ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON - Cacao Dance Tribe: Friday Night Dance & Cacao

Pioneering Conscious and Wellbeing Events since 2009 in London and UK!  Home to Ecstatic Dance London and much more!At Ecstatic Dance London our mission is to offer much more than just ecstatic dance.We offer a variety of transformational experiences designed for supporting you in your personal life journey, enhancing community wellness and togetherness. We bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, heart centred and humanistic approach into all our work. We create and facilitate all our workshops and continue to develop new practices which we are very excited to share!Ecstatic Dance London started with URUBU which was first formed in 2009 as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance Collective ‘Urubu’ by founder Seth Newman, has since developed into a holistic wellness event organiser based in London facilitating Workshops, Classes, Retreats, Campouts & Trainings for living a Healthy and Embodied Life!Ecstatic Dance London & URUBU is a School of Transformational Arts!Ecstatic Dance London  (DJ, Live Music, Indoors, Outdoors with Headphones)Body-mind Integration and Embodiment Practices (Bioenergetics, Shaking, Dance of Awareness)Active Guided Meditations & Trance DancesCreativity Coaching & Closed GroupsCacao Ceremonies & RitualsGong Baths & Live Music Sound JourneysDrumming & SingingAerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Joureys in HammocksConscious Connections & EcoTantraRetreats, Campouts, Festivals and much much more!Come on a journey with us!ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON & URUBU - You are you, be you!Instagram:@ecstaticdance_londonInstagram:@urubu_school_of_transformationFacebook:www.facebook.com/EcstaticDanceLondonFacebook:www.facebook.com/urubucollectiveWebsite:www.ecstaticdancelondon.comL﻿inktree:linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon© 2009 ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON  & URUBU All rights reserved.

Ecstatic Dance London & URUBU Wellbeing Events

Friday Night Ecstatic Dance, Delicious Cacao, Epic Music! 
No booze, No Shoes, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish!!

13 Minutes from Gospel Oak Station or 11 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (VENUE ADDRESS in order CONFIRMATION EMAIL, please SCROLL DOWN in the email to 'Additional Information')

FRIDAY NIGHT CACAO DANCE TRIBE - NORTH LONDON

Join us on Fridays in North London for ecstatic dance & cacao session in our awesome dance space! See all dates on Eventbrite event page. Come dance off the weekday stress and get ready for the weekend!

