About us
Elemental Ecstatic Dance LLC, presents:
Elemental Ecstatic Dance
Every Sunday! Doors open 10:45a.m. 11am - 1pm DANCE!
A2 Yoga! (Lot parking and street parking available)
(2030 Commerce Blvd. Ann Arbor, Mi. 48103)
Do Not park in the Post Office Parking Lot! Expensive ticket possible.
In the spirit of West Coast Ecstatic Dance,
Gabrielle Roths' The 5 Rhythms and Dance Church.
Inspired by Funk, Disco, Ethnic, Drum 'N Bass, House, EDM, West Coast Bass, Classical, Americana and any and ALL music that moves us.
A free Form movement practice. No dance experience necessary.
ADA supported. One reserved spot, no steps. Wheeled chairs welcome.
Every Sunday at A2 Yoga (2030 Commerce Blvd. Ann Arbor, Mi. 48103)
10:45am Lobby opens
11:00am Music starts, dance warm-up to elemental arc
11:30am Opening circle - meet and dedicate
11:45am Let’s Dance 1 hour of elemental arc
12:45pm Closing Circle
1pm 'Til we meet again
This is a sober event!
All Ages welcome from 1-101 Children under 12 free (with adult supervision)
Music chosen with the intent to connect us to the possibilities of moving with/as Water, Earth, Fire, Air and Peace.
So many movements to explore when we embody these qualities that surround and imbue us. We encourage all movement, especially ways that we may not move on a day to day basis.
The music is selected for its connection to Elemental Dancing.
Choice of music is from the world over. Mostly music made for dancing in most all genres. However, contemporary, and electronic dance music definitely has its place here.
Come as you are! All are welcome: Knowing how to dance is NOT a prerequisite! The immersion is the teaching. Dancing solo is a norm, and dancing with others is a possibility.
The medicine is in the IMPROVISATIONAL movement.
https://selfmind.ai/.../dancing-to-de-stress-the-science.../
A natural dose of D.O.S.E. - Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins may occur naturally for you in our space.
$20 Cash at the door.
$20 (Venmo). @Andjru (last 4 digits 0272) Please show receipt
The benefits of dancing in the day are immense. If you’re unfamiliar or a bit hesitant, but want to give it a go, you’ll quickly find that any future hesitation to be inspired to move freely has disintegrated. A unique liberation has occurred.
The level of sound will be just right and hopefully won’t force you to stick things in your ears! With requests, I may turn it up and vis a versa. We have complimentary ear plugs for your personal use.
By the way, A2 Yoga has the BEST SOUND AND BEST FLOOR TO DANCE On. See/feel/hear for yourself.
If you’d like, you may store your belongings along the walls on the dance floor.
Please arrive on time! However, if life has you running late, we’ll see you when we see you. (Cost is the same)
The Warm up is a sweet 30 minute version of a music ARC to get you ready for the full 60 minute Elemental ARC.
Our opening circle is a time to introduce ourselves, establish space parameters, guidelines, etc, and to “say it so to make it happen” dedications.
Very important This is a safe, consent based space to dance. Many people enjoy dancing by themselves, or dancing across the room with others. There will be a discussion regarding safe approaches to address the non-verbal cue to dancing with another.
Please, no conversation on the dance floor. Please exit to the lobby for conversation if necessary.
Vocalizations are welcome. Percussion on instruments is welcome with an awareness of supporting the music and dancers a priority. Please treat the instruments with care and respect.
Elemental Ecstatic Dance is hosted by Andjru Werderitsch and supported by dear friends in the community. If you’d like to sign up for a volunteer position, please message host.
Everyone and every-all are welcome here. Please spread the word. A maximum of 2 Children 11 and under are free of charge, but must be supervised by an adult. 3+ children for two adults must be discussed with host and assistants.
This is a welcoming and warm space for everyone!
Come and dance, free your mind, and please leave your negative judge in our lobby and offer tea. Healthy discernment is encouraged.
Respect of self and others is essential and a must at our events.
Please refrain from wearing oils, scented cream, cologne, strong detergents etc…Some of us are extremely sensitive, even allergic to strong scents.
