What we’re about
Finally, a workout to look forward to instead of dreading. Say goodbye to the pain of dragging your feet to the gym and let the music move your body to your favourite groove. One hour to dance on your own and purely for yourself - your body will thank you for it!
What Is Dance For Yourself?
Dance For Yourself is a weekly chance to dance for the pure joy of dancing. We turn the music on for one hour so that you can move to the beat without the judgement of others (or yourself!) It happens in Windsor on a Thursday night from 7:00-8:00 PM @ Windsor Presbyterian Church, 58 Maygar Street Windsor 4030
WHAT KIND OF MUSIC IS IT?
We aim for a little bit of everything. From swing, to dance, to world, to pop, to folk, to rock, to hip-hop, to soul, to super cheesy top 40. We like dance floor classics, and we like weird things we've never heard before. You'll hate some of it, but you'll love a lot of it. And you can always sit out for a song or shrug on the spot if anything doesn't take your fancy - it's not like anyone will see you!Here is a sample:
https://www.mixcloud.com/dancingfire/dancin-int-the-dark-brisbane-12052016-make-the-world-dance/
DO PEOPLE GO ON THEIR OWN?
It's about half/half. Regardless, most everyone finds room on the dance floor to dance independently. Attending alone is totally normal, welcome and even encouraged!
SO WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Whatever makes you feel comfortable to dance in - sweatpants, bike shorts, your office attire, or a one-piece full-sequined leotard. The only rule is that you do need to wear clothes.
DO PEOPLE TALK?Here and there. But not really - the music is loud and people are there to dance, so the most verbal activity that happens is the whooping and cheering while dancing.
IS IT A BIT OF SCENE? WHO GOES TO THIS THING?
Nope! Sure, the bell curve probably straddles 30-somethings, but there's generally a good mix of ages, genders, bodies, backgrounds, and dance styles smile emoticon We've had four-year-olds and over 65-year-olds, and everything in between. The beauty of the dark is that it doesn't really matter. If you want to be there, then you belong!
WHAT IF I HATE IT?
You won't. But if it turns out that it's not your thing, no worries at all, you're welcome to leave at any point and no one will notice anyway!
WHAT IF I LOVE IT?
Then you can come every week, for the rest of your life.
GUIDELINES: Bring a bottle of water, dress to sweat.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Cacao Ceremony, Ecstatic Dance and Sound HealingThe Newmarket, AshgroveAUD 59.00
We usually have between 50 - 70 participants most of them RSVP on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/EcstaticBrisbane/events/Ecstatic Dance is a mindful movement practice that helps people connect with their bodies and inner wisdom. Through Dance, Music, and Cacao Ceremonies, participants reach ecstatic states, dissolving mental barriers and accessing deeper subconscious intelligence. It's a chance to connect deeply with oneself and others, embracing freedom, joy, and honesty.
For millennia, cacao has been revered as a sacred food of the gods. In this experience, we will share a cacao elixir, allowing us to tap into the stillness and wisdom within. This journey creates a space to cultivate self-awareness, connect with profound emotions, enhance your intuitive insights, and align your actions with your intentions. The session begins with intention setting, followed by somatic exercises inspired by shamanic traditions to induce a state of relaxed awareness or trance, preparing us for the dance journey ahead.
What kind of music is played and what do we do?We play music that encourages movement.
Our sonic journey is a fusion of world music, electronica, dubstep, tribal house, classic remixes and more!
A few samples here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/dancingfire/
We usually have between 50 - 80 participants.
*** All the activities during the Ecstatic Dance events are open invitations and it's your choice to participate or not. When you feel you need a break - you can use the cozy chill out space to lay down, meditate or just observe and process.In this space, all are welcomed into radical self-expression and acceptance. Do yoga, stretch, dance like no one is watching, or just chill and enjoy the music.
- 4:30 pm - Breathwork & Ice Bath with Tayla
- 5:30 pm - Face & Body Painting (by Julieanne Edwards makeup artist)
- 6:10 pm - Opening circle & Cacao Ceremony
- 6:30 pm - Warm-up exercises - a combination of Qigong and other somatic exercises designed to release tension and get the body ready to enjoy the Dance Journey.
