic dance band" URUBU - "You Are You, Be You!
ABOUT US:
"One of London's most exciting world music ensembles!" URUBU is a unique collaboration of world-class musicians assembled for your dancing delight. Playing a fusion of world rhythms, voice, Sax/flute, didgeridoo and electronica, URUBU create a unique space for you to dance your body into its natural state of ecstasy!
"Global music phenomenon the Urubu Collective, has taken London by storm with their twice-monthly ecstatic dance events!! Urubu delivers a captivating blend of exotic improvisational world grooves from ambient, meditative piano & vocal pieces through to high octane Afro-percussion. Expect tribal wildness and beautiful songs, Gongs, sound healing and more."
Upcoming events
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FRIDAY NIGHT: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony with Ecstatic Dance London
Tufnell Park, London, GBšæ FRIDAY NIGHTS ARE BACK!!
šCACAO DANCE TRIBEš„
Ecstatic Dance ā¢ Live Percussion ā¢ Afro-House ā¢ Brazilian & World Beats
Move. Stretch. Shake it out.Every Friday night in North London, we gather to danceā¦ fuelled by ceremonial cacao, carried by the power of Live Afro-Percussion, nourished by deep global rhythms and held in a sober (drug & alcohol free) community.
āØ WHAT TO EXPECT
- Opening cacao ceremony
- Ecstatic Dance journey
- Live percussion with Master Afro-Brazilian Percussionist: ROMARIO
- An Immersive Sonic SoundWave
- Afro-House ā¢ Brazilian ā¢ Latin ā¢ World Beats
- Fresh fruit social and grounded connection
A sober dance experience - a rite of passage for the uninitiated onto a dance floor without alcohol, drugs, phones, and with a āno talking on the dancefloorā agreement, so we can go deeper!
No choreography. No pressure to perform. Just music, movement, freedom and presence.
š Tufnell Park, North London
š°ļø Most Friday nights ā¢ 7pm-10pm
Please note: an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket. To reserve your place please book via eventbrite, thank you.
š« More info & Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-london-cacao-dance-tribe-friday-night-dance-cacao-tickets-498619222517
Come as you are. Leave feeling more alive, vital & refreshed. The perfect way to begin your weekend! šš¹ Checkout some of our videos throughout the years to get a sense of the history of Ecstatic Dance in the UK, and our work pioneering the scene since 2009:
- @ the Legendary Ministry of Sound Night Club, London
1) ECSTATIC RAVEĀ® with Ecstatic Dance London: https://youtu.be/qcGCC649ZVQ?si=08SqPru3ROvDjwbY
2) ECSTATIC RAVEĀ® with Ecstatic Dance London: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEbXxPVeT7Q
3) ECSTATIC RAVEĀ® with Ecstatic Dance London: https://youtu.be/j2JeBaeactk?si=T8sd6LI0Mb4Bf_vl
- LIVE Music Ecstatic Dance with Afro-Brazilian Master Drummers: URUBU
* URUBU'S 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwM2H2OJpHE
* URUBU'S 13-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGVpUHOSeNE
-FESTIVALS & RETREATS
* ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL - PORTUGAL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfkBWdMIV4o
* ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL - UK 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqcnlb_WAYs
* ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7xDAk6kGFw&t1 attendee
MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY: Euphoric House & Heart-Opening EDM +Cacao +Fruit Social
Location not specified yetYou are warmly invited to join us for our Deep-Euphoric House-infused Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Ceremony + Visuals & Fruit Social
ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY... Ecstatic Dance plus Cacao Ceremony & Fruit Social!
MUSICAL VIBES: Deep House| Organic House | EDM | Techno | Ambient SoundscapesEcstatic Movement Journeys through Sound, Rhythm & Ritual
7:00PMā9:45PM Ecstatic Dance & Cacao | 9:45PMā10:15PM Fruit Social
5:50PM-7:00PM Shaking MedicineĀ® Workshop (Optional, see dates & tickets)
Awaken your body, release deep-seated tension, and restore balance through the art of shaking. A beautiful way to ground yourself before the dance. More info further below.For booking and more info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2000060710425?aff=oddtdtcreator
Mailing list for Discounted Tickets: https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-londonMany of us know that some electronic music has the power to lift us into states of pure ecstasy... awakening parts of ourselves we may have forgotten. When we combine this type of EDM with movement, we can reconnect with our natural sense of wonder, freedom, and ecstatic expression.
