Ecstatic Dance

So, what is

Ecstatic Dance?

Ecstatic Dance is a liberating and transformative movement practice that invites individuals to move + express freely within a safe and supportive environment.

Unlike traditional dance settings, there are no set choreographies or structured movements. Instead, participants are encouraged to move intuitively in a way that feels natural to them.

Ecstatic Dance is:

A coming home to the body.

A moving meditation.

An expressive arts modality.

A remembrance of naturalness.

Agreements

At the Dallas Movement collective, we hold an intentional and lucid space for embodied learning, and growth in an agreement-held community container.

  • We meet on common ground, in bare feet, socks or supportive dancer shoes.

  • Consent is the cornerstone of our dance community. We honor each participant's boundaries and encourage communication that fosters a safe and respectful environment. Your choice to engage, connect, or dance in solitude is deeply respected. We teach a universal symbol (hands in prayer position at the heart) in opening circle to opt out of connection.

  • Our dance events are held in a sober environment, where clarity and presence take center stage. Dancing with sobriety allows you to tap into the innate wisdom of your body and heart, uncovering a deeper connection to yourself and the collective experience.

  • Once the movement + music begin, the chit-chat on the dance floor quiets. It’s here we practice our shared native language: movement + energy.

  • The honesty of vulnerability is a precious gift we offer and receive on the dance floor. It is the fuel for the transformative potential of the dance. Emotions, in all their raw + authentic expressions, are welcome in this space.

  • The foundation of Ecstatic Dance is free-form movement. No choreography, no steps to follow. We invite you to dance in your honesty and rediscover the profound joy of moving naturally.

  • Stay hydrated. Honor your boundaries. Lean into your edges. Speak your needs. We trust you to come centered in your own self-reliant nature.

Ecstatic Dance Offerings

  • A weekly soulful gathering of intentional movement with a live DJ. Hosted in the warm + welcoming Owen Wood Farm & Neighborhood Space

  • A once a month evening experience with curated live-musicians, guest artists, and cross-creative collaborations. Hosted in the historic Sammons Center for the Arts.

  • A once a month container cultivated for femmes and thems. Hosted in the Arts Mission Oak Cliff Sanctuary.

  • Esctatic Dance in an invitation for Black, Indigenous and People Of Color in the DFW area. Explore your bodies inherent wisdom and need for expression in a safe space. Let's co-create a santuary and playground dancefloor!

    Launching November 2023!

In order to live a well balanced life, we need community.

We need to belong.

Amber Ryan