- 6:50 pm – Music starts in a low beat to give us the chance to connect with the rhythm in a relaxed way. You choose when you allow your body to be moved and come alive, following your inner expression. The rhythm progressively increases once the room starts to move. It may reach a high energy several times during the dance and slow down to conclude with a smooth landing back to stillness at the end.
- 8:45 pm - Sound Healing - a wind-down meditative moment using Singing bowls, Gongs and other acoustic instruments performed by our special guest Elena Lymbery
- 9:15 pm – Closing circle – we sit together to ground using breathing and toning, then end by clapping together three times and the fourth time back to the earth to come out of trance and end the ceremony.
- 9:20 pm – Non-verbal time is over - make friends, have a chat with the people you shared the space with during the dance.
Arrive no later than 6:10 pm and leave whenever you want but be mindful not to disturb the other participants.
Ecstatic Dance AgreementsTo maintain ultimate freedom, we agree to the following:
1. No talking on the Dancefloor
2. No Cellphones
3. No street shoes on the Dancefloor (light, soft shoes are allowed)
4. No showing up drunk or drugged, no pictures, video, or wearing of scent.
5. Respect the Space - Others' Space and the Collective Space.
When Approaching others:
- Listen for a Yes (get eye contact first)
- Respect any No (when they are ignoring you)
- Respect the Solo Dancers' Right to their Space
- Hands in prayer at heart means: "I see you, and thank you for the dance (that just ended)."
You will be asked to leave if you do not follow these agreements.
Thank you!
For Cacao Ceremony:– It is often suggested to not eat for a few hours before consuming cacao for the ceremony.
– Drink a lot of water during the day prior to the ceremony.
Cacao is generally a fairly mild medicine, but there are a few cases where it maybe too strong for your system.
* Anti-depressants (prescription anti-depressants can be Contraindicated with cacao)
* Heart Conditions: (Caution is required because of increased heart rate and vasodilation effects of cacao)
* Pregnant & Breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding please let us know so that we can adjust your dose.
No dance experience required***
Free parking available onsite around the football field.
IMPORTANT: Entrance to the venue is across 199 Ashgrove Ave. For exact location search for Ecstatic Dance Brisbane on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/fTwR5Qiocq9b5rw79Participants must be 18yo+ (The dance itself is suitable for all ages but the sharing circle in the opening ceremony might not be. Sometimes people share things not suitable for a young audience. Also an immersive experience cannot happen when looking after someone else.)
Limited spots available, booking highly recommended.
Refunds up to 7 days before eventAbout the facilitator:
Adrian travelled and worked in a wide variety of places from the most alternative and unstructured to the rigid high end corporate and government environments for the last 20 years. From camp counselor in upstate NY and gardening in off the grid communities in Northern California to engineering telecommunication systems for the aerospace industry and Federal Emergency Management Agency. As an expert engineer, he taught technical classes for major corporations and the White House Military Office during the Obama administration. Living in such different environments required constant adjustments - pushed him out of the familiar, breaking habits and challenged his beliefs. This rhythm became overwhelming and his body started to lose vitality and get sick. During a trip to California he encountered a great community of people that helped him reconnect with his inner wisdom using music, dance and native American practices. He quit his job and moved to California for more than 2 years to learn how to live again.
In 2012 Adrian became a certified Conscious Dance Facilitator, held classes in North California until the end of 2012 when he and his partner continued their journey to Australia. Since 2013, they are facilitating weekly Ecstatic Dance journeys and a monthly Cacao Ceremony in Brisbane.
Our Story:The first Ecstatic Dance Brisbane event happened in November 2013 in Northey St. Market, on the Cafe deck.
We started by offering free outdoor dance events, to share with the community the practice that changed our lives.
For the first few times, Monica and I were the only ones dancing, while people curiously watched and enjoyed the music.
The first ones that joined us were the kids that were playing nearby.
The kids then began to drag their parents to join in and slowly the Cafe Deck was full of adults and kids dancing.
