Trance (muziek)

Welcome to our International folk dance class. Beginners are welcome! We are doing easy and fun dances from around the world. Celebrate the cultural roots and traditional life of various countries. The instructor will also use line, circle and other dancing formations. We teach in English and Mandarin. $3.5 per session for members. (These classes have no charge in April, May, June of 2026)

Drop in $35 for non-members

The Tuesday morning at Rancho torch is passing from Go Far to MVARC. Come and join us ... Rancho is beautiful in the early morning! Several route options, or you can invent your own: * 3 miles ... https://www.strava.com/routes/16837695 * 5 miles ... https://www.strava.com/routes/10868701 * 7 miles ... https://www.strava.com/routes/10868688 * 9 miles ... https://www.strava.com/routes/10868728 Some useful variations previously used when 1-way trails were place: * 4 miles ... https://www.strava.com/routes/2741319854323254196 * 6 miles ... https://www.strava.com/routes/2741320210278350682 * 8 miles w/ farm finish ... https://www.strava.com/routes/2741320595981954626 * 8 miles w/ PGE/Abbors Trail finish... https://www.strava.com/routes/2741321048831573570 And you are welcome to create your own variation. While there are variety of routes available, most share at least the first mile to the farm, if not more.

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A fun group of people who meet every Tuesday morning at Rancho San Antonio in Cupertino (off Hwy 280 & 85) for an early morning networking hike. It’s a terrific way to keep fit and meet interesting people at the same time. This is a particularly good group for people who may be in career transition mode because of the group’s philosophy of mutual support, the power of networking and a group hike! We are finished by 8:30 am, (finished by 8:00 during daylight savings time), so you can get on with your day and feel fantastic because you have had a great workout. We hope you can join us soon! Google map location of specific meeting point: https://goo.gl/maps/nVWD6Cr1iNSPjmPSA Hiking Route – Trail map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map–130977?u=i What to bring Dress in layers Sturdy hiking shoes Water Great attitude and your winning smile! DETAILED HIKE SUMMARY: DESTINATION: Rancho San Antonio Preserve DATE: Every Tuesday Morning TOTAL LENGTH: 4.6 miles ELEVATION GAIN: 560 feet START TIME: 7:00 AM HEAD OUT TIME: 7:05 AM FINISH TIME: 8:30 AM DIFFICULTY: Moderate Please consider your physical condition and make sure you are able to handle difficult-level hike of this length and altitude gain. Further information on Rancho San Antonio Preserve at URL: https://www.openspace.org/preserves/rancho-san-antonio Route Description: Starting from parking lot 6, across from the bathrooms nearby the bike repair station, follow the Meadow Lower Trail Continue on Meadow Lower Trail and turn right on the Service Rd towards the Farm. After the Farm, turn Left onto Wild Cat Canyon Trail. Sharp right onto High Meadow Trail to top of the hill. At the junction of High Meadow and Wild Cat Trail, turn left to the vista point. 10 minutes break. Return to the High Meadow and Wild Cat Loop Trail. Veer slightly right to head down the Wild Cat Loop Trail. At the bottom of the hill, turn right onto Rogue Valley Trail. Continue on Meadow Lower Trail to starting point.

