ECSTATIC DISCO: Sober Wellness Rave at Ministry of Sound

ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: ECSTATIC DISCO @ Ministry of Sound - a truly unforgettable evening of FUN & Uplifting Dance Music + Cacao Ceremony & Positive Intention ritual and optional Yoga class before the dance at one of the world's most iconic clubs & home of dance music with EPIC sound system!

We are super excited to be offering 2nd edition of 'ECSTATIC DISCO' at Ministry of Sound - Dedicated to all those Lovers of Dance Music! Expect Funk, Disco and House music with Live Percussion PLUS other dance rooms with guest DJ's! Beautiful Cacao Ceremony and guided Positive Intention Ritual plus optional Yoga class before the dance! Come Dance your Freedom - Ignite your Creativity - Open Your Heart!

"Best Saturday night out and no hangover!" Come join the Sober ReLOVEution!

NOT TO BE MISSED EVENT!
SAT, 11 MAY 3:00PM-8:30PM ALL DAY OR EVENING ONLY!

📌***Event starts at 3pm so we can have more time to arrive, dance in different rooms with guest DJ's, join optional yoga session, socialise, have chai and soak up the vibe of Ministry of Sound (MoS). Entry time: please check ticket type***

This is a shared journey from the beginning to the end and we aim to create a safe container for all. Please respect this, arrive on time, explore the venue, meet fellow conscious dancers, warm up with guest DJ sets in other dance spaces, join Yoga session (if booked), get a soft drink (sober bar area) or complimentary chai (in upstairs lounge area)!

Wear comfortable clothes & shoes, add sparkles, glitter & facepaints if you want to! IT'S ECSTATIC DISCO/ HOUSE/ FUNK! Be prepared to move, sweat and maybe bring a set of dry clothes for after the dance! Be ready to groove and have an amazing evening!

IMPORTANT INFO & PRACTICALITIES - PLEASE READ

-Please have the ticket QR code ready for scanning upon arrival (ID won't be required)
-Social/ warm up DJ sets in different rooms from 3pm followed by evening Ecstatic Disco & Cacao from 5:15pm-8:30pm (in the main dance space the Box) plus overflow dance/cacao spaces will be available depending on number of attendees.
-Yoga session 4pm-5:15pm (arrive by 3:55pm please). If you've booked a ticket for yoga please bring a yoga mat and arrive no later than 3:55pm, there will be a separate check in queue for those attending Yoga session.
-Cloakroom costs £2.50 per item (ideally bring big enough bag to put your jacket and valuables in one bag)
-Bring a reusable water bottle (free water top up will be available)
-Wear comfortable shoes for dancing (we don't recommend being barefoot in this venue)
-Soft drinks (in sober bar area) & snacks (in courtyard) will be available to purchase during the evening or until snacks run out :)
-Chai is complimentary in upstairs lounge area (brewed from fresh spices, caffeine & sugar free, made with gluten free oat & coconut milk)
-Raw Vegan Cacao is complimentary (gluten, dairy, nut free, made with ceremonial grade cacao, water, coconut milk & date syrup. We won't be providing non sweetened cacao at this event. We will drink cacao all together in the ceremony)

📌Ecstatic Dance guidelines: No booze, No Shoes (wear shoes at this venue please) No phones, No Chit Chat (in the main ecstatic dance space from 5:30pm-8:30pm), 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 on a Saturday night 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!***

📌This event will be FILMED/ PHOTOGRAPHED. We live in the age of social media, and in order to remember and promote the magic of alcohol-free/ sober dancing, we will be capturing it on the night. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

📌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).

AFTER DANCE SOCIAL: We are planning to go to Mercato Metropolitano after the event for a social! It's massive, airy market offering a range of street fare from Italian to Vietnamese! 3 min walk from Ministry of Sound and entry to the market is free! Come along!

🔥OUR AMAZING TEAM

DJ Seth Newman - Ecstatic Dance DJ & Facilitator 5:30pm-8.30pm (main space - the box)

Percussionist Alua - adding extra energy and rhythm during the evening Ecstatic Dance

Yoga teacher Isabell - Vinyasa Flow class 4pm-5:15pm, optional extra (main space - the box)

Guest DJ's in other Dance Rooms TBC - DJ sets in other rooms TBC (Baby Box, Loft, 103)

DJ Amada: 5:15pm-8.30pm (Baby Box)

Snacks by Yvonne & Bhavan: homemade offerings to buy from 3pm (courtyard & lounge)

Organizer, Cacao & Chai by Diana - making it all happen & also offering complimentary raw vegan cacao for ecstatic dance (main space - the box) & chai (upstairs lounge)

Crew/ Guardians - a team of amazing regular dancers helping to create this event and hold a safe space during the evening!

