ECSTATICA: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao

ECSTATICA: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao acontece a 8 de outubro de 2026, Goan Community Centre, em London.

Ecstatic dance is a freeform movement practice that takes you on a journey through sound. The multi-genre music unfolds like a wave, building and softening in intensity as it invites you to become fully immersed in the experience and let go of the outside world. Unlike other dance forms, there’s no choreography, just pure self expression. Often described as a "moving meditation," it encourages connection with yourself and others, creating a deep sense of unity and joy. Ecstatica was created from a love of dance, freedom, and the joy that comes from listening to the body and giving it space to release and express itself. We want everyone to be able to experience this. At Ecstatica, we value FAB: Freedom to move as you wish. No performance, just pure, uninhibited movement. You dance for you , not others. Acceptance of how you move and how you feel. There is no right way to dance and emotions are welcome here. Belonging. This is a space where everyone has a place. All bodies, all ages*, and all genders are welcome. ❤ Every dance is different, but it follows more or less the same flow. We come together in an opening circle, share cacao or tea, and do a facilitated warm up to help us arrive in our bodies. We then dance to a musical journey before gathering once more for a closing circle. We end with a cozy tea & fruit social, where we get to meet and chat with our fellow dancers. Please take some time to read the "Important Information" below. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, come and join us. We'd love to dance with you. DJ YASYA Having first trained with Dance The Medicine as a facilitator, which led to the creation of Ecstatica, and more recently at their DJ School, Yasmin is excited to bring her musical perspective to the events as YASYA. Her style is that of a storyteller, and her hope is to speak to you through sound. What message you receive is totally up to you. What drew her to ecstatic dance is its multi-genre freedom, and in her own sound she loves to play rhythmic beats from tribal to breakbeat, house to world music. Beyond story, what drives Yasmin is the chance to spark pure childlike joy in her dancers, so expect plenty of fun tunes. Listen to her on Mixcloud here. Important Information GUIDELINES To help create a respectful, relaxed, and nourishing space for everyone, we ask all participants to follow these simple guidelines : No talking on the dancefloor No shoes on the dancefloor No spectating No dancing with others without their consent No phones or other technology No intoxicants of any kind including drugs or alcohol. Anyone who is intoxicated will be asked to leave. Dancing is a naturally physical activity and, as with any movement practice, carries a small level of risk. We always do our best to create a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment. At the same time, we invite everyone to take personal responsibility for their own wellbeing and for the care of others in the space. Please listen to your body, honour your limits, and move in a way that feels safe and right for you. Ensuring our dancers’ safety and comfort, and supporting their inward journey, is our top priority. Anyone who is dancing in a unsafe or disruptive way may be asked to leave. AGE RULES * This event is open to all ages, but under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 6 dance for free. Please let us know at checkout if you are bringing your child. Important: Children are warmly welcome at Ecstatica. Parents and guardians remain fully responsible for their children throughout the event. If a child is dancing unsafely or disrupting others, you may be asked to leave. TIMING Doors open at 6:30 PM . LATEST ENTRY is 7:00 PM . Late entry isn’t possible, as it disrupts the container we create through dance. We finish the dance around 9:30 PM but we invite you to stay until 10:00 PM for our tea & fruit social. TICKETS Tickets are available to purchase on this page. All tickets include cacao or tea; please let us know your preference at checkout. There is also an opportunity to dance for free by joining the team and helping with setting up or packing away the event. You can do this once or as often as you like. Please send us an email at dance@ecstatica.uk if you're interested. CACAO Our delicious, 100% pure, organic cacao comes from a cooperative of farmers in the hills of northern Colombia, where the founder of Ecstatica, Yasmin, spent several months. She saw firsthand how much care and love were poured into the production of cacao, from seed to bar, and is honoured to share it with you. Our cacao is made vegan, blended with coconut milk. If you have any allergies or intolerances (especially severe ones) to anything at all - please let us know. Cacao is included in the ticket price but entirely optional. If you are not drinking cacao, we offer tea. TEA & SNACKS SOCIAL After the dance, we have one of the best parts of the night - our tea social! Stick around and chat with the other dancers, sip on tea, and enjoy some fruit and biscuits. GOOD TO KNOW: The dance space is on the first floor. While there is a lift, it is currently out of order. We are working with the venue to get that sorted soon. If you think this will be a problem for you, please send us an email at dance@ecstatica.uk and we can provide more information. Please be aware that the event will feature colourful and (very rarely) flashing lights. While they will not be strong or strobe lights, they may still affect individuals sensitive to flashing visuals. If you have photosensitivity or epilepsy, please take necessary precautions. Before we begin, the space may be cleansed with incense and it may also be used at moments throughout the dance. Please let us know if you have any sensitivities to scent. If any of the above presents an issue for you, or if you have any questions , please send as an email at dance@ecstatica.uk Looking forward to dancing with you! 💜 Big love, Yasmin & the Ecstatica Team Connect With Us Join our community on Instagram: @ecstatica.uk. Visit out our website for tickets, our cacao shop & 'ecstatica life' blog: www.ecstatica.uk Join our WhatsApp Group for exclusive offers here. Event title photo by @gorgeousyouphotography