U of M Sober Rave SAPS- $10

University of Michigan's Student Association of Psychedelic Studies, SAPS, will be hosting a Sober Rave/ Ecstatic Dance!
⭐️ Public Welcome
*This dance is hosted by saps, and is open to the public.

🌱SAPS is honored to host our Fall Ecstatic Dance on Friday, October 3rd from 6-9 pm!!! Cost is $10 per person! Payments can be made via Venmo or Zelle to @emilyberriman (email: eberriman@mi.rr.com). Or, you can pay in person at a SAPS event.

🌱Where?

517 East Washington (First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor). There is limited space for parking in the parking lot.

🌱What to bring? Yoga mat or other cushion to sit on for opening circle and a personal water bottle. Dancing in bare feet, socks, or shoes is permitted.

🌱No late comers admitted after 6:30 PM to honor opening circle support parameters for everyone. We welcome Charity Loring, LMSW, with Detroit and A2 Ecstatic Dance to lead us through this journey. Here are the details:

🌱What is Ecstatic Dance?

Conscious Clubbing! SOBER ZONE!

Some say that Ecstatic dance is one of the best trips they've had. Some find it cathartic, therapeutic, or just a lot of fun in a sober, consent based and supportive environment. We provide a night club-like space, an opening and closing circle to create a consent-based, substance, alcohol, and judgement-free community to dance it out, move freely, and let the music be your intoxicant. This is a space to learn to be true to yourself and your needs. If you want to be still and meditate, do yoga, dance, be a curious observer and take it all in, or anything else, you are welcome to do so!

🌱Who will be leading us?

Charity Loring, LMSW, is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Movement Therapist who has a passion for helping people create connection within themselves by offering opportunities to create self trust, and create trusting connections with others, in a supportive, empowering group space. Check her out here: https://www.loringtherapy.com/

🌱Time Frame:

6:00 pm -Doors open,

6:30 pm - Opening circle, ⭐️ No late-comers admitted after 6:30 so we can all create a safe space during opening circle.

7:00 pm- We Dance! 1.5 hour playlist!

8:30 pm- Closing circle and social connection

9:00 pm- Head home

🌱Movement & Safety Guidelines:

Suspend Judgment: Avoid judgment, which can lead to disconnection and punishment. Embrace curiosity and discernment to fully experience emotions and physical sensations.

Freedom to Move: Move however you wish—there is no right or wrong way. You can also choose not to move. Listen to your body.

No Devices: Keep phones and devices off. Be present for yourself.

Sobriety: Attend sober—no alcohol, drugs, or vaping. Let the music intoxicate you. This fosters a safe, consensual environment.

Non-Conversational: Express yourself physically on the dance floor. For conversations, step into the lobby. Singing and emotional expression are welcome.

Consent-Based Interaction: To dance with someone, make eye contact and indicate clearly. If you decline or wish to end, signal with Namaste hands.

No Photos/Videos: Photos and videos can be taken before or after the dance, but please none during the dance. Also because it is a public space we can not control outside folks taking photos or videos.

Fragrance-Free: Avoid heavy perfumes or scents; some individuals may have severe allergies, and the scent of marijuana can be triggering.

🌱SAPS is so thrilled to be hosting this event again with Charity Loring LMSW, of Detroit and A2 Ecstatic Dance; it will be our third ever Ecstatic Dance :)!! You can sign up in this google form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1bRXz41RhMzBhuRXqpdS57ToPOaSkplHWHT-NM999Ggu4BA/viewform