Grateful Dance with Community Soup

414 31st Street,Des Moines IA 50312

26 November, 2022

Description

Ecstatic Dance is practiced all over the world, and every experience is unique. We follow a few basic principles to create peak experiences for all ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and walks of life. 1. We do not use chemical substances or alcohol. Ecstatic dance is all about body awareness and unlocking the medicine within each of us. Please abstain from using anything that is not a plant before entering this space. At this specific event, we will have an offering of Cacao, which is an ancient plant medicine with several health benefits, as the winter comes in, this will be perfect to give your immune system a boost! Many describe a blissful feeling from partaking in a cacao ceremony, especially when combined with dance. 2. No talking on the dance floor. This is an invitation to abandon words during the sound journey and surrender to the experience. We often use words to fill the space, and out of obligation, or to avoid uncomfortable silence. Please let that go on the dance floor, there will be designated places for talking if you need to reflect, or haven't seen someone in a long time. 3. No shoes. Leave your shoes by the door, so our floor stays clean, and no one gets stepped on if they want to find shavasana in the middle of the dance floor. 4. We honor consent ALWAYS. Many of us love to connect on the dance floor, but you need to know how to get permission. If someone's eyes are closed, let them enjoy their process. We will go through ways that you can test the waters in this space, so if this is your first Ecstatic dance, please make opening circle. Doors Open at 6pm- come settle in, have a stretch, connect with others, just breathe. 6:30pm Cacao Ceremony and open circle. This will be an opportunity to learn about the medicine, connect with your personal intention for this time together. Let go of something, and/or call something in. We will still be under the energy of the New Moon, so this would be a great opportuinty to manifest our final month of 2022! Dance is used as a moving prayer, for healing of us, our families, and the world. Lets move together. Our Sound Journey will include Live Vocal Improv, Live Percusion, Psy-trance inspired DJ, and perhaps some sweet surprises. Set yourself free of judgement and expectation, and let the music guide you, and your soul sync with these uplifting sounds. 8:30pm Closing Circle and Community Soup. Please bring anything you find you are in abundance of during this time. We have a large roaster and will be creating this dish during the dance. Cutting, mixing, and preparing together, with intention and love. Only Plant-based ingredients please so everyone can enjoy! We will each wash our own bowl and silverware and leave our space at Unity better then we found it. Gratitude for all who are going to make this event amazing! Including YOU. This event is for everyone. Kids are FREE. If you cannot pay for a ticket, we will figure out another exchange. (We always need volunteers for decor, set up and tear down) If you are able to Gift a ticket, we will make sure it goes to someone who needs it!