Looking for similar events? - Ecstatic Dance & Yoga FusionThe Newmarket, AshgroveAUD 27.00
We usually have between 30 - 40 participants most of them RSVP on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EcstaticBrisbane/eventsEcstatic Dance is a mindful movement practice that helps people connect with their bodies and inner wisdom. Through Dance, Music, and Cacao Ceremonies, participants reach ecstatic states, dissolving mental barriers and accessing deeper subconscious intelligence. It's a chance to connect deeply with oneself and others, embracing freedom, joy, and honesty.
This journey will offer a space to develop self-awareness, be moved by deep emotions, expand your intuitive awareness and align your actions with your intentions.
The session starts with an intention setting, followed by a set of somatic exercises used in shamanic practices to induce a state of relaxed awareness or trance and prepare for the dance journey.
What kind of music is played and what do we do?
We play music that encourages movement. Our sonic journey is a fusion of world music, electronica, dubstep, tribal house, classic remixes and more!A few samples here: https://www.mixcloud.com/dancingfire/
*** All the activities during the Ecstatic Dance events are open invitations and it's your choice to participate or not.When you feel you need a break - you can use the cozy chill out space to lay down, meditate or just observe and process.
In this space, all are welcomed into radical self-expression and acceptance. Do yoga, stretch, dance like no one is watching, or just chill and enjoy the music.
- 5:30 PM - Yoga Session (please bring a mat)
- 6:30 pm - Opening circle – To step on an inner journey, first we need to feel comfortable with the environment and the people around us. We cannot feel at ease when we are surrounded by complete strangers.In the opening circle, we get to hear everyone's voice and sense their mood. This will help our bodies to relax and connect with the energy in the room. You can always pass if you don't feel like talking.
- 6:50 pm - Warm up exercises - a combination of Qigong and other somatic exercises designed to release tension and get the body ready to enjoy the Dance Journey.
- 7:00 pm – Dance Journey - music starts in a low beat to give us the chance to connect with the rhythm in a relaxed way.You choose when you allow your body to be moved and come alive, following your inner expression.
The rhythm progressively increases once the room starts to move. It may reach a high energy several times during the dance and slow down to conclude with a smooth landing back to stillness at the end.
- 8:40 pm - Music stops and we have a wind-down meditative moment. Depending on the event – there will be Singing bowls, Didgeridoo, Flute or other traditional acoustic instruments to help in this process.
- 8:55 pm – Closing circle – we clap together three times and the fourth time back to the earth to snap out of trance an close the dance.
- 9:00 pm – Non-verbal time is over - have a chat with the people you shared the space with during the dance.
Arrive no later than 6:30 pm and leave whenever you want but be mindful not to disturb the other participants.
Ecstatic Dance AgreementsTo maintain ultimate freedom we agree to the following:
1. No talking on the Dancefloor
2. No Cellphones
3. No street shoes on the Dancefloor (light, soft shoes are allowed)
4. No showing up drunk or drugged, no pictures, video, or wearing of scent.
5. Respect the Space - Others' Space and the Collective Space.
When Approaching others:
- Listen for a Yes (get eye contact first)
- Respect any No (when they are ignoring you)
- Respect the Solo Dancers' Right to their Space
- Hands in prayer at heart means: "I see you, and thank you for the dance (that just ended)."
You will be asked to leave if you do not follow these agreements.
Thank you!
Free parking available onsite around the football field.
IMPORTANT: Entrance to the venue is across 199 Ashgrove Ave. For exact location search for Ecstatic Dance Brisbane on Google Maps.
No dance experience required***Participants must be 18yo+ (The dance itself is suitable for all ages but the opening sharing circle might not be. Sometimes people share things not suitable for a young audience. Also an immersive experience cannot happen when looking after someone else.)
*** The Cacao Ceremony is scheduled once a month - check the schedule for details.
About the organizer:Adrian traveled and worked in a wide variety of places from the most alternative and unstructured to the rigid high end corporate and government environments for the last 22 years.
From camp counselor in upstate NY and gardening in off the grid communities in Northern California to engineering telecommunication systems for the aerospace industry and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
As an expert engineer, he taught technical classes for major corporations and the White House Military Office during the Obama administration.
Living in such different environments required constant adjustments - pushed him out of the familiar, breaking habits and challenged his beliefs. This rhythm became overwhelming and his body started to lose vitality and get sick.
