EDB OPEN AIR | SUN 15 AUGUST | GAIA DRAGONFLY

EDB OPEN AIR | SUN 15 AUGUST | GAIA DRAGONFLY

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.

LINEUP

SUN 15 AUGUST

GAIA DRAGONFLY | SoundCloud | gaiaharveyjackson.com

Fresh from co-facilitating the epic Wild Women's Way retreat on the land in Devon, Gaia returns to the decks and mic to grace us with her powerful and playful presence. As an Ecstatic Dance DJ, ceremony leader and facilitator, Gaia brings ritual magic and sacred silliness to the dance floor with playful panache. Her work is playful, deep and courageous. Her mission is to connect humans to their primal nature to live a richer and freer life.

She founded the Psychedelic Women’s Circle in May 2017. Since then she has developed a number of popular workshops including Rave Ritual, Slow Dating, Window to the Soul and Awakening the Wild Woman. 

She joined the Psychedelic Society in 2017 and has been instrumental in developing the events programme and community alongside an incredible team of collaborators. 

FUTURE LINEUPS

SUN 22 AUGUST

ISZABEL (IBIZA) & OSARA

SUN 29 AUGUST

PIXI PETE

SUN 5 SEPT

HANA WOLF & OSARA

MICRO RAVE SOUNDSYSTEM

We’re really excited to be using a new rig for our dances - an amazing hand built, loud, portable sound system from Micro Rave, Bristol. Used as an incredible roaming sound system at festivals like Glastonbury, Shambala, Boomtown, Secret Garden Party and others.

SCHEDULE

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

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 HERE | 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

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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