Movement Medicine, Ecstatic Dance & Live Sound Bath | Sun 14 May | Benjamin Tree & Josie Wildgoose

Ecstatic Dance Bristol

Sundays

Simpleweb, 86 Bedminster Parade, BS3 4HL

14/05 Benjamin Tree & Josie Wildgoose
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14/05 Benjamin Tree & Josie Wildgoose

Movement Medicine, Ecstatic Dance & Live Sound Bath

EDB combines the worlds of Ecstatic Dance, diverse dance music and sound system culture with prayer, mindfulness and ritual. 

Using the practice of Ecstatic Dance we create a held space for you to express, expand and experience rejuvenation through movement, dance and sound.

The experience is a modern day ritual where the communion of people, movement and sound serve as mediums for transformation, liberation and soul invigorating celebration.

Our community gatherings are sober and suitable for all ages, abilities and people.

Come as you are. Dance as you please. Be your uniqueness.

Benjamin Tree | Movement Medicine x Ecstatic Dance Hybrid Session

Benjamin Tree is grateful to be sharing the vibes back in his old hometown city once again! Fresh from time in Asia and Costa Rica he's looking forward to bringing an inspired blend of tropical sunshine energy into the mix. As ever weaving deep dives into inner landscapes with expansive arcs of rhythm and bass. Offering space to move in your own rhyme dancing with the sublime and divine, inviting that Be U to the Full energy into your heart and spine. 

Benjamin will open the dance with a facilitated Movement Medicine journey to empower your connection to self, others, and the wider community of life, then move into the music-led Ecstatic Dance.

Listen to his dance journeys on Mixcloud

Josie Wildgoose | Live Songs & Sound Bath

Singing from the depths of her heart and of a profound connection to the Earth, Josie Wildgoose is gaining attention within the UK medicine music scene for her simple yet enchanting melodies and delicate arrangements. 

Her songs are inspired by nature and the landscape within. Her hope is that others receive a moment of peace through hearing her songs. Ripples of healing and love spreading far and wide is her deepest wish.  

Beginning by sharing her music in fire circles, Josie has now begun playing at some festivals with fellow musicians Lua Maria, Helen Knight and Asha McCarthy and looks set to continue to grace our stages while preparing to release new music in 2024.

Check out her music on YouTube, Linktree

d&b audiotechnik Sound System

We have been working with Amber Audio ever since we first launched EDB in February 2019. They provide d&b audiotechnik equipment which is one of the best manufacturers in the industry.

Schedule

15:00 Arrive, Stretch & Warmup Music
15:30 Opening Circle
15:45 Movement Medicine x Ecstatic Dance Hybrid Session
(16:00 Doors Closed)
17:45 Live Songs & Sound Bath
18:15 Closing Circle
18:30 Complete

Venue & Parking

Venue Address:
Simpleweb, 86 Bedminster Parade, Bristol, BS3 4HL

Google Maps link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WKoFDGRSNtLfnZFZ6?g_st=ic

There is free on-street parking on Sundays in the surrounding area. Please check street signs for parking restrictions / payment requirements (in case there are any).

Please lift share, walk, cycle, Voi or use public transport where possible. 

What to Bring

• water & bottle
• dress in layers
• something to lie on for Sound Journey (blanket, yoga mat or similar)
• earplugs if you are sensitive to sound (the music can get loud sometimes)
• ear protection for children

Tickets

By purchasing a ticket and attending our events you agree to respect and follow our Ecstatic Dance Guidelines and Safe(r) Space Agreement. These guidelines and agreements indicate the behaviour and rules that are acceptable and must be followed. These are put in place to create a held space for the practice of Ecstatic Dance and to ensure that everyone feels safe and welcome in our spaces. Please see below for the guidelines and agreements.

We have a limited number of Low Income tickets. Please only buy this ticket if this applies to you, so they are available for the people who are genuinely on a low income.

• £15 Standard
• £17.50 Supporter
• £12.50 Low Income (limited)
• £10 Kids Ticket 4-17yrs (to cover cost of [DBS checked] Kids Space Guardian)
• £15/£17.50 On The Door (if we haven't Sold Out)

*if you are a parent / carer wanting to bring more than one child please get in touch for ticket discount options (email Osara)

After purchasing a ticket, if you haven't received a confirmation email, please check your Spam Folder. If it's not there, please email us.
Alternatively, you can simply turn up and give your name / email address on the door to gain entry.

Refunds & Transfers

Please note, we do not arrange refunds.
We encourage ticket reselling via the ‘Ecstatic Dance Bristol Community' group on Signal.
OR
If you give notice 48hrs or more before the event we can transfer your ticket to a future date (email Osara).

Disclaimer

Please note, that by purchasing a ticket you agree that Ecstatic Dance Bristol is not liable for any injury or harm that you may incur at our events.

Ecstatic Dance Guidelines & Safe(r) Space Agreement

By purchasing a ticket and attending our events you agree to respect and follow our Ecstatic Dance Guidelines and Safe(r) Space Agreement. These guidelines and agreements indicate the behaviour and rules that are acceptable and must be followed. These are put in place to create a held space for the practice of Ecstatic Dance and to ensure that everyone feels safe and welcome in our spaces. 

Ecstatic Dance Guidelines

• Be here: no outside shoes
• Be free: dance how you want / no judgement
• Be present: no phones & no unauthorised filming or photography
• Be embodied: no talking on the dance floor
• Be clear: no alcohol or drugs
• Be consensual: respect & honour boundaries of yourself & others - if it's not a clear “YES”, everything else must be considered a “NO”

Safe(r) Space Agreement

• You are responsible for yourself, your wellbeing & your belongings
• You are responsible for your own experience & interactions with others
• Be mindful, respectful & aware of yourself & others
• You agree to be consensual, respect other people's boundaries & ensure you give as much space as they require - if it's not a clear “YES”, everything else must be considered a “NO”
• People can change their mind, therefore remember that a YES can always turn into a NO and that must be respected every time
• You agree that you are able to say “YES” or “NO” in an appropriate way (a “NO” can be putting hands together 'prayer hands' followed by a bow)
• If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable for any reason then please let our Welfare Angel or a Team Member know immediately

Links

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Come as you are. Dance as you please. Be your uniqueness.

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