<h3>ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents:</h3><h2>🌎CACAO DANCE TRIBE: Afro House &amp; World Beats Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Ceremony</h2>with Seth Newman (DJ &amp; live percussion set)Friday Night | 7PM–9:45PM Fruit Social | 9:45PM–10:15PM Gospel Oak / Tufnell Park, North LondonImmerse yourself in an ecstatic dance journey infused with Afro House rhythms, world beats, and live percussion. Move freely, connect deeply, and let the music take you on a powerful journey of embodiment, release and ecstasy.We’ll open the evening with a dance movement warmup, then shift to a heart-opening raw vegan cacao ceremony and positive intention setting ritual, tuning in together before the main dance Wave begins.Expect: ✨ Uplifting Afro House, Brazilian grooves, and organic world rhythms 🥁 Live percussion bringing fire and soul to the dancefloor 🍫 Raw ceremonial cacao to open your heart and elevate your energy 💃 Freestyle, expressive movement &amp; moving meditation 🍉 Optional fruit social afterwards to nourish and connectNo alcohol, no drugs, just rhythm, breath, and community. This is one of London’s most loved sober Friday night dance experiences, where you can shake off the week’s stress and celebrate life through movement.<h3>About Cacao Dance Tribe</h3>Founded in 2017, Cacao Dance Tribe was one of the world’s first Cacao Ceremony + Ecstatic Dance events, originally held in Camden. After a pause during the pandemic, we’re thrilled to have revived the tribe in Tufnell Park since 2023, co-created by the Ecstatic Dance London community, pioneers of the UK’s sober dance movement since 2009.No dance experience needed - everyone is welcome. We also offer limited free crew spaces - scroll below for details and sign-up.Music Vibe: Afro House | World Beats | Brazilian | Organic Rhythms<h3>UPCOMING FRIDAY NIGHT DATES:</h3>Join us 7pm-10:15pm at our temporary venue, just over 10 min walk from Gospel Oak/Tufnell Park stations.<ul><li>Fri 25 Sept (Full Moon/Autumn Equinox)</li><li>Fri 2 Oct</li><li>Fri 9 Oct (New Moon)</li><li>Fri 16 Oct</li><li>Fri 23 Oct</li><li>Fri 30 Oct</li><li>More dates to be added</li></ul>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 &amp; 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).****Alcohol, drug, psychedelic &amp; smoke free space!!! We get a natural high through dance and cacao!*** <h3>WHAT TO EXPECT:</h3>-Next-level, conscious, inspiring and diverse dance music journey with live percussion !-A unique conscious clubbing experience!-A beautiful, sacred, heartful, fun &amp; safe space for you to dance freely in-Yummy, velvety tasting raw vegan cacao drink and intention setting ritual-Superb sound system!-Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!-Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance-Best Friday night out and no hangover! <h3>WHY CACAO?</h3>At <a href="https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/" title="https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ecstatic Dance London</a> 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 &amp; 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! <blockquote>“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</blockquote> <h3>SCHEDULE:</h3>◈ 7pm-7:30pm Doors Open/ Check in / Dance Warm up (No entry after 8:15pm sorry, this is so we can all journey together)◈ 7:30pm-9:45pm Cacao Ceremony, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave◈ 9:45pm-10:15pm Optional fruit social to nourish you after the dance. <h3>WHAT YOU WILL NEED:</h3>1. Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for movement/fitness and dress in layers. Bring a set of dry clothes/small towel as you will probably get sweaty during the session. Toilets are available at the venue but there are no separate changing rooms.2. We dance barefoot, in soft indoor shoes or grip socks.3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue.4. A healthy snack to have after the dance. <h3>VENUE:</h3>11 min walk from Tufnell Park station or 13 min walk from Gospel Oak station. (Exact venue details will be in your order confirmation email! Please scroll down in the email to 'Additional Information' section to see all details!)-Please check<a href="https://tfl.gov.uk/" title="https://tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> tfl.gov</a> for latest travel updates.-If you are driving, please be aware that the venue is in an <a href="https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone" title="https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ultra Low Emission Zone </a>and you may be liable to pay the daily fee.-Find parking on <a href="https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/" title="https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">parkopedia</a> and use venues postcode. There is no parking at the venue.-There are bicycle racks at the venue to lock your bike if you are cycling.-Venue is accessible to wheelchair users.-Toilets are available at the venue. <h3>PRICES:</h3>+Eventbrite fee. Book online or pay cash/ card on the door.<ul><li>Low waged/concession £15 (limited availability)</li><li>Regular waged £20</li><li>Abundance £25</li></ul>CHILDREN: unfortunately these sessions are not suitable for children. 18+ only.EVENTBRITE ORDER CONFIRMATION: Email might be in the spam folder. Please check the email you used to purchase the ticket, might not be your primary email account. Do not print any paper tickets, we will check you in by your name. <h3>CANCELLATION POLICY:</h3>We do not offer refunds/ticket swaps for another event if you cannot attend. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member. If we (the organizers) need to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund.ANY QUESTIONS? Please send us an email to: <a href="https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com" title="https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@ecstaticdancelondon.com</a>

<h3>DJ &amp; FACILITATOR:</h3>◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman - pioneerering of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009!💗Seth Newman: As the founder of Ecstatic Dance London, he integrates the roots of Humanistic therapies, Bioenergetics &amp; Body Psychotherapy, Transpersonal Psychology, 5 Rhythms and Tantra. Seth has a life-long passion for active meditations and other movement, and embodiment practices. His in-depth studies, trainings and personal experiences of many therapeutic modalities infuse his approach in creating and facilitating life-transforming workshops, retreats and trainings. Seth brings a wealth of experience holding heart-centered spaces and has been running various body-mind integration workshops for many years.As a musician, Seth studied the roots of Afro-Brazilian Peruccsion and is deeply passionate about the power of rhythm &amp; drums to transform &amp; awaken humanity. He has an MA in Community Music from Goldsmith College, and has worked as a world music percussion teacher in East London schools for almost 20 years. He formed the URUBU collective &amp; Ecstatic Dance London back in 2009 as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers &amp; musicians, and with heartfelt vision has forged the Ecstatic Dance scene in London and the UK, inspiring many people to run their own events. Seth channels his passion for rhythm into his DJ sets, incorporating Afro-centric, Cuban, and Brazilian influences, providing an electrifying and soulful experience!Ecstatic Dance London &amp; URUBU offers a variety of powerful holistic body-mind tools and practices. <a href="https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/" title="https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ecstaticdancelondon.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://urubu.com" title="https://urubu.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">urubu.com</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london" title="https://instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@esctaticdance_london</a>

