What we’re about
Welcome Dancers,
This group is intended for any and all who are interested in ecstatic dance and curious to learn more about what is available in the greater bay area. Whether you are a first timer or a seasoned regular, this group is a great place to connect with others, ask questions, learn about the dances and knowledge-share.
We meet at a variety of different locations throughout the bay area with each venue having its own unique character and chemistry. All ecstatic dances are freestyle although some of them offer other engaging activities such as yoga, movement classes and contact improv.
Our top priority is to promote a fun and safe environment for you to come as you are, enjoy being present with those around you, loving dance and loving life.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- San Rafael Ecstatic Dance w/ALIA ✨🌈🦋Rodef Sholom, San Rafael, CA
THIS SUNDAY ONLY - We will be at Rodef Sholom Synagogue at 170 N San Pedro Rd in San Rafael. Enter through the main doors between the synagogue and the JCC. That is the ONLY entrance that will be accessible. Jennifer, our lovely door gal, will be there waiting for you! Once you enter, turn right and go through the courtyard. You will see doors open into a beautiful hall where we will be dancing.
Dance as Medicine presents:
San Rafael Ecstatic Dance w/ALIA@ Rodef Sholom Synagogue
170 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael
Sun, July 20: 11am-1:15pm
Coming from the E Bay or SF? Take $3 offCheck Dance as Medicine for all our events:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/danceasmedicine/DJ ALIA is an Electronic Music Producer, DJ, Vocalist, and Producer of the Feminine Medicine™ Project based in the San Francisco area. Inspired by the global bass movement and the West Coast festival scene, ALIA's music is an evocative, lush journey into her own blend of bass-heavy electronic dance beats, melodic frequencies, gorgeous feminine voices, conscious lyrics, and sacred psychedelic textures.
Described as feminine and fierce, elegant and gritty, ethereal and primal, her music offers a vast emotional and danceable landscape that unfolds in a pulsing, hypnotic journey that moves both bodies and hearts.https://soundcloud.com/aliafrequency
Come join the amazing community in San Rafael we co-create every week! It is our dance church and sanctuary! A place to connect and re-connect with yourself and others. A place where all are welcome and all emotions are welcome. Like other Ecstatic Dances, we are talk-free, substance-free, shoe-free and FREE spirited!
San Rafael Ecstatic Dance w/ALIA
@ Rodef Sholom Synagogue
170 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael
Sun, July 20: 11am-1:15pm
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Sunday Dance DJ schedule:7/20 ALIA
7/27 Maya Light
8/3 Dragonfly
8/10 Heather Christie
8/17 Heera
8/24 AguaMayyim
9/7 Soleiluna
9/14 Twinkle Fingers
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Guidelines for our dance
• BE PRESENT (no phones or cameras)• NO TALKING (no talking on the main dance floor – soft voice/whispering is ok in the back of the room)
• EMBODIMENT (be aware if your body movement is causing danger or if your voice/sounds are disruptive to those around you)
• SUBSTANCE FREE (no intoxicants of any kind)
• CONSENSUAL (make eye contact and confirm a “YES” before engaging with others, respect others space - crossed arms, looking or moving away means “NO”)
• GROUNDING (no outside shoes)
• RESPECT (respect your own & other’s space, expression, and autonomy)
We have a dance 'fairy' available for anyone who needs to talk about anything (challenging or troubling) that happens/ed to them at the dance. Kerin Meri is our first dance fairie. If you don't know who she is, ask the host or others at the dance to point her out.
As your host (Dan Z aka DJ DZ), NEVER hesitate to bring anything to my attention that you feel needs to be addressed.
DJ DZ brings the dance to the people and the people to the dance! Cause we can never have too much movement and liberation in our lives!
