Inner Fire: Igniting Warmth in the Cold
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 (EST)
06:30PM - 10:30PM
First Reformed Church
18 S Broadway
Nyack, New York 10960-3121
As the chill of winter settles in, we gather to spark our inner fire—a source of warmth, resilience, and inspiration. This dance invites you to nurture the flame within, embracing the vitality and energy that sustains us through the season. Together, we'll move with intention, stoking the warmth of connection and celebrating the power of our inner light to guide us through even the coldest days. Let the rhythm ignite your spirit and keep you inspired through the heart of winter. 🔥❄️
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:
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 - Arielle Wortzel
7:55pm-9:40pm: Ecstatic Dance Journey - ElectroCute
9:40pm-10:05pm: Sound Bath - Tomer Hagay & Lisa Jeanette
10:05-10:15 Closing Circle
10:15pm-10:45pm: Socialize & Farewells
11:00pm: Afterparty w/ DJ Morgana just up the street at Little Dean's, 8 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY
11:00pm: Afterparty w/ DJ Morgana just up the street at Little Dean's, 8 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY
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 Arielle Wortzel:
Arielle is certified in Kripalu yoga, a form of guided meditation known as YogaNidra and a freeform conscious dance style called JourneyDance. Arielle uses yoga, meditation, and dance to form community, find her center, and feel empowered. When guiding these practices, Arielle invites others to feel embodied through movement for one to truly celebrate, express, and embrace the fullest expression of his/ her/their authentic self.
Arielle is certified in Kripalu yoga, a form of guided meditation known as YogaNidra and a freeform conscious dance style called JourneyDance. Arielle uses yoga, meditation, and dance to form community, find her center, and feel empowered. When guiding these practices, Arielle invites others to feel embodied through movement for one to truly celebrate, express, and embrace the fullest expression of his/ her/their authentic self.
Additionally, Arielle has recently received her Master’s in Social Work to assist and implement mindful movement programs integrating yoga and dance for therapeutic purposes across a variety of settings such as hospitals, mental health clinics, recovery programs, and more. She hopes to share with others these forms of movement and meditation, so they too can find and celebrate its benefits!
About ELECTRO⚡️CUTE:
ELECTRO⚡️CUTE (she/they) started DJing and dabbling in production at the young age of 19 and has spent the past 13 years training as an attorney and slowly rising through the music ranks, starting in the underground rave scene in NYC and expanding to the ecstatic dance community and well-known US clubs including Flash and Twelve After Twelve in DC and Le Poisson Rouge and the DL in NYC.
ELECTRO⚡️CUTE is a conscious event-focused DJ and Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki 1-2 practioner, known for sampling global music mixed with organic, driving, and funky electronic beats as an homage to her multicultural background which includes Persian, German, Afghani, Mediterranean, Indian, and Egyptian. You can expect to hear many of these cultural influences throughout her sets as she takes you on an ethereal musical journey all over the globe through many eras and genres with unexpected twists and turns along the way that will have you both twirling and twerking on the dance floor.
ELECTRO⚡️CUTE believes music is a healing and uniting force for the collective good and intends to spark playful joy on the dance floor as a direct rebellion against the heaviness of the world and intentionally weaves in reiki energy and loving energy into all of her musical journeys.
ELECTRO⚡️CUTE is the resident DJ and founder of Ecstatic Dance Arlington and hosts conscious dance and meditation events in the DC area with her project lovingly titled Soul Fire Experiences, as a nod to their passion for the conscious community with the intention to ignite and uplift the community’s creative passions. She recently co-founded Soul Flow, a conscious nightlife experience incorporating wellness and raising awareness and donations for social justice causes, blending her passions: social justice, music, community healing, and nightlife.
https://www.instagram.com/dj_electrocute
ELECTRO⚡️CUTE (she/they) started DJing and dabbling in production at the young age of 19 and has spent the past 13 years training as an attorney and slowly rising through the music ranks, starting in the underground rave scene in NYC and expanding to the ecstatic dance community and well-known US clubs including Flash and Twelve After Twelve in DC and Le Poisson Rouge and the DL in NYC.
ELECTRO⚡️CUTE is a conscious event-focused DJ and Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki 1-2 practioner, known for sampling global music mixed with organic, driving, and funky electronic beats as an homage to her multicultural background which includes Persian, German, Afghani, Mediterranean, Indian, and Egyptian. You can expect to hear many of these cultural influences throughout her sets as she takes you on an ethereal musical journey all over the globe through many eras and genres with unexpected twists and turns along the way that will have you both twirling and twerking on the dance floor.
ELECTRO⚡️CUTE believes music is a healing and uniting force for the collective good and intends to spark playful joy on the dance floor as a direct rebellion against the heaviness of the world and intentionally weaves in reiki energy and loving energy into all of her musical journeys.
ELECTRO⚡️CUTE is the resident DJ and founder of Ecstatic Dance Arlington and hosts conscious dance and meditation events in the DC area with her project lovingly titled Soul Fire Experiences, as a nod to their passion for the conscious community with the intention to ignite and uplift the community’s creative passions. She recently co-founded Soul Flow, a conscious nightlife experience incorporating wellness and raising awareness and donations for social justice causes, blending her passions: social justice, music, community healing, and nightlife.
https://www.instagram.com/dj_electrocute
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.