Qi Gong (pronounced: chee-gung) offers a gentle form of exercise designed to help you release tension and stress from the body while cultivating vitality, balance and inner peace. This program is led by Chair Michelle Henninger, a certified Holden Qi Gong Teacher, and caters to all levels and genders. Just wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Ecstatic Dance San Jose 2nd and Last Fridays of the month $25 donation at the door. (cash, credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal) First Unitarian Church of San José 160 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112 (enter to the right of the building) 7:30pm Soundbath by Chaz aka Vibrational Souls 8-10pm Ecstatic Dance w/ Mayvn 10pm Closing Circle Mayvn (she/her) is an Oakland-based DJ and live musician who performs clarinet and saxophone — wirelessly, with effects — woven into her DJ sets. Her sound draws from years of deep study: she holds a degree in Clarinet Performance from the Eastman School of Music and a diploma in Ethnomusicology, with hands-on training in Turkish and Balkan music (Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria), cumbia (Colombia and Mexico), Assyrian music (London), and traditional Punjabi wedding performance in California's Central Valley. She spent four years touring with Balkan Bump as their clarinetist, with festival highlights including Red Rocks and Coachella. Her DJ credits include Envision Festival, Lightning in a Bottle, Electric Forest, Paradise Music Festival (Canada), Same Same But Different, and Unison Festival. Mayvn plays on CDJs or her own DDJ 800 setup, and always tailors her sets to the dance community she's playing for. Links: [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Aa2xWG7xMeDwdYY9U2ZHB...](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F4Aa2xWG7xMeDwdYY9U2ZHB%3Fsi%3DKAfFWGlWR_W2W76YPWGh_A%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbWtsSUNLV1kydFlqR1VOeXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5ZWBgnqr-Qxj0ula-CpadAyCQRGdPKQ1FYBpOsYAOQa6sb4jhVxTTQyG2TvQ_aem_NiszKHJ7rf7Cr-Mk7VBByg&h=AT4nQe5kqq0FjKrRc--O8zZPsoIr6gBd3YBmHl5QbCAa5lk6QPzRHkhwrIiQeNb9F_C9N65OIWwpN0joAAQqaMV720YjATncHkLKaYh0ZeN2XRKOkygo6BG1KNQ8b_sf0jw3Na1otlXTl-I5gjByvEARWYMTyRLvMvo&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT6vs98T-0f_c-uno3emgv4iNAh1MMxus3ouVNJ1JlEMhHwr2XaWtphr8ZunxNlnJ9H5uunpx4T9Yd3jvyWwQsYP77EFRA-Tp0xQARZrWajJoKHQZXwel64osfjDtMdT) [https://www.instagram.com/mayvnmusic/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmayvnmusic%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbWtsSUNLV1kydFlqR1VOeXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5ZWBgnqr-Qxj0ula-CpadAyCQRGdPKQ1FYBpOsYAOQa6sb4jhVxTTQyG2TvQ_aem_NiszKHJ7rf7Cr-Mk7VBByg&h=AT4eOFMnGJyvpf_MOAgEc5GPykjWHsJZD7cl1VpQMmNR-xksi4R6lTuOfuP-qBv1MxoKXmu9vTzyjR9NRX7-jOfF9wi00EIfY3weQzvpN885t8ZebTJbfxJdv7UobS9PlLdgu269MfjYgOILtij_A5Pn1XQfBG4lPEU&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT6vs98T-0f_c-uno3emgv4iNAh1MMxus3ouVNJ1JlEMhHwr2XaWtphr8ZunxNlnJ9H5uunpx4T9Yd3jvyWwQsYP77EFRA-Tp0xQARZrWajJoKHQZXwel64osfjDtMdT) Chaz Chavez aka Vibrational Souls: Chaz is a passionate music therapist/ sound healer who draws upon ancient wisdom & modern techniques to create a transformative healing experience. With a deep understanding of the profound connection between sound, the cosmos, and the human body & spirit, Chaz integrates the timeless practices of music healing from cultures such as Egypt, China, and India into the sessions. Chaz skillfully employs a variety of sound healing instruments and music therapy techniques to promote relaxation, emotional release, and spiritual growth. Chaz believes in the power of music to unlock the hidden potential within each individual, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and inner harmony. Enjoy Chaz's personalized sound baths, playing intuitive flutes with the soothing melodies of world music, & harmonic sounds Links: [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jPEpnHzm9cXlq2qh50mew...](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jPEpnHzm9cXlq2qh50mew?si=qJpB2ihFTKK3bwcV_JLh8g&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbWtsSUNLV1kydFlqR1VOeXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5U8nEely4fNPZhPAOYGhi2nedllrapiXa2bnf6KHlNH0L9pTzi1AEVwR5-yw_aem_pbFiBItT_takIiXjhV8XRg) Ecstatic dance is a free-form movement practice where the music leads and the mind follows. No steps to learn, no partners required, no alcohol — just a room full of people moving however their body wants to move, from barely swaying to full-on floor-rolling catharsis. The DJ shapes the journey, typically building from slow and grounding to peak euphoria and back down to stillness. What emerges is something between a nightclub, a meditation, and a tribal ritual — sweaty, sincere, and surprisingly moving. [https://ecstaticdance.org/dance/ecstatic-dance-san-jose/](https://ecstaticdance.org/dance/ecstatic-dance-san-jose/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbWtsSUNLV1kydFlqR1VOeXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4Ad4ArJKvqMEuiHfyZdudPnu79FZrcGe3nA_Qng6tz0medPAiCHw5XYmCakw_aem_dP2pPCDYKLvSpbuWB8YEDg) Contact us: ecstaticdancesanjose@gmail.com

