(CANCELLED) EDB OPEN AIR | SUMMER SOLSTICE SPECIAL | OSARA, CURLY & JOURNEY2THE1

EDB OPEN AIR  | SUMMER SOLSTICE SPECIAL | OSARA, CURLY & JOURNEY2THE1

A time of year when nature is bountiful and abundant. Lovely long Summer days, connecting with nature in full bloom. 

Come join us to celebrate the Summer Solstice, EDB stylee:

Dancing in nature: on the earth, in the sun, with the elements! With some of the best high grade dance music from OSARA played through the HoneyFlower Sound System, playful and prayful space holding with CURLY and an incredible and unique sound journey from JOURNEY2THE1.

We are beyond excited! Come dance and celebrate the Solstice with us!

LINEUP

SUN 20 JUNE | SUMMER SOLSTICE SPECIAL

DJ OSARA // EDB // SoundCloud

Founder of EDB; and lover of bass and the rich diversity of music available on planet Earth, OSARA will be creating an extra special set for this 2021 Summer Solstice. Honouring the rich cultural and musical heritage of Bristol and the UK; and the wonderful array of music that can be found from all corners of the globe. Expect everything from the freshest, bass heavy stompers and dance music classics, to the finest beats and sounds of World and global bass music, and everything in between.

CEREMONY LEADER CURLY // Ecstatic Revolution // YouTube

Founder of Ecstatic Revolution, Curly is a well seasoned dancer and facilitator, who has facilitated at all kinds of beautiful events around the world. Curly's mission is to bring conscious dance far and wide and to hold a clear, connected environment for our dance, for us to step into our playful, prayful and magical selves.

SOUND HEALERS JOURNEY2THE1 // Facebook

Journey2the1 is a Bristol based, multicultural community, who create beautiful sound healing journeys using didgeridoos, Hangs, gongs and other amazing instruments and percussion. They hold a space which draws upon many cultures, to create a depth of exploration and relaxation which is both unique and ancient.

FUTURE LINEUPS

SUN 27 JUNE

DJ SOPHIE BOLTON // Dancing Freedom // Mixcloud

CEREMONY LEADER TALLULAH RENDALL // tallulahrendall.com

SUN 4 JULY

DJ & CEREMONY LEADER OSARA

SUN 11 JULY

DJ BENJAMIN TREE // Movement Medicine // SoundCloud

CEREMONY LEADER ALYZABETH ANATH // Santa Barbara Dance Tribe

SUN 18 JULY

DJ & CEREMONY LEADER MIRA KHANYA // Movement Medicine // movementmedicinewithmira.com

SOUNDSYSTEM

HoneyFlower Sound System pollentribe.com

Inspired by the carnival tradition, HoneyFlower Sounds operate a uniquely designed, hand crafted sound system. The Fibonacci spiral speakers are the first of their kind in the world and have a sound like no other speaker. Come listen to them for yourself and experience their true magic and power.

SCHEDULE

15:00 Arrive & Stretch 
15:15 Opening Circle w/ Curly
15:30 Ecstatic Dance w/ OSARA
17:30 Sound Journey w/ Journey2the1
18:00 Closing Circle
18:15 End

HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING

As an organised outdoor physical activity, our events are fully compliant with the latest government regulations and we have full permission from Bristol City Council and Avon & Somerset Police to run our Ecstatic Dance sessions on The Downs. Our sessions are covid-secure and respect social distancing measures.

We ask all participants to take responsibility for themselves; and to be sensitive, considerate and respectful of others. If you are experiencing any symptoms of covid-19 (check here: http://nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms) then please stay at home, rest and be well.

Before, during and after the session, please only gather closely with either people from the same household or people from the same bubble or in a group of a maximum of 6 people.

WHAT TO BRING

- water & your own bottle
- a lightweight rain jacket (in case of rain)
- dress in layers & according to weather
- anything else you need

LOCATION

‘The Glade’, The Downs, Bristol

Google Maps pin drop below. There is free parking along Ladies Mile and Circular Road (located round the corner). Please walk or cycle if possible.

https://goo.gl/maps/4feVQkpQQx7foFvy6

ECSTATIC DANCE

Ecstatic Dance is about self-expression through free-form dance and movement. It’s a movement meditation which brings together the awareness of mind, heart and body; authentically connecting with self and others.

Our events are family friendly. All people and all abilities are welcome. 

We use the following guidelines to create a safe, held and sacred space for you to express, expand and experience rejuvenation through movement, dance and sound:

- be here: no shoes
- be free: dance how you want / no judgement
- be present: no phones / cameras
- be clear: no intoxicants
- be embodied: no talking
- be consensual: respect boundaries / be aware of your own personal space and that of others
 

EXCHANGE

£15 General Admission  (+50p bf)

£17.50 Pay-it-Forward (+50p bf)

This scheme allows people who are financially comfortable, to pay towards the ticket of a dancer who is not so financially abundant.

£12.50 Concession (+50p bf)

Limited tickets part funded by our 'Pay-It-Forward' scheme. Please only choose this ticket type if you really need it.

£18 Upon Arrival (card only)

Under 12s free

Tickets & RSVP on FB (Sun 20 June)
https://dandelion.earth/events/60c86d3146bc7d000cbc5aaf
facebook.com/events/953813452125240

PLEASE NOTE

- we don't offer any refunds - so you can either sell your ticket to another dancer via the Bristol Dance Tribe community group (link below) OR you can transfer your ticket to a future event if you notify us up to 48 hours before the event 

https://signal.group/#CjQKIBWCaToAP9WBeSjJqda6Y11EzH41pLoKU37DFzrtbefCEhDLeN-VW3M8oDlwjFnD0uxq

- in case of heavy rain / unfavourable weather, the event will be postponed and your ticket will be transferable to a date of your choice

- by purchasing a ticket you agree that Ecstatic Dance Bristol is not liable for any injury you may incur at this class (dancing as you feel, on the grass outdoors) and you agree to take full responsibility for yourself, your belongings and your well-being. 

The invitation with these sessions, is to show up, take ownership of what we’re doing and dance as a community on the land - claiming our space and claiming our right to dance. Remember, you are amazing and you are welcome exactly as you are. Move whatever is alive within you. All of it. The full spectrum of yourself! It’s all welcome on the dance floor! 

Come as you are. Dance as you please. 

See you on the dancefloor,

OSARA + Team EDB

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