Sober bar area by Ministry of Sound - a selection of soft drinks available to purchase and provided by sponsors throughout the evening (sober bar area - 103)

ABOUT THE VENUE & SOUND SYSTEM

- MINISTRY OF SOUND: first opened its doors way back in September 1991. Inspired by New York’s cavernous house venues, our home was a derelict bus garage in south London - an area that, at the time, was more infamous than famous. The first night had no alcohol, three flashing lights, moody security and unless you knew the names of at least half-a-dozen Chicago house DJs, you were never getting through the menacing, prison-like, gates. Despite these eccentricities, the night was a success and within a matter of weeks, word had spread that something special had landed smack bang in the middle of London’s club scene. This was the first club dedicated to house music, the first club to pick up the gauntlet laid down by the second summer of love and, most importantly, the world’s first nightclub with a room built purely for exceptional sound quality.

-SOUND SYSTEM: To this day sound is still at the forefront of everything the Ministry of Sound does. Put simply, there is no better place on earth to hear the world’s greatest DJs play the world’s best music! The club's main space - the Box was designed to make sound quality paramount, with towering speaker stacks, several million watts of bass and triple-thick absorbing walls. The club boasts a 64-speaker, 22-channel sound-system with a ring of six bespoke Martin Audio ground stacks positioned around the dancefloor of The Box. Basically, you have to experience The Box in person to appreciate just how unique it is! :)

WHAT IS "ECSTATIC DISCO" ALL ABOUT?

Disco embodies the essence of ecstatic dance. It's fun, liberating and light-hearted. and doesn't take itself too seriously. Ecstatic Dance is seriously infectious, so be warned: this night might change your life!

Come and dance to OPEN-UP, to release city stress, dance in more light and joy, and make new friends - all accompanied by a liberating & empowering disco/ funk/house soundtrack with DJ Seth Newman, to connect us deeply with our dance, our body, our hearts, and our creativity!

We'll be including delicious ceremonial grade cacao and a beautiful cacao ceremony/guided meditation facilitated by Seth to connect us with our body, our hearts and positive intention.

No prior experience of dance necessary. All welcome.

Our Ecstatic Dance sessions have guidelines of: No booze(of course!), No Shoes (wear shoes at this venue please) No phones, No Chit Chat, Move However You Wish, Respect yourself and others.

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).

We also offer limited free crew/guardian spaces, sign up form below.

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💛FREE CREW SPACES: We offer limited free crew spaces at our events. Requirement - you need to have attended at least two of our indoor events before you can join the crew. Please complete the CREW SIGN UP FORM and we'll be in touch.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

-Next-level, conscious, inspiring and diverse dance music journey with live percussion!

-A unique conscious clubbing experience in the world's most iconic music & dance venue!

-EPIC & Superb sound system!

-A beautiful, sacred, heartful, fun & safe space for you to dance freely in

-Yummy, velvety tasting raw vegan cacao drink and intention-setting ritual

-Optional Yoga class before the dance to warm up the body for movement

-Vibrant people who love to dance and love music!

-Best Saturday night out and no hangover!

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 cacao in town for sure!). She uses ethically sourced, highest quality ingredients from Guatemala, directly from a reliable cacao bean farmer. 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

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

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. Please wear comfortable shoes for dancing (we don't recommend being barefoot in this venue)

3. a Reusable water bottle. Tap water refill available at the venue. Soft drinks will be available to purchase during the evening.

4. A healthy snack to have after the dance.

5. If you've booked a ticket to attend Yoga class, please bring a yoga mat.

VENUE:

-Ministry of Sound, 103 Gaunt St, London SE1 6DP

-Nearest station is Elephant & Castle and then it's a 5 min walk from the station. Please check tfl.gov.uk for latest travel updates.

-If you are driving, please be aware that the venue is in an Ultra Low Emission Zone and you may be liable to pay the daily fee.

-Find parking on parkopedia and use venues postcode. There is no parking at the venue.

-Please check nearby streets for bicycle racks to lock your bike if you are cycling.

