Ecstatic Dance - Glimmers ft. Schrock!

It’s time to GLIMMER UP Pittsburgh!!! What does that mean?!!...

A Glimmer is a SPARK of lived experience that evokes a sense of positivity, joy, safety, well-being - coined by psychotherapist Deb Dana to contrast with triggers and traumatic experiences.
We can orient our systems to notice and CELEBRATE Glimmers, as well as to encode our bodies & nervous systems with Glimmering inputs, affirmations & intentions - a practice I call - Embodied Affirmations.
Let’s Glimmer up together, and through our dance, send to ourselves, and one another, cues of welcome, appreciation, respect, celebration, and joy!
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Join us for the Premier Ecstatic Debut of Schrock - Local Sound Artist & Audio Engineer!!
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What to expect:

The evening starts with an opening circle led by Ecstatic Dance PGH founder, Tricia Chirumbole, creating a sacred space to set intentions and center ourselves.

We’ll warm up with a live flute Somatic Glimmer Up practice guided by Trish and supported by live flute by Kitty of Kitty Sound Healing.

Next, we flow into a set by Schrock who will be bringing us a hot mix of 140 dubstep and deep house, framed by a soothing intro and altro for a full cathartic wave of energies supporting our free-form movement invitation to come as we are and move as we please!

After we sweat it out, we can rest and integrate together to the soothing sounds of a crystal bowl sound bath by Kitty of Kitty Sound Healing.

What is Ecstatic Dance?

Ecstatic Dance is a freeform, expressive movement practice where participants are invited to dance without choreography, allowing the music to guide them. It offers a unique, judgment-free, all ages, sober space for physical exercise, emotional release, and creative expression. Beyond fitness, it provides a chance to connect deeply with oneself and others, fostering a sense of freedom, grounding, and community.

This night invites you to "Come as you are and move as you please."
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~Ecstatic Ethos~

~ Come as You Are ~ Move as You Please
~ All ages, all abilities, all bodies and all beings are welcome
~ We keep the dancefloor conversation free!
~ Photo and video free space during dance
~ Dance in bare feet or socks (or dance shoes)
~ Substance-free sober space
~ We practice a culture of invitation and consent
~ You are responsible for your own energy
~ We embrace the spirit of non-judgment for ourselves and others
~ Allow your heart to guide you

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Event Schedule:

Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Opening Circle: 7:00 - 7:15 PM
Somatic Warm-Up: 7:15 - 7:30 PM
Free Movement & Music Set with Schrock: 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Sound Bath: 9:00 - 9:30 PM
Closing Circle + Community Hangs & Social Time: 9:30 - 10:00 PM

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Event Details

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Doors open at 6:30 PM - Close at 7:30 PM

Location: FUMC Pgh
First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh
5401 Centre Ave. Pittsburgh, PA
Entrance off of Centre Ave - Follow Signs to Fellowship Hall
Accessible entrance in front - contact organizers for entry
Parking in Centre Ave lot and on street

Exchange:
$20 in advance online (ends Friday June 13 at midnight)
$25 at the door (cash, venmo, paypal, cashapp)
$15 first timers in advance online
$20 first timers at door
Kids 16 and under are free

Volunteer and scholarship options available; please contact our organizers for reduced pricing

About Schrock

Andre Schrock, born and raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, is a DJ, and audio engineer. He played piano for 5 years, but traded in the piano for turntables in 2007. Specializing in electronic dance music (House & Dubstep) he has DJ’d at, University of Pittsburgh’s Dance Marathon, Music and Drinks bar, Mi Ranchito, Pittsburgh Cafe, S Bar, Jekyll & Hyde, 2 Step Tuesday, and innumerable weddings. He has also worked with too many artists to count, as their front of house engineer, including Treasure Fingers, Mimosa, Seppa, Jozif, Bukez Finezt, DJ Skribble, S3RL, DJ Aphrodite, Ant TC1, Dada Life, and Ministry of Sound’s DJ Bailey. A Major milestone in his career was building a massive modular sound system with his dad that dramatically furthered his career on both fronts.

~ All of You is Welcome Here ~
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or brand new to ecstatic dance, rolling with a crew or solo, we strive to create a welcoming space for all!
Let’s get our bodies in motion and Glimmer Up together!