Queer Ecstatic Dance for Queer Migrants and Queer People of Colour
📅 Date: Saturday, 19th of October
🕒 Arrival Time and Warm-up: 2:30 pm
🎶 Dance Session Start: 3:00 pm sharp (No latecomers allowed!)
🛑 Finish: 5:30 pm
📍 Location: Waking Dreams, 6b Ada St, London E8 4QU
💸 Cost: Free (Limited Spaces Available - Sign up only if you intend to attend)
Join us for an energizing and heart-opening Queer Ecstatic Dance session designed specifically for queer migrants and queer people of colour! Led by the amazing Dirish Shaktidas 🌿—a renowned expert in ecstatic dance and yoga, and author of Chakrasize Your Life — this event will offer a safe, non-verbal, substance-free space for authentic self-expression and connection.
What is Ecstatic Dance?
Ecstatic dance is a free-form movement practice that helps you step out of your head, away from overthinking, and into your body. It’s a powerful way to ground yourself, release tension, and get deeply in touch with your emotions—all through the rhythm and flow of your own movement. With no judgment and no need for words, it creates an environment where you can express yourself freely and connect with others in a meaningful way. 🧘🏽♂️💫
Before the Dance:
Arrive early to explore Broadway Market, just steps away from the studio! This vibrant street market runs from 9 am to 5 pm, offering delicious international food, handmade crafts, and local goods.
After the Dance:
We’ll be celebrating Dirish’s birthday at a local coffee spot or pub. Join us to relax and continue the connection!
Important:
Spaces are limited, so please only sign up if you’re certain you can attend. If you can no longer make it, kindly cancel your spot or inform us so we can offer it to someone else. 🙏🏽
FAQs:
- 🚿 Showers: Free showers available, complete with hairdryers.
- 🚴♂️ Cycling: Leave your bike outside at your own risk.
- 🛤 Getting There: Conveniently located near London Fields, Cambridge Heath, and Haggerston overground stations, with local bus routes nearby.
Come for an afternoon of movement, connection, and celebration—we can’t wait to see you there! ✨💖
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Accessibility:
🏠 The venue is accessible, with a ramp and accessible toilets.
🔊 The session will be led in English.
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