New Moon Ecstatic Dance & Live Sound Bath ~ Osara

Ecstatic Dance Bristol

EDB Sundays | 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month | 10:30 ~ 14:00
*plus special events
Simpleweb, 86 Bedminster Parade, Bristol, BS3 4HL
 

Sun 15 Oct ~ New Moon Ecstatic Dance & Live Sound Bath ~ Osara x Deya
*Fri 20 Oct ~ Cacao Ceremony, Ecstatic Dance & Live Sound Bath ~ Osara x Deya CacaoAmor
Sun 29 Oct ~ Anna-Lisa x Lucy Wylde
Sun 5 Nov ~ Mattana

Sun 15 Oct ~ New Moon Ecstatic Dance & Live Sound Bath ~ Osara x Deya 

EDB combines the worlds of Ecstatic Dance and diverse Dance Music 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.

Osara ~ New Moon Ecstatic Dance, Ceremony & Live Sound Bath

Osara is a DJ, Ecstatic Dance Facilitator and Ceremony Leader based in London, UK. He's the founder of Ecstatic Dance Bristol which is home to an ever evolving, vibrant conscious community in the beating heart of Bristol city.

Osara has DJ’d and facilitated at Ecstatic Dances in Costa Rica, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Oslo, Brighton, Helsinki, Dallas and Wales amongst other places. He has also DJed and led Ecstatic Dances at Envision Festival (Selva Armonia), Medicine Festival, Boomtown, Lovejam, as well as other festivals and events. He is the longest serving resident DJ for Ecstatic Dance UK, London.

Osara uniquely combines the worlds of club and dance music culture with prayer, ceremony and ritual, to create transformative dance journeys that are ever evolving and responding to the spirit of time, community and place.

Osara finds inspiration from many cultures, especially underground dance music from the UK and around the world; and powerful medicine, ceremony and folk music from indigenous tribes and cultures (Sami, Scandinavian, Celtic, Yawanawá, Huni Kuin, Umbanda, Afro-Brazilian, African and more).

Expect a beautiful, considered and unexpected mix of Afro / Tribal / Organic House, Techno, Drum & Bass, UK Funky, Psy Trance, World Bass, 140, Folktronica / Neo Cumbia, South American bass music and more; along with Ceremony, Medicine, Folk and World music; and a few surprises in between.

Osara now adds his own live vocals, percussion and electronic music to his sets. As well as creating live Sound Baths with frame drum, vocals, shakers, flute and Koshi chimes. 

Listen to his mixes on SoundCloud

Schedule

10:30 Doors Open ~ Arrive & Stretch
11:00 Opening Circle & New Moon Ceremony
11:20 Ecstatic Dance
11:30 Doors Closed
13:20 Live Sound Bath
13:45 Closing Circle
14:00 Complete

Venue, Parking & Travel

Venue Address

Simpleweb, 86 Bedminster Parade, Bristol, BS3 4HL

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

Parking

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).

Travel & Bristol Clean Air Zone (CAZ)

If driving please check if you need to pay to drive through Bristol's CAZ:
https://pay.drive-clean-air-zone.service.gov.uk/vehicles/enter_details

Bristol CAZ map:
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/streets-travel/bristols-caz/view-a-map

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

What to Bring

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

Exchange

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 agreement.

All of our ticket prices include booking fees.

• £17.50 Standard
• £20 Supporter (these tickets allow us to provide 'Low Income' tickets)
• £15 Low Income (limited amount ~ please only buy this ticket if it genuinely applies to you)
• £10 Kids/Teens Ticket 4-16yrs
• £20 On The Door

Optional Donations of any amount are welcome. Donations help support EDB provide the best Ecstatic Dance sessions possible.

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.

Options for People on Low Income

1. EDB Membership (available for everyone)
Become a member to support the continuing growth of this community and benefit from a 21% discount on tickets for all of our events. Membership options of £5 / £10 / £20 per month (sign up here).

2. Volunteering opportunities
Join the team and help with the event setup and packdown in exchange for ticket (email Osara to enquire).

3. Talk to us
If you cannot afford a ticket please email Osara to discuss options. No one is turned away due to lack of funds (unless the event has Sold Out).

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. 

When purchasing a ticket to the event you must click a box to say that you have read the agreements. 

Upon entry you will be asked if you have read the agreements. If not, there will be a print out of the agreements you can read through before entering the space. The agreements are printed and put up around the venue.

The Welfare Angel and Team Members will be announced at the Opening Circle. The Welfare Angel will be wearing a coloured arm band around their arms so you can distinguish and recognise who they are.

Ecstatic Dance Guidelines

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

Authorised Filming & Photography

A designated Team Member (who is announced at the Opening Circle) will take a few videos and photos at a few appropriate moments during the session. We use videos and photos to promote Ecstatic Dance on social media. We mostly take videos of the DJs and Musicians. If you don't want to be included in a video or photo, please let a Team Member know. If you see any footage of yourself online and want it deleted, please message us directly and we’ll remove it straight away.

Safe(r) Space Agreement

• You are responsible for yourself, your wellbeing and your belongings
• You are responsible for your own experience and interactions with others
• Be mindful, respectful and aware of yourself and others
• You agree to be consensual, respect other people's boundaries and 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 a clear, appropriate and respectful 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

If you see any inappropriate behaviour, someone breaching consent or if anyone comes to you to report an issue please let the Welfare Angel and/or Team Member know immediately.

If an issue is reported, the Team Leader and/or Event Organiser will make a decision about how to respond to the issue e.g. removing a person from the event if necessary. 

Links

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Ecstatic Dance Bristol
@ecstaticdancebristol
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Ace Collectiv
@acecollectiv
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Osara
@osarasound
http://linktr.ee/osarasound