<h3>WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?</h3>MUSIC - MOVEMENT - COMMUNITY!Brought to you by: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EcstaticDanceLondon/" title="https://www.facebook.com/EcstaticDanceLondon/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ecstatic Dance London</a> - We love to dance. We love music. We love to inspire, to connect, to heal and transform!Ecstatic Dance is a dance/movement practice to explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together. Move your body, unleash the wild dancing self without caring what people think, claim your freedom, open your heart &amp; touch the infinite!Our Ecstatic Dance classes create a safe and respectful environment that embraces 'all ways'. We offer a movement practice that supports your free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. Our intention for these Ecstatic Dance classes is self-exploration, connection, fun, healing, expanding human potential and community building through freestyle ecstatic dance.Enter an open space...and with your bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together. <h3>ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES:</h3>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.1. No talking during the dance (if you wish to talk, you are welcome to chat before/after dance outside the main dance space). When we dance without the chitchat, something alchemical can happen on the dancefloor. A unified field of Being emerges and we feel both wild and free, contained within ourselves And connected to something much, much greater than our individual selves.2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment3. No photos or videos, Mobile phones muted and out of sight4. Care/Awareness for the co-created space and each other5. Move your body however you wish6. No spectating. Stay connected to your own body, sensations, emotions, and feelings. Ecstatic Dance is about you and your relationship to the Dance. Dancers feel uncomfortable when being spectated at. Come prepared to Dance yourself free from inhibitions!7. You can dance alone, or with as many partners as (you) like to join. (If you’d rather not dance with someone, thank them for the offer by placing your hands in prayer position at your heart – Namaste. Thank you, no thank you.)8. This is not a pick up place. Please respect all dancers (especially women) and do not ask for anyone's contact details. If you wish to stay in touch with someone, give them your email instead of asking for their contact details. No means no.<blockquote>"Our bodies instinctively know what feels good or bad, right or wrong. However, often our heads get in the way. Ecstatic Dance is about finding our way through to what feels good. How can we use dance to consciously transform towards finding joy, without denying our anger or sadness? Ask yourself: what’s my body feeling in this moment? Does it feel good moving this way, or that? Does it feel nourishing to dance with another, or dance solo? Where do I most feel connected with Self? Let your body lead the way." ~ Abigail Harris</blockquote>

<h3>💜 ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:</h3>Website: <a href="https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/" title="https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ecstaticdancelondon.com/events</a> Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon" title="https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london" title="https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@ecstaticdance_london </a>Mailing list: <a href="https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london" title="https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london</a>💛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. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Please complete the sign up form </a>and we'll be in touch.ANY QUESTIONS? Please send us an email to: <a href="https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com" title="https://mailto:info@ecstaticdancelondon.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@ecstaticdancelondon.com</a><h3>～ ECSTATIC DANCE AUTUMN RETREAT 2026 ～</h3>💜 NOVEMBER 18-22, 2026 <a href="https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/autumn-retreat-2026/" title="https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/autumn-retreat-2026/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ECSTATIC DANCE RETREAT &amp; RESTIVAL </a>(Gillingham, Dorset, UK) Only 2h direct train from London. Join for 5 days or weekend only. Sober &amp; Conscious Dance, Music, Rest &amp; Healthy Living Gathering Join us for the full retreat, either the Transformational Ecstatic Dance pathway or Restival Rest and Rejuvenation pathway. Tickets are available, but you can get early access discount by joining the mailing list: <a href="https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/autumnretreat2026" title="https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/autumnretreat2026" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SIGN UP FOR EARLY ACCESS</a><h3>～ ECSTATIC DANCE TEMPLE® DJ &amp; Facilitator Training ～</h3>12-Week Live Online CourseDates: Monday 11 January – Monday 29 March 2027 Time: Mondays, 7:00–9:00 PM Format: 12 consecutive live online sessions Course Fee: £500 <a href="https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/facilitatortraining" title="https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/facilitatortraining" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SIGN UP HERE</a>Course Purpose: Level 1 introduces participants to the foundations of becoming an Ecstatic Dance Temple DJ and facilitator. It’s designed for people who already have some experience of Ecstatic Dance, conscious movement or related personal-development practices, but who do not necessarily have previous DJing or facilitation experience.We look forward to welcoming you! Ecstatic Dance London team

Agenda

Doors Open/ Check in / Dance Warm up (No entry after 7:30pm sorry)

Please bring a re-usable water bottle. We will provide complimentary Raw Vegan Cacao with natural sweetener and an option to have a non-sweetened cacao.  

ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON - Cacao Dance Tribe: Friday Night Dance & Cacao

Good to know

Location

13 Minutes from Gospel Oak Station or 11 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (VENUE ADDRESS in order CONFIRMATION EMAIL, please SCROLL DOWN in the email to 'Additional Information')

How do you want to get there?

Agenda

Doors Open/ Check in / Dance Warm up (No entry after 7:30pm sorry)

Cacao Ceremony, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave

Optional complimentary fruit social to nourish you after the dance

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ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON - Cacao Dance Tribe: Friday Night Dance & Cacao

Good to know

Location

13 Minutes from Gospel Oak Station or 11 minutes from Tufnell Park Station (VENUE ADDRESS in order CONFIRMATION EMAIL, please SCROLL DOWN in the email to 'Additional Information')

How do you want to get there?

Agenda

Doors Open/ Check in / Dance Warm up (No entry after 7:30pm sorry)

Cacao Ceremony, Positive Intention Setting/ Ecstatic Dance SoundWave

Optional complimentary fruit social to nourish you after the dance

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