About us
Asheville Movement Collective envisions a world that moves in harmony where all are free to be their authentic selves within a loving community. Our mission and aim are to inspire authenticity and healthy community through free-form dance by hosting dance waves for personal and community transformation.
We host three dances per week, plus some special events.
Though you may notice just a few RSVPs on this site, our typical attendance is 20-30 on Friday, 50-60 for Sunday first wave, and a little over 100 for second wave.
For more information, please visit our website at ashevillemovementcollective.org.
Upcoming events
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Dance Medicine - Ecstatic Dance Waves w/ Rory Jagdeo
Evergreen Community Charter School, 50 Bell Rd, Asheville, NC, USSunday, September 13th
1st Dance Wave 8:30-10:30am | Warmup 8:30am | Opening Circle 9am
2nd Dance Wave 10:30-12:30am | Warmup 10:30am | Opening Circle 11am
Facilitator Rory JagdeoIntention: Dance Medicine
Dance Medicine ~ Anonymous
This is the medicine each of us needs
To come awake and be healed
To be emptied and refilled
With joy
With hope
With courage
With love
For our own selves
So we can become the medicine
For the world## About Rory Jagdeo
Rory is a singer/songwriter and an AMC Facilitator. He stepped into Ecstatic Dance in Houston, TX for the first time in 2014 and believes in the power of dance to transform and bring a healthier, happier, and connected lifestyle. It is that driving force and passion that pushes him to explore the role of being an Ecstatic Dance Facilitator using world rhythms and different musical genres to weave mixes that incorporate many elements of 8Rhythms.
~~~** Please note that the dance starts at Warm up. The doors close promptly at Opening Circle and any that come late will be turned away. Please be on time to ensure a safe and secure container. **
Ticket Prices: $15 - $30 or name your price.No one turned away for lack of funds!
Pre-registration Recommended:VOLUNTEER!
We need volunteers. Volunteer and dance for free! Register to volunteer at:
https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/volunteer/IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Door will close at the beginning of the opening circle. Please note: NO ENTRY AFTER OPENING CIRCLE BOTH WAVES!
Collective agreements:
https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/our-dance/About AMC:
Asheville Movement Collective envisions a world that moves in harmony where all are free to be their authentic selves within a loving community. Our mission and aim are to inspire authenticity and healthy community through free-form dance by hosting dance waves for personal and community transformation. AMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.Location: 50 Bell Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
See you on the dance floor!
1 attendee
Rise Up ! - Ecstatic Dance Wave w/ Sara Bensman
Evergreen Community Charter School, 50 Bell Road, Asheville, NC, USFriday, September 18th
Evening Dance Wave 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Warmup 7pm | Opening Circle 7:30pm
Facilitator Sara BensmanIntention: Rise Up!
Individuals and communities throughout the world find themselves on the vulnerable end of a conflict yet find the determination to rise up through civil action, protest, song, art, kindness, and mutual support. What creates the strength of will to move beyond the freeze response in order to create change? This dance honors of the people of the world who transcend the fear and uncertainty and take action toward a more just and kinder planet.
## About Sara Bensman
Sara’s mix-making arises from musical exploration. She seeks to understand energy through somatic responses to sonic vibrations. Her facilitation is propelled by a desire to help build and sustain community by creating a safe, loving container for self-expression, connection and release. If you’d like to listen to her sets visit https://soundcloud.com/sara-bensman
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** Please note that the dance starts at Warm up. The doors close promptly at Opening Circle and any that come late will be turned away. Please be on time to ensure a safe and secure container. **
Ticket Prices: $15 - $30 or name your price.No one turned away for lack of funds!
Pre-registration Recommended:VOLUNTEER!
We need volunteers. Volunteer and dance for free! Register to volunteer at:
https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/volunteer/IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Door will close at the beginning of the opening circle. Please note: NO ENTRY AFTER OPENING CIRCLE BOTH WAVES!
