What we’re about
Release yourself into the music. Move and be moved in this consent based, judgement free, sober dance community. Tired of the club environment but still want to dance in a sonically and visually stunning space? Come as you are. You are always welcome here. Not sure what we're all about, read further, or better yet, show up for yourself because your first time is free. Dance solo or together. Just Respect the Space, One Another & Yourself.
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See all- Ann Arbor Ecstatic Dance- Ringstar Studio/ $25-$40Ringstar Studio, Ann Arbor, MI
Detroit & A2 Ecstatic Dance at Ringstar Studio in Ann Arbor!
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Detroit and Ann Arbor ecstatic dance Fb page
🦋🌈♥️Conscious Clubbing in A2 & Detroit! We provide a Night Club-like space with an opening and closing circle to create a Consent based, Substance, Alcohol and Judgement free community to Dance it out, move freely, and let the music be your intoxicant. This is a space to learn to be true to yourself and your needs. If you want to be still and meditate, do yoga, dance, be a curious observer and take it all in, or anything else… most anything is possible at our events, with consent.🌻🌻 Admission: $25-$40 sliding scale for financial inclusivity. Based on an honor system.
Pay full amt of $40 in advance via Paypal or $25-$40 sliding scale rate at the door via Cash, exact change, or Paypal at: https://www.paypal.me/metrodetroitecstaticNo refunds unless event is canceled.
-No refunds if you are asked to leave the dance due to safety protocols.🌘 Music Mixer & Host: Charity Loring, LMSW
Charity is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Dance Therapist and has a passion for helping people create connection within themselves by offering opportunities to create self trust, and create trusting connections with others, in a safe, empowering group space.👁 The Space: Ringstar in Ann Arbor has amazing rubber floors and great acoustics! ADA Accessible.
We play most music genres: World/International, EDM, Dub, Soul, Funk, Ambient, Trance, House, Indie, Avant-garde, Up tempo, Down tempo, Drum & Bass, and much more.
🌈 All Genders, Non-binary, LGBTQ, body abilities and everyone else is welcome in this safe & non-judgmental atmosphere. All bodies included. The space itself is ADA accessible.
👍🏼 👾 👍🏽 All Ages are welcome. However, 16 and younger need to be supervised by an adult that stays present in the space for the entirety of the dance.
💜 Time:
7:30 pm -ED Doors open, PLEASE No early entry
8 pm - Opening circle, no new people admitted after 8:00 so we can all create a safe space during opening circle.
8:30 pm-We Dance! 1.5 hr playlist!
10 pm- Closing circle and social connection
10:30 pm- Head home⭐️Arrive on time for opening circle so we can cover parameters for an accepting & non-judgmental space and welcome everyone warmly.
Bring: Water, yoga mat if you’d like to do some stretching, a pillow or bolster if you’d like something to sit on during opening/closing circle and earplugs if you need them, because we don’t want to just hear the music, we like to FEEL it!. No indoor shoes on the dance floor.
Parking - Free lot parking
Movement & Safety Parameters:
•Move as you wish - There is no right or wrong way to move in ecstatic dance. You can also choose to not move at all. Listen to your body, and let it do what it needs.
•No vices/devices- Leave your phones and other devices off and off the floor. You are taking the time to show up for yourself by attending, be as present as you possibly can be for yourself.
•Do not come intoxicated. Let the music intoxicate you instead. Alcohol and drugs are not permitted. This includes vaping and marijuana. This allows for a safe and consent based atmosphere.
•Non-conversational during dance - The only expression on the dance floor is physical. If you must talk to someone, take it out into the lobby. This allows the dancers to be fully into the music and their own movements. Singing and expressing feelings during music is welcome.
•Consent based - If you would like to dance with someone, make eye contact and give clear indication. If you do not want to dance with someone, or if you are ready to end dancing with partners, bow out by using Namaste hands. 🙏
•No Photos or videos during dance unless facilitator gains informed consent from the group.
• Please refrain from heavy perfumes or scents, as we will be in close proximity to one another and some people have severe allergies. The scent of Marijuana can especially be triggering.
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