ECSTATIC RHYTHMS · Cacao & Dance
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# ECSTATIC RHYTHMS
## Cacao Ceremony & Freedom Dance
About the Event
Enter a collective ritual of presence, movement, and expression as we gather for Ecstatic Rhythms.
In a world that often pulls us into speed and disconnection, this evening is an invitation to slow down, drop into the body, and remember the joy of moving and expressing together freely, consciously, and without masks.
We begin by entering a shared meditative space and drinking ceremonial Criollo cacao, ethically sourced and cultivated in Venezuela. This heart-opening ritual is held with care and intention, creating a safe container to open the body, quiet the mind, and connect as a community in this unique moment.
From there, we move into a balancing breathwork, voice activation, and body awakening, preparing the nervous system and inviting us to fully let go. This phase supports alignment on a physical, emotional, and energetic level setting the ground for deep expression.
The journey then unfolds into an authentic ecstatic dance experience, inspired by the ancient roots of dance before DJs existed. Through drums, shakers, our voices, and carefully curated soundscapes, we co-create a powerful movement ritual led by fire, rhythm, and presence.
Influenced by the principles of Five Rhythms, the dance becomes a space to express, observe, and release moving through emotions and elements, shedding fears and masks, and exploring mind, body, and spirit in many forms. This is a space to get creative, dance like no one is watching, and awaken a playful, youthful sense of freedom.
We close by bringing everything home through a deeply restorative gong and Tibetan bowl sound bath, supporting integration, grounding, and nervous system regulation completing the cycle of the evening.
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## What to Expect
- Ceremonial Criollo cacao (ethically sourced from Venezuela)
- Guided meditation & intention setting
- Breathwork, voice activation & body preparation
- Ecstatic / freedom dance journey
- Live elements (drums, shakers, voice) + curated sound journey
- Closing gong & Tibetan bowl sound bath
No dance experience is needed; just curiosity, presence, and a willingness to move.
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## This Is for You If
- You crave freedom of expression through movement
- You want to reconnect with your body and inner rhythm
- You feel called to dance in a conscious, substance-free space
- You enjoy ritual, music, and embodied community experiences
- You want to celebrate Life with depth and joy
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## How to Prepare & Guidelines
Before the event
- It is recommended to arrive 2–4 hours lightly fasted before consuming ceremonial cacao
- If you eat beforehand, choose light, nourishing food
- Please listen to your body and prepare accordingly
During the experience
- No phones (facilitators included) — this is a private, inward journey
- Dance barefoot to connect with the ground
- No talking — practice presence and respect others’ journeys
- No alcohol or drugs — we hold a conscious, ethical, sacred space
- Consent & respect are fundamental — we co-create safety for everyone
Arrival
- Arrive from 18:00
- Journey begins at 18:30 sharp
- Doors close at 19:00 to honour the group container
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## Facilitators
**Sabina Medina**
Sabina Medina is the co-founder of Samanà Space and a movement facilitator devoted to creating grounded, safe spaces for presence, expression, and conscious community. Her work weaves together ceremonial cacao, meditation, breath, voice activation, free movement, sound, and ritual to support embodied exploration and authentic connection. Through Ecstatic Rhythms, she guides participants to awaken the body and the voice, reconnect with their inner expression, and experience dance as a ritual of release, play, and integration.
**Pneuma**
Pneuma is a DJ and space holder whose musical journeys are rooted in emotion, movement, and embodied expression. Drawing from a rich diversity of global sounds, rhythms, and textures, his sets are carefully curated to support deep presence, playfulness, and authentic release. Through Ecstatic Rhythms, Pneuma guides the dance floor as a living landscape — inviting participants to explore sensation, energy, and freedom through music that speaks directly to the body and the heart.
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## Practical Information
Date: Saturday 4 July
Time: 18:30–21:30
Location: Samanà Space, Poblenou, Barcelona
Energy Exchange: €25 (flexible 20€)
Capacity: Limited spots
Language: Bilingual (English & Spanish spoken in the space)
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## 📍 Location & House Guidelines
Samanà Space
Carrer de Pujades 77–79
8th floor — Ring 2809
Our Space
- Shoe-free zone
- Vegan space
- Alcohol- & drug-free
- Respectful, consent-based culture
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanasoul/ & https://www.instagram.com/weareecstaticrhythms/