An intimate Earth Day gathering to reconnect with your body, your breath, and the earth through sound. Allow the power of sacred sound & intuitive vocal to support you in grounding, relaxation, inner connection and quiet integration. This is an immersive sound experience where voice and natural instruments weave a living landscape of rhythm, tone, and song—entirely improvised, responding to the room and those present. You are invited to listen for what is ready to emerge. There is nothing to do and nowhere to go—only to be met by sound, breath, and vibration. Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can begin on time. Yoga mats will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own mat, blankets, and an eye mask for added comfort. We’ll close with light treats and an optional sharing circle to gently integrate the experience. This is a safe and contained space—no prior experience is needed. Participants are invited to lie down, relax, and simply receive the sound. Space is limited please RSVP/pay in advance to secure your spot. **[Click here to reserve.](https://loletilovinglight.com/events/)** Energy Exchange: $60 ($55 H3 members) **About the Facilitator:** Sheau Lee is devoted to helping women reclaim their soul voice and sovereign expression. Many women carry ancestral silencing, cultural conditioning, and inherited emotional suppression in their bodies. Through somatic emotional integration, intuitive movement, drum meditation, and sacred sound, she creates space for what was suppressed to soften and integrate. When the voice is free, inner authority awakens. She weaves Akashic guidance, somatic emotional awareness, sacred voice, drum medicine, and sound into ceremonial spaces. Through her work, she supports deep emotional release, ancestral soul integration, and the reclamation of inner authority and gifts. Blending shamanic drumming with light language soul songs, Sheau’s voice carries a penetrating resonance that gently unlocks what is ready to be healed, remembered, and reclaimed. For more information, visit [loletilovinglight.com](http://loletilovinglight.com/)

The Transfemme and nonbinary discussion group is a time to share positive changes people are experiencing and new things people are learning about their gender issues. Many socialize on The Alameda after the meeting at the Billy DeFrank Center. Questions? E-mail [Fabulous@defrank.org](mailto:fabulous@defrank.org)

Dancing without Boarders! Beginners welcome. Come dance your favorite old and new dances. No partner needed. 美麗的音樂加上健康的身心，將使您的生活更加多彩多姿，歡迎加入我們！ 研習的舞包括全世界各地的單人舞、圓圈舞及其他各種舞形。 Teach in English and Mandarin 中英文教學 （一期三個月） Folk Dances from around the world. Teaching in English and Mandarin. 星期四 Thursday 11:15-下午1:00 大活動室 Large Activity Room $3.5 per session for members. (These classes have no charge in April, May, June of 2026)

**EVERY TUESDAY** 6:00pm - 7:00pm Intermediate Level Class **CLASS LOCATION:** Motion Arts Center 217 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401 **PRICE PER PERSON:** **New Student 7 Day - 7 Class Intro Pass: $69** (Save up to $176 total, compared to purchasing individual classes) or **Class Drop-ins:** \- Single Session: $35 [REGISTER HERE](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=38698&stype=-2&subTab=info) • Face Masks are Now Optional (but Recommended). • If you notice you may have any of the COVID-19 symptoms please stay home for everyone’s safety. • No special clothes are required, what feels comfortable for you is good. • Online Registration & Booking Required.

Learn dances from around the world! All levels of dance are offered, from beginner to advanced. The complexity of dances increases through the evening, with appropriate level of teaching based on the evening’s attendees. **Class begins at 6:30 p.m**. with warmup and introductory dances. Both beginners and experienced dancers will feel right at home and have fun. You do not need a partner to attend. Need exercise? Folk Dancing is an enjoyable way to exercise both mind and body while making new friends. Answers to FAQs about International Folk Dancing can be found at: [https://www.folkdance.com/resources/faq/](https://www.folkdance.com/resources/faq/) Your first class at the Palomanians is FREE! Drop in rate is $8/class; please register at the front desk and receive a drop-in card. You can also sign up for the entire session through Menlo Park Recreation.

Sing together in a community. The songs will mostly be simple and taught in the aural tradition. I will not provide music to read but plan to teach by ear. Songs will vary from traditional folk songs to independent song writers. Often sang in rounds or layers. But I will attempt to make all of them simple and fun to learn. The focus is enjoyment, harmony, and connection. Rather than performance or perfection. Good for all levels of experience. Bring water but water only. No food or other drinks allowed. Will have to check in at the front desk before attending the event. You may need to ring a doorbell for them to let you in. If you are interested in taking a tour of the facility. Let the staff there know after the class. Look forward to singing with everyone. If you are sick, please stay home. There will always be more events.

Alixir Dance is a lightly guided, heart-centered dance space where we move to heal, connect, and expand. We dance to remember who we are, to feel our belonging, and to step into what’s next. * Want to feel more alive? * Craving deeper connection—with yourself and others? * Looking for a community that’s real, grounded, and transformative? This is it. Every week, we gather to create a field of presence, play, and possibility. No experience necessary. Come as you are. * More info + FAQs: [www.alixir.dance](https://alixir.dance) * Questions? alixirdance@gmail.com * Drop-in $25 or $20 for those with limited financial resources P.S. We’re proudly sponsored by Embodied Recovery, a holistic treatment center for mental health and addiction.

**You are the Light** "God says IT lives neither in heaven above nor on earth below, nor in any paradise, but IT lives in the hearts of ITS devotees who love IT”. --*[Shariyat Ki Sugmad books 1&2](https://www.eckbooks.org/items/The_Shariyat_Ki_Sugmad_Books_One_Two-2424-0.html)*, page 436. An ECK Light and Sound Service is a spiritual gathering offered by Eckankar, focusing on the principles of divine love and spiritual growth. These services typically include: • Inspiring spiritual stories and discussions • The HU Chant, a sacred sound in Eckankar • Exploration of one's innate ability to know divine truth • Celebration of God's love for Soul The services are open to people of all faiths and backgrounds, lasting about an hour. Their aim is to help participants experience the Light and Sound of God, which Eckankar teaches is the Holy Spirit expressing Itself. These gatherings provide an opportunity for spiritual seekers to connect with like-minded individuals and explore their relationship with the divine.

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This monthly **Sound & Voice Ceremony** is an **intentional space** to pause from the outside world and reconnect with yourself. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or in need of a quieter, more grounding space, this is a place to soften and return inward. Using instruments such as crystal singing bowls, sansula, shruti box, drum, ngoni, and intuitive voice, **Sheau creates an immersive sound journey to support grounding, emotional release, and subtle inner integration.** **She weaves intuitive singing and tonal sounds** throughout the experience, **creating a responsive and deeply attuned field that supports the body in softening and opening**. Her voice becomes a living instrument, guiding the journey in real time and responding in the moment to the energy of the space. **Each ceremony is unique.** **You’ll be invited to lie down, rest, and receive,** allowing the vibrations of sound and voice to move through you, creating space for stillness, awareness, and reconnection. This is not a performance, but **a space to soften, listen inward, and reconnect with yourself.** No prior experience is needed. **Details:** • Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can begin on time • Doors close at 6:05 PM to respect the container • Yoga mats will be provided • You are welcome to bring a mat, blanket, and eye mask for added comfort **To Register:** **Space is limited, so please prepay to reserve your spot**. **[Click this link to reserve.](https://loletilovinglight.com/events/)** $60 energy exchange I also accept Venmo/ApplePay/Zelle. **About the Facilitator:** Sheau Lee is devoted to helping women reclaim their soul voice and sovereign expression. Many women carry ancestral silencing, cultural conditioning, and inherited emotional suppression in their bodies. Through somatic emotional integration, intuitive movement, drum meditation, and sacred sound, she creates space for what was suppressed to soften and integrate. When the voice is free, inner authority awakens. She weaves Akashic guidance, somatic emotional awareness, sacred voice, drum medicine, and sound into ceremonial spaces. Through her work, she supports deep emotional release, ancestral soul integration, and the reclamation of inner authority and gifts. Blending shamanic drumming with light language soul songs, Sheau’s voice carries a penetrating resonance that gently unlocks what is ready to be healed, remembered, and reclaimed. For more information, visit [loletilovinglight.com](http://loletilovinglight.com/)

Dance to US, Chinese, and South American music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The types of dances include the Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Rumba, Swing, Tango and Waltz. Come join the Mountain View Senior Center “Dancing with the Oldies" each Monday night from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, free, in Multipurpose Room A. Mountain View Senior Center 266 Escuela Avenue Mountain View, CA 94040 [https://mountainview.gov/seniors](https://mountainview.gov/seniors) Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Mondays (check the website for holiday hours) Cost: Free

Yoga2Music™ is like stepping into the rain instead of watching it through glass—the music surrounds you and becomes part of the flow. It is an immersive experience that weaves breath and emotion into a movement that feels alive and connected. We take the foundations of a traditional Vinyasa flow and transform it into a dynamic, expressive journey. This workshop is designed to help you build musicality and emotional connection while remaining deeply grounded in yoga. In this class the music guides the pace and flow and creates a space not only for relaxation, but for emotional expression. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or a lover of movement, come prepared to explore a space where relaxation meets radical emotional expression. The carefully curated soundtrack includes: * The raw intimacy of **Billie Eilish** * The powerful energy of **Metallica** * The sweeping intensity of **Dramatic Musical Scores** * The grounding stillness of **Classical Piano** Price: FREE Location: Menlo Park Recreation Center Register here: https://www.banyanwomen.org/events/yoga-2-music-4-6-2026

Enjoy a night of folk dancing with Smile folk dancers. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Non-Black soft-soled shoes please. We will start with leading/teaching easy and fun dances from around the world. Time permitting we will do some popular, a little challenging dances from all nations. Our repertoire will have dances from Eastern, south east and south Asia which are not covered by other dance groups. $40 per quarter, $5 drop in No experience needed, Welcome to join us.