Collective agreements:
https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/our-dance/About AMC:
Asheville Movement Collective envisions a world that moves in harmony where all are free to be their authentic selves within a loving community. Our mission and aim are to inspire authenticity and healthy community through free-form dance by hosting dance waves for personal and community transformation. AMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.Location: 50 Bell Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
See you on the dance floor!
2 attendees
Lab & Play ! - Ecstatic Dance Waves w/ Facilitator DJ SeigeA (CJ O'Reilly)
Evergreen Community Charter School, 50 Bell Rd, Asheville, NC, USSunday, September 20th
1st Dance Wave 8:30-10:30am | Warmup 8:30am | Opening Circle 9am
2nd Dance Wave 10:30-12:30am | Warmup 10:30am | Opening Circle 11am
Facilitator DJ SeigeA (CJ O'Reilly)Intention: Lab & Play!
What happens when we open up to letting go of the results and seeing what happens? Let's experiment! Let's play!
## About CJ O'Reilly
CJ O'Reilly has been creating ecstatic dance waves for the Asheville community since 2014. Their eclectic mix of musical styles beckons dancers into new patterns of movement and expression through diverse time signatures and instrumentation, and a wide range of musical and emotive qualities. CJ's waves explore high peaks, beautiful vistas, juicy lowlands and the profound reflective stillness of tranquil water. CJ's dance waves are pre-produced and refined through the body and ears of a dancer and audiophile.
Find more of DJ SeigeA's dance waves at https://dj.seigea.com
~~~** Please note that the dance starts at Warm up. The doors close promptly at Opening Circle and any that come late will be turned away. Please be on time to ensure a safe and secure container. **
Ticket Prices: $15 - $30 or name your price.No one turned away for lack of funds!
Pre-registration Recommended:VOLUNTEER!
We need volunteers. Volunteer and dance for free! Register to volunteer at:
https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/volunteer/IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Door will close at the beginning of the opening circle. Please note: NO ENTRY AFTER OPENING CIRCLE BOTH WAVES!
Collective agreements:
https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/our-dance/About AMC:
Asheville Movement Collective envisions a world that moves in harmony where all are free to be their authentic selves within a loving community. Our mission and aim are to inspire authenticity and healthy community through free-form dance by hosting dance waves for personal and community transformation. AMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.Location: 50 Bell Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
See you on the dance floor!
1 attendee
Ecstatic Dance Wave w/ Facilitator DJ Mikaya (Micah Swabb)
Evergreen Community Charter School, 50 Bell Road, Asheville, NC, USFriday, September 25th
Evening Dance Wave 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Warmup 7pm | Opening Circle 7:30pm
Facilitator DJ Mikaya (Micah Swabb)Intention: TBA
## About DJ Mikaya (Micah Swabb)
DJ Mikaya (Micah Swabb) is a facilitator at AMC and creator of dance waves with many styles and flavors within the Ecstatic Dance realm. His deejay skill has spanned over two decades covering many ecstatic dance containers, festivals, sound healing events and yoga classes. You can listen to his catalog of over 80 mixes and mashups at http://soundcloud.com/mikayaswabb.
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** Please note that the dance starts at Warm up. The doors close promptly at Opening Circle and any that come late will be turned away. Please be on time to ensure a safe and secure container. **
Ticket Prices: $15 - $30 or name your price.No one turned away for lack of funds!
Pre-registration Recommended:VOLUNTEER!
We need volunteers. Volunteer and dance for free! Register to volunteer at:
https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/volunteer/IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Door will close at the beginning of the opening circle. Please note: NO ENTRY AFTER OPENING CIRCLE BOTH WAVES!
Collective agreements:
https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/our-dance/About AMC:
Asheville Movement Collective envisions a world that moves in harmony where all are free to be their authentic selves within a loving community. Our mission and aim are to inspire authenticity and healthy community through free-form dance by hosting dance waves for personal and community transformation. AMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.Location: 50 Bell Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
See you on the dance floor!
1 attendee
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