Upcoming events.
Event One
ECSTATIC DANCE LBNY: Joey Greiner, Carolina Bolivar & Hans Austin(BALLROOM @ THE LONG BEACH HOTEL)
[MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY: Holding the question....How can we truly show up to serve our communities?]
FUNDRAISER FOR BLACK FAMILIES IMPACTED BY LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES -
Portion of Ticket Sales Donated to GoFundMe directly serving families in the Altadena neighborhood
January 20th, join us for an evening of deep movement transformation and community!
This monthly immersive ecstatic dance event series invites you to find the spaces of freedom within your body inside a sacred container intentionally curated to liberate, connect and uplift.
The evening begins with a grounding opening ceremony and intention setting. We then segue to our Warm-Up portion featuring Colombian Medicine Mama, Doula, & Ceremonialist Carolina Bolivar. In a safe container, she will lead us in a heart-grounding rose tea ceremony where we drop into the inner child and work to clear past wounding.
We then flow right into the Ecstatic Wave, get ready to move and shake with a RIVETING DJ set by international DJ, podcaster, & meditation teacher Joey Greiner (Tribal Disco/CONVERGE community).
We close with a deep sound meditation with powerful BIPOC musical artisit & sound healer Hans Austin and a closing ceremony to seal up the energies.
As always, you can take a pause from the dancefloor to peruse your Choose Your Own Adventure offerings, featuring The Fairy's Cup Herbal Elixir Bar of seasonally-appropriate, magical botanically inspired drinks and a Divination Station where you can divine messages for the heart and spirit.
------ BIOS ------
DJ: Joey Greiner
Joey Greiner has been moving dancefloors for over 18 years in his native NYC, across the US & Europe. He weaves deep and funky grooves with Afro and Latin rhythms to lead you on a journey into your most primal instincts to move your body. His wildly popular party Tribal Disco infuses live instruments and performances with energetic DJ sets, creating an unforgettable interactive experience for the crowd.
https://www.instagram.com/joeygreiner
Ceremonialist: Carolina Bolivar
Carolina Bolivar is a holistic health coach, a post-partum doula, mother of two, nature lover, cacao ceremonialist, entheogenic guide and circle facilitator for women, and mothers who are on a path to find harmony between being creators, multitaskers and stepping into their own feminine essence and authenticity. She is originally from Colombia, and has lived in Astoria for over 15 years, where she hosts Wellness and Mindfulness events as a core member of Shamanic Community Gathering NY. Carolina graduated from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and has learned and trained with traditional cultures, and Indigenous communities of South, Central and North America.
Carolina’s mission is to be of service and awareness to the collective, bringing healing, balance and a sense of community, to raise the vibration of humanity and to assist Mother Earth in becoming a sacred planet. She believes that coexisting harmoniously will allow all beings to reclaim their own power, and to create a beautiful world for future generations.
https://www.iamsacredjourney.com
Sound Practitioner : Hans Austin
Born and raised in New York City, Hans is a Sound Healing practitioner trained and certified at the Sonic Institute in Brooklyn, NY. He uses various instruments such as singing bowls, tuning forks, the voice, drums, and flutes as ancestral medicine tools for healing, relaxation, and self-care. Combined with 20 plus years of experience as a music artist and songwriter, it informs his use of sound, frequency, and vibration for the purpose of releasing stress, physical, mental, and emotional blockages. He also holds a Reiki practitioner certification and is a facilitator of Cacao as a plant medicine under the guidance of his current teacher, Maya spiritual leader, Nana Marina Cruz.
https://www.instagram.com/hans__austin/
Hip-Hop Lyricist/Visionary Artist: David Williams
Meet David Jason Williams—a visionary songwriter, DJ, and teaching artist with a mission to empower communities through music, movement, and mindfulness. With over a decade of experience, David has mastered the art of blending positive lyrics, enchanting sounds, and alternative education to create spaces of healing and transformation. From producing music for major brands to leading creative workshops in schools and global retreats, his work fosters connection, self-expression, and personal growth. As the founder of Dream Beat, Mystical Movement and the 8 Ways Journey, David combines the energy of music and dance with holistic practices like yoga and meditation. With certifications in mindfulness and yoga (including a kid yoga certification with Karma kids 2007), he has taught children and adults across New York City and beyond. His passion for sustainable fashion, wellness, and community upliftment shines through his interactive workshops and performances.
https://www.instagram.com/mysticalmusicandart2021/
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Whats is Ecstatic Dance?
Ecstatic Dance is a revolutionary celebration of music/dance within a 3 hour container that encompasses liberating movement, true community connection, and holistic wellness in all its guises.
This event is phone & alcohol free. No dance experience or partner is necessary or needed
~What makes Ecstatic Dance so powerful and unique?
****Permission to move! And fully express yourself!****
Ecstatic Dance is a revolutionary celebration of music/dance within a 3 hour container that encompasses liberating movement, true community connection, and holistic wellness in all its guises.
To quote Ashville Movement Collective:
Ecstatic Dance is "free-form dance movement inspired and led by carefully crafted music with the intention of creating a healing journey. The music follows a wave form, starting slow, moving to a peak, and descending into stillness. No dance experience or partner is necessary or needed."
GUIDELINES
1. No talking on the dance floor. The dance floor is for moving (but feel free to chat at the elixir bar, lounging areas, or on the sidelines).
2. Always an intoxicant free zone: Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment.
3. No photos or videos (this is a big one & we ask that you respect this). Cellphones are set to silent and out of sight
4. Please respect our venue space and the personal space of each other. All dancing with each other must be consensual.
5. Move your body however you wish!
TIPS
Wear clothes that you feel comfortable in and that allow your body to move and feel free.
Bring a water bottle. We aspire to be a zero waste event. You can refill your water bottle at the venue and their will be refreshing elixirs available for purchase.