ONE Day Spring Equinox Festival – Ecstatic Dance Brisbane

Immerse yourself in a day full of community, togetherness, and transformative experiences.
Join us for a magical day that includes a Cacao Ritual, two Ecstatic Dance journeys, Conscious Movement workshop, Breathwork and Ice Bath, Massages, Yoga, and delicious food & drinks available during the break.
This will be a day to meet like-hearted people and share a beautiful and magical experience together.
Kids are welcome too during the daytime (for free)!
A day full of togetherness while we share:
Cacao Ceremony
Ecstatic Dance Journey
Blindfold Trance
Yoga Session
Conscious Movement Workshop
Breathwork & Ice Bath
Massages
Embrace the change of seasons in an atmosphere filled with vibrant energy and community spirit.
Daytime (Kids free entrance):
11:00 | Welcome and Entry
11:15 | Gather for our Opening Circle to set intentions
11:30 | Energizing Yoga Session
12:30 | Nourish your body with a wholesome Lunch Break
13:30 | Engage in a Unified Movement Workshop with Andrew Noske
14:15 | Experience the transformation of Breathwork & Ice Bath
15:15 | Enjoy a serene Tea Break
15:45 | Explore inner realms with Blindfold Trance – A Sensory Journey
17:00 | Light Refreshments
Late Afternoon and Evening:
17:00 | Venue Re-Opening for the night
17:30 | Express yourself with Face & Body Painting
18:00 | Opening Circle & Cacao Ceremony
18:15 | Ecstatic Dance & Sound Healing
09:00 | Closing Circle and Mingling
10:30 | Fond Farewells
This is more than a festival; it’s a transformative journey.
We play music that encourages movement.
Our sonic journey is a fusion of world music, electronica, dubstep, tribal house, classic remixes and more!
A few samples here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/dancingfire/
We usually have between 50 - 80 participants.
*** All the activities during the Ecstatic Dance events are open invitations and it's your choice to participate or not. When you feel you need a break - you can use the cozy chill out space to lay down, meditate or just observe and process.
Ecstatic Dance Agreements
To maintain ultimate freedom we agree to the following:
1. No talking on the Dancefloor
2. No Cellphones
3. No street shoes on the Dancefloor (light, soft shoes are allowed)
4. No showing up drunk or drugged, no pictures, video, or wearing of scent.
5. Respect the Space - Others' Space and the Collective Space.
When Approaching others:
- Listen for a Yes (get eye contact first)
- Respect any No (when they are ignoring you)
- Respect the Solo Dancers' Right to their Space
- Hands in prayer at heart means: "I see you, and thank you for the dance (that just ended)."
You will be asked to leave if you do not follow these agreements.
Thank you!
For Cacao Ceremony:
– It is often suggested to not eat for a few hours before consuming cacao for the ceremony.
– Drink a lot of water during the day prior to the ceremony.
Cacao is generally a fairly mild medicine, but there are a few cases where it maybe too strong for your system.
* Anti-depressants (prescription anti-depressants can be Contraindicated with cacao)
* Heart Conditions: (Caution is required because of increased heart rate and vasodilation effects of cacao)
* Pregnant & Breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding please let us know so that we can adjust your dose.
No dance experience required***
Free parking available onsite around the football field.
IMPORTANT: Entrance to the venue is across 199 Ashgrove Ave. For exact location search for Ecstatic Dance Brisbane on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/fTwR5Qiocq9b5rw79