For us, dance has always been more than just movement... it is meditation, transcendence, a way to tap into something far greater than our individual selves. Across cultures and generations, through time & space, people have danced to heal, to connect, and to remember who they truly are.
MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY... is an invitation to move, release, and open up... to let go of city stress, to dance in lightness and joy, and to share the experience with a beautiful community.
Our journey will be guided by a powerful, uplifting, and heart-expanding DEEP & EUPHORIC HOUSE set... weaving together modern, mystical electronica and transformative sounds to awaken your creativity and deepen your connection with your dance and your heart.
šæ To support this journey, weāll also share ceremonial-grade cacao in a guided Cacao Ceremony with Seth... a grounding practice that opens the heart, nurtures the body, and aligns our energy centres with positivity before we dance.
Come as you are. Dance barefoot. Leave recharged, uplifted, and inspired.š No prior experience of ecstatic dance is necessary. All are welcome.
Ecstatic Dance London - Pioneers of the Ecstatic Dance scene in the UK since 2009WHY CACAO?
At Ecstatic Dance London we LOVE chocolate, RAW chocolate-CACAO! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao to superfood charge your dance with us!
Cacao is the ultimate heart opener, it will give you energy, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express, release & unleash your creativity during the dance!
Our Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana (who makes the best, velvety-tasting cacao in town for sure!). She uses ethically sourced, highest quality ingredients from Guatemala. (Free from Gluten/ Dairy / Nut / Refined Sugar) Super Yummy! :)
Join us to explore Cacao + Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation!ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES
šEcstatic Dance guidelines: No booze, No Shoes, No phones, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish, Respect yourself and others.
šZero-tolerance drug and alcohol space! This is one of the very few spaces where Londoners can go out dancing in London in a safe and clean sober space. Please respect this, and please don't come drunk or high as you will be refused entry or asked to leave. No refunds!***
šDancers enter at their own risk. Ecstatic Dance London accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy, open-heartedness or sore cheeks from too much smiling (we also accept no liability or responsibility for any injury, loss or damage).PRACTICE SPECIFICS: Warm-up: stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. The Practice: freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music, the community and our own inner space direct our steps, our movements, our expression, our journey. Relaxation: Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation.
No late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. If you are more than 30 min late from the start of the session, unfortunately you won't be able to join the session, please respect this and arrive on time. Thank you
SCHEDULE:
ā 5:50pm doors open for Shaking Medicine session, (Optional workshop, please see ticket type. Scroll down to read more about the Shaking Medicine) Due to the nature of Shaking Medicine being a process that needs to be followed from the beginning, late arrivals of more than 10 minutes, unfortunately, can not be admitted.
ā6pm-7pm Shaking Medicine / Active Meditation session (Bring a yoga mat & blanket, blindfolds provided). See ticket options or pay Ā£5 cash/ card on the door if you've already booked ticket for Ecstatic Dance.
(Please bring a yoga mat & blanket, blindfolds provided, we also have some spare mats & blankets at the venue).
ā 7pm-7:30pm Doors Open for Ecstatic Dance/ Check in / Dance Warm up (No entry after 7:30pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)
ā 7:30pm-9:45pm Cacao Ceremony, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave
ā 9:45pm-10:15pm Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance1 attendee
Ecstatic Dance London - ECSTATIC RAVE: Saturday Night Wellness Rave & Cacao
Tufnell Park, London, GB# š SATURDAY NIGHT ECSTATIC RAVE - Ecstatic Movement Journeys through Sound, Rhythm & Ritual
7:00PMā9:45PM Dance | 9:45PMā10:15PM Fruit Social
Ecstatic Dance London | Tufnell Park/Gospel Oak
Please note: an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket. To reserve your place please book via eventbrite, thank you.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/120615336719?aff=oddtdtcreatorEach Saturday night, we open the doors to a new sonic adventure, from the deep bass of SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE, to the exotic pulse of DESERT GROOVES, the fiery release of CATHARSIS or MVMNT, and the uplifting and heart-opening electronic dance music of MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY or fun & soulful ECSTATIC DISCO nights!
Every session is a unique genre-specific experience (please check which event you've signed up to!) yet all follow the same timeless flow, the ecstatic wave, a rise and return through the natural rhythms of our human energy: building from the cacao ceremony to the wild euphoric peak, then softening back into grounded peace and ending with a relaxation phase.āØ What to Expect:
- š¶ Next-level, ecstatic dance journeys!
