07/08/2019
DANCE ECSTATICA with Vatsal Doctor
"Dancing is not just a movement. When a movement becomes ecstatic then it is dance. When the movement is so total that there is no ego, then it is a dance." ~ OSHO
Welcome to Dance Ecstatica! – A deepening exploration of movement & stillness through Ecstatic Dance.
Ecstatic dance is a modern form of an ancient tribal, shamanic and spiritual practice that has existed globally in indigenous cultures for thousands of years.
Ecstatic Dance in its most simple definition is free-form movement/dance inspired by music, allowing our bodies to move freely without judgment or concern for the "grace" or beauty of the dance. This dance is an inner/outer journey of moving meditation. It develops a direct body-spirit connection, letting your body and inner guide be your teachers. It's about being present with your own energy and discovering your own dance through using this movement and energetic experience to release stuck patterns in your body, emotions, mind and spirit.
No dance experience or partner is necessary. It's a perfect outlet for those who think they "can't dance" and for experienced dancers alike. It is free-form, and not a structured dance. It is also not a social dance. It is an environment without outside observers or conversation, where you can feel safe to try new things, explore your edges and really push your envelope. It is lightly facilitated with invitations to explore movement with specific areas of the body and to explore larger themes as a whole through your movement and stillness. Much of the time it is an open dance floor for you to explore different rhythms, patterns of movement and your inner journey.
A musical wave helps facilitate that journey. Each week there will be a new soundscape for free-form ecstatic dance. The music tends to start and end slow with the majority of the “wave” being up-tempo, joyful songs. Talking on the dance floor is replaced by other forms of expression physically, emotionally, and occasionally verbally. Conversations are brought outside the dance space.
At the end of the wave, there is a closing circle that allows one-way shares of our experiences and feelings. This is a non-alcoholic, all-ages event open to all variations of physical abilities.
We believe that Dance Ecstatica is a safe container, a sacred space in which sharing positive intentions, connecting authentically with oneself and others, and spiritual exploration can take place.
We invite you to come share your beautiful presence in the spirit of Dance & Celebration! To connect with ourselves & each other with open hearts and minds. To enjoy music, feel truly alive and have fun!
Arrive 15 minutes earlier to participate.
Call +91 98203 46338/+91 98204 27018 for registrations.
