EDB OPEN AIR | SUN 5 SEPT | OSARA

EDB OPEN AIR | SUN 5 SEPT | OSARA

Dancing in nature. On the earth. In the sun. With the elements.

High grade dance music; high grade amplified music; and the best DJs and facilitators in the scene.

EDB unites the worlds of Ecstatic Dance, diverse dance music and sound system culture. Using the practice of Ecstatic Dance we create held spaces 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 alcohol-free and are suitable for all ages, all abilities and all people. Everyone is welcome. 

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

TICKET DEAL | END OF SUMMER PARTY + EDB OPEN AIR

If you would like to attend both our EDB End of Summer Party (Fri 3 Sept) and EDB Open Air (Sun 5 Sept) we're offering £10 off tickets for EDB Open Air. Please buy your ticket for the End of Summer Party to qualify for the discount and email (osara@tutamail.com) for the discount code.

LINEUP

SUN 5 SEPT

OSARA

OSARA is a father, DJ and founder of Ecstatic Dance Bristol, pushing the boundaries and edges of the Ecstatic Dance scene here in the UK. He creates deep, powerful and transformative dance journeys, which respond to the spirit of time, community and place. Expect bass heavy stompers; the finest beats and sounds of World music; and everything in between… SoundCloud

FUTURE LINEUPS

SUN 12 SEPT

MIRA KHANYA

SUN 19 SEPT

BENJAMIN TREE

SUN 26 SEPT

HANA WOLF & DOM ANTONINA

SUN 3 OCT

SOPHIE BOLTON

HONEYFLOWER SOUND SYSTEM

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.

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SCHEDULE

15:00 Arrive & Stretch 
15:15 Opening Circle
15:30 Ecstatic Dance
17:45 Closing Circle
18:00 End

LOCATION & PARKING

‘The Glade’, The Downs, Bristol

Google Maps link for dance location below. There is free parking along Ladies Mile and Circular Road (located round the corner). Please walk, cycle or use public transport if possible. 

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

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

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.

We ask all attendees to take responsibility for themselves; and to be sensitive, considerate and respectful of others.

Please do not attend this event if you are feeling ill or unwell. Take care, rest and be well.

Please take any precautions that you feel are necessary to ensure the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others.

ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES

Ecstatic Dance is self-expression through free-form dance and movement. It’s an embodiment practice which brings awareness to and connects together heart, mind, body and soul; authentically connecting with your whole self and authentically connecting with others.

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

We use the following guidelines to create a safe and held space for you to express the full spectrum of yourself, to express your uniqueness and to 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

TICKETS | RSVP FACEBOOK

£14.50 General Admission  (+50p bf)

£17 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 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

*under 16s to be accompanied by an adult 

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 on Signal OR using ticketswap.uk and sharing the link on our Facebook event page OR you can transfer your ticket to a future event if you notify us up to 48 hours before the event 

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

- as a participant at our sessions, please take full responsibility for yourself, your belongings and your well-being

You are invited to show up as you are, take ownership of who you are and move whatever is alive within you: the full spectrum of yourself.  It’s all welcome on the Ecstatic Dance floor. 

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

See you on the dancefloor,

OSARA + Team EDB

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