- š„ Live percussion to ignite the dancefloor and merge rhythm with movement
- š« Heart-opening cacao ceremony & positive intention setting to begin the night
- š Awesome sound system & mesmerising visuals for full sensory immersion
- š A sacred, safe, and playful space to dance freely, express, release & connect
- š Complimentary fruit social afterwards to nourish & unwind together
- š« The best Saturday night out and no hangover!
No alcohol. No drugs. Just pure music, movement, and magic.
Join Londonās longest-running ecstatic dance community- Ecstatic Dance London, pioneers of the UKās Sober ReLOVEution since 2009.
No experience needed, all welcome.š ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:
Website: ecstaticdancelondon.com/events
Linktree: linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon
Instagram: @ecstaticdance_london
Mailing list: https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-londonš¹ Checkout some of our videos throughout the years to get a sense of the history of Ecstatic Dance in the UK, and our work pioneering the scene since 2009:
- @ the Legendary Ministry of Sound Night Club, London
1) ECSTATIC RAVEĀ® with Ecstatic Dance London: https://youtu.be/qcGCC649ZVQ?si=08SqPru3ROvDjwbY
2) ECSTATIC RAVEĀ® with Ecstatic Dance London: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEbXxPVeT7Q
3) ECSTATIC RAVEĀ® with Ecstatic Dance London: https://youtu.be/j2JeBaeactk?si=T8sd6LI0Mb4Bf_vl
- LIVE Music Ecstatic Dance with Afro-Brazilian Master Drummers: URUBU
* URUBU'S 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwM2H2OJpHE
* URUBU'S 13-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGVpUHOSeNE
-FESTIVALS & RETREATS
* ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL - PORTUGAL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfkBWdMIV4o
* ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL - UK 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqcnlb_WAYs
* ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7xDAk6kGFw&t1 attendee
š ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLEĀ® Level 1 DJ & Facilitator Training
Location not specified yetš ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLEĀ®
Level 1 DJ & Facilitator TrainingAre you ready to deepen your relationship with Ecstatic Danceā¦ and help shape its next revolutionary phase in the UK?
More information can be found here!This 12-week live online training, (starting January 11th 2027) is for people with experience of Ecstatic Dance, conscious movement or related personal-development practices who feel genuinely called to explore becoming a DJ, facilitator or space-holder.
No previous DJing or facilitation experience is requiredā¦ but sincere interest, commitment and a willingness to participate are essential.
Together, weāll explore:
š¶ The roots and evolution of Ecstatic Dance
š§ Music awareness and DJ craft
š Embodied facilitation
š„ Creating intentional and transformational dance spaces
š” Ethics, safety and responsibility
āØ Personal presence and creative development
š¤ Community, collaboration and peer learningš Monday 11 JanuaryāMonday 29 March 2027
ā° Mondays, 7:00ā9:00pm
š» 12 consecutive live online sessionsLevel 1 begins a deeper developmental pathway. Participants wishing to graduate can continue into the separate, in-person Level 2 Graduation Retreat.
šæ ECSTATIC DANCE: ROOTS & WINGS
Monday 19 October 2026, 7:00ā8:00pm
Applicants may be invited to join this live, interactive session with Seth Newman, founder of Ecstatic Dance London.Roots & Wings is not an open public webinar. It is an applicant session for people genuinely considering joining the January 2027 training.
Weāll explore the roots, evolution and future of Ecstatic Dance, answer questions about the training and begin getting to know one another.
Places are limited. Participants will be asked to join with their cameras on and come prepared to contributeānot simply observe.
š Apply for the training and applicant session:
https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/facilitatortrainingSuitable applicants will receive a personal invitation and joining details for Roots & Wings.
With love,
Seth & the Ecstatic Dance London TeamSome of our videos so you can get a sense of the scope and history of our work:
1) Ecstatic Dance Temple & Shaking Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP2vIQ0nL3c
2) Ecstatic Dance London presents: Urubu Dance Tribe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGVpUHOSeNE
3) 15th Anniversary Celebration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ngwhHyPx9I
4) Ecstatic Dance FestivalĀ® UK - After Movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqcnlb_WAYs&t
5) Ecstatic Dance in Hackney - East London
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS7hzVioMfs#
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