-Venue is accessible to wheelchair users.

-Toilets are available at the venue.

PRICES:

+Eventbrite fee. Please book online. We offer a discounted rate if you arrive from 3pm :)

1st Release 3pm-8:30pm (ENTRY BEFORE 5PM) £20 (limited availability)

1st Release 5:15pm-8:30pm (ENTRY AFTER 5:15PM) £25 (limited availability)

2nd Release 3pm-8:30pm (ENTRY BEFORE 5PM) £25

2nd Release 5:15pm-8:30pm (ENTRY AFTER 5:15PM) £30

Final Release 3pm-8:30pm (ENTRY BEFORE 5PM) £30

Final Release 5:15pm-8:30pm (ENTRY AFTER 5:15PM) £35

EXTRA: YOGA session £7 (optional from 4pm-5:15pm) select in ticket Add Ons.

What's included in the ticket price?

• Ecstatic Disco in Ministry of Sounds EPIC Box Dancefloor!
• Complimentary Chai (limited availability)
• Access to the VIP Lounge Area for hang out
• Complimentary Cacao Ceremony & Positive Intention Ritual (limited spaces! The overflow for the cacao ceremony will be in the VIP Lounge and the 103 Bar)
• Additional DJ's to be confirmed in the other dance spaces.

CHILDREN: unfortunately these sessions are not suitable for children or under 18 year olds.

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.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We do not offer refunds if you cannot attend; however we can transfer your ticket to another dance if you contact us via email or Eventbrite at least 48h prior to the event. Alternatively, you are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member. If you are showing any Covid-19 symptoms, please DO NOT attend the session. If we need to cancel the session due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund.

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

THE SMALL PRINT - ALWAYS READ THE SMALL PRINT!

• 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 do not refund tickets. Any questions, please contact us directly.
• Waste is not cool – please remember to BYO reusable water bottle!
• Smile! Ecstatic Dance London will be recording this event. Please be aware that by entering the event, you irrevocably consent to and authorise without compensation EDLDN, its successors, assigns and licensees to use your voice and likeness and to photograph you and/or make sound, audio and/or audio-visual recordings (“recordings”) of you and to use the same worldwide for exploitation in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity. All such photographs and recordings to be the sole property of EDLDN, and you release EDLDN its successors, assigns and licensees from any liability on account of such usage.

DJ & FACILITATOR:

◈ Sessions are facilitated and DJed by Seth Newman - the pioneer of Ecstatic Dance in the UK since 2009!

Seth Newman: As the founder of the URUBU School of Transformational Arts and Ecstatic Dance London, he integrates the roots of Humanistic therapies, Bioenergetics & Body Psychotherapy, Transpersonal Psychology and Tantra in creative and life-transforming workshops, retreats and trainings. As a coach, Seth is dedicated to helping people calm, empower and rejuvenate their busy minds and bodies to achieve the best versions of themselves. Seth brings a wealth of experience holding heart-centered spaces.

His in-depth studies, trainings, personal experiences of many therapeutic modalities such as Humanistic & Body Psychotherapy, the Human Potential Movement, 5 Rhythms, Active meditations and the teaching of the Indian Mystic Osho who he grew up with in India in the 1970s, infuse his approach to living a creative, holistic & embodied life and sharing his unique offerings with others. Seth has been facilitating regular workshops for many years.

As a musician, Seth is passionate about the healing-trance qualities of rhythm & afro percussion, he has an MA in Community Music from Goldsmith College, worked as a world music percussion teacher in East London schools for almost 20 years, created the URUBU Collective back in 2009 as a Live Music Ecstatic Dance experience with Afro-Brazilian drummers & musicians, and started his journey as an avid DJ with a love for Afro-Beat, Cuban and Brazilian music and created an Ecstatic Dance scene in London and the UK. Seth has a life-long passion for 5 Rhythms, Trance Dance and other movement, and Ecstatic Dance practices.

URUBU has since evolved into a School of Transformational Arts - offering a variety of powerful holistic body-mind tools and practices.

WHAT IS ECSTATIC DANCE?

MUSIC - MOVEMENT - COMMUNITY!

Brought to you by: Ecstatic Dance London - 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 & 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.

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.

ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES:

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 environment

3. No photos or videos, Mobile phones muted and out of sight

4. Care/Awareness for the co-created space and each other

5. Move your body however you wish

6. 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.

"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

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