EDB Sundays

EDB Sundays

15:00 - 18:15 | Scout Hall, Bristol, BS5 6PU

22/01 Dani Tonks x Field of Lights
29/01 OSARA
05/02 Soofi (Sophie Bolton)
12/02 Pixi Pete

22/01 Dani Tonks x Field of Lights

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.

Dani Tonks | Ceremony Leader / Facilitator

Dani Tonks is a somatic coach, creative consultant and artist for embodied self expression, body positivity and nervous system resilience. With 12+ years of experience with creatively leading groups in somatic and embodiment work, she has developed a playful and sensitive approach, combining a range of disciplines including contemporary dance, focusing, somatic movement, Alexander Technique, ritual, meditation and clowning. 

Dani found herself in the world of the healing arts and somatic work from her background in professional acting and dance. She left school at 16 and attended a contemporary performing arts college which opened a world where she started to feel understood. Dani struggled with body confidence, stage fright and remembering lines in front of an audience. Despite these fears, she felt at home in the rehearsal space and over the years began to learn the healing power of being vulnerable and experimented through the art of play whilst being in a held and supportive environment. 

This inspired her to create Wild Play Lab in 2018 in collaboration with The Psychedelic Society and BootStrap Charity. Wild Play Lab is a therapeutic human experiment for adults to play for play’s sake.

Find out more & check out Dani's events https://linktr.ee/wildplaylab

Field of Lights | Ecstatic Dance DJ

Field of Lights aka Hugh Cresswell is a producer and DJ who has been studying the art and magic of rhythm for over 15 years. His sets are a sonic blend of his multifaceted and never-ending love for music. His passion for creating the right atmosphere and journey on the dance floor is both intuitive and carefully considered. Hugh found his love for music at an early age, choosing voice and drum kit as his outlets for expression. Performing with various bands and choirs throughout his teen and early adult years, he learned to appreciate chamber and ensemble music in many different contexts before falling in love with electronic music.

He has since written electronic compositions for various collaborations in performance art, theatre and his own live performances under the moniker Field of Lights. From deep house and melodic techno to traditional and world music and all the flavours in between, Hugh feels an innate desire to share the music he loves. DJing is a natural vehicle for this desire, and it is one of the seats he is most happy to sit in.

Listen to Field of Lights' mixes and productions https://linktr.ee/fieldoflights

Amber Audio Sound System

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

Schedule

15:00 Arrive & Stretch 
15:30 Opening Circle
15:45 Ecstatic Dance
(16:00 Doors Closed)
17:45 Sound Journey
18:00 Closing Circle
18:15 Complete

Venue & Parking

58th Bristol Scout Group (Scout Hall), Gadshill Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6PU

Google Maps link for venue:
https://goo.gl/maps/NN5thB4hvt2KCRo57

The venue has it's own car park.
Please walk, cycle, Voi or use public transport where possible. 

What to Bring

• water & bottle
• dress in layers
• something to lie down on for Sound Journey (blanket, yoga mat or similar)
• anything else you need

Tickets

By purchasing a ticket you agree to respect and follow the Ecstatic Dance Guidelines and Safe Space Agreement for our sessions (see below).

We have a limited number of Low Income tickets so only buy this ticket if you really need it, so these tickets are saved for people who are genuinely on a low income.

• £15 Standard
• £17.50 Supporter
• £12.50 Low Income (limited)
• Under 12s free
• £15/£17.50 On The Door (if we haven't Sold Out)

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 48hrs or more notice 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 this class (dancing as you feel, on a wooden sprung dance floor).

Ecstatic Dance Guidelines

We use the following guidelines to create a safe, held and sacred space for ourselves, each other and our community:

• Be here: no outside shoes
• Be free: dance how you want / no judgement
• Be present: no phones / cameras
• Be embodied: no talking on the dance floor
• Be clear: no alcohol
• Be consensual: respect & honour boundaries of others. If it's not a clear yes, it's a no 

Safe Space Agreement

• Take responsibility for yourself, your wellbeing and your belongings
• Be mindful and aware of self and others
• Respect yourself and each other
• Respect personal space of others
• Be consensual and respect boundaries of others - if it's not a clear yes, it's a no
• Please ask a Space Angel at the event if you need support or help with anything

Links

Follow us on Telegram, IG, FB & more…

Ecstatic Dance Bristol
@ecstaticdancebristol
linktr.ee/ecstaticdancebristol

OSARA
@osarasound
linktr.ee/osarasound

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

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