"Get up to Get Down!...Let it in to Let it Out!" DJru
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Elemental Ecstatic Dance
A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI, USget UP to get DOWN!...let it IN to let it OUT!
Dance....Because!Elemental Ecstatic Dance
We meet every Sunday at A2 Yoga. 11am-1pm (doors open 10:45am)
We have an open door policy. If you are running late, you can still arrive. Cost is the same however.(2030 Commerce Blvd. Ann Arbor, Mi. 48103)
If RSVP's are full but you'd still like to come,
Please email me : Andjru@Yahoo.com.
We do have an overflow option: The studio can fit well over 40 people and we regularly get 25-35 open floor movers.$20 cash or venmo.
A free Form movement practice. No dance experience necessary.
ADA supported. One reserved spot, no steps. Wheeled chairs welcome.This is a sober event!
Benefits of IMPROVISATIONAL movement.
https://selfmind.ai/.../dancing-to-de-stress-the-science.../
A natural dose of D.O.S.E. is highly likely - Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins may occur naturally for you in our space.Consider dressing in comfortably.
You most likely will sweat!
Barefoot or Socked. Special indoor shoes by approval.The immersion is the class, participants are the teachers.
Dancing solo is a norm, and dancing with others is a possibility.Elemental Ecstatic Dance is presented In the spirit of: West Coast Ecstatic Dance, 5Rhythms and Dance Church.
Inspired by Funk, Disco, Indigenous, International (World), Drum 'N Bass, Underground House, deep tech, West Coast Bass, Classical, Americana and any and ALL music that moves us.11:00am Music starts, dance warm-up to elemental arc
(Water,Earth,Fire,Air,Peace)
11:30am Opening circle - meet and dedicate
(Short Intro = More Movement time)
11:45am Let’s Dance 1 hour of elemental arc
12:45pm Closing Circle
1pm 'Til we meet againAll Ages welcome
11 and under are free (with adult supervision)
That stated, folks who attend use this dance as a practice,
similar to a focused yet fun exercise. We dance! If your child needs
to run around and express vocally - this dance space most likely is not for them. If you child is curious about movement and dance to music, then may be a good fit.****Updated Child parameters (see bottom)****
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A2 Yoga has SURROUND SOUND AND A BAMBOO FLOOR!Arriving on time and joining the opening circle is important but as stated above, we have an open door policy.
Our opening circle is a time to introduce ourselves, establish space parameters, guidelines, etc.**Very important** This is a consent based space to dance. Many people enjoy dancing by themselves, or dancing across the room with others. To dance with another or others, clear approaches to address partner dancing are shared.
**Important**
We support a scent free experience. Please refrain from strong detergent smells, scented oils, perfumes,
but please be aware of body odor and wear deodorant.**Important**
Please, no conversation on the dance floor. Please exit to the lobby for conversation if necessary.******Updated Child parameters*****
Elemental Ecstatic Dance is a family friendly environment, however, there are safety parameters as well as ‘class’ appropriate behavior expectations when including children.
If you would like to bring your child/toddler to dance, we highly suggest attending at least one Sunday session without your child to understand the flow and see if it would be an appropriate match with your toddler.
You may consider this to be a great opportunity to relieve the stress of parenting. As parents ourselves, we know how important it is to take time for self-care.
If you would like to take the chance and attend an Elemental Ecstatic Dance with your child before testing the water, we welcome you. However, if we need to continue to explain parameters during the dance, or your child is running through the space, you may have to go to the lobby.There are quiet/soft music times as well as brief opening and closing circles. These are times when vocalizations, if any, are minimal and the quiet music moments can be compared to a Yoga Class Shivasana.
In other words a time for peace, quiet, rest and introspection.We like to consider our space physically safe, but a child running freely might create potential hazards to the child or adult participants. Thus, we ask that parents maintain a connection to their child and parent appropriately if such occasions arise.
Our space is for movement and dance and we acknowledge that children, with appropriate guidance can learn the parameters that are set in place and witness, perhaps participating in an ancient human activity; people dancing together.
Thank you for understanding our parameters and we are happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Meet you on the stompin' grounds.
Andjru1 attendee
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