AbunDANCE
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 (EST)
06:30PM - 11:00PM
First Reformed Church
18 S Broadway
Nyack, New York 10960-3121
***Note: We are hosting a canned food drive this month, and welcome you to bring a non-perishable food item or personal hygiene items to support the Nyack Soup Angels.****
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Ecstatic Dance Nyack event, centered around the theme of Abundance! 🌿✨ In this dance, we will move as seekers, weaving through the currents of possibility. Through the sacred act of movement, we open ourselves to the flow of abundance that lies hidden in every moment, every breath. We are not simply participants; we are creators, manifesting from the deep reservoirs of our spirit and calling forth the gifts that await us on the other side of surrender.
Ecstatic dance is a form of freeform movement where participants let go of inhibitions and dance to the rhythm of the music without following any structured steps or routines. It's a way to express oneself authentically through movement in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Ecstatic Dance Nyack's program features six key components:
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Ecstatic Dance Nyack event, centered around the theme of Abundance! 🌿✨ In this dance, we will move as seekers, weaving through the currents of possibility. Through the sacred act of movement, we open ourselves to the flow of abundance that lies hidden in every moment, every breath. We are not simply participants; we are creators, manifesting from the deep reservoirs of our spirit and calling forth the gifts that await us on the other side of surrender.
Ecstatic dance is a form of freeform movement where participants let go of inhibitions and dance to the rhythm of the music without following any structured steps or routines. It's a way to express oneself authentically through movement in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Ecstatic Dance Nyack's program features six key components:
- Opportunities to meet fellow community members and strengthen relationships.
- A dance warm-up that prepares the body and spirit for an evening of dance and somatic exploration.
- An extended set of curated dance music.
- A meditative sound healing experience to bring restoration after lively dancing.
- Complimentary fresh fruit and water, plus organic, locally-foraged beverages and snacks for sale from local artisans.
- A non-denominational altar to facilitate introspection and affirmation of one's own personal values, memories, aspirations, and intentions.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
6:30pm-7pm: Doors Open, Mix & Mingle
7:00-7:10: Opening Remarks
7:10pm-7:55pm: Dance Warm-up - Alicia Royce
7:55pm-9:40pm: Ecstatic Dance Journey - Morgana
9:40pm-10:05pm: Sound Bath - Tomer Hagay & Lisa Jeanette
10:05-10:15 Closing Circle
10:15pm-10:45pm: Socialize & Farewells
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING
- Comfortable and loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself
- A water bottle or container to refill at the venue
- Good vibes and an open heart and mind
ECSTATIC DANCE NYACK GUIDLINES
- First, Dance with Yourself: If you choose to dance with others, do so from a place of giving, not taking. All physical contact with fellow dancers must be consensual. Consent is Freely Given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, and Specific (FRIES). To separate from a dance partner, you can show hands in prayer to signal your respectful departure.
- No Alcohol: Movement is medicine. The spirit of alcohol is not welcome at Ecstatic Dance Nyack. To maintain a space of sensitivity, authentcity, awareness, and clarity, we invite you to experience the depths of your own being without alcohol. Plant medicine is welcome only if used privately, respectfully and responsibly. No smoking within 50 feet of the premises.
- No Speaking: Ecstatic Dance empowers participants to explore and express themselves with movement and body language. The cessation of speech unblocks wellsprings of feeling and emotion that are otherwise limited by words. Connect with yourself and others in a new way.
- No Phones: Havent you spent enough time looking at it already?
- No Photography or Video: What happens here stays here. To allow for fully authentic expression and exploration of our deepest emotions, free from all forms of shame and guilt, participants can be assured that their experience will never be known outside the walls of Ecstatic Dance Nyack.
- No Shoes: To stay grounded, protect everyone’s feet, and maintain cleanliness, please do not wear shoes on the dance floor. Socks and special indoor-only dance shoes are permitted.
- Be Yourself: This is a judgment-free zone. Allow your body the freedom to move however it needs. All ranges of emotion and expression are welcome here, from joy to sorrow, and everything else. Let movement and music guide you to feel and display every part of yourself. All of you is welcome here.
About Alicia Royce:
Alicia is a New Jersey native with a lifelong passion for dance and the moving arts. She graduated college with an art and dance degree. Her dance career led her to perform and teach.
But injuries and other life challenges in her late twenties guided her on a path of inwardness, connecting deeply with spirituality, meditation, recovery and wellness practices; understanding alchemy at work.
She is currently an active yoga teacher and fascia release energy worker.
Throughout her work experience, Alicia loves to serve and provide a gateway to the joy of movement. She is always grateful to participate in Ecstatic Dance warm ups, as this practice has done a lot for her own evolution by providing an open space to reveal the truth on a path to Oneness.
She also loves to draw inspiration from interests such as music, salsa, partner work, martial arts, breath work, float therapy, nature, and other various curiosities.
Alicia looks forward to facilitating this Ecstatic Dance with her activating routine/movement as medicine called in-SYNC-tual Flow. Expect heart led - breath work, rhythm, fluidity, coordination, light foot work, floor work, balance, connection…see you on the dance floor!
About Morgana:
Morgana is a New York-based Sonic Alchemist, Music and Art Curator and Event Producer who believes in the power of music and art to uplift, unite and heal. She delights in taking her audiences on celestial journeys of deep exploration with a unique musical style she calls ‘Melodic Magic.’ Her mission is to transport her listeners to a completely uninhibited, Zen and awakened state. A yogi and nature enthusiast, Morgana weaves earthy, progressive ethno world beats with a modern, electronic edge to stir you both physically and spiritually.