During a trip to California, he encountered a great community of people that helped him reconnect with his inner wisdom using music, dance and Native American practices. He quit his job and moved to California for more than 2 years to learn how to live again.
In 2011 Adrian encountered one of his most influential teachers Samantha Sweetwater at Burning Man Festival in the Nevada Desert and he started the Dancing Freedom Facilitator training shortly after that.
He became a certified Dancing Freedom Facilitator in 2012, held classes in North California until the end of 2012 when he and his partner continued their journey to Australia.
Since 2013, they are facilitating weekly Ecstatic Dance journeys and a monthly Cacao Ceremony in Brisbane.
Our Story:The first Ecstatic Dance Brisbane event happened in November 2013 in Northey St. Market, on the Cafe deck.
We started by offering free outdoor dance events, to share with the community the practice that changed our lives.
For the first few times, Monica and I were the only ones dancing, while people curiously watched and enjoyed the music.
The first ones that joined us were the kids that were playing nearby.
The kids then began to drag their parents to join in and slowly the Cafe Deck was full of adults and kids dancing. - Cacao Ceremony, Ecstatic Dance and Sound HealingThe Newmarket, AshgroveAUD 59.00
We usually have between 50 - 70 participants most of them RSVP on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/EcstaticBrisbane/events/Ecstatic Dance is a mindful movement practice that helps people connect with their bodies and inner wisdom. Through Dance, Music, and Cacao Ceremonies, participants reach ecstatic states, dissolving mental barriers and accessing deeper subconscious intelligence. It's a chance to connect deeply with oneself and others, embracing freedom, joy, and honesty.
For millennia, cacao has been revered as a sacred food of the gods. In this experience, we will share a cacao elixir, allowing us to tap into the stillness and wisdom within. This journey creates a space to cultivate self-awareness, connect with profound emotions, enhance your intuitive insights, and align your actions with your intentions. The session begins with intention setting, followed by somatic exercises inspired by shamanic traditions to induce a state of relaxed awareness or trance, preparing us for the dance journey ahead.
What kind of music is played and what do we do?We play music that encourages movement.
Our sonic journey is a fusion of world music, electronica, dubstep, tribal house, classic remixes and more!
A few samples here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/dancingfire/
We usually have between 50 - 80 participants.
*** All the activities during the Ecstatic Dance events are open invitations and it's your choice to participate or not. When you feel you need a break - you can use the cozy chill out space to lay down, meditate or just observe and process.In this space, all are welcomed into radical self-expression and acceptance. Do yoga, stretch, dance like no one is watching, or just chill and enjoy the music.
- 4:30 pm - Breathwork & Ice Bath with Tayla
- 5:30 pm - Face & Body Painting (by Julieanne Edwards makeup artist)
- 6:10 pm - Opening circle & Cacao Ceremony
- 6:30 pm - Warm-up exercises - a combination of Qigong and other somatic exercises designed to release tension and get the body ready to enjoy the Dance Journey.
- 6:50 pm – Music starts in a low beat to give us the chance to connect with the rhythm in a relaxed way. You choose when you allow your body to be moved and come alive, following your inner expression. The rhythm progressively increases once the room starts to move. It may reach a high energy several times during the dance and slow down to conclude with a smooth landing back to stillness at the end.
- 8:45 pm - Sound Healing - a wind-down meditative moment using Singing bowls, Gongs and other acoustic instruments performed by our special guest Elena Lymbery
- 9:15 pm – Closing circle – we sit together to ground using breathing and toning, then end by clapping together three times and the fourth time back to the earth to come out of trance and end the ceremony.
- 9:20 pm – Non-verbal time is over - make friends, have a chat with the people you shared the space with during the dance.
Arrive no later than 6:10 pm and leave whenever you want but be mindful not to disturb the other participants.
Ecstatic Dance AgreementsTo maintain ultimate freedom, we agree to the following:
1. No talking on the Dancefloor
2. No Cellphones
3. No street shoes on the Dancefloor (light, soft shoes are allowed)
4. No showing up drunk or drugged, no pictures, video, or wearing of scent.
5. Respect the Space - Others' Space and the Collective Space.
When Approaching others:
- Listen for a Yes (get eye contact first)
- Respect any No (when they are ignoring you)
- Respect the Solo Dancers' Right to their Space
- Hands in prayer at heart means: "I see you, and thank you for the dance (that just ended)."
You will be asked to leave if you do not follow these agreements.
Thank you!
For Cacao Ceremony:– It is often suggested to not eat for a few hours before consuming cacao for the ceremony.
– Drink a lot of water during the day prior to the ceremony.
Cacao is generally a fairly mild medicine, but there are a few cases where it maybe too strong for your system.
* Anti-depressants (prescription anti-depressants can be Contraindicated with cacao)
* Heart Conditions: (Caution is required because of increased heart rate and vasodilation effects of cacao)
* Pregnant & Breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding please let us know so that we can adjust your dose.
No dance experience required***
Free parking available onsite around the football field.
IMPORTANT: Entrance to the venue is across 199 Ashgrove Ave. For exact location search for Ecstatic Dance Brisbane on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/fTwR5Qiocq9b5rw79Participants must be 18yo+ (The dance itself is suitable for all ages but the sharing circle in the opening ceremony might not be. Sometimes people share things not suitable for a young audience. Also an immersive experience cannot happen when looking after someone else.)
Limited spots available, booking highly recommended.
Refunds up to 7 days before eventAbout the facilitator:
Adrian travelled and worked in a wide variety of places from the most alternative and unstructured to the rigid high end corporate and government environments for the last 20 years. From camp counselor in upstate NY and gardening in off the grid communities in Northern California to engineering telecommunication systems for the aerospace industry and Federal Emergency Management Agency. As an expert engineer, he taught technical classes for major corporations and the White House Military Office during the Obama administration. Living in such different environments required constant adjustments - pushed him out of the familiar, breaking habits and challenged his beliefs. This rhythm became overwhelming and his body started to lose vitality and get sick. During a trip to California he encountered a great community of people that helped him reconnect with his inner wisdom using music, dance and native American practices. He quit his job and moved to California for more than 2 years to learn how to live again.
In 2012 Adrian became a certified Conscious Dance Facilitator, held classes in North California until the end of 2012 when he and his partner continued their journey to Australia. Since 2013, they are facilitating weekly Ecstatic Dance journeys and a monthly Cacao Ceremony in Brisbane.
Our Story:The first Ecstatic Dance Brisbane event happened in November 2013 in Northey St. Market, on the Cafe deck.
We started by offering free outdoor dance events, to share with the community the practice that changed our lives.
For the first few times, Monica and I were the only ones dancing, while people curiously watched and enjoyed the music.
The first ones that joined us were the kids that were playing nearby.
The kids then began to drag their parents to join in and slowly the Cafe Deck was full of adults and kids dancing.
Looking for similar events? - Ecstatic Dance & Yoga FusionThe Newmarket, AshgroveAUD 27.00
We usually have between 30 - 40 participants most of them RSVP on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EcstaticBrisbane/eventsEcstatic Dance is a mindful movement practice that helps people connect with their bodies and inner wisdom. Through Dance, Music, and Cacao Ceremonies, participants reach ecstatic states, dissolving mental barriers and accessing deeper subconscious intelligence. It's a chance to connect deeply with oneself and others, embracing freedom, joy, and honesty.
This journey will offer a space to develop self-awareness, be moved by deep emotions, expand your intuitive awareness and align your actions with your intentions.
The session starts with an intention setting, followed by a set of somatic exercises used in shamanic practices to induce a state of relaxed awareness or trance and prepare for the dance journey.
What kind of music is played and what do we do?
We play music that encourages movement. Our sonic journey is a fusion of world music, electronica, dubstep, tribal house, classic remixes and more!A few samples here: https://www.mixcloud.com/dancingfire/
*** All the activities during the Ecstatic Dance events are open invitations and it's your choice to participate or not.When you feel you need a break - you can use the cozy chill out space to lay down, meditate or just observe and process.
In this space, all are welcomed into radical self-expression and acceptance. Do yoga, stretch, dance like no one is watching, or just chill and enjoy the music.
- 5:30 PM - Yoga Session (please bring a mat)
- 6:30 pm - Opening circle – To step on an inner journey, first we need to feel comfortable with the environment and the people around us. We cannot feel at ease when we are surrounded by complete strangers.In the opening circle, we get to hear everyone's voice and sense their mood. This will help our bodies to relax and connect with the energy in the room. You can always pass if you don't feel like talking.
- 6:50 pm - Warm up exercises - a combination of Qigong and other somatic exercises designed to release tension and get the body ready to enjoy the Dance Journey.
- 7:00 pm – Dance Journey - music starts in a low beat to give us the chance to connect with the rhythm in a relaxed way.You choose when you allow your body to be moved and come alive, following your inner expression.
The rhythm progressively increases once the room starts to move. It may reach a high energy several times during the dance and slow down to conclude with a smooth landing back to stillness at the end.
- 8:40 pm - Music stops and we have a wind-down meditative moment. Depending on the event – there will be Singing bowls, Didgeridoo, Flute or other traditional acoustic instruments to help in this process.
- 8:55 pm – Closing circle – we clap together three times and the fourth time back to the earth to snap out of trance an close the dance.
- 9:00 pm – Non-verbal time is over - have a chat with the people you shared the space with during the dance.
Arrive no later than 6:30 pm and leave whenever you want but be mindful not to disturb the other participants.
Ecstatic Dance AgreementsTo maintain ultimate freedom we agree to the following:
1. No talking on the Dancefloor
2. No Cellphones
3. No street shoes on the Dancefloor (light, soft shoes are allowed)
4. No showing up drunk or drugged, no pictures, video, or wearing of scent.
5. Respect the Space - Others' Space and the Collective Space.
When Approaching others:
- Listen for a Yes (get eye contact first)
- Respect any No (when they are ignoring you)
- Respect the Solo Dancers' Right to their Space
- Hands in prayer at heart means: "I see you, and thank you for the dance (that just ended)."
You will be asked to leave if you do not follow these agreements.
Thank you!
Free parking available onsite around the football field.
IMPORTANT: Entrance to the venue is across 199 Ashgrove Ave. For exact location search for Ecstatic Dance Brisbane on Google Maps.
No dance experience required***Participants must be 18yo+ (The dance itself is suitable for all ages but the opening sharing circle might not be. Sometimes people share things not suitable for a young audience. Also an immersive experience cannot happen when looking after someone else.)
*** The Cacao Ceremony is scheduled once a month - check the schedule for details.
About the organizer:Adrian traveled and worked in a wide variety of places from the most alternative and unstructured to the rigid high end corporate and government environments for the last 22 years.
From camp counselor in upstate NY and gardening in off the grid communities in Northern California to engineering telecommunication systems for the aerospace industry and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
As an expert engineer, he taught technical classes for major corporations and the White House Military Office during the Obama administration.
Living in such different environments required constant adjustments - pushed him out of the familiar, breaking habits and challenged his beliefs. This rhythm became overwhelming and his body started to lose vitality and get sick.
During a trip to California, he encountered a great community of people that helped him reconnect with his inner wisdom using music, dance and Native American practices. He quit his job and moved to California for more than 2 years to learn how to live again.
In 2011 Adrian encountered one of his most influential teachers Samantha Sweetwater at Burning Man Festival in the Nevada Desert and he started the Dancing Freedom Facilitator training shortly after that.
He became a certified Dancing Freedom Facilitator in 2012, held classes in North California until the end of 2012 when he and his partner continued their journey to Australia.
Since 2013, they are facilitating weekly Ecstatic Dance journeys and a monthly Cacao Ceremony in Brisbane.
Our Story:The first Ecstatic Dance Brisbane event happened in November 2013 in Northey St. Market, on the Cafe deck.
We started by offering free outdoor dance events, to share with the community the practice that changed our lives.
For the first few times, Monica and I were the only ones dancing, while people curiously watched and enjoyed the music.
The first ones that joined us were the kids that were playing nearby.
The kids then began to drag their parents to join in and slowly the Cafe Deck was full of adults and kids dancing.
