New Moon Cacao Circle, Ecstatic Dance + Sound Healing
Mar 29 |
Sat 29th Mar 2025
10:30am – 1:30pm GMT (UTC +00:00) |
Highfield Trinity Methodist Church : Highfield, Holland Place, Highfield, Sheffield, UK | |
https://dandelion.events/e/ld21-02-25 |
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✹ Join Rachael and Christina on the New Moon for a beautiful trilogy of cacao, ecstatic dance and sound healing! ✹
We will open the space by gathering in circle with the heart-opening medicine of cacao, then flow into a deep ecstatic dance and come back to land with an hour-long sound healing journey led by Christina.
Schedule:
10.30 - Arrive
10.45 - Doors close / gather in circle
10.45 - Cacao circle led by Rachael
11.15 - Ecstatic dance led by Rachael
12.15 - Sound healing led by Christina
1.15 - Closing
What to expect?
Cacao Circle
To open the space we will spend time sitting with and receiving the delicious warming nourishment and medicine of Cacao, helping us to connect to the earth of our bodies + the presence of our hearts. This wonderful plant has been working with humans to inspire harmony, encourage connection, illuminate wisdom + uplift our spirits for thousands of years. Working with her intentionally and respectfully, she becomes the perfect ally to bring into our dance. Not only will drinking this sacred plant bring you energy to move with, but she’ll also potentialise your intentions and work on the subtle layers of energy within you to bring healing, love and kindness to whatever it is that you’re moving with in your life right now.
There are some contraindications to drinking Cacao - if you are currently taking anti-depressants or experiencing low blood pressure, please get in touch to discuss a dose that will best support you.
Ecstatic Dance
Ecstatic Dance is a free-form movement meditation allowing you to drop deeply into your body and respond instinctively to the music. We will go on a magic carpet ride of ambient, euphoric and soul-stirring world beats. Rachael’s ecstatic dances are free-moving, non-judgemental spaces for you to fully express yourself in the present moment, whatever that looks like for your body - you do not have to move in a particular way or in a particular rhythm... You do YOU!. Rachael is passionate about creating a space where everyone can feel at ease dancing consciously and messily!
Sound Healing
Sound therapy has been used as a healing tool for thousands of years. It aids stress reduction by breaking up emotional blockages within the body and eases you into a state of meditation.
Christina's soundscapes create a progressive journey to allow for energetic shifts and offer you a deeper sense of calm. Using breathwork, gongs, singing bowls, vocal and percussion, the frequencies promote healing throughout the entire body and mind.
Sound healing allows for:
- Relaxation of the body and mind
- Clearing of energetic and physical blockages
- Relaxation of the nervous system
- A sense of calm
- Lowered blood pressure
- Improved sleep
- A deep state of meditation
What to bring/wear?
- A small cup for cacao
- Comfortable clothes + layers - you might get warm during the dance but the church is a big old building so bring cosy things for when we are still. Your body temperature will probably drop during the sound healing session.
- Yoga mat / sheepskin to lie on, pillows, eye bag… all the comfy cosy things!
- Water bottle
- Journal + pen
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Feedback on Rachael Caroub's events
Mary Murray on Saturday 14th June - Let's Dance OUTSIDE!! | 8 days ago | |
Dave B. on Let's Dance for Peace Fundraiser - Sunday 1st June | 21 days ago | |
Amazing! Rachel was fantastic and very welcoming. It’s the first one I’ve been outside and I will definitely be back for more. Relinquishing my fear of dance and stepping out of my comfort zone is liberating. For those two minds, give it a go I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!
Let's Dance Sheffield replied
— Thank you for your feedback! I'm so happy you had such a good time! Hopefully see you again soon! |
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Kay on Let's Dance for Peace Fundraiser - Sunday 1st June | 21 days ago | |
What an amazing event! So beautifully held by Rachael, I loved the intention to dance for peace. The soundscape was just divine, I moved, danced, meditated, relaxed and connected with nature so deeply it was a very moving experience in such gorgeous surroundings and with like minded people. One of the tracks had the line “I want to feel everything” and that sums my whole experience perfectly! Xxx
Let's Dance Sheffield replied
— It was great to see you again! I'm glad you had a beautiful time :-) |
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Ruby B. on New Moon Let's Dance OUTSIDE!! Monday 26th May | 26 days ago | |
There are no words you just have to go. Most magical gathering in the Peaks ❤️
Let's Dance Sheffield replied
— Always a joy to have you with us!! |
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Sarah B. on New Moon Let's Dance OUTSIDE!! Monday 26th May | 27 days ago | |
Anonymous on Let's Dance OUTSIDE!! Saturday 17th May | about a month ago | |
This is a magical and powerful way to connect, with ourselves and with the world. Moving and challenging and fun and wild and gentle and everything in between. Who knew a couple of hours in a forest could shift so much. Thank-you Rachael for holding such a beautiful container.
Let's Dance Sheffield replied
— I'm so happy to hear that you had such a great time! Dance + nature is such a healer! |
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Anonymous on Let's Dance OUTSIDE!! Saturday 17th May | about a month ago | |
I had the BEST time!! The headphones made it feel like I was really in my own world, the playlist was amazing, and I loved having so much space to move around in the woods. I also loved the gentle and slow introduction at the start - nothing felt rushed, but it also wasn't too long. It was nice to have the option to stay for a picnic at the end and re-integrate. Honestly, the best ecstatic dance I've been to (and I did a lot in Thailand/Bali the last year). I will be back!
Let's Dance Sheffield replied
— Aah - I'm so happy that you had such a great time and that you found that the pacing worked well. See you again soon! |
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Alice M. on Bank Holiday Monday Let's Dance + Dru Yoga Monday 5th May | 2 months ago | |
Wonderful as always - feel so safely held by you Rach, always appreciate your thought and care. 🥰 Great music as usual, delish cacao, loved the yoga to ground at before dancing. I love using sound too to begin.
Let's Dance Sheffield replied
— I'm so happy that all the elements resonated with you. It was beautiful having you in the space again. Have a beautiful trip! xxx |
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Jess R. on Bank Holiday Monday Let's Dance + Dru Yoga Monday 5th May | 2 months ago | |
Loved it so much. It gave me a chance to get back in touch with my body. The yoga was such a good introduction into the movement and the last few songs brought me back down into a space of peace, happiness and connection to myself and others. Thanks so much Rachel!!
Let's Dance Sheffield replied
— Thank you for your feedback - I'm so happy you had such a great time. Thank you for coming! |
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Mae on New Moon Let's Dance OUTSIDE!! Sunday 27th April | 2 months ago | |
Such a beautiful, connecting and wholesome afternoon dancing beside friends of human kind, creature and birch trees !! I cant wait for the next one :)
Let's Dance Sheffield replied
— So glad you enjoyed the day! |