Alicia is a New Jersey native with a lifelong passion for dance and the moving arts. She graduated college with an art and dance degree. Her dance career led her to perform and teach.
But injuries and other life challenges in her late twenties guided her on a path of inwardness, connecting deeply with spirituality, meditation, recovery and wellness practices; understanding alchemy at work.
She is currently an active yoga teacher and fascia release energy worker.
Throughout her work experience, Alicia loves to serve and provide a gateway to the joy of movement. She is always grateful to participate in Ecstatic Dance warm ups, as this practice has done a lot for her own evolution by providing an open space to reveal the truth on a path to Oneness.
She also loves to draw inspiration from interests such as music, salsa, partner work, martial arts, breath work, float therapy, nature, and other various curiosities.
Alicia looks forward to facilitating this Ecstatic Dance with her activating routine/movement as medicine called in-SYNC-tual Flow. Expect heart led - breath work, rhythm, fluidity, coordination, light foot work, floor work, balance, connection…see you on the dance floor!
About Morgana:
Morgana is a New York-based Sonic Alchemist, Music and Art Curator and Event Producer who believes in the power of music and art to uplift, unite and heal. She delights in taking her audiences on celestial journeys of deep exploration with a unique musical style she calls ‘Melodic Magic.’ Her mission is to transport her listeners to a completely uninhibited, Zen and awakened state. A yogi and nature enthusiast, Morgana weaves earthy, progressive ethno world beats with a modern, electronic edge to stir you both physically and spiritually.
Having performed at venues, festivals and wellness retreats in New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York, Morgana made her debut at Burning Man in 2022 spinning for Kostume Kult, Sweet Spot, Fire & Ice and ARCH Production & Design’s art car, ‘Harvey the Disco Kitty.’ Next, she will showcase her musical artistry at Art Basel Miami and Casablanca this December.
About Tomer Hagay:
With a musical journey spanning over three decades, Tomer's expertise began with the saxophone, didgeridoo, and flutes, gradually evolving into a profound exploration of sound therapy.
Delving into the enchanting realms of gongs, Tibetan bowls, and a myriad of healing instruments, Tomer crafts a harmonious symphony of curative vibrations.
Driven by an unwavering love for his craft, Tomer invites you to partake in this journey of musical enlightenment. With gratitude in his heart, he welcomes you to experience the catalyzing power of sound.
About Lisa Jeanette
Lisa Jeanette is a professional vocalist and the founder of Luna Sound Healing, offering transformative sound baths in retreat and corporate settings. With over 200 hours of sound healing training and a background in opera, she utilizes her angelic voice to guide participants through deeply relaxing experiences. Each experience is unique, as Lisa gathers the collective energy of the space to intuitively incorporate into the soundscape. Her goal is to create a serene atmosphere that promotes relaxation and inner peace, fostering a sense of nurturing and calm.
About MOON•MA Elixir Bar
MOON•MA Elixir Bar will be serving up herbal elixirs and dance fuel snacks with all organic and locally foraged ingredients. There will also be handmade herbal drink mixes, tinctures, body oils, & more to take home with you.
The mission behind MOON•MA is to share the healing power of nature through simple and effective daily rituals. A cup of tea. An oil massage. An herbal elixir. Through consistent moments of presence with the natural world, we can set ourselves up for optimal health, connection, and vitality.
Morgan, the creator of MOON•MA, is also a yoga teacher, artist, and is deeply passionate about women’s health, leading monthly women’s circles and ceremonies honoring the sacred rites of passage of pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
With a musical journey spanning over three decades, Tomer's expertise began with the saxophone, didgeridoo, and flutes, gradually evolving into a profound exploration of sound therapy.
Delving into the enchanting realms of gongs, Tibetan bowls, and a myriad of healing instruments, Tomer crafts a harmonious symphony of curative vibrations.
Driven by an unwavering love for his craft, Tomer invites you to partake in this journey of musical enlightenment. With gratitude in his heart, he welcomes you to experience the catalyzing power of sound.
About Lisa Jeanette
Lisa Jeanette is a professional vocalist and the founder of Luna Sound Healing, offering transformative sound baths in retreat and corporate settings. With over 200 hours of sound healing training and a background in opera, she utilizes her angelic voice to guide participants through deeply relaxing experiences. Each experience is unique, as Lisa gathers the collective energy of the space to intuitively incorporate into the soundscape. Her goal is to create a serene atmosphere that promotes relaxation and inner peace, fostering a sense of nurturing and calm.
About MOON•MA Elixir Bar
MOON•MA Elixir Bar will be serving up herbal elixirs and dance fuel snacks with all organic and locally foraged ingredients. There will also be handmade herbal drink mixes, tinctures, body oils, & more to take home with you.
The mission behind MOON•MA is to share the healing power of nature through simple and effective daily rituals. A cup of tea. An oil massage. An herbal elixir. Through consistent moments of presence with the natural world, we can set ourselves up for optimal health, connection, and vitality.
Morgan, the creator of MOON•MA, is also a yoga teacher, artist, and is deeply passionate about women’s health, leading monthly women’s circles and ceremonies honoring the sacred rites of passage of pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
Mutual Aid
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds, so if you need assistance, please DM us on IG @ecstaticdancenyack
Conversely, if you're feeling flush and generous, we invite you to pay it forward for someone less able for a beautiful energy exchange : )
We hope to see you there!
Love & Light
The EDN Team