CONNECTIVAL - Connection Workshops, Ecstatic Dance & Community

A half-day gathering of embodiment & authentic connection in West London. Workshops, ecstatic dance sound journey & community social space.

CONNECTIVAL UK

Connection, Emodiment, Ecstatic Dance & Community in the Heart of London

📍 The Amadeus, Maida Vale, West London
📅 Sunday 15 February
⏰ 3:00–8:00pm
🔞 18+ | Sober Event

Hosted by Ecstatic Dance London

Why Connectival? And Why London Needs It

London is one of the most vibrant cities in the world, yet many of us feel disconnected, overstimulated, and yearning for genuine human connection.

Connectival, created and hosted by Ecstatic Dance London in collaboration with guest facilitators, is a response to that need.

This gathering (we plan to run this every month) offers practical tools for connection that you can take into everyday life through movement, presence, and authentic conversation. These practices foster deeper relationships with yourself and with others, particularly in a fast-paced city environment.

Held just after Valentine’s Day, Connectival widens the idea of love beyond romance into something more human and sustainable. Connection, community, expression, presence, and belonging.

Connectival is rooted in consent, inclusivity, embodied awareness, and respect for boundaries.

This is a space to feel safe, welcome, and human.

In a city that rarely slows down, Connectival is an invitation to pause, move, and reconnect with yourself and with others.

What Is Connectival?

Connectival is a half-day embodied connection gathering bringing together:

• Guided embodiment and connection practices
• Authentic relating and verbal connection tools
• An extended ecstatic dance journey hosted by Ecstatic Dance London
• Sound journey for integration
• Spacious time to connect, rest, or simply be

All held in a warm, consent-led, agreements-based, connection-positive environment.

You are welcome to come alone, with friends, or with a partner.

The Journey & Schedule:

3:00–3:30pm | Arrival and Landing

Doors open, arrival, and settling into the space.

-Upstairs
LAND & GROUND: Non-verbal dance/ movement space - feel free to come stretch, move, sit in meditation, do yoga, or just lie on the ground and let the music wash over you.

-Downstairs
HANG OUT & CHAT: Space to leave bags/ jackets. Hang out, verbal & social space, chai & herbal teas

3:30pm | Doors Close

No entrance after 3:30pm to create a safe space for people at the event

3:30-4:30pm | Connectival Opening Circle

The container begins. We talk through the agreements, offer a consent-based mini-workshop and answer any questions.

4:40–5:40pm | Parallel Connection Workshops with guest facilitators TBC

Facilitated by experienced guest facilitators, to be announced.

-Upstairs
An embodied connection workshop exploring presence, awareness, and connection through movement. Optional touch may be offered and is always consent-based.

-Downstairs
An authentic relating workshop offering simple and practical communication and listening practices for real world connection.

5:45–7:30pm | Ecstatic Dance Journey: musical vibe to be announced

A long-form ecstatic dance held by Ecstatic Dance London.

Move freely, rest when you need, and express yourself in your own way.

Downstairs during the dance
A relaxed hangout space with tea and chai, space to chat or rest, a cuddle corner, and optional bodywork such as massage or reflexology, availability permitting.

7:30–7:45pm | Sound Journey

A grounding sound bath to integrate the dance and settle the nervous system.

7:45–8:00pm | Closing Circle

We come back together to land the experience as a group.

8:00–8:30pm | Open Connection and Social Time

Healthy snacks, herbal teas, conversation, and a gentle transition back into the evening.

Ticket Options

Choose the experience that fits you best:

• Full experience including workshops and ecstatic dance
• Dance only including ecstatic dance, sound journey, and closing circle
• Concession tickets with limited availability

Please arrive on time for the experience you choose.
We also offer limited crew spaces (requirement: you need to have

What to Expect

• A sober and consent led space
• Clear and experienced facilitation
• Freedom to participate at your own pace
• No pressure to dance, talk, or touch
• A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
No previous experience with dance or connection practices is needed.

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothes for movement
• Layers for warmth and rest
• A water bottle
• Curiosity and openness
Yoga mats and some cushions/ blankets will be provided.

Venue

The Amadeus
Maida Vale, West London

A beautiful venue with wooden floors, underfloor heating, and intimate side spaces, ideal for movement, rest, and connection.

ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES

📌Ecstatic Dance guidelines: No booze, No Shoes, No phones, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish, Respect yourself and others.

📌Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol space! This is one of the very few spaces where Londoners can go out dancing in London in a safe and clean sober space. Please respect this, and please don't come drunk or high as you will be refused entry or asked to leave. No refunds!***

📌Dancers enter at their own risk. Ecstatic Dance London accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy, open-heartedness or sore cheeks from too much smiling (we also accept no liability or responsibility for any injury, loss or damage).

PRACTICE SPECIFICS: Warm-up: stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. The Practice: freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music, the community and our own inner space direct our steps, our movements, our expression, our journey. Relaxation: Ecstatic Dance usually ends with a deep relaxation. (More info about what is Ecstatic Dance - please scroll further down).

No late comers please. This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all dancers. If you are more than 30 min late from the start of the session, unfortunately you won't be able to join the session, please respect this and arrive on time. Thank you

WHY CACAO?

At Ecstatic Dance London we LOVE chocolate, RAW chocolate-CACAO! We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao to superfood charge your dance with us!

Cacao is the ultimate heart opener, it will give you energy, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express, release & unleash your creativity during the dance!

Our Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana (who makes the best, velvety-tasting cacao in town for sure!). She uses ethically sourced, highest quality ingredients from Guatemala. (Free from Gluten/ Dairy / Nut / Refined Sugar) Super Yummy! :)

Join us to explore Cacao + Ecstatic Dance as a potent synthesis for Transformation!

“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive” - Joseph Campbell

💜 ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:

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💛FREE CREW SPACES: We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. Please complete the sign up form and we'll be in touch.

>> AWAKENING THE BREATH Sunday Evening (7PM-9PM) Somatic Breathwork Journey - Online: https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/awakening-the-breath-online

>> FEELING THE CALL TO GO DEEPER? 1-to-1 Transformational Coaching: https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/transformational-coaching

～ RETREATS & FESTIVALS 2026 ～

💜 APRIL 8-12, 2026 - SPRING AWAKENING ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 4 days or weekend only.
Ecstatic Dance • Yoga • Breathwork • Nature • Saunas • Cold Plunges • Community • Transformation • Sound Journeys • Cacao • Trance Dance Ritual • Singing and much more! A 4 day transformational experience with 50 to 70 beautiful humans, surrounded by spring blossoms, ancient oak trees and the magic of nature waking up. Awaken your body. Ignite your creativity. Come home to your Ecstatic Self. Super Earlybird £400 (Reserve now with £20 deposit on Eventbrite).12 vegetarian meals & camping included. Dorms and private room upgrades available from £15 per night. RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-awakening-deep-dive-ecstatic-dance-embodiment-wellness-retreat-tickets-1976731914368

💜 JULY 22-28, 2026 ECSTATIC DANCE FESTIVAL® (Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 4 days or weekend only.
Conscious Dance, Music and Healthy Living Gathering with 130-170 people in a beautiful Dorset Countryside. Super Earlybird £360 (Reserve now with £20 deposit on Eventbrite).Tickets include12 vegetarian meals & camping. Dorms and private room upgrades available from £20 per night. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR DJ'S/ FACILIATORS/ CREW/ BODYWORKERS. Link for applications on Festival Eventbrite page. RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecstatic-dance-festival-2026-movement-musicnature-community-wellness-tickets-1979930666923

If you have any questions, please send us an email to: info@